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.