Technology and the future of geopolitics

Leaps forward in technology can cause major disruptions in geopolitics. In this gathering of London Futurists in the Pub, we'll be considering and contrasting different ideas about which scenarios may lie ahead.

For example, might new AI capabilities upend former geopolitical realities, or is the potential of AI overstated? What about surveillance, swarms of drones, or new stealth weapons? Are we witnessing a Cold War 2.0, or does a comparison to the first Cold War mislead us? What role could be played by a resurgent Europe, by the growing confidence of the world's largest democracy, or by outreach from the world's fourth most populous country? Alternatively, will technology diminish the importance of the nation state? Finally, which other potential surprises deserve our attention?

To request one of the available speaking slots at this event (up to 10 minutes per person), please get in touch with the organisers.

** Everyone who attends will be invited to say a few quick words about themselves during the opening part of the event, and to suggest one possible surprise in the future of geopolitics. Please come prepared! **

== Schedule ==

5:30pm: The room is available, for early get-togethers
6pm: Food is served; informal conversations
6:45pm-8:30pm: Short talks, and discussion on each talk, interspersed with opportunities to visit the bar
8:30pm: Informal networking

== RSVP please ==

Registrations are capped at 40 people.

There's no charge to register or attend, but the pub will expect everyone to order at least one drink, and the majority of attendees to order some food to eat.

Please order your food on your arrival, so that all plates can be set aside by 6:45pm to allow everyone to concentrate on the main discussion!

== More about the venue ==

Ye Olde Cock Tavern, 22 Fleet Street, Holborn, London, EC4Y 1AA

See https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/greater-london/ye-olde-cock-tavern

We'll be meeting in the room at the top of the stairs, though food and drinks should be ordered from the bar on the ground floor.