Fireside Chat at PTC’DC – Digital Dominance: Asian Impact, Security and Future Outlook

“Technology is now ‘the game,’ and we must engage in this geopolitical competition boldly and with urgency on behalf of our values and interests.”

~ Nathaniel Fick, U.S. Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy ~

Across Asia, advancements in digital infrastructure are reshaping the global landscape. It’s not just about faster internet or more data storage –it’s about how new developments are becoming essential to national security and economic strength. The digital assets that connect and power our world, like submarine cables and satellites, have moved from being just business investments to critical national infrastructures. The stakes are higher than ever, especially with AI, cloud computing and machine learning becoming key parts of these systems.

In today’s rapidly evolving world, technology is no longer just a tool; it’s the entire game. As we step further into the digital age, we can clearly see that technology is not just shaping our world –it’s driving it! Submarine cables, data centers and satellites, predominantly private sector assets, are now front and center in the geopolitical arena. Their strategic importance means they are often subject to government regulation and monitoring. No longer just tools for economic progress, these are now key pieces in the global security puzzle.

On September 5th, 2024, at PTC’DC, The Honorable Nathaniel Fick, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy, will share a U.S. government perspective on how Asia’s digital infrastructure is shaping the world and what that means for security, the economy and global relations. This conversation will be moderated by Bill Barney, Chairman of Asian Century Equity, who will guide the discussion to explore connections between technology, policy and security in the context of Asia’s digital growth.

The discussion will shed light on how digital infrastructure impacts not just economic growth but also national security and international relations. It will be an eye-opening session about the future of technology, policy and security in the world we live in.

Join us at PTC’DC to be part of this important conversation.

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Lorain Wong