Innovating for the public
As technology develops ever faster, it’s becoming increasingly important that public policy keeps up. Effective regulations and policies are needed to ensure that technological revolutions – such as AI and quantum computing – don’t exacerbate inequality and drive society into dystopia.
PolicyMakers gathers experts to figure out how to thread this needle.
We’re exploring the future of public policy and innovation at PolicyMakers, with four curated content streams. And that’s not all. Your ticket gives you access to all PolicyMakers sessions, as well as to roundtables, masterclasses and other 25-plus tracks at Web Summit.
AI has the potential to be a powerful tool that improves the lives of many. But it also has the potential to cause untold damage if not used properly. Regulation can provide the guardrails necessary to ensure AI doesn’t bring economic ruin – but only if those regulations are constructed effectively.
It’s often claimed that government policy and regulation are a hindrance to innovation, but positive government proposals can help to support entrepreneurs, build thriving ecosystems, and promote the development of new technologies. Discover how policy can actually drive innovation.
The aim of public policy is to provide support for the people and to achieve a greater good. This isn’t an easy task and, often, governments get it wrong. Experts weigh in on how to turn a misdirected or poorly crafted policy around.
Big tech is dominated by the largest and most influential companies on the planet. Enacting policies and regulations that allow big tech companies to operate effectively, but that also ensure economic equity and fair competition, is crucial for the global economy. How can policymakers tread that fine line?
Margrethe Vestager, EU Commissioner for Competition, European Commission
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal
Ramesh Srinivasan, Professor & Author, UCLA
