Behind the Loop explores the people behind AI systems - the workers, creators, and communities whose labour, knowledge, and lived experiences shape these technologies. Through a film screening of "Humans in the Loop", an interactive game, and a participatory fishbowl conversation, the event examines questions of data, labour, representation, consent, fairness, and knowledge systems that are often overlooked in discussions about AI.

This panel examines how AI and digital technologies are reshaping human rights responsibilities. Grounded in the UN Guiding Principles, OECD guidelines and UN B-Tech guidance, it explores practical human rights due diligence across the AI lifecycle, board accountability, investor influence, regulation and collective action. The discussion aims to move from principles to practice, highlighting risks, good practices and governance gaps ahead of the global AI Summit.

The Swiss AI Summit 2026 brings together senior leaders from business, technology, government and academia to explore how AI can move from experimentation to execution and become a trusted driver of prosperity and progress for all.

Under “Autonomous Business & Sovereignty,” the Summit examines how organisations can harness increasingly autonomous AI while maintaining control over data, infrastructure, governance and strategic direction. Across business, financial services, healthcare and manufacturing, leaders will shape the future of Trustworthy AI. Together, we explore how AI can strengthen competitiveness, resilience and innovation while creating lasting value for organisations, societies and people.

At the heart of this year’s Digital Connect is the question of how organisations must evolve in the age of AI to remain successful in the long term. Together with leading voices from business and academia, we aim to explore how companies can effectively combine technology and human potential, strengthen trust among employees and customers, and enhance their competitiveness in an increasingly digital world.