Convening the Geneva trust agenda for AI governance.
The independent platform of the Geneva ecosystem — four days of closed-door dialogue bringing together the institutions, missions, finance actors and standards bodies that make Geneva the operating system of international trust.
Trust House 2026 · Tuesday 7–Friday 10 July 2026 · Geneva
Seats are limited — reserve yours now.
The platform of the Geneva ecosystem — built by its institutions, for its institutions
From principles to implementation.
Geneva is uniquely positioned to advance the global AI trust agenda. It brings together international organizations, diplomatic missions, humanitarian institutions, standards actors, financial expertise, academic excellence, and Switzerland's tradition of neutrality and mediation.
The global AI governance cycle has moved from high-level principles to implementation. The sequence from Bletchley Park to Delhi has created momentum for the next phase: operational trust, institutional capacity, standards, inclusion, and cross-border cooperation. The Geneva AI Trust House 2026 is an independent preparatory platform contributing to Geneva's role in the international cycle toward 2027.
No other city convenes like this.
WTO, ITU, WHO, ILO, WIPO, UNHCR, ICRC, CERN — the institutions that govern trade, telecommunications, health, labour, intellectual property, humanitarian action and fundamental science already operate within a fifteen-minute radius. The trust agenda for AI does not need a new capital. It needs this one to be mobilized.
Five pillars.
Geneva Trust Assets
Mapping Geneva's unique institutional ecosystem and identifying what must be mobilized before 2027.
Swiss AI Trust Stack
Connecting sovereign infrastructure, responsible finance, AI research, innovation, and compliance capacity.
Multilateral Governance
Closing governance gaps and moving from AI principles to implementation.
India Bridge & Global South Voices
Building the Delhi–Geneva corridor and ensuring Global South priorities are reflected across the trust agenda.
Standards, SMEs & Compliance
Making AI trust operational, affordable and usable for companies, regulators and cross-border ecosystems.
Four days, one declaration.
In the room.
Information warfare, security and multilateral trust from a Swiss strategic perspective.
Economic development, innovation and digital transition for Geneva’s SMEs and ecosystem.
Further confirmed contributors will be announced on a rolling basis.
“Participants are selected for their capacity to contribute — not only to attend.”
Geneva Trust Inputs Report.
Each day produces a concrete output feeding the Geneva Trust Inputs Report: a structured policy document consolidating session insights and stakeholder inputs, prepared for institutional transmission to relevant Swiss federal offices, selected international organizations and multilateral observers — and a public version ahead of the 2027 milestone.
Contribution, not advertising.
The Geneva AI Trust House is made possible by a limited circle of partners who share its commitment to a credible, inclusive and operational AI trust agenda.
Institutional Partner
Supports the convening itself. Visibility in the official programme and the Geneva Trust Inputs Report, participation in dedicated sessions, access to evening receptions.
Knowledge Partner
Contributes expertise: session co-design, rapporteur support, research input to the Inputs Report, Innovation Forum demonstrations.
Supporting Partner — Global South Participation
Enables the participation of selected Global South contributors (travel, accommodation, fellowships). Recognized in the report's inclusion chapter.
Partnership formats are tailored in direct dialogue with the convening team. Use the form below or write to contact@gaith.ch.
Six sessions. Reserve your seat.
The Trust House is invitation-based — but a curated selection of sessions is open to the public. Seats are limited and registration is required. Choose one or several sessions below to register — a single confirmation covers all your selections.
Can Switzerland build a credible trust stack: sovereign infrastructure, finance, research and innovation?
Day 1 · Swiss AI Trust Stack — sovereign infrastructure, independent research, sustainable finance, industry and security: how the layers fit together.
With Daniel Dobos, Ilia Kolochenko, Giuseppe UgazioInnovation Forum: making trust visible, in ten minutes
Ten-minute demos of concrete tools, initiatives and case studies — where declared trust becomes demonstrated trust.
With Brigitte PerrinAI and information: information warfare and multilateral trust
Day 2 · Multilateral Trust & AI Governance — how AI-fuelled information warfare redefines multilateral trust, and the role of Geneva.
With Caroline Vuillemin, Alain Jourdan, Alexandre VautraversFrom Delhi to Geneva: operationalizing trusted AI for the Global South
Standards, trade and capacity-building for safe, responsible and affordable AI adoption — a Delhi–Geneva–Africa trust corridor.
With Priya Pansare, Mohammed Khalil, Yale LiKeynote & Panel — H.E. Prof. Muhammadou M.O. Kah, Dr. Vijay Kalantri & Dr. Anino Emuwa
Which voice does the Global South have in global AI governance? A keynote by Ambassador Kah followed by a panel with Dr Vijay Kalantri and Dr Anino Emuwa.
Keynote & Panel with Amb. Muhammadou M.O. Kah, Dr Vijay Kalantri, Dr Anino EmuwaHow can AI trust become operational and affordable for SMEs — not just compliance?
Day 4 · Standards, SMEs & Geneva Trust Declaration — making trust simple, practical and affordable, an asset rather than a constraint.
With Vincent Subilia, Alexandre Epalle, Sébastien Dubois, Jérôme DuberryRegister for your chosen sessions
A single confirmation with practical details is sent by the convening team. Registration does not grant access to the full programme — only to the selected public sessions.
Applications closed.
Applications for speakers, partners and contributors are now closed. The programme is finalised. Public sessions remain open to reservation on this page.
For any question about your application or the programme, please contact contact@gaith.ch.
The essentials.
- VenueHilton Geneva Hotel & Conference Centre, Route François-Peyrot 34, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
- Dates7–10 July 2026
- LanguageEnglish
- ParticipationInvitation only
- RuleAll substantive sessions under Chatham House Rule
- RecordingNo recording or live streaming
- LogisticsTravel and accommodation not covered
- CalendarAdd the Trust House to your calendar (.ics)
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