A conversation with Federal Communications Commission Chair Ajit Pai on the unique national security challenges of 5G technology. If you are a Council member who would like to watch this event, please let us know at engage@pacificcouncil.org.

Featuring:

Ajit Pai, Chair, Federal Communications Commmission

Ajit Pai was designated chair of the FCC by President Donald Trump in January 2017. He had previously served as a commissioner at the FCC, appointed by then-President Barack Obama and confirmed unanimously by the United States Senate in May 2012. Read more.

Moderator:

Sumaya Quillian, Events Associate, Pacific Council on International Policy

Sumaya Quillian produces virtual and in-person programming, including teleconferences, marquee events, and conferences, for the Pacific Council. Read more.

Background:

Fifth-generation (5G) wireless technology will form the backbone of future economies and public services. Newly networked societies will be critically reliant on innovative new applications, and first movers in this space will reap massive rewards as access to 5G continues to proliferate across the globe. Competition around the technology is already fierce, and the companies and countries that come out on top will be positioned for success for years to come. Please join us as we host FCC Chair Ajit Pai to discuss where the United States fits into this competition, the future of 5G, and the unique national security challenges associated with this technology.