On May 16–18, 2024, the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) hosted the conference “Knowledge as Power in Today’s World,” in partnership with Harvard University’s Institute for Global Law and Policy (IGLP). This initiative brought together a diverse network of disciplines, including sociology, history, political science and law, to address the challenges posed by rapid technological advancements and their implications for governance. The conference, held under the CIGI Rule, allowed information to be shared freely while protecting individual attribution. This summary highlights some key points from the conversations.

About the Authors

Nikolina Zivkovic is a research associate at CIGI where she contributes to the planning and execution of research output and provides advanced research support.

Reanne Cayenne is program manager at CIGI, where she oversees the operations and research output of the Digital Policy Hub program.

Kailee Hilt is a program manager and research associate at CIGI. She focuses on public policy issues tied to emerging technology, privacy and cybersecurity.

Paul Samson is president of CIGI. He has 30 years of experience across a range of policy issues with partners from around the world. He is a former senior government official and also served for many years as co-chair of the principal G20 working group on the global economy.