INVITATION: Geneva branch event of the 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference on March 31, 2026

Dear Members, Patrons, Partners and Friends,

We are delighted to invite you to attend the Geneva branch event of the 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference, which will be held on the afternoon of March 31, 2026, as well as the “Beijing Night” buffet networking session. Let’s join hands and embark on this international feast of the digital economy.

Since its inception in 2021, the Global Digital Economy Conference has been successfully held for five editions. It has always kept pace with the development of the digital economy, establishing an international, high-end, and professional platform for high-level exchanges within a global digital economy framework that is inclusive, innovative, cooperative, and prosperous for all.

In 2026, the conference makes its debut in Geneva, Switzerland, a core hub in Europe, Leveraging its unique multilateral platform advantage as the residence of the United Nations and over 50 international organizations, as well as Switzerland’s continuously leading global innovation ecosystem, it established an important overseas venue. Themed “Digital Intelligence Without Boundaries: Friendship and Win-Win”, this event gathered elites from the global digital economy sector, including politicians, business leaders, and academics. It aimed to further expand the global digital economy partnership network, deepen connectivity between Europe, Asia, and the work in the field of digital economy, and contribute Chinese wisdom and Beijing solutions to the global digital transformation.

Highlights of the event:

– Hight-level multilateral dialogue: Senior officials from international organizations, leaders of the Global Digital Economy City Alliance, and heads of the Economic and Employment Departments of the Beijing Municipal Government and the Canton of Geneva Government jointly delivered speeches and discussed the grand plans for the development of the global digital economy.

– Major achievements announced: The Geneva Office of the Global Digital Economy City Alliance was unveiled, new members were awarded certificates, and the annual work plan was released; the International Telecommunication Union and other institutions jointly announced important achievements such as AIGC industry empowerment, marking a new milestone in digital economy cooperation.

– In-depth industry sharing: Focusing on core topics such as Beijing’s achievements in building a global benchmark city for the digital economy, new opportunities for China-Europe digital collaboration, and corporate globalization cooperation practices, representatives from well-known European institutions and leading enterprise in Beijing will share cutting-edge insights.

– Precision matchmaking and networking: The “Beijing Night” business networking event provides a high-end networking scenario, facilitating deep and pragmatic cooperation between Chinese and foreign enterprises, and exploring win-win paths for technology export, market expansion, and capital linkage.

– Global resource linkage: During the event, we will synchronously collaborate with authoritative institutions such as the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, the International Telecommunication Union, and the Swiss Academy of Engineering, to build a long-term cooperation bridge across regions and fields.

This event is hosted by Global Digital Economy Conference Organizing Committee and Global Digital Economy City Alliance and organized by Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology, Beijing Municipal People’s Government Foreign Affairs Office and supported by Swiss Centers.

Date & Time: 13:00 – 19:30 March 31st, 2026 Language: English, Chinese

Venue: Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland Address:14, Avenue de la Paix · 1211 Geneva

Registration: Please scan belowe QR code to register before March 24. Contact us if you have any questions: margarit.ma@swisscenters.org

* Seats are limited. The final confirmation will be provided via email.

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Best regards,

Swiss Centers team