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Conference
2023 Global Technology Summit
Mon, December 4th, 2023 - Tue, December 5th, 2023
New Delhi
The eighth Global Technology Summit, co-hosted with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, themed Geopolitics of Technology, took place in New Delhi from December 4 to 6, 2023.
We convened industry experts, policymakers, and scholars from around the world to discuss digital public infrastructure (DPI), artificial intelligence (AI), critical and emerging technology, export controls, space, semiconductors, and more.
December 4: Introducing DPIs and AI.
December 5: DPI frameworks, design choices, adoption strategies, data protection, and national security and technology.
December 6: AI regulation, compute power, military applications, skilling and innovation, and critical and emerging technology.
December 4, 2023
Inaugural Address
Speaker
S. Jaishankar
Conversation: National Security and Technology
Speaker
Jonathan Finer
Moderator
Arun K. Singh
Keynote Address: Digital Public Intelligence: What Comes Next for DPIs and AI in India?
Speaker
Nandan Nilekani
Ministerial Address
Speaker
Salima Bah
Panel: What Is the Future of Artificial Intelligence?
The transition of artificial intelligence (AI) to more advanced generative AI models is accelerating its transformative potential. However, there are questions about how different regulatory mechanisms will respond to the growing adoption of such AI systems. This panel explores the possibility of a global convergence on AI. Can governments, the private sector and civil society come together to steer the development of generative AI in a responsible manner, without blunting its transformative power?
Speakers
Abhishek Singh
Seth Center
Stefan Schnorr
Emran Mian
Eunice Huang
Eric Loeb
Ashutosh Chadha
Moderator
Mariano-Florentino (Tino) Cuéllar
December 5, 2023
Video Message
Speaker
Rajnath Singh
Book Discussion: The Third Way: India’s Revolutionary Approach to Data Governance
The Third Way reviews India’s digital public infrastructure (DPI) from a governance lens. It also showcases how DPI helped India leapfrog decades in development. By introducing the “DPI approach” to governance, the author proposes a new way to embed regulatory principles directly into the code of the digital ecosystems they govern, so that private entities can freely innovate without worrying about overstepping the regulatory boundaries.
Speakers
Rahul Matthan
Nandan Nilekani
Mariano-Florentino (Tino) Cuéllar
Moderator
Jane Munga
Panel: Globalizing DPI
The G20 Presidency of India has globalized the “DPI” terminology. More importantly, it introduced a unified framework that can help countries adopt the DPI approach to solve their problems through digital transformation, without having to reinvent the wheel. The panel discusses the strategies for overcoming DPI challenges and discovering collaborative opportunities to accelerate the globalization of DPI.
Speakers
Amitabh Kant
Salima Bah
Stefan Schnorr
Dilip Asbe
Shivnath Thukral
Moderator
Kathleen McGowan
Video Message
Speaker
Roberto de Oliveira Campos Neto
Conversation: AI and the New Frontiers of Biotechnology
The field of AI has made rapid strides in the last few years. Biotechnology, too, remains as dynamic as ever, with rapid developments in this field to have both societal impact as well as commercial success. However, the framework of regulation adopted in both AI and biotechnology will be critical in determining whether the need for regulation will come at the cost of innovation, or whether it may perhaps even accelerate it. What should be the new normal going ahead?
Speaker
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Moderator
George Perkovich
Keynote Address: India’s Digital Age
Speaker
S. Krishnan
Talk: DPI Design and Deployment Choices
Speaker
Pramod Varma
Panel: DPI Adoption: Technology, Governance, and Society
The panel discusses the challenges and opportunities of different deployment and adoption strategies for DPI – with perspectives from India, Singapore, World Bank, and the private sector. While DPIs have been successfully deployed and implemented at scale, several challenges persist.
Speakers
Pramod Varma
Sopnendu Mohanty
Rohini Srivathsa
Jonathan Marskell
Shalini Kapoor
Vivek Sonny Abraham
Moderator
Rudra Chaudhuri
Lightning Talk: Geopolitics and Critical Minerals and Materials
Critical materials and minerals assume significance in tech supply chains, and thus play a key part in geopolitics. How can developing nations, including India, forge partnerships and international alliances by leveraging innovative production of critical materials and minerals?
