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2024 ASPEN CYBER SUMMIT

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

8:00 A.M.

Breakfast (Come as you please)

9:00 A.M.

Welcome

  • Vivian Schiller, Aspen Institute VP & Executive Director, Aspen Digital

9:05 A.M.

An Update from FBI Director Christopher Wray

The Federal Bureau