AI for Good Global Summit 2024
- 30–31 May 2024
AI for Good Global Summit
The AI for Good Global Summit 2024 took place on 30–31 May 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in partnership with around 40 UN agencies and co-convened with the Government of Switzerland. It’s one of the largest global platforms for discussing how AI can help achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
🔹 Key Talks & Panels
Presentations from leaders in government, industry, and the UN system outlining AI’s potential in sectors like education, healthcare, agriculture, and disaster response.
🔹 AI Standards and Policy
A unified framework for AI standards was promoted by ITU, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), and IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), focusing on actionable guidelines for multimedia authenticity (e.g., watermarking and deepfake detection).
🔹 Launch of the AI for Good Impact Initiative
A new initiative aiming to scale AI solutions globally and support regional action, accelerators, competitions, and policy guidance for sustainable development.
🔹 AI Governance Reports and Tools
ITU and UNESCO launched a compilation of 400+ AI projects by 47 UN agencies across all 17 SDGs and began a long-term report effort to inform decision-makers leveraging global expert knowledge.
Hosted by
ITU ( International Telecommunication Union )
Summit Information
About the Summit
The 2024 summit reinforced global efforts to harness AI as a force for good, equitable, and sustainable development — tackling both the promise of innovative technologies and the challenges of governance, inclusion, and standards. It served as a direct bridge between AI innovators and policy-makers working toward the SDGs.