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Date and Location

October 5, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM ET
John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum

Contact

617-495-1360
Assessing the AI Race: The US vs. China

What will determine the future of AI leadership? How do the United States and China compare in research, innovation, investment, talent, and access to critical technologies? With AI dominating the headlines and conversations across the globe, our panel will bring expertise and unique perspectives on the competition between China and the U.S. 


Featuring:


Jake Sullivan

U.S. National Security Advisor (2021-2025)

Kissinger Professor of the Practice of Statecraft and World Order 


Ylli Bajraktari

President and CEO: Special Competitive Studies Project


Graham Allison (Moderator)

Douglas Dillon Professor of Government


Co-sponsor: Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs

Speakers and Presenters

Graham Allison, Douglas Dillon Professor of Government;
Jake Sullivan, U.S. National Security Advisor (2021-2025), Kissinger Professor of the Practice of Statecraft and World Order;
Ylli Bajraktari, President and CEO: Special Competitive Studies Project

Organizer

Institute of Politics (IOP)

Co-Organizer