

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Pacific Technology Policy Conference 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 31 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am – Tue, 31 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Join NBR for a full-day conference and networking reception addressing the most critical tech policy issues impacting the Indo-Pacific.About this EventThe National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) is pleased to host our third annual Pacific Technology Policy Conference, which will bring together key policy, academic, and private sector stakeholders for a full day of discussions on critical issues in the digital and technology domains. The Conference will feature keynote remarks from high-level government and business leaders, panel discussions with tech policy experts from throughout the region, and a networking reception.March 31, 9am - 6pmK&amp;L Gates, 925 4th Avenue #2900, Seattle, WA 98104NBR is grateful to our conference sponsors Microsoft and K&amp;L Gates for their generous support.__________AgendaOpening Remarks: Michael Wills, President, The National Bureau of Asian ResearchKeynote Remarks: To be confirmedPanel 1: Indo-Pacific Perspectives on Technology and Innovation CooperationA discussion among key stakeholders from various Indo-Pacific countries on their respective tech and innovation priorities, as well as the biggest risks and opportunities emerging from rapid technological advancements.Tami Overby, Partner, DGA Group; Advisor, NBR (moderator)Ambassador Ho-Young Ahn, Member, NBR Board of Directors; former ROK Ambassador to the United StatesAmbassador Robert Holleyman, Advisor, NBR; former Deputy U.S. Trade RepresentativeDaisuke Kawai, Project Assistant Professor and Deputy Director of the Economic Security Research Program, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Tokyo; Nonresident Fellow, NBRPanel 2: Advancing Indo-Pacific and Global AI GovernanceA conversation on regional perspectives and policies toward AI governance and how to advance shared AI objectives in the Indo-Pacific.Doug Strub, Senior Director, Research and Programs, NBR (moderator)William Bartholomew, Director of Public Policy, Office of Responsible AI, MicrosoftKai-Shen Huang, Director and Research Fellow, Democratic Governance Program, Research Institute for Democracy, Society, and Emerging TechnologyKarryl Kim Sagun Trajano, Research Fellow, Nanyang Technological UniversityLunchKeynote Remarks: Antony Cook, Corporate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, MicrosoftPanel 3: Developing and Implementing Effective Cybersecurity Strategy and PolicyAn examination of how competing approaches to cybersecurity policy impact private sector implementation, innovation, and security.Andrew Grotto, Research Scholar, Center for International Security and Cooperation, Stanford University; former Senior Director for Cybersecurity Policy, National Security CouncilJake Bernstein, Partner, K&amp;L GatesRob Spiger, Director for Cybersecurity Policy, MicrosoftAdditional speakers to be announcedPanel 4: Digital Regulation and Competition Policy in the Indo-PacificA discussion on key topics relating to digital regulation and competition policy across the Indo-Pacific region, including the spread of EU-style digital regulations and NBR’s ongoing research into Korea's competition policy enforcement.Jonathon Marek, Assistant Director, Technology and Geoeconomic Affairs, NBR (moderator)Tami Overby, Partner, DGA Group; Advisor, NBRNigel Cory, Director, Digital, Trade, and Technology Policy, Crowell Global AdvisorsLaura Sallstrom, Founding Partner, ThinkTech Policy ConsultingPanel 5: International Investment &amp; Partnerships In Advanced TechnologyA discussion on how Indo-Pacific countries are investing in advanced technologies, including semiconductors, quantum computing, the AI stack, and more, with a focus on partnerships between the United States and regional allies in the context of trade and investment deals.Soichiro Shibata, Director, Monitor DeloitteHodan Omaar, Senior Policy Manager, Center for Data Innovation, Information Technology and Innovation FoundationAdditional speakers to be announcedClosing Keynote Remarks: To be confirmedNetworking Reception
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Seattle
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: K&L Gates LLP
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- **full address**: K&amp;L Gates LLP, 925 4th Avenue, Seattle, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 31 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am (-07:00)
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