Geneva AI Trade Forum 2026
AI Governance & Digital Trade
A behind closed-doors forum bringing together policymakers, regulators and industry leaders to address AI governance fragmentation and build operational interoperability for the benefit of government and business alike.
Closed-Door Policy Dialogues
Bringing together policymakers, regulators and industry leaders behind closed doors to tackle AI governance challenges head-on.
Regulatory Interoperability
Moving from regulatory fragmentation to true operational interoperability across AI governance frameworks worldwide.
Open-Source AI Crosswalk
The first open-source crosswalk unifying seven AI regulatory frameworks into a single structured dataset, published within seven days of the forum.
Global South Engagement
Addressing the expected leap in AI adoption across the Global South and ensuring inclusive governance that avoids fragmented rules.
Diplomatic Lego Bricks
Building practical governance solutions with modular, interoperable building blocks that keep frameworks simple and actionable.
Actionable Policy Outcomes
Candid dialogue and actionable steps translating into real policy cooperation across borders for governments and industry.
Forum outcomes
What We Achieved
From dialogue to decisive action in record time
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Behind Closed Doors
The forum brought together policymakers, regulators and industry leaders in Geneva ahead of the WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaounde, challenging participants on how to build an inclusive AI governance framework.
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The Crosswalk
Within seven days of the forum, GAIGI published the first open-source crosswalk unifying seven AI regulatory frameworks into a single structured dataset, marking a decisive step towards global AI governance.
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Policy Cooperation
The dialogue prioritised candid discussion and actionable steps that could translate into real policy cooperation across borders, with a focus on practical solutions rather than theoretical frameworks.
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Governance Roadmap
The crosswalk marks a decisive step in structuring a roadmap towards new global governance architectures for artificial intelligence, serving as a catalyst for future policy alignment.
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Continuity & Next Steps
The forum ensures continuity for governance initiatives, with ongoing collaboration between GAIGI and international partners to advance the roadmap for AI governance across borders.
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