Oxford Events, the new replacement for OxTalks, will launch on 16th March. From now until the launch of Oxford Events, new events cannot be published or edited on OxTalks while all existing records are migrated to the new platform. The existing OxTalks site will remain available to view during this period.
From 16th, Oxford Events will launch on a new website: events.ox.ac.uk, and event submissions will resume. You will need a Halo login to submit events. Full details are available on the Staff Gateway.
This talk traces how global competition for critical minerals fuels advances in semiconductors, robotics, and AI driving an arms race in superintelligence and energy-hungry data centers. We’ll explore how these forces connect and the choices that will shape our future.
Joseph Rooke leads a team that tracks security macro trends and emerging risks, supporting leaders as they make decisions in uncertain environments. He has built and led teams globally across cybersecurity, intelligence, and defense, including roles at BAE Systems and the UK Ministry of Defence. His work focuses on the practical intersection of technology, geopolitics, and security as the landscape continues to evolve.
