Inflection Point: A One-Day Symposium on AI, Economic Statecraft, & National Security

As AI scales at an unprecedented pace, the United States—at the forefront of AI innovation—faces urgent strategic decisions on how to secure its technological leadership while navigating shifting geopolitical landscapes. With a new administration in office, policymakers must quickly assess evolving challenges, including China’s growing AI capabilities, the impact of the Diffusion Rule, and the economic containment debate. The rise of DeepSeek’s frontier models, AI chip supply chain vulnerabilities, and TSMC’s pivotal role in global semiconductor manufacturing further complicate the equation.

This symposium at Harvard Law School brings together top policymakers, industry executives, and legal experts to address the legal, economic, and strategic dimensions of AI governance. Discussions will focus on export controls, regulatory shifts, public-private collaboration, and multilateral strategies essential for securing AI supply chains.

Keynote Fireside Chat Speakers:

• Tarun Chhabra, Former Deputy Assistant to the President and Coordinator for Technology and National Security, National Security Council
• Nazak Nikakhtar, Chair of National Security Practice, Wiley Rein LLP
• Chris Miller, author of “Chip War” and Professor, Tufts University

• Prof. Anu Bradford, Henry L. Moses Professor of Law, Columbia Law School
• Sam Winter-Levy, Fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
• Nitarshan Rajkumar, Former Senior Policy Adviser, UK Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology
• Mike Lutz, Vice President, Global Trade Compliance, NVIDIA
• Dr. Anthony Bak, Head of A.I. Implementation, Palantir Technologies
• Sarah O’Hare O’Neal, Vice President & Deputy General Counsel for Global Trade, Microsoft
• Cristina Brayton-Lewis, Partner, White & Case LLP
• Julius Krein, Chairman, New American Industrial Alliance
• Dr. Ruimin He, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, Government of Singapore
• The Hon. Kevin Wolf, Former Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration and Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
• Dr. Jeremy Chang, CEO, Research Institute for Democracy, Society, and Emerging Technology
• Nikita Lalwani, Former Director for Technology and National Security, National Security Council
• The Hon. Clarke Cooper, Former Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs
• Steve Bartenstein, Partner, Covington & Burling LLP
• Janet Egan, Senior Fellow, CNAS and Former Director, Australian Office of Supply Chain Resilience

Please note: The symposium will be conducted under Chatham House Rules to facilitate open and candid discussions.

RSVP is required for entry. Attendees who have not registered in advance will not be admitted. Please complete the form to secure your spot—we look forward to welcoming you.