Top 5 Takeaways from the What's Next Summit 2025
At the March 25, 2025 What's Next Summit in Washington, D.C., key players discussed defense missteps, the AI race, personalized tech, and future transportation. The event showcased top takeaways from influential figures shaping tomorrow’s trends.
Published on March 28, 2025
On March 25, 2025, Axios hosted its fourth annual 'What's Next Summit' in Washington, D.C., bringing together influential figures to discuss the future of work, lifestyle, and play. Highlights included Senator Amy Klobuchar's criticism of the Trump administration over a Signal leak that exposed sensitive U.S. defense plans, and Senator Tim Scott's remarks on leveraging cuts at Elon Musk’s DOGE to bolster the Republican Senate majority ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Other key insights emerged at the summit: Oura CEO Tom Hale emphasized the transformative potential of personalized health technology, while OpenAI's Chris Lehane stressed the urgent need for the U.S. to win the AI race against China, cautioning that stringent copyright laws could hamper innovation. Lyft CEO David Risher predicted that autonomous vehicle technology would soon become commonplace. Additionally, voices like American Cancer Society’s Lisa Lacasse and Bank of America's David Tyrie highlighted the importance of strategic partnerships in preventive health innovation and consumer spending trends amid economic uncertainty.