2019-SOTN

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1st Interviews Air Tonight on C-SPAN: Delrahim, Langevin, Corey Thomas

In case you missed the airings over the weekend, tonight at 8:00 PM ET, the C–SPAN show “The Communicators” will air interviews with speakers from this year’s State of the Net Conference.

The featured interviews include Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust, Rep. Jim Langevin, Cybersecurity Caucus Co-Chair, and Corey Thomas, Rapid7 President & CEO. Each expanded on their keynote addresses in the interviews, discussing antitrust regulation, cybersecurity, and more.

The first series of C-SPAN State of the Net interviews air tonight, February 4, at 8 pm on C-SPAN2.
The first series of C-SPAN State of the Net interviews air tonight, February 4, at 8 pm on C-SPAN2.

Make sure to tune in tonight at 8:00 PM ET to hear these experts, and we will keep you updated on the other interviews from State of the Net airing on C–SPAN throughout the week.

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Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms

We’re thrilled to announce another panel at State of the Net on January 29. We’ve asked a panel of experts to look at the intersection of artificial intelligence and public policy. Deirdre Mulligan of UC Berkeley, Alex Rosenblat of Data & Society, Nicol Turner Lee of Brookings, and Mina Hanna of IEEE-USA join us talk about the policy implications of the rise of AI.

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Policymakers continue to express alarm at the rate at which tech firms are incorporating AI into all facets of business, infrastructure, and government. While calls to slow down innovation are rarely effective, policymakers and policy experts are acknowledging the need for a careful examination of the impact of algorithms on all aspects of society and business.

Learn more by attending the 15th Annual State of the Net Internet Policy Conference on January 29, 2019

This year, the conference will feature a number of high-profile speakers, including Deputy Attorney General Makan Delrahim, Columbia Law School Professor Tim Wu, FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, and many more.

In the last few years the conference has featured keynote speakers including Senators John Thune and Brian Schatz, Representatives Susan DelBene, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, and Anna Eshoo, FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez, Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell, United States CTO Megan Smith, FTC Commissioner Terrell McSweeney, Coinbase Co-Founder Fred Ehrsam, Privacy Advocate Max Schrems, and Department of Homeland Security Under Secretary Suzanne Spaulding. 

Follow us on Twitter for updates as we finalize the conference agenda and announce our final speakers. Registration is free for all government staff, press and media, and a limited number of student tickets are available. Discounted tickets are available for non-profit and academic attendees.

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Cybersecurity: What’s The Next Move?

We’re thrilled to announce another panel at State of the Net on January 29. We’ve asked a panel of experts to look at the future of cybersecurity policy in Washington. Faecbook’s most senior cyber security policy executive, Nathaniel Gleicher, will join Evelyn Remaley,* and other experts for an in-depth discussion of pertinent cybersecurity issues.

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The past few years have seen both more and more dangerous cyberattacks, and the U.S. government is beginning to respond to emerging cyber threats. The Departments of Commerce and Homeland Security released a report to strengthen systems against botnet attacks last May. 2018 also saw an updated release of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, which will be coming up on its 5th Anniversary this year.

Is it time to celebrate that anniversary or do we need something more? At the same time supply chain attacks are becoming increasingly prevalent. Our panel will discuss the current cybersecurity environment, how agencies can improve cybersecurity in government and in the private sector, and the effectiveness of guidance such as the botnet report and NIST framework.

Learn more by attending the 15th Annual State of the Net Internet Policy Conference on January 29, 2019.

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** Speaker invited

More speakers may be added.

This year, the conference will feature a number of high-profile speakers, including Deputy Attorney General Makan Delrahim, Columbia Law School Professor Tim Wu, FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, and many more.

In the last few years the conference has featured keynote speakers including Senators John Thune and Brian Schatz, Representatives Susan DelBene, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, and Anna Eshoo, FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez, Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell, United States CTO Megan Smith, FTC Commissioner Terrell McSweeney, Coinbase Co-Founder Fred Ehrsam, Privacy Advocate Max Schrems, and Department of Homeland Security Under Secretary Suzanne Spaulding. 

Follow us on Twitter for updates as we finalize the conference agenda and announce our final speakers. Registration is free for all government staff, press and media, and a limited number of student tickets are available. Discounted tickets are available for non-profit and academic attendees.

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From Lunchpails to Laptops and Beyond: Preparing America’s Workforce for Tomorrow’s Jobs

We’re thrilled to announce another panel at State of the Net on January 29. We’ve asked a panel of experts to look at the future of work in America. The Senior Vice President of Military and Veteran Affairs for Comcast and the Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO join other experts to talk about solutions to labor disruption.

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On November 26, General Motors CEO Mary Barra announced that it was cutting 15,000 jobs by saying “we will transform our global workforce to ensure we have the right skill sets to win today and in the future.” While GM is able to pivot towards its perceived future, the question remains on how the 15,000 workers will be ready for a similar shift.

With multiple stakeholders in the process, including governments, educational institutions, employers, and of course the workers themselves, adapting to the new economy will require incorporating multiple perspectives and opinions. The speakers on our panel “From lunchpail to laptops and beyond: Preparing America’s Workforce for Tomorrow’s Jobs” will examine the future of work from the perspectives of different stakeholders, and bring forth ideas for a common way forward. Learn more by attending the 15th Annual State of the Net Internet Policy Conference on January 29, 2019

This year, the conference will feature a number of high-profile speakers, including Deputy Attorney General Makan Delrahim, Columbia Law School Professor Tim Wu, FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, and many more.

