8:00 am
Symposium convenes
Full-day program, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Johns Hopkins SAIS · Emerging Technologies Initiative
Emerging Technologies: Innovation and Governance Symposium
November 30, 2023 | Hopkins Bloomberg Center · Washington, DC
The Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) Emerging Technologies Initiative convened experts from academia, government, and industry for a full-day symposium on how emerging technologies are reshaping policy, security, and global governance. Hosted at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center, the program examined artificial intelligence, semiconductors, space, and biotechnology - and the collaboration needed to align innovation with public interest.
A fireside chat with Dr. Laurie Locascio and Dr. Jason Matheny opened the afternoon program with discussion of AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology - emphasizing global standards and tech-policy partnership. Panel sessions explored supply-chain resilience, evaluation and safety in AI systems, cislunar infrastructure and dual-use space technologies, and ethical questions in genome editing and neurotechnology - including a biotechnology panel with Adler Archer, JD.
Program
12:00 pm
Panel on Semiconductors
Examined semiconductor innovation, geopolitics, and sustainability - addressing AI integration, supply chain resilience, and U.S.–China dynamics. Ling Chen (SAIS) discussed the need for a comprehensive view of the global semiconductor supply chain.
12:30 pm
Opening Remarks and Fireside Chat
Laurie Locascio, PhD and Jason Matheny, PhD on the societal impacts of AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology - global standards and tech-policy collaboration.
2:00 pm
Panel on Artificial Intelligence
Explored AI's rapid evolution, bias and safety challenges, and societal impact - with emphasis on robust evaluation and interdisciplinary collaboration. Featured Rama Chellappa, Anjalie Field, Anqi Liu, and colleagues.
4:00 pm
Panel on Space
Explored space exploration, national security, and technological innovation - cislunar infrastructure, sustainable lunar operations, competition with China, governance challenges, and dual-use technologies.
5:00 pm
Panel on Biotechnology
Examined CRISPR, AI in biotech, ethical challenges, and equitable access - with emphasis on governance and interdisciplinary collaboration. Panelists included Adler Archer, JD; Nitish Thakor, PhD; Greg Newby; Jeremias Sulam; and colleagues.
Adler Archer
Host
SAIS Emerging Technologies Initiative · Johns Hopkins University