Established 2026 · Washington, District of Columbia

DC Industrial Policy Salon

Convening leading experts and policymakers to build a better future.

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About the Salon

The DC Industrial Policy Salon was started by Nicholas Wagner in 2026. It convenes leading experts and policymakers to discuss issues of science, technology, and industrial production in Washington, DC.

Each salon pairs one speaker with a room of people who work on the problem to hear prepared remarks, ask hard questions, and forge new partnerships. Subjects have ranged from research security and the emerging bioeconomy to energy permitting, semiconductors, quantum computing, and the verification of science itself.

  • 6 salons convened
  • 2026 founded

The Programme

  1. A magnifying glass resting on printed text Upcoming · 22 Sep 2026 Verifying Science in the Age of AI Paul Litvak — Robyn Dawes Institute Retractions climb and replication lags. Can AI finally do the tedious forensic work that makes verification scale?
  2. Taipei skyline at dusk Upcoming · 9 Sep 2026 What Would a Taiwan-Style Science Park in the U.S. Actually Look Like? Chris Gorin — former semiconductor journalist in Taiwan Taiwan's science parks built its chip industry. Which investments and industrial policies would it take to build them here?
  3. Quantum computing hardware assembly Past · 3 Aug 2026 Is Quantum Computing Ready for Real-World Impact? Professor Amlan Chakrabarti What does the technological timeline look like for quantum computing, and what are the governments of the U.S., China, and India doing to support their domestic quantum industries?
  4. Scientific instruments in a research laboratory Past · 15 Apr 2026 Is AI Good for Science? Sayash Kapoor Billion-dollar startups and the Genesis Mission promise accelerated discovery. Do the claims hold up to scrutiny?
  5. Transmission lines and power infrastructure at dusk Past · 24 Mar 2026 Unlocking American Energy Abundance Ben Schifman — Institute for Progress The statutory and permitting reforms behind meeting demand from AI, advanced manufacturing, and electrification.
  6. Illustration of laboratory glassware and biological samples Past · 17 Feb 2026 The Emerging Bioeconomy and Research Security Edward You — former FBI Supervisory Special Agent How the expansion of synthetic biology reshapes biotechnology and biomanufacturing, and what protecting it demands.

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