International Cooperation Forum 2026
The challenges and future of humanitarian aid are the focus of the 5th edition of the International Cooperation Forum (IC Forum), which will take place on 26 and 27 February 2026 at the Geneva International Conference Centre. Among the personalities who will speak at the forum are Federal Councillors Ignazio Cassis and Martin Pfister, as well as the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Tom Fletcher.
Every year, the IC Forum brings together actors from international cooperation, politics, economics, research and philanthropy to engage in critical dialogue, think outside the box, promote mutual learning, and adopt solutions that can bring about change.
The focus of the 5th edition is humanitarian aid. In a rapidly changing global context, its future and challenges will be discussed during various sessions. From challenges to possible solutions, the various thematic sessions will focus in particular on international Geneva, international humanitarian law, new developments and humanitarian diplomacy.
Registration
Registration for the IC Forum 2026 will open in January 2026.
Programme
Various thematic sessions on humanitarian aid will punctuate the two days of meetings and debates at the IC Forum.
Speakers
Representatives from international cooperation, politics, academia and youth groups take part in the various sessions of the IC Forum.
FAQ
How to organize your participation in the IC Forum? Here is a set of useful information.
IC Award
The IC Award recognises Swiss companies that are making a difference by offering innovative approaches in the field of international cooperation.
Livestreaming IC Forum 2026
You can follow the IC Forum via livestreaming! All the necessary information and links are available here.
Marketspace
Several dozen exhibitors will showcase their activities, ideas, and challenges alongside the themed sessions.
Media Corner
All information for media representatives is available here.
Replay and Take aways
What can we take away from the various editions of the IC Forum? What lessons have been learned? What solutions have been proposed? Discover the results and insights from the most recent editions of the IC Forum.
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