Speaker
Rajat Verma
Panel: Global Agenda for DPI
India’s presidency of the G20 has many lessons to offer, especially on the future of DPIs. There is now a need to detail the way forward for the global institutionalization of DPIs. The panel focuses on potential collaborations between various stakeholders and discusses broader issues regarding the governance and sustainability of DPIs.
Speakers
Sushil Pal
David Roos
Dushni Weerakoon
Sabeen V. Dhanani
Kevin O’Neil
Keyzom Massally
Moderator
Suhel Bidani
Talk: Business Case for DPI
Speaker
T Koshy
Panel: Economic Case for DPI
Private sector participation in the DPI ecosystem is key to unlocking innovation. Offerings by the private sector can reach consumers much faster and more efficiently when combined with DPIs. Allocation of risk, alignment of incentives, and market discipline are key for this sector. This panel explores how small and large businesses can build on top of DPIs.
Speakers
Anish Kumar
Peter Rabley
Anand Raghuraman
Harsh Chugh
Sabine Mensah
Kanwaljit Singh
Moderator
Dan Baer
Video Message
Speaker
Chan Cheow Hoe
Conversation: AI, Innovation, and Payments
AI systems have proven to be a game-changer for payment systems. It ranges from simplifying payment systems to harnessing and making sense of the vast amount of data generated, among other advances. However, there are also attendant concerns, such as false declines and cybersecurity risks.
Speaker
Nitendra Rajput
Moderator
Ashok Malik
Ministerial Address
Speaker
Rajkumar Ranjan Singh
Lightning Talk: Innovation Beyond Boundaries: DPIs in Education and Lifelong Learning
Speaker
Shankar Maruwada
Keynote Address: Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 Learning
Speaker
Baijayant Panda
Panel: Data Protection in the Global South
In recent years, many developing countries, such as India, Brazil, and Kenya, have passed data protection and data governance laws. This panel seeks to understand the approaches of these jurisdictions and the corresponding implications for the digital economy, human rights, and digital sovereignty.
Speakers
Baijayant Panda
Immaculate Kassait
Miriam Wimmer
Phillip Armstrong
Sandeep Aurora
Moderator
Suyash Rai
Panel: Community-Driven Policy: A Multi-Stakeholder Approach
Government programs and policies play a crucial role in delivering fundamental services and tackling systemic issues. Meanwhile, philanthropy offers the adaptability and ingenuity required to address intricate, individualized, and localized challenges.
Speakers
Raghuram S
Kanwaljit Singh
Nivedita Mehra
Carsten Maple
Moderator
Michael R. Nelson
Conversation: Geopolitics of Technology
Speaker
Seth Center
Moderator
Arun K. Singh
Panel: Fragmentation: The Future of Geopolitics?
Recent geopolitical events, like the war in Ukraine and the crisis in the Middle East, have reshaped the international stage. It has become increasingly essential to examine the state of global relations and the role that technology plays in an interconnected yet fragmented world. Given the current state of affairs, this panel delves into the future interplay between geopolitics and technology.
Speakers
Vijay Chauthaiwale
Philip Green
Dan Baer
C. Raja Mohan
James Crabtree
Johanna Weaver
Moderator
Ashley J. Tellis
December 6, 2023
Ministerial Conversation
Speaker
Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Moderator
Evan Feigenbaum
Video Message
Speaker
Eva Maydell
Panel: Intelligent Regulation of AI: The Way Ahead
The global discourse on AI has transformed over the last year, and there is increased talk about the need to regulate this technology. However, approaches to regulating developments in generative AI will differ from government-to-government. This panel unpacks the implications of these differing approaches for the AI ecosystem.
