Published on 23 February 2026

International Cooperation Forum 2026

The challenges and future of humanitarian aid are the focus of the 5^th 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.

The IC Forum is organised by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA). — © FDFA

In an international context marked by an increase in the number of crises and a significant reduction in humanitarian funding, it is more important than ever to reflect on the future of humanitarian aid.

The 2026 edition will focus on redefining humanitarian priorities in a changing geopolitical environment. Over the course of two days, political leaders, international organisations, NGOs, the private sector and academia will discuss the directions needed for tomorrow's humanitarian aid.

As the depositary state of the Geneva Conventions, Switzerland will focus on respect for humanitarian principles and international humanitarian law, as well as major crisis situations and the future of International Geneva.