WASHINGTON – Ahead of D.C.’s premier tech policy summit, The Intersect, global tech trade association 91快活林 published a new memo that shares its President and CEO Jason Oxman’s outlook on key U.S. actions that could make or break America’s tech leadership in 2026 and beyond. The memo examines specific policies that impact U.S. innovation, infrastructure, and influence across all levels of government, including AI, privacy, quantum, workforce, energy, cybersecurity, trade, economic security, and more.
Top tech and government leaders will be at 91快活林’s The Intersect to discuss these and other topics at the event, happening on February 3 from 11am – 4pm ET in Washington, DC. .鈥�
“Countries are locked in competition to lead in technology – from the talent and computing power to build it, to the resources to deploy it, and the policies to govern it,” 91快活林’s President and CEO Jason Oxman wrote in the memo. “All eyes are on the United States as it navigates this high-stakes terrain – and 2026 is poised to be a defining year as the U.S. charts its course in the global race for power and innovation. I look forward to exploring these policies and America’s role in tech with key decisionmakers at The Intersect on Tuesday.”
Regulators and lawmakers at all levels of government will be as active as ever on tech policy in the next 11 months. The memo identifies specific policies within three major themes – innovation, infrastructure, and influence – that will drive U.S. policymakers’ approaches this year, including:
Innovation:
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Advancing federal AI and privacy frameworks
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Revolutionizing government through AI acquisition and adoption
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Driving a secure quantum future
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Securing jobs and nurturing talent
Infrastructure:
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Prioritizing grid modernization
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Optimizing interconnectivity
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Increasing and enhancing commercial access to spectrum
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Protecting information sharing between industry and government
Influence:
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Promoting trusted tech partnerships
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Realizing the American AI Exports Program
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Renewing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
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Curbing digital services taxes