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September 11, 2026

2026 Global Trade and Innovation Policy Alliance Summit

Join us in Warsaw, Poland, for the 2026 GTIPA Summit.

September 3, 2026

Indo-US Working Group on Technology Policy: Data Center Build-Out and Data Sovereignty

This session of the Indo-US Working Group on Technology Policy examined the rapid expansion of data center infrastructure in India and the United States, focusing on the energy, permitting, supply chain, connectivity, and data sovereignty challenges that could shape future investment.

August 26, 2026

Can the United States Win the AI Race if Americans Oppose Data Centers?

Watch now for a discussion on what new polling reveals about Americans' views on data centers and the implications for U.S. AI policy. Panelists unpacked the motivations behind public opinion, examined what widespread resistance to new data center development could mean for America's AI competitiveness, and explored policy approaches that address legitimate community concerns without sacrificing the infrastructure needed to support long-term U.S. leadership in AI.

August 20, 2026

Can the United States Retain Its Scientific Talent?

Watch now for an expert panel discussion on the growing challenge of retaining scientific talent in the United States. Panelists examined whether recent departures signal the beginning of a broader trend, what factors are driving scientists to leave, and which policies can help the United States retain top researchers and bolster innovation and economic competitiveness.

August 5, 2026

Indo-US Working Group on Technology Policy: AI Export Controls and the Indo-US Tech Corridor

This session of the Indo-US Working Group on Technology Policy examined the implications of recent U.S. AI export control actions for both countries.

July 23, 2026

Would AICOA Help or Hurt Innovation and Consumer Choice?

Watch now for a debate on the resolution: “AICOA undermines American innovation and choice.” Joseph Coniglio, Senior Counsel and Director of the Schumpeter Project on Competition Policy at ITIF, argued in favor of the resolution, while Joel Thayer, President of the Digital Progress Institute, argued against it.

July 23, 2026

Lessons For Canada from Australia's Social Media Ban

Watch now for a fireside conversation with Lucy Thomas, co-founder and CEO of Project ROCKIT, Australia's youth-driven movement against bullying and online harm. Drawing on her work with young people, schools, and technology platforms, Thomas shared insights from Australia's experience and discussed what Canadian policymakers should consider as they evaluate Bill C-34.

July 21, 2026

America Needs an Industrial Strategy for Motor Vehicles

Watch now for a discussion with industry experts and congressional staff on how to revitalize U.S. motor vehicle competitiveness, respond to the rise of China’s auto industry, and ensure America remains a leader in the technologies, supply chains, and production systems that will define the future of mobility.

July 15, 2026

The Future of North American Trade and Competitiveness: The Six-Year Review of USMCA/CUSMA/T-MEC

Watch now for a panel discussion featuring experts from the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Canada and Fundación IDEA in Mexico, who reviewed a new report on the importance of North America’s trade agreement for all three economies and discussed the priorities Canada and Mexico bring to the review process, opportunities to deepen production and technology cooperation, and how the agreement can be updated to support regional competitiveness in the decade ahead.

July 8, 2026

How Should the US Respond to Foreign Regulation of Online Speech?

Join ITIF for a discussion with the architect of the GRANITE Act and other leading experts on the challenges posed by foreign regulation of online speech and the policy options available to address them.

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