Hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies

Rapid technological advancement and shifting patterns of globalization are transforming how regions organize for economic security and innovation. For North America, the imperative is not only to cooperate on emerging technologies, but to do so in ways that reinforce long-term competitiveness, trusted systems, and regional resilience.

This discussion will focus on how telecommunications, semiconductors, data infrastructure, and other strategic industries are shaping North America’s readiness for the next generation of technologies. Participants will explore how regulatory alignment, coordinated investment, and forward-looking policy decisions can strengthen regional capacity, reduce vulnerabilities, and position North America as a globally competitive and secure technology ecosystem.