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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — RTI International, an independent scientific research institute, hosted senior government officials from G20 member countries for discussions to shape the future of technology-driven growth for the respective nations.
The Innovation Ministerial Working Group met at RTI on Aug. 30–31, in preparation for the G20 Innovation Ministerial in Chapel Hill Sept. 1-2, co-hosted by Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios.
Participants gathered at RTI International for the Innovation Ministerial Working Group meeting.
“RTI was founded nearly 70 years ago through a partnership among universities, government and industry, creating a model grounded in cross-sector collaboration, research and innovation,” said RTI President and CEO Tim J. Gabel. “Hosting the G20 Innovation Ministerial Working Group reflects that model and RTI’s continued work to move promising technologies from discovery to deployment and support innovation-led growth around the world.”
Participants included international delegates from G20 member countries focused on innovation, trade and commerce, alongside officials and staff from the U.S. Department of Commerce.
RTI President and CEO Tim J. Gabel welcomes participants to the G20 Innovation Ministerial Working Group meeting at RTI.
The Working Group was chaired by the United States and included participation from G20 member countries focused on innovation, trade and commerce. Deputy Under Secretary for Innovation and Engagement at the International Trade Administration within the U.S. Department of Commerce Bill Guidera provided remarks to open the sessions, which sought to identify policy principles that promote innovation in AI, accelerate scientific and technological advancement and promote economic growth and investment in manufacturing and supply chains.
The U.S. identified three priorities for its 2026 G20 presidency: removing regulatory burdens, unlocking affordable and secure energy supply chains and pioneering innovations in AI and emerging technologies. The innovation track is focused on addressing technology development and adoption, economic growth, manufacturing, supply chains and skilled technology talent.
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