Chris Duncan on Building a Collaborative Future Between Government and Innovators | IMPACT 25

In this exclusive IMPACT 25 Balcony Interview, Chris Duncan, Tariff and Customs Counsel at Squire Patton Boggs, LLP and former Mayor of San Clemente, explores how emerging technologies, international law, and government policy intersect to shape the next era of global innovation.
With deep experience advising Fortune 100 companies on trade, compliance, and cutting-edge technologies, Chris explains how Squire Patton Boggs works with innovators to ensure they can experiment, build, and scale freely — while navigating the complex regulatory environments that influence global markets.

Drawing from his 16-year career with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and his work as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, Chris offers rare insights into how government can (and should) serve as a partner to innovators, rather than an obstacle. He breaks down why collaboration between policymakers and technology leaders is essential for national security, emerging technologies, and the competitive strength of the U.S. economy.

Discover how companies shaping the future of AI, advanced manufacturing, mobility, and global trade are engaging with policymakers.
Learn how smart regulation empowers — not limits — innovation.
Hear Chris Duncan’s perspective on the relationship between law, leadership, and the technological frontier.

🎥 Watch now to learn how policy, trade, and technology come together to drive the future of global innovation.

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