Thank you for your interest in contributing to Geneva Cyber Week 2026. Due to the high number of submissions, final review and scheduling are still underway. The full programme is expected between late February and early March. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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 its inaugural edition, the programme 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 were invited to submit proposals from 1 December 2025 to 6 January 2026. Most events will be hosted at the Centre International de Conférences Genève (CICG).
The Geneva Cyber Week Secretariat is reviewing all proposals received within the call period and is coordinating room allocation and scheduling. While not all preferences may be met, every effort will be made to accommodate them. Organizations proposing similar events may be invited to collaborate.
The Geneva Cyber Week Secretariat will proceed according to the following timeline:
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.
End of February/ Early March: 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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