July 2026, Geneva — The European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations AISBL (EFPA) participated in Geneva Digital Week 2026, contributing psychological expertise to international discussions on artificial intelligence governance, mental health and inclusive digital development.
The week brought together the first session of the United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance, the AI for Good Global Summit and the WSIS Forum 2026. These events convened governments, international organisations, civil society, researchers, professionals and technology experts to consider how AI and digital technologies can be governed, designed and used in ways that are safe, fair, trustworthy and grounded in human rights.
At the AI for Good Global Summit, EFPA delivered a keynote titled “AI and Mental Health: The Perspective of European Psychology”, focusing on the role of psychological science in AI governance. The keynote presented practical examples of initiatives taking place across Europe and internationally and highlighted the importance of involving psychology in decisions concerning the development and deployment of AI.
EFPA’s contribution builds on work undertaken by psychologists across Europe to identify policy priorities grounded in psychological science, professional practice and lived experience. This work considers how AI can be developed and used safely, the contexts in which its use may be appropriate, and the circumstances in which it should be limited or avoided. EFPA’s work seeks to support and highlight national examples of good practice, contribute to European policy, and inform global frameworks.
EFPA also participated in the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2026 session “Rising from the Margins: Co-Creating Inclusive Digital Learning for Every Child”. The discussion explored how digital education can help with learning accessibility and creating learning environments in which children can participate meaningfully, including children with diverse learning needs and those experiencing social vulnerability.
EFPA’s contribution focused on the intersection of mental health, inclusion and ethical technology use. Inclusive digital transformation should not require children to adapt to rigid technological systems. Instead, technologies, policies and learning environments should be designed to respond to the diverse circumstances of children, families and communities.
EFPA’s participation throughout Geneva Digital Week reflects the psychology community’s growing focus on digitalisation and its impact on wellbeing. Building a safe and fair digital future will require sustained international collaboration between governments, civil society, academia, industry, professionals and communities.
EFPA will continue to engage to promote psychology as an important stakeholder in this process, helping to ensure that AI and digital technologies are developed and governed in ways that respond to human needs, protect wellbeing and contribute positively to society.
