Transatlantic Summit 2022

The Transatlantic Summit is where the worlds of cutting-edge research, industry, and policy come together to find answers on geopolitics, digital platforms and emerging tech as well as digital sovereignty. Whether you’re an industry leader, policy maker, or student – join the start of a new Transatlantic movement seeking synergies between technology and society, and become part of the international conversation going forward.

The conference in a nutshell:

• Creates a vibrant forum for a dialogue between the US and Europe in Silicon Valley about the impact of digital technologies on business and society
• Builds a strong network for German-American collaboration in digital innovation, business, and geopolitics
• Excite, connect and inspire: Participants meet the movers and shakers of the digital future from business, academia, and politics

Topics covered include:

1) Digital Sovereignty, 2) Digital Platforms and Misinformation, 3) Geopolitics of Emerging Technologies.

The conference, which is jointly organized by the German Federal Foreign, German American Chamber of Commerce, Consulate General of Germany, Stanford German Student Association and Stanford Cyber Policy Center addresses current discussions about digital technologies, business and society. Join us and get inspired by our series of speakers and networking sessions to bring together leaders, politicians, students, and changemakers.

Agenda

9.00 – 9.45 – Registration and Breakfast Networking

9.45 – 11.05 – Opening remarks and Keynotes

11.05 – 12.20 – Panel on Digital Sovereignty and Multilateral Collaboration

12.20 – 1.20 – Lunch Break

1.20 – 2.35 – Panel on Geopolitical Implications of Critical Infrastructure

2.35 – 2.45 – Coffee Break

2.45 – 3.50 – Keynote/Panel on Digital Platforms and Misinformation

3.50 – 4.05 – Concluding Remarks and Closing

4.05 – 6.00 – Open Networking with Cocktail Reception