How can the voices of affected communities be placed more central to AI governance?
Building on discussions at the Participatory AI Research & Practice Symposium (PAIRS) alongside the India AI Impact Summit, and with a view towards the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance, and next AI Summit, both due to be held in Geneva in 2026 and 2027 respectively, we want to explore practical approaches to centre citizen voice in global AI governance fora.
In partnership with the Democracy Section, Peace and Human Rights Division of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Switzerland, ISWE Foundation and Connected by Data are hosting this two hour online workshop as the first of a series of convenings in the run up the UN Global Dialogue to explore:
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What we collectively know about plans for the Global Dialogue and AI Summit Series: building on experience of past Summits, and emerging plans for 2026/27.
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Existing participatory AI practice: drawing on work shared at PAIRS and other fora, and past and prospective global deliberations on data and AI, to explore inspirations for an AI Citizens Track
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Learning from the Citizens Track on Climate launched at COP30 last year.
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Practical workstreams to develop a citizens track presence in Geneva in July 2026: position paper, evidence compendium & expo presence.
Following the workshop, we’ll be forming a small partnership group to take forward activities.