As global powers race to dominate emerging technologies, regulation has become a strategic tool that shapes innovation and determines global influence. Competing standards and systems across China, Europe, and the United States are redefining the rules. How do these diverging regulatory approaches shape technological advancement, investment, and the ability of companies to scale globally?
This VivaTech 2026 panel discussion, moderated by Diplomatic Courier CEO Ana C. Rold on the Red Stage, explores the trade-offs between control, competitiveness, and openness, and how businesses can navigate an increasingly fragmented landscape. Speakers include: Julie Huguet, Director of Mission at La French Tech; Ning Ning, VP of International Business and AI Consulting at 01.A1; Norman Vanhaecke, Group CEO of Cradle Fund; and Sanjay Puri, Chairman and Founder of Knowledge Networks. Among the questions to be addressed: In a world of competing standards and systems, is convergence still possible or are we entering a new era of technological fragmentation?
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