Tech Leaders

• European and Chinese leaders called for a shift from "zero-sum" tech rivalry to "constructive engagement" during the CEIBS Forums on June 26, 2026. • The discussions emphasized the need for the EU and China to leverage their complementary strengths in AI industrial application and governance. • This pivot is seen as critical because artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping global power dynamics and economic structures.

• European and Chinese leaders called for a shift from "tech rivalry" to "constructive engagement" during the CEIBS Forums on June 26, 2026. • The leaders warned against zero-sum competition, urging both regions to leverage their complementary strengths in AI industrial application and governance. • This pivot is seen as critical because artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping global power dynamics and economic structures.

• Sixteen European leaders have been recognized in the annual list of the world’s 30 most influential fintech marketers for 2026. • The selection highlights top professionals driving growth and innovation within the European financial technology sector. • Notable mentions include individuals like Le Nel of Revolut, who previously served as VP Growth at King (Candy Crush Saga) and worked as a consultant at Boston Consulting Group and Oliver Wyman.

• China is launching a global "AI governance" offensive to challenge U.S. tech leadership, utilizing diplomatic efforts at the United Nations and international summits. • Key initiatives include a September 2025 agreement with ASEAN to establish an AI safety network by 2026 and a joint "AI Plus" action plan to increase regional AI adoption. • In July 2025, China further expanded its influence by launching the China-BRICS AI Development and Cooperation Center during the World AI Conference in Shanghai.

• White House technology advisor David Sacks has expanded his role to become co-chair of a newly formed presidential advisory council focused on guiding U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence. • The council aims to shape national AI policy and strategy amid intensifying global competition. • This development underscores the Biden administration's push to maintain U.S. dominance in AI innovation and deployment.

• A new US science and technology council has been established including leaders from Meta, Nvidia, Oracle, Google, and AMD to guide national AI strategy and policy. • The council will shape policy in response to global competition, particularly with China, while prioritizing innovation acceleration and reducing regulatory barriers. • This government-industry alignment reflects the administration's emphasis on AI competitiveness and signals closer integration between policymaking and tech sector interests.

• President Donald Trump named prominent tech figures like Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg, Google co-founder Sergey Brin, Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, Nvidia chief Jensen Huang, AMD CEO Lisa Su, and investor Marc Andreessen to his President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) on March 25, 2026. • The council, co-chaired by AI/crypto advisor David Sacks and science/technology assistant Michael Kratsios, typically has 24 members but currently lists 13, including two women: Safra Catz and Lisa Su. • PCAST, established since 1990 and originating under FDR, provides advisory reports on topics like quantum computing, pandemics, and energy without regulatory power; the current iteration ends in ten months unless extended.