AI Governance in 2026

AI, Power, and Democracy in a Multipolar World

In recent years, conversations about governing AI have mostly focused on how it impacts our work forces and the resilience of our democracies. Today, global divergence on regulatory paths for AI alongside a rapidly evolving geopolitical arena means the conversation on AI must expand to consider what AI innovations—and regulatory models—mean for power relations and democracy in an increasingly multipolar world.

Participants at this high–level panel will discuss how to effectively govern AI to bolster democratic resilience and equity domestically, in a geopolitical context where current and potential competitors have diverging innovation and regulation priorities.

This session brings together innovators, policymakers, and private sector leaders to map out a future of AI governance that safeguards our societies and democracies domestically, while still bolstering economies amid a geopolitical environment that is disrupted, uncertain, and fragmenting.

Hosts

Sanjay Puri
Chairman and Founder
RegulatingAI
Ana C. Rold
CEO & Founder
Diplomatic Courier & World in 2050

Speakers

Brando Benifei
Member of the European Parliament (Italy)
Dr. Clara Guerra
Director
Liechtenstein Office for Digital Innovation
Dr. Jess Conser
Chief AI Impact Officer
Maginative
Combiz Abdolrahimi
Global Head of Government Affairs & Public Policy
ServiceNow

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