NEW DELHI — Switzerland’s President Guy Parmelin declared Thursday that his country eagerly anticipates hosting the AI Summit in Geneva in 2027. Speaking to reporters at the Swiss Pavilion during India’s AI Impact Summit, Parmelin said the gathering would solidify Switzerland’s leadership in innovation, research and digital governance.

“Switzerland is looking forward to hosting the AI Summit in 2027 in Geneva,” Parmelin stated. He emphasized that the summit would strengthen Switzerland’s position in digital policy while reaffirming commitment to a rules-based international order. The president also highlighted Switzerland’s role as a hub for advanced research.

Parmelin made the comments against a backdrop banner reading “See You in 2027 in Geneva.” Just prior, he met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bilateral talks at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for the ongoing AI Impact Summit. Parmelin described the discussion as “excellent.”

Before fielding questions, Parmelin called India’s AI Impact Summit a “landmark event.” He stressed artificial intelligence’s profound effects. “AI is not just about speed or application,” he said. “It’s about AI’s capacity to have an extraordinary and direct impact on people’s lives.”

On X, formerly Twitter, Parmelin expanded on the announcement. “I am pleased to announce that Switzerland will host the next AI Summit in Geneva in 2027,” he posted. “With this summit, Switzerland will actively contribute to advancing the global dialogue on the responsible use of AI, as well as its international governance and regulation.”

In a separate post, he praised the New Delhi event. “Delighted to participate in the AI Impact Summit hosted by India in New Delhi,” Parmelin wrote. “AI is shaping our future at an unprecedented pace. It is of vital importance that governments work closely together, exchange knowledge, and ensure that AI benefits everyone.”

The AI Impact Summit runs February 16-20 at Bharat Mandapam. Participants include several heads of state, over 500 global AI leaders, 150 academicians and researchers, and 400 chief technology officers, vice presidents and philanthropists.

Parmelin’s remarks underscore Switzerland’s push to lead on AI governance amid rapid technological advances. The 2027 summit in Geneva builds on global efforts to establish frameworks for ethical AI deployment.