Invitation: Global Perspectives at the AI+ Expo 2026
Join us at the AI+ Expo
The future of technology is not being written in a vacuum. It is being forged through international alliances, localized ingenuity, and the hard-won lessons of the modern battlefield.
SCSP is proud to host a series of full-day discussions as part of the AI+ Expo 2026 at the Washington D.C. Convention Center on May 6, 7, and 8 to highlight critical global developments that will shape the future of technology.
Register for the AI+ Expo 2026 here and join us as we convene leaders, pioneers, and strategic thinkers across geopolitics and tech to explore how AI is reshaping global security and prosperity.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, Conference Room 151
The China Challenge: The View from Taiwan
Join us to explore the role of the U.S.-Taiwan partnership amidst the global technology competition, with discussions and briefings on the techno-economic foundations of global competition with China; the state of play of semiconductor supply chains, the drone industry, and global battery networks; and the role of AI in autonomous propaganda and as a defensive tool for predicting and neutralizing influence operations.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, Conference Room 151
The Africa AI Village: Beyond Frontier Capabilities and Building Practical AI
Hosted by Qhala, the Africa AI Village will be back at the AI+ Expo to expand the conversation beyond frontier models to consider the “Missing 90%” of AI: efficient, localized systems designed for practical real-world application. Join us to consider the range of issues that partners across Africa and the “Global South” are seeking to address to build the infrastructure, skills, and collaborative ecosystem to deploy AI at the edge. Dive deeper into themes that the Africa AI Village will tackle here: https://luma.com/ebace4mf.
Friday, May 8, 2026, Conference Room 151
The U.S.-India AI and Emerging Technology Forum
This by-invitation event will explore the deepening partnership between the world’s two largest democracies across critical technology sectors, from opportunities to expand defense technology collaboration to strengthening our complementary advantages across the AI stack.
Friday, May 8, 2026, Conference Room 154
Innovation Under Fire: Lessons Learned from Ukraine
As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its 5th year, this event will highlight the incredible innovation occurring on the frontlines of Ukraine’s battle for democracy, including its transformation into a successful digital democracy and its development of an indigenous, battle-tested, and scalable defense innovation ecosystem.
Don’t miss your chance to engage with the architects of the global AI landscape. Register for the AI+ Expo 2026 today!