Conférence de la présidence suisse de l’OSCE sur l’anticipation des technologies
La présidence suisse de l’OSCE a organisé à Genève une conférence de haut niveau intitulée «Anticipation des technologies – pour un avenir sûr et humain». Cette manifestation de deux jours a réuni environ 200 personnes issues des États participants de l’OSCE ainsi que des représentantes et représentants d’organisations internationales, du monde académique et du secteur privé.
Opening the conference on 7 May, OSCE Chairman-in-Office and Swiss Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis stressed: «Technology will not wait for us. Geopolitics will not slow down. If we want to remain relevant, we must anticipate – not react. This is the responsibility we share across the OSCE region. The OSCE still offers something rare: a space where adversaries can speak, where differences can be managed, and where common ground can still be built.»
OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu underlined the Organization’s role in fostering co-operation to address the security implications of emerging technologies. «Today, emerging technologies are evolving faster than the frameworks that govern them. This creates a widening gap between what technology can do and how we manage it. This gap must be addressed through dialogue - our most important stabilizing force in uncertain times - and this is where the OSCE has a vital role to play.» The Secretary General also highlighted the work already undertaken by the OSCE in support of participating States in addressing the challenges and risks arising from emerging technologies.
The conference reflects Switzerland’s priority during its 2026 Chairpersonship to connect scientific and technological anticipation with policy action, building on international efforts to recognize the links between technological developments and peace and security.
Discussions focused on anticipating technological change and its geopolitical impact, addressing water and energy security in the digital age, and examining the role of artificial intelligence in early warning and conflict prevention.
Held in international Geneva, a global hub where science and diplomacy intersect, the conference also highlighted the role of institutions such as CERN, Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA) and the Open Quantum Institute (OQI) in bridging innovation and international co-operation.
The conference continued on 8 May with further discussions aimed at sharing practical approaches and lessons learned from the field and identifying concrete pathways to enhance trust, mitigate risks and strengthen security across the OSCE region. The event is the second of four international conferences that Switzerland is hosting as part of its 2026 OSCE Chairpersonship, culminating in the Ministerial Council meeting in Lugano in December.
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