Speakers
Chairman of the Silverado Policy Accelerator
Deputy Director for Cyber, Tech and Security at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute
Senior Director of Policy and Government Relations at Palo Alto Networks
Professor of Computer Science at King’s College London
Moderator
Chair of the Steering Group of the UDCG IT Coalition
The technological competition is shaping the geopolitical landscape of the 21st century, with profound implications for global security, economic relations, and the balance of power. From artificial intelligence and semiconductors to quantum computing, nations are locked in a strategic competition that extends beyond innovation to issues of national security, supply chain resilience, and global influence. The leadership of the United States, the European Union, and their democratic partners in critical and emerging technologies is increasingly contested by China. The development, control, and deployment of these technologies have become central instruments of national power, with far-reaching implications for human rights, national security, and the preservation of political and economic freedoms. What are the key drivers of this competition? Is there a risk of fragmentation in the global tech ecosystem? What are the possible trajectories?