Whose Rules? Digital Governance and the Pursuit of Technological Leadership

A fragmented model of digital governance is emerging. Data regulation, technical and ethical standards, and market leadership are all in flux, raising questions about whose rules, if any, will become the global standard. This CSIS Simon Chair event will look at the evolution of technology and digital governance in the world’s major economies – the United States, Europe, China, and Japan – and how competing visions and differing priorities are shaping national and regional approaches to digital governance. 

Featuring a keynote address from Representative Suzan DelBene (D-WA)

Closing remarks from former Deputy US Trade Representative Ambassador Robert Holleyman

Expert panel featuring:

• Peter Fatelnig, Minister Counsellor for Digital Economy Policy, Delegation of the European Union to the United States

• Naoki Ota, Founder, New Stories Ltd. Former Special Adviser to the Minister, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan 

• Diane Rinaldo, Deputy Assistant Secretary, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Department of Commerce

• Paul Triolo, Practice Head, Geotechnology, Eurasia Group



• Shaundra Watson, Director, Policy, BSA | The Software Alliance 

• Stephanie Segal (Moderator), Simon Chair Senior Fellow and Deputy Director, CSIS