The Hoover Institution’s Tech Futures Lab convened experts on June 23-24, 2026, to analyze potential technological breakthroughs and mitigate risks associated with emerging innovations in global governance and economics.

Key Points

• The inaugural retreat gathered leaders from academia, industry, government, and nonprofits to evaluate strategic technological surprises.
• Participants conducted interconnected exercises to trace the long-term impacts of emerging technologies on geopolitics, health, and humanity.
• Discussions focused on exploring plausible future trajectories for AI and national power rather than generating specific, narrow forecasts.
• Insights from the two-day event will establish the research agenda and wargaming topics for the Tech Futures Lab throughout the coming year.

Why it Matters

This initiative helps policymakers and industry leaders proactively address the systemic risks posed by rapid technological advancement. By mapping potential disruptions, the Lab provides a framework for navigating the complex intersection of innovation, national security, and global economic stability.