Over the past two years, PLI and GSI have jointly led a dedicated initiative on government engagement with digital infrastructure strategy, culminating in the publication of a practical toolkit for policymakers, designed to support the design and governance of open human-centered digital systems. This  work represents a uniquely strong foundation to convene senior government representatives to forge a shared vision for an open interoperable AI stack, with privacy and safety at its core.

This vision must be anchored in forward-looking policy that aligns legal frameworks with technical architecture and reflects growing public demand for accountability. It must, equally, be supported by the capital necessary to ensure that pro-human AI solutions achieve the scale required for meaningful impact.

The imperative for alignment is clear. PLI and GSI’s research findings consistently demonstrate that governments across the board are committed to deeper collaboration and interoperable infrastructure, yet few have identified concrete pathways to translate this intent into coordinated action. This session is designed to serve as a first deliberate building block toward closing that gap.