Sixth GESDA summit in Geneva: anticipating scientific advances strengthens international cooperation
The sixth GESDA summit in Geneva concluded on 15 October 2026, bringing together over 1,000 representatives from the private sector, philanthropy, science, diplomacy and politics to discuss the implications of future scientific and technological breakthroughs. The summit introduced the Science Breakthrough Radar® 2027 and the digital tool Compass, and launched a Geneva Public Portal to Anticipation developed with EPFL that uses generative AI to explore potential developments. Discussions highlighted AI governance and referenced the upcoming Geneva AI Summit 2027, underscoring Switzerland’s ro…
The sixth GESDA summit in Geneva concluded on 15 October 2026, bringing together over 1,000 representatives from the private sector, philanthropy, science, diplomacy and politics to discuss the implications of future scientific and technological breakthroughs. The summit introduced the Science Breakthrough Radar® 2027 and the digital tool Compass, and launched a Geneva Public Portal to Anticipation developed with EPFL that uses generative AI to explore potential developments. Discussions highlighted AI governance and referenced the upcoming Geneva AI Summit 2027, underscoring Switzerland’s ro…
The event’s focus on AI governance and the planned Geneva AI Summit 2027 positions Switzerland as a key player in shaping responsible AI development and policy.
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