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