In collaboration with the U.S. Department of State and various partners in research, geopolitics, software development, and component procurement, our experienced speakers highlighted past and current developments to gain a better understanding of the impact of chip-based high technology on the cultural, political and economic situation of open democracies. This was followed by approaches to solutions aimed at making supply chains more independent, reducing costs, saving CO2 emissions, energy and raw materials and, above all, operating more sustainably. The speakers are all absolute experts in their field and offer insights into a world that is unique and extremely valuable, especially against the backdrop of hybrid conflicts.

Chapter 2.0: MIKE RYAN, ECONOMICS DIRECTOR, INDUSTRY INSIGHTS, S&P GLOBAL MARKET INTELLIGENCE

Mike partners with a wide range of leaders in business, finance, and government to strategically analyze industry investment opportunities through the application of advanced analytics. He has extensive experience helping businesses scale their market intelligence, forecasting, and performance benchmarking capabilities.

Mike manages the company’s Sector Risk service, used by financial clients as an ‘early warning radar’ to monitor and mitigate credit risk exposure. He is a recognized thought leader and prolific public speaker at international industry events..

Topic: Supply Chain Risks

Heightened geopolitical tensions and pandemic-related shocks have amplified focus on building resilient supply chains, particularly within the technological sphere. Reshoring semiconductor capabilities will require smart industrial organization, skilled labor, and significant resources. Policy makers and corporate strategists will need to carefully weigh the fundamental tension between efficiency and security in this defining decade.