Navigating Power, Trust, and Cooperation in an Era of Strategic Competition

Technology now sits at the center of global power, shaping the future of economic competitiveness, national security, democratic resilience, and international cooperation. As geostrategic competition intensifies, the 81st U.N. General Assembly meets to address emerging divides across the global tech landscape—from rising trade tensions and protectionism to divergent regulatory approaches to AI, data, and digital governance.

With governments and industry leaders forced to navigate an increasingly fragmented environment, the rapid advancement of AI, semiconductor competition, critical mineral supply chains, and energy-intensive digital infrastructure is raising urgent questions about innovation, security, economic growth, and global cooperation. Foreign Policy’s Tech & AI Forum @ UNGA81 will convene leaders from government, industry, multilateral institutions, and civil society for forward-looking conversations on what cooperation, resilience, and trust should look like in the next phase of the global digital age.