Powering the Future: Where Nations, Academia & Deep Tech Converge
Powering the Future: Where Nations, Academia & Deep Tech Converge
Global leaders from diplomacy, academia, and deep tech come together to explore how cross-border alliances are shaping the next era of innovation, security, and economic power.
As AI, Quantum Technologies and Clean Energy Transitions redefine competitive advantage, innovation is no longer a standalone domain - it is a function of geopolitics, policy alignment, and cross-border collaboration. This session convenes senior diplomatic leaders, academic institutions, and deep-tech pioneers to examine how nations and ecosystems are strategically positioning themselves to shape the next global order.
The discussion will move beyond theory to focus on execution - how to build trusted alliances, align governance with emerging technologies, and scale human-centered innovation across borders. Key themes will include AI governance and global standards, energy and quantum innovation as strategic assets, and the role of academia and industry in building resilient talent and research pipelines.
Panelists will share perspectives from US, India, Japan, and Europe on:
• Building trusted global innovation alliances
• Navigating AI governance and technology standards for human-centered innovation
• Accelerating clean energy at scale
• Aligning policy, academia, and industry for real-world impact
As the lines blur between diplomacy, research, and enterprise, this session asks a critical question: how can nations, institutions, and enterprises collaborate not just to compete—but to co-create a future that is secure, inclusive, and globally scalable?
Speakers:
Dr. K. Srikar Reddy (Consul General of India, San Francisco)
Hon. Kotaro Otsuki (Consul General of Japan, San Francisco)
Hon. Jacob Vind (Royal Consul General of Denmark, San Francisco)
Dr. Rudra Pratap (Founding Vice Chancellor, Plaksha University, India)
Dr. Siva Sivaram (President & CEO, QuantumScape)
Mateen Syed (Strategy and Partnerships Leader) - Moderator
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Wed, 04/29/2026
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4:30 PM – 5:00 PM