Tech7 Joint Declaration: Strengthening trust and resilience in the digital economy

Digital technologies are now central to economic security, geopolitical influence, and long-term competitiveness. Artificial intelligence, advanced connectivity, cloud infrastructure and data-driven innovation are transforming how economies grow, how public services are delivered, and how societies function. In this context, the resilience, security and openness of the global digital ecosystem have become strategic imperatives for G7 economies.

Digital infrastructure, cross-border data flows, and emerging technologies underpin productivity, supply chains, healthcare systems, and national security capabilities. Because this ecosystem is inherently global and interconnected, no country can address its challenges alone. Strengthened
cooperation among G7 members and trusted partners is essential to ensure that digital transformation continues to drive innovation and shared prosperity while maintaining high standards of security, privacy, and
accountability.

The French Presidency of the G7 in 2026 offers a critical opportunity to deepen coordination on digital policy and reinforce collective leadership. Building on discussions held during the TECH7 Summit in Ottawa in October 2025, and on the momentum of Canada’s G7 Presidency, this Joint Declaration reflects the technology sector’s commitment to support governments in advancing secure, innovative, and reliable digital ecosystems.

TECH7 also welcomes the progress achieved under Canada’s G7 Presidency in 2025. Key initiatives (including the G7 AI Adoption Roadmap, the GovAI Grand Challenge, the Kananaskis Common Vision for Quantum Technologies, and the reaffirmation of Data Free Flow with Trust) mark an important shift toward implementation, scale, and international coordination. Sustaining this momentum will be essential to ensuring that
these commitments translate into concrete outcomes.

TECH7 brings together leading technology industry associations from G7 countries and the European Union, representing companies that design, build, and operate the infrastructure and services underpinning modern economies. Drawing on this operational expertise, TECH7 provides concrete policy recommendations to address shared challenges, including cybersecurity risks, barriers to AI deployment, fragmentation in data governance, and emerging risks linked to quantum and dual use technologies.

This joint declaration sets out the technology sector’s priorities for G7 cooperation in 2026. It focuses on practical, coordinated actions to strengthen resilience, enhance competitiveness, support innovation,
and maintain trust in digital systems. In an increasingly complex geopolitical
environment, ensuring that digital ecosystems remain secure, interoperable, and open will be essential to sustaining economic growth and technological leadership