Speakers
Rahul Matthan
Michael Sellitto
Melinda Claybaugh
Marcus Bartley Johns
Johanna Weaver
Raluca Csernatoni
Moderator
Amlan Mohanty
Keynote Address: GenAI: Early Learnings
Speaker
Mayur Datar
Conversation: Responsible AI: Building Bridges for the Future
The massive surge of interest in AI is perhaps exceeded only by the global efforts underway to ensure that AI systems adhere to the principles of responsible AI. Here, both companies, organizations, and civil society are in agreement on the need to establish certain guardrails.
Speaker
Evelyn Miller
Moderator
Rahul Matthan
Keynote Address: Export Controls
Speaker
Thea D. Rozman Kendler
Panel: A Fork in the Road: The New Approach to Export Controls
In recent years, the export control policies of advanced industrial economies have increasingly been used to regulate global commerce in high-technology products. A notable example is the restrictions imposed on the sale of high-technology products like AI chips to China. This panel unpacks the consequences of such export curbs for the current geopolitical scenario.
Speakers
Vani Rao
Thea D. Rozman Kendler
Peter Sandler
Ansgar Baums
Moderator
Sameer P. Lalwani
Ministerial Address
Speaker
Meenakashi Lekhi
Keynote Address: Driving Global AI Regulatory Framework
Speaker
Nivruti Rai
Video Message
Speaker
Bill Nelson
Panel: iCET: The Way Forward
Officially launched in January 2023, the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) elevated India-U.S. ties and modernized them. It has promoted more frequent government-to- government interactions and prioritized engagement among a broader coalition of non-governmental stakeholders. This panel charts the roadmap for the future of iCET.
Speakers
Tarun Chhabra
Vivek Lall
Nivruti Rai
Chantal Lakatos de Alcantara
Arun K. Singh
Moderator
Nitin Gokhale
Keynote Address: Military Applications of AI
Discussions regarding the harms of AI have largely focused on misinformation and labor force displacement. However, the Global North appears to be increasingly concerned about the national security risks posed by military applications of generative AI. This panel outlines these risks and discusses the scope of regulating them.
Speaker
Izumi Nakamitsu
Panel: Military Applications of AI
Speakers
Izumi Nakamitsu
Anupam Ray
Eric Desautels
Raj Shukla
John Tasioulas
Isaac Ben-Israel
Moderator
Konark Bhandari
Talk: Compute Power for AI
Speaker
Arun K. Subramaniyan
Video Message
Speaker
Karolis Žemaitis
Lightning Talk: An AI Strategy for an Adbhut India: Leveraging India’s Strengths
Speaker
Tanuj Bhojwani
Panel: The Evolving AI Landscape: Risks and Responsibilities
Conversations around the state of AI involve several “either/or” exaggerations—potential applications are discussed without a fair analysis of the possibilities and limitations, and risk assessments are either downplayed or overblown. This panel addresses the need of the h our: a clear understanding of the evolving state of AI and its foreseeable future.
Speakers
Sunil Abraham
Eunice Huang
Mathis Börner
Balaraman Ravindran
Lea Gimpel
Audrey Plonk
Moderator
Aubra Anthony
Keynote Address: AI, Skilling, and Innovation
Speaker
Sarah Kemp
Video Message
Speaker
Christian Klein
Panel: AI: Skilling and Innovation
An important dimension of the socioeconomic debate on AI is the scarcity of talent in the field. Given the radical transformations likely to occur in the labor market, the role of policymakers in preparing the workforce for the AI revolution cannot be understated. Accordingly, this panel discusses the AI skilling frameworks of various countries.
Speakers
Mahaveer Singhvi
Lovneesh Chanana
Kirti Seth
Aditi Jha
Vukosi Marivate
Moderator
Ian Klaus
Video Message
Speaker
Lucilla Sioli
Conversation: Ambassadors’ Journal
Speakers
Harsh Vardhan Shringla
Eric Garcetti
Moderator
Rudra Chaudhuri
Panel: Geopolitics Today: Shifting Sands or Structural Transformation?
Thirty years ago, the Cold War ended, leading to an era of “unipolarity,” which morphed into various versions of bipolarity and arguably, multipolarity too. Today, we possibly stand at the crossroads of a new era. This panel discusses the current age of uncertainty and whether it marks a more pronounced shift toward a new world order.