The second edition of Geneva Cyber Week (GCW) will take place from 4 to 8 May 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland.
Building on the success of the inaugural edition, GCW 2026 will foster inclusive dialogue and practical cooperation across governments, industry, academia and civil society.
Co-organized by the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), and supported by Geneva's broader digital and cybersecurity community, Geneva Cyber Week serves as a global platform for collaboration on key issues shaping the future of cyberspace.
This overarching theme will guide the programme to ensure coherence across activities and alignment with broader international developments. Under this theme, discussions will explore three sub-themes:
understanding risks
shaping governance
building resilience
These sub-themes reflect the policy, analytical and operational dimensions of international cybersecurity.
Event organizers are invited to submit proposals during this period. Most events will be hosted at the Centre International de Conférences Genève (CICG).
The Geneva Cyber Week Secretariat will review all proposals and coordinate room allocation and scheduling. To ensure effective planning, organizers are kindly asked to provide all information requested in the submission form. While not all preferences may be met, every effort will be made to accommodate them. Organizations proposing similar events may be invited to collaborate.
By 31 January: GWC Secretariat reviews and deconflicts all submissions.
Early February: Organizers receive confirmation of date, time and venue – with one week to confirm.
By 16 February: GWC 2026 programme is released.
For events not hosted at the CICG, listing them on the official Geneva Cyber Week website will facilitate its promotion to ensure broad visibility and engagement.
For any questions or additional information, contact the GWC Secretariat at info.gcw@un.org.
Contributions to Geneva Cyber Week 2026 will help advance dialogue and strengthen global cooperation in cyberspace.
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