Asia Summit 2026

Sovereign AI: The New Global Competition for Compute, Capital, and Power

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Artificial intelligence has become a strategic national priority as governments, investors, and corporations compete to build sovereign AI capabilities. Massive investments in computing infrastructure, semiconductors, energy, digital networks, and talent are reshaping industrial policy, capital flows, and geopolitical influence. Success will depend not only on technological innovation, but also on access to capital, infrastructure, research ecosystems, and strategic partnerships. How are nations positioning themselves to compete in the AI era? What role will private capital play in advancing national ambitions? And which countries are best positioned to lead the next generation of technological and economic growth?

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    Welcome Remarks

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    Ying Staton

    Managing Director, Asia-Pacific, Milken Institute

    Moderator

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    Charlie Campbell

    Editor-at-large, TIME

    Speakers

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    John Kamara

    Chair, AI Center of Excellence Africa
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    Lily Liu

    President, Solana Foundation
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    Michael Sellitto

    Head, International Policy, Anthropic