AGI Global Summit
Portland Mini-Summit
Learn how AGI reshapes global economics and markets
About Global Economic Alliance
GEA is a nonprofit think tank focused on the profound economic, social, and governance challenges that advanced AI systems will present.
Our Mission: To develop comprehensive, actionable frameworks for navigating humanity's transition to an AGI-enabled future, ensuring that advanced AI systems enhance rather than diminish human flourishing.
Eight Research Domains
Why This Summit?
All societal structures depend on the assumption that human intelligence is scarce. AGI challenges that assumption. Explore how this transformation affects economics, law, and governance.
Science & Engineering
Explore AGI feasibility, architectural scaling, and the technical foundations of abundant cognition.
Deep dive into the technical pathways toward AGI, examining current AI architectures, scaling laws, and the computational requirements for general intelligence. Our speakers will discuss breakthrough research, theoretical limitations, and the timeline for achieving systems that can match or exceed human cognitive capabilities across all domains.
Economics
Understand how mass-produced cognition reshapes capitalism, markets, and economic structures.
Examine the economic implications of AGI deployment, including labor market transformation, wealth distribution, capital accumulation patterns, and the potential for post-scarcity economics. We'll explore new economic models needed for an era where cognitive labor becomes infinitely reproducible.
Law & Governance
Examine legal frameworks, democracy models, and property rights in the age of AGI.
Address critical questions about AI personhood, liability frameworks, intellectual property in the age of AI-generated content, and governance structures that can effectively regulate AGI systems. Our panelists will discuss how democratic institutions must evolve to maintain legitimacy and effectiveness.
Sociology
Discover how AGI integration affects human agency, social structures, and collective will.
Investigate the sociological dimensions of AGI integration into daily life, including changes to social relationships, community structures, human identity, and collective decision-making. We'll explore how societies can preserve human agency and meaningful human connection in an AGI-mediated world.
A Unique Mini-Summit Format
This isn't a typical conference. We've designed a focused 3-hour evening that combines expert presentations, dynamic panel debate, and tiered networking opportunities all in Portland's innovative NedSpace venue. Whether you're a researcher, policymaker, entrepreneur, or engaged citizen, this summit offers actionable insights on our AGI-transformed future.
Speakers & Panelists
Learn from leading scholars across disciplines
Mounir Shita
Theoretical Physicist & AGI Researcher
Joe Cortright
Director, City Observatory & Chair of Oregon Governor’s Council of Economic Advisers
Dr. Fabrice Jotterand
Director, Center for Ethics in Health Care; Cornelia Hayes Stevens Endowed Chair; Professor of Medical Ethics
Joe Cortright
Director, City Observatory & Chair of Oregon Governor’s Council of Economic Advisers
Dr. Fabrice Jotterand
Director, Center for Ethics in Health Care; Cornelia Hayes Stevens Endowed Chair; Professor of Medical Ethics
Professor Tung Yin (溵其彤)
Professor of Law
Professor Lindsay Benstead
Professor of Politics and Global Affairs, Department Chair
Mounir Shita
Theoretical Physicist & AGI Researcher
Event Schedule
A focused 3-hour evening of insights, debate, and connection
Duration: 3 hours of focused learning and networking
Venue & Location
Join us at NedSpace, Portland's premier innovation hub
Getting There
Public Transit
MAX Light Rail: 2 blocks from Galleria/SW 10th Ave station (Blue/Red lines)
TriMet Bus: Multiple lines serve SW Morrison & 6th Ave
Parking
SmartPark garages available at SW 10th & Yamhill and SW 4th & Yamhill
Accessibility
NedSpace is fully ADA compliant with elevator access, accessible restrooms, and wheelchair-friendly seating areas. If you have specific accessibility needs, please contact us at accessibility@agiglobalsummit.org
About NedSpace
Located in the heart of downtown Portland, NedSpace is a cutting-edge event venue designed for innovation and collaboration. The space features state-of-the-art AV equipment, flexible seating arrangements, and dedicated networking areas—perfect for our intimate AGI Summit format.
Events Partners
In collaboration with leading organizations in AI and innovation
NedSpace
Innovation Hub & Event Space
Beaverhand AI
AI Solutions & Consulting
AI Tinkerers Portland
AI Community & Education
NEOU NEXUS
Technology Network
Thank you to our partners for making this event possible
Select Your Element
Each tier unlocks unique properties and access levels
- Priority seating row 3+
- VIP seating area
- Event report access
- Panelist networking
- Two free drink tickets
- Online livestream access
- Event video recording
- Link sent 12-24h before
- Access to talks & panel
- General seating
- Event livestream access
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