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Short reports, photos and videos after each event.

  1. AIFOD Geneva Summit Panellists Debate Control Over Global South AI Credentials

    Panellists at the AIFOD Geneva Summit 2026 debated vendor dependency, labour risks, and neutral validation frameworks for artificial intelligence credentials.

    Panellists at a table in a wood-panelled United Nations meeting room, with slides on two screens

  2. AIFOD Geneva Summit Opens with Call to Prevent AI Monopolies

    Tianze Zhang opened the AIFOD Geneva Summit on 12 August 2026, urging delegates to prevent market concentration and protect smaller economies.

    Tianze Zhang speaking at a lectern in a United Nations conference room in Geneva, with his image on a large screen above

  3. AIFOD Presents First Small Takes the Lead Honours at Geneva Summit

    AIFOD announced the first recipients of its Small Takes the Lead recognition scheme during its Geneva summit on 14 August 2026.

    Award recipients on stage under the United Nations emblem in Geneva, with photographers in front

  4. AIFOD Appoints Four Senior Fellows at Geneva Summit 2026 Closing Session

    During the Geneva Summit 2026 closing ceremony, AIFOD appointed four professionals as Senior Fellows in recognition of their contributions across education, law, and technology.

    Honorees standing on stage under the United Nations emblem at the summit closing ceremony in Geneva