The Emerging Technology Working Group convenes policy professionals, researchers, and industry experts to examine governance challenges created by rapidly evolving technologies. The group focuses on technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, advanced cyber capabilities, and other frontier innovations shaping global security, economic competition, and technological development. The working group emphasizes applied policy analysis and produces regular short-form outputs designed to support policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders navigating the rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Objectives

• Analyze emerging technology governance frameworks and regulatory approaches•

• Identify global policy trends related to AI, quantum technologies, and advanced cyber capabilities

• Produce short policy insights and research briefings

• Contribute to Cyber Institute research publications and discussions

Example Focus Areas & Deliverables

• Short policy briefs on emerging technology governance developments

• Global trackers of new AI or cyber regulations

• Quarterly frontier technology risk briefings

• Analysis of major international technology policy announcements

• Contributing insights to Cyber Institute reports and events

Benefits of Participation

• Engage with a global network of experts working on frontier technology governance

• Contribute to collaborative research and policy discussions

• Participate in expert roundtables hosted by the Cyber Institute

• Opportunities to contribute to publications and global policy discussions

Background and Experience

Working group members are selected based on demonstrated interest, experience, or expertise related to the focus area. Participants may come from government, academia, industry, international organizations, or civil society. Applicants typically have one or more of the following backgrounds:

• Experience in cybersecurity, emerging technology policy, AI governance, or related fields

• Academic research or graduate-level study in technology policy, international relations, law, or security studies

• Professional experience in government, think tanks, international organizations, or regulatory institutions

• Industry expertise related to cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, digital governance, or critical infrastructure

• Demonstrated interest in contributing to policy discussions, research insights, or collaborative initiatives

Participation Expectations

Working group participation is designed to be collaborative and flexible while maintaining meaningful engagement. Typical expectations include:

• Participation in periodic virtual discussions or roundtables

• Contributing to short research insights, policy notes, or working group outputs

• Supporting Cyber Institute initiatives such as briefings, publications, or events when relevant

Members are typically expected to contribute to one or two outputs per quarter, such as short insights, collaborative research contributions, or expert commentary.

Apply to Join

Applications to join the Emerging Technology Working Group are open to researchers, policymakers, and practitioners with demonstrated interest or expertise in emerging technology governance.