Leading in the Age of Generative AI and Exponential Technology

Andrea Bonime-Blanc, JD/PhD

Author, founder, and CEO
GEC Risk Advisory

In conversation with:

Ana C. Rold

CEO & Founder
Diplomatic Courier & World in 2050

As exponential technology rapidly advances, leaders in every sector are faced with the challenge of harnessing its potential power while developing precautionary safeguards against its risks. From generative artificial intelligence to the future of quantum computing, these innovations are transforming the world at an unprecedented rate, leaving decision-makers unsure of how to maintain control and ensure responsible development.

In this conversation, Bonime-Blanc focuses on multiple exponential technologies in order to demonstrate how leaders can develop responsible and innovative governance systems, and to equip them with frameworks and tools—including a detailed five-element "exponential governance mind-set"—to develop a more holistic tech governance approach for current and future waves of exponential tech. Bonime-Blanc encourages the development of a culture of collaboration across borders, sectors, and disciplines as technology takes on a bigger role in our ecosystem. She explains the context, risks, and opportunities of the ongoing exponential technology revolution so that leaders can futureproof themselves, their organizations, and key stakeholders with strategies and tactics to act responsibly, ethically, and successfully.

This exchange is aimed directly at executives, board members, policymakers, and organizational leaders who are tasked with charting a course through the advancement of modern technologies. Governing Pandora bridges the gap between exploring pure technology and managing and governing applied technology. The audience will not only be encouraged to develop a governance mind-set for exponential technology but also build organizational resilience.

Time will be allocated for Q&A.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing at the event.

Co-sponsored by Yale and Harvard Clubs of DC.

"In Governing Pandora, Bonime-Blanc not only provides a comprehendible and clear overview of AI, quantum, and the other exponential technologies changing our world but also offers concrete, helpful advice on how individuals at all levels can mitigate risks, amplify opportunities, and become responsible leaders at times of great disruption." Adam Segal, Ira A. Lipman Chair in Emerging Technologies, director of Digital and Cyberspace Policy Program, Council on Foreign Relations

Andrea Bonime-Blanc, JD/PhD, is founder and CEO of GEC Risk Advisory, a board member and advisor, and book author. She specializes in the governance of change focusing on global strategic risk, leadership trust and ethics, geopolitical change, sustainability, and exponential tech, advising business, NGOs, and government. Andrea serves on several boards and advisory boards including tech start-ups and is Senior Fellow at The Conference Board's Governance & Sustainability Center, NYU’s Center for Global Affairs and World in 2050. She serves as Independent Ethics Advisor to the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico and founding global faculty at the Institute for Corporate Directors Malaysia Mandatory Board Sustainability Certificate. She has written six books – the latest one “Governing Pandora: Leading in the Age of Generative AI and Exponential Technology” published by Georgetown University Press is available now.

Andrea holds a joint JD/PhD from Columbia University.

Ana C. Rold is an award-winning media executive with a portfolio of print and digital assets reaching five continents and 182 countries. She started her entrepreneurial career as the founder of Diplomatic Courier, the flagship media network and magazine for top diplomats and policy leaders around the world. She co-founded and is a Board Member of Learning Economy Foundation, a non-profit organization with a global mission to translate leading edge technologies into transformative learning and economic systems that promote equity, mobility, privacy, and individual agency. Her futuristic think tank, the World in 2050 has convened over 50,000 multi-stakeholders in the United States and Europe since 2012. From 2006 to 2022 Ana taught Comparative Politics at Northeastern University, where she led two University delegations to Cyprus and Egypt through the Dialogue of Civilizations program. Previously, she served as senior advisor for governance and sustainability to the Hellenic Group, a senior advisor to Gallup News, and as a publisher to Sodexo Global’s Quality of Life Report. She speaks and writes regularly for national and international platforms and sits on international steering committees, brain trusts and boards, including the World Web Forum, the Smithsonian Science Education Center, and XPRIZE Foundation.