The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) will co-host Geneva Cyber Week, taking place from 4–8 May 2026 at the Centre International de Conférences de Genève, other venues across Geneva, and online.
Returning after a successful inaugural edition, Geneva Cyber Week 2026 comes at a time of mounting cyber insecurity, intensifying geopolitical tension, and rapid technological change. Under the theme “Advancing Global Cooperation in Cyberspace”, the week will bring together policymakers, diplomats, technical experts, industry leaders, academics and civil society representatives to discuss cyber stability, resilience, governance, digitalization and the security implications of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.
Cybersecurity is no longer a niche technical issue; it is a strategic policy challenge with implications for international peace, economic stability and public trust. At a moment of growing fragmentation and accelerating technological change, Geneva Cyber Week brings together the communities that need to be in the room — diplomatic, technical, operational and policy — to move from shared concern to practical cooperation.
— Dr Giacomo Persi Paoli, Head of Security and Technology Programme, UNIDIR
Geneva Cyber Week reflects a commitment to dialogue, trust-building and international cooperation in cyberspace. With nearly 90 events, this year’s programme highlights Geneva’s role as a global centre for cyber diplomacy, international cooperation and digital governance.
The programme will include UNIDIR’s Cyber Stability Conference; Peak Incident Response, organized by the Swiss CSIRT Forum; Digital International Geneva, featuring a strategic fireside chat with the Swiss FDFA State Secretary; the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting on Cybersecurity, including the sessions From Silos to Synergy in Cybersecurity and Steering through Cyber Turbulence; and the Council of Europe session Artificial Intelligence, Cybercrime and Electronic Evidence: Risks, Opportunities, and Global Cooperation.
At a time when digital threats know no borders, fostering inclusive discussions is essential to building trust, advancing common norms, and promoting a secure and open cyberspace for all. International Geneva provides an unparalleled multilateral environment to address these cybersecurity challenges collectively. Geneva Cyber Week’s diverse programme embodies this collaborative spirit.
— Marina Wyss Ross, Deputy Head of International Security Division and Chief of Section for Arms Control, Disarmament and Cybersecurity, Swiss FDFA
Throughout the week, partner-led panels, workshops, simulations, exhibitions and networking events will further enrich the programme. Geneva will also showcase the week citywide, from flags on the Mont Blanc Bridge to the Jet d’Eau illuminated in Geneva Cyber Week colours on Monday evening.
To learn more, visit the Geneva Cyber Week website. For further information, please contact Claudia Marquina, UNIDIR Head of Communications at claudia.marquina@un.org.
About UNIDIR
The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) is a voluntarily funded, autonomous institute within the United Nations. One of the few policy institutes worldwide focusing on disarmament, UNIDIR generates knowledge and promotes dialogue and action on disarmament and security. Based in Geneva, UNIDIR assists the international community to develop the practical, innovative ideas needed to find solutions to critical security problems. For more information, visit unidir.org.