In the last few years the conference has featured keynote speakers including Senators John Thune and Brian Schatz, Representatives Susan DelBene, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, and Anna Eshoo, FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez, Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell, United States CTO Megan Smith, FTC Commissioner Terrell McSweeney, Coinbase Co-Founder Fred Ehrsam, Privacy Advocate Max Schrems, and Department of Homeland Security Under Secretary Suzanne Spaulding. 

Follow us on Twitter for updates as we finalize the conference agenda and announce our final speakers. Registration is free for all government staff, press and media, and a limited number of student tickets are available. Discounted tickets are available for non-profit and academic attendees.

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Gail Slater, Daphne Keller, Ellery Biddle Discuss Speech Online At SOTN Panels

We’re thrilled to announce several talks at State of the Net on January 29 regarding online speech and content moderation. Gail Slater from The White House, Daphne Keller of The Center for Internet and Society, and Ellery Roberts Biddle of Global Voices join other experts to talk about policy issues surrounding content online.

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We’ve reached a crisis of trust in our society’s sources of information just as the lines between traditional media and Internet media have all but vanished. The Internet platforms are struggling to deal with a host of challenges in regulating offensive and misleading content. At the same time, the U.S. government remains hamstrung by the First Amendment to intervene directly. We’re assembling several panels of experts to discuss and debate the enormous challenges presented by social media expression and effective content moderation.

This year, the conference will feature a number of high-profile speakers, including Deputy Attorney General Makan Delrahim, Columbia Law School Professor Tim Wu, FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, and many more.

In the last few years the conference has featured keynote speakers including Senators John Thune and Brian Schatz, Representatives Susan DelBene, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, and Anna Eshoo, FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez, Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell, United States CTO Megan Smith, FTC Commissioner Terrell McSweeney, Coinbase Co-Founder Fred Ehrsam, Privacy Advocate Max Schrems, and Department of Homeland Security Under Secretary Suzanne Spaulding. 

Follow us on Twitter for updates as we finalize the conference agenda and announce our final speakers. Registration is free for all government staff, press and media, and a limited number of student tickets are available. Discounted tickets are available for non-profit and academic attendees.

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New Panel: Labor Disruption w/ NGA CEO Pattison & AFL-CIO Leader Liz Shuler / RSVP Now

We’re thrilled to announce another panel at State of the Net on January 29. We’ve asked a panel of experts to look at the future of work in America. The CEO of the National Governors Association and the Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO to join technology experts to talk about solutions to labor disruption. Join us for …

“From Lunchpails to Laptops and Beyond: Preparing America’s Workforce for Tomorrow’s Jobs”

On November 26, General Motors CEO Mary Barra announced that it was cutting 15,000 jobs by saying “we will transform our global workforce to ensure we have the right skill sets to win today and in the future.” While GM is able to pivot towards its perceived future, the question remains on how the 15,000 workers will be ready for a similar shift.

With multiple stakeholders in the process, including governments, educational institutions, employers, and of course the workers themselves, adapting to the new economy will require incorporating multiple perspectives and opinions. The speakers on our panel “From lunchpail to laptops and beyond: Preparing America’s Workforce for Tomorrow’s Jobs” will examine the future of work from the perspectives of different stakeholders, and bring forth ideas for a common way forward. Learn more by attending the 15th Annual State of the Net Internet Policy Conference on January 29, 2019
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This year, the conference will feature a number of high-profile speakers, including Deputy Attorney General Makan Delrahim, Columbia Law School Professor Tim Wu, FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, and many more.

In the last few years the conference has featured keynote speakers including Senators John Thune and Brian Schatz, Representatives Susan DelBene, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, and Anna Eshoo, FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez, Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell, United States CTO Megan Smith, FTC Commissioner Terrell McSweeney, Coinbase Co-Founder Fred Ehrsam, Privacy Advocate Max Schrems, and Department of Homeland Security Under Secretary Suzanne Spaulding. 

Follow us on Twitter for updates as we finalize the conference agenda and announce our final speakers. Registration is free for all government staff, press and media, and a limited number of student tickets are available. Discounted tickets are available for non-profit and academic attendees.

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State of the Net Conference 2019 Registration

 

 

Registration is now open for the 15th Annual State of the Net Conference in Washington, DC. Holy smokes will our Internet stakeholder community have a lot to talk about. SOTN, the nation’s premier Internet policy conference, features diverse perspectives on the most pressing issues. Join us on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 – early-bird rates are available for a short time. 

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As always, State of the Net will be your first look at the new players and the new issues that will take center stage in 2019. Whether it’s algorithms or expression, broadband or blockchain, State of the Net sets up the debate. This conference is unique. It’s been consistently hailed for its unwavering commitment to fairness. In an increasingly polarized policy space, State of the Net is the most important stakeholder gathering that brings you together with key people with whom you disagree (respectfully). That’s the point. Find out more about our recent past speakers here.

Here’s a peak and just some of our speakers for State of the Net 2019:

SPEAKERS

Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust Division The U.S. Department of Justice

Makan Delrahim

Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust Division The U.S. Department of Justice
Proponent and Co-Author California Consumer Privacy Act

Mary Stone Ross

Proponent and Co-Author California Consumer Privacy Act
Commissioner Federal Trade Commission

Rebecca Kelly Slaughter

Commissioner Federal Trade Commission

Many more speakers to be announced.

State of the Net attracts over 600 attendees by providing unparalleled opportunities to network and engage on key policy issues. The 2018 edition of State of the Net will take place at The Newseum’s Knight Conference Center.

Want to know more about what State of the Net does? There are video highlights of the conference to give a better sense of what the event does.

We hope you can join us and on-site registration will be available. Make sure you follow @SOTN and use the hashtag #SOTN2019 on Twitter for conference updates!

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