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SUMMARY:2026 Technology Governance Summer School
DESCRIPTION:Course Director:\nProfessor Ann Fitz-Gerald \nThis course provides graduate students with an in-depth understanding of the technology-policy nexus—an interface that is critical for effective policy analysis and implementation. \nEnrolled students will participate in expert-led lectures\, interactive discussions\, applied case studies\, and policy-oriented group exercises. The course will also include presentations by leading scholars and practitioners\, examining the governance challenges and opportunities arising from society’s digital transformation. Upon successful completion\, participants will receive a certificate. \nProgram Structure \nWeek 1: The New General-Purpose Infrastructure \nThis first week explores the foundational building blocks of the digital age and the governance challenges emerging from them. \n\nArtificial Intelligence and Technological Change: Introduction to AI\, its developmental trajectory\, and implications for governance and institutions.\nLinkages Between Data Privacy and Economic Prosperity: Examining how data governance\, privacy frameworks\, and digital regulation shape innovation\, competitiveness\, and economic growth.\nCybersecurity and Computational Power: Examining cybersecurity risks\, sovereign compute capability\, semiconductors\, and strategic technological resilience.\nIntellectual Property and Standards: Understanding the strategic role of intellectual property\, standards-setting\, and innovation governance in global competition.\n\nWeek 2: Navigating Digital Policy in an Era of Intangibles \nThe second week examines how emerging technologies are reshaping international trade\, economic systems\, privacy frameworks\, and security policy. \n\nA New Era of International Trade: The changing landscape of international trade policy in a world increasingly driven by digital assets and services.\nThe New Economy and Intangible Capital: Exploring how intangibles\, digital platforms\, and technological transformation are reshaping economic systems.\nEmerging Technologies\, National Security\, and Global Strategy: Examining how emerging technologies are transforming areas such as defense policy\, strategic autonomy\, and foreign affairs strategies in an increasingly contested geopolitical environment.\nSpace Governance and Emerging Frontiers: Addressing the governance challenges and opportunities emerging in the space domain. Program wrap up.\n\nLearning outcomes: \nStudents will gain knowledge of the key concepts underlying artificial intelligence\, data economies\, cybersecurity\, digital trade\, and emerging technologies\, which are reshaping global governance\, economic competitiveness\, and national security. \nWho should attend: \nThis interdisciplinary course is designed for graduate students at Canadian universities from policy\, social science\, and STEM backgrounds who wish to deepen their understanding of the technology-policy nexus. \nDelivery: \nThe course will be delivered in-person at the Balsillie School of International Affairs\, with sessions held from August 10th to August 20th\, Monday through Thursday\, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Daily lunch and refreshments are included in the registration fee. \nRegistration and Fees: \nInterested students must register and pay the course fee by July 31\, 2026. \n\nStandard Fee: $499\nEarly Bird Rate: $399 (use code EARLYBIRD – valid until June 30\, 2026)\nBSIA student rate: $250\n\n\n\n                \n                        \n                            2026 Technology Governance Summer School Registration\n                             \n                        \n                        Full Name(Required)\n                            \n                            \n                                                    First\n                                                    \n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                            Last\n                                                            \n                                                        \n                            \n                        E-mail address(Required)Please use your institutional email address.University(Required)Please write the name of your university.Program(Required)Please write your program title.Please provide a short statement of interest in this program\, indicating your research interests and what you hope to learn or achieve from it:(Required)Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions:(Required)(e.g. vegan\, vegetarian\, gluten-free\, nut allergy\, other allergies or N/A)\n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        \n                        \n\nPay here\nThis button will take you to an external website to pay with a credit card. \nIf you would like to pay via e-transfer\, please contact info@balsillieschool.ca. \n\nRegistrations are open until July 31.\nParticipants have until August 3rd to withdraw from the program and receive a full refund. Withdrawals after this date will not be refunded.\nPartial refunds for missed days during the program due to illness or personal reasons may be issued on a case-by-case basis\, upon request to the program organizer.
URL:https://balsillieschool.ca/event/2026-technology-governance-summer-school/
CATEGORIES:Technology Governance
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