Future of Britain 2024 - Closing Session

The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology – with Professor Chris Miller

PRESENTATION

Semiconductors are the backbone of modern computing and there’s a global race to produce them. Taiwan is the epicentre of this, producing more than 90 per cent of the world's most advanced semiconductors, almost all of which come from just one company. The ramifications of this are significant. The author of Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology, Professor Chris Miller, delves into how the global tech superpowers are jockeying for semiconductor supremacy and what this means for geopolitics today.

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The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology – with Professor Chris Miller

PRESENTATION

Semiconductors are the backbone of modern computing and there’s a global race to produce them. Taiwan is the epicentre of this, producing more than 90 per cent of the world's most advanced semiconductors, almost all of which come from just one company. The ramifications of this are significant. The author of Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology, Professor Chris Miller, delves into how the global tech superpowers are jockeying for semiconductor supremacy and what this means for geopolitics today.

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Reimagining Defence – with General Stanley McChrystal and General Sir Nick Carter, moderated by Zeinab Badawi

PANEL DISCUSSION

In an increasingly uncertain geopolitical landscape marked by shifting alliances and unpredictable actors, the battlefield has also evolved, with new and disruptive technologies such as drones and AI redefining modern warfare. Are we focused on the right things to modernise our defences so they are fit for the new fights ahead of us in the age of AI? General Stanley McChrystal and TBI Strategic Counsellor General Sir Nick Carter talk with President of SOAS Zeinab Badawi about how a whole-of-government approach is needed to secure Britain’s defence – and its role in the world.

Reimagining Defence – with General Stanley McChrystal and General Sir Nick Carter, moderated by Zeinab Badawi

PANEL DISCUSSION

In an increasingly uncertain geopolitical landscape marked by shifting alliances and unpredictable actors, the battlefield has also evolved, with new and disruptive technologies such as drones and AI redefining modern warfare. Are we focused on the right things to modernise our defences so they are fit for the new fights ahead of us in the age of AI? General Stanley McChrystal and TBI Strategic Counsellor General Sir Nick Carter talk with President of SOAS Zeinab Badawi about how a whole-of-government approach is needed to secure Britain’s defence – and its role in the world.

Reimagining the Creative Industries: will.i.am with Jon Sopel

IN CONVERSATION

Creative-artist-turned-tech-entrepreneur will.i.am joins us in a conversation with Jon Sopel about the power of AI and how it is composing a new future for the sector. As founder and CEO of his own AI-powered messenger app, FYI.AI, will.i.am discusses how this technology is reshaping the creative industries and transforming how content is produced. What opportunities does the future hold?

Reimagining the Creative Industries: will.i.am with Jon Sopel

IN CONVERSATION

Creative-artist-turned-tech-entrepreneur will.i.am joins us in a conversation with Jon Sopel about the power of AI and how it is composing a new future for the sector. As founder and CEO of his own AI-powered messenger app, FYI.AI, will.i.am discusses how this technology is reshaping the creative industries and transforming how content is produced. What opportunities does the future hold?

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden with Jon Sopel

IN CONVERSATION

Pat McFadden, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and most recently the national campaign co-ordinator for the Labour Party during the 2024 election, will join us to reflect on the historic election victory and how this translates into a programme for government.

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden with Jon Sopel

IN CONVERSATION

Pat McFadden, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and most recently the national campaign co-ordinator for the Labour Party during the 2024 election, will join us to reflect on the historic election victory and how this translates into a programme for government.