Global Power and Technology

Description

Are you puzzled by the rapidly changing geopolitical landscape? 

Curious about the growing influence of major tech companies and the soft powers that technologies and their creators have on regulation? 

The course "Global Power and Technology" offers a deep dive into how some most innovative technologies influence the world around us and how they, in turn, are influenced by global power dynamics.

During the intensive 5-days programma, you will:

• Explore how the EU is shaping the digital transition in cutting-edge fields such as AI and Quantum technologies

• Examine the dynamic nexus between innovation, regulation, and competition

• Understand how geopolitical dynamics among major powers, including the EU, the US, and China, shape global and regional regulatory frameworks

• Gain insights into the legal, economic, and policy dimensions of technology standardization

• Engage with renowned experts and industry professionals through lectures and interactive simulations 

• Develop strong presentation, research, and negotiation skills through hands-on, practice-oriented assignments

The course is endorsed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute. 

 

The Utrecht 2024 Summer School on "Global power and Technology" had been academically enlightening and socially very enriching for me. In concrete terms, it did allow me to extend and deepen my understanding of the various challenges that stand in the way of standardization within the EU. The warm and welcoming atmosphere that reigned between my roommates and I and the all team 24 gave me the opportunity to learn more about cultural aspects of various EU countries.

Lecturers

Confirmed speakers include: 

Dr Nikita Divissenko, Assistant Professor it the International and European Law Department at Utrecht University 

Dr Niels ten Oever, Assistant Professor in the Department of European Studies and Co-Principal Investigator of the critical infrastructure lab at the University of Amsterdam

Dr Kerstin J. Schaefer, Assistant Professors in the Department of Human Geography and Spacial Planning at Utrecht University 

Dr Irene Kamara, Associate Professor at Tilburg Law School 

European Telecommunicatios Standards Institute 

...and many more lecturers from academia, European institutions and policy practice

Target audience

While course is designed for advanced master’s and PhD students with a foundational understanding of European law, it can also be followed by bachelor's students and professionals from diverse fields who have experience working with technologies, and in particular connectivity technologies. 

For any questions or to clarify eligibility, please contact the course director at o.s.kanevskaia@uu.nl

Aim of the course

The course aims to equip students with in-depth knowledge of technology regulation and technical standardization, with a focus on the legal and policy aspects underpinning these industry rules. It is designed for those seeking a deeper understanding of the new and emerging EU digital legislation from the legal, political, and economic point of view.

This course will also benefit professionals working in the fields relevant to standardization and certification. 

Study load

One intensive week (Monday to Friday) of interactive lectures, research visits and presentations.

Tags

• law and technology
• digitalisation
• competition law
• standardization
• intellectual property
• patents
• copyright