The 2026 GESDA Summit, held on 14 and 15 October at Palexpo in Geneva, brought together 750 scientists, diplomats, policymakers, entrepreneurs and members of civil society, to explore how emerging scientific breakthroughs could shape the future of society and international diplomacy.
More than 80 expert speakers contributed to sessions covering topics including synthetic biology, the commercialisation of neurotechnology, and the governance of space. The 2026 Summit featured a bilingual event, ‘Les Nocturnes de GESDA, which invited the general public to explored how human longevity will impact urban planning, healthcare, nutrition, and civic life.
Read: 2026 GESDA Anticipation Summit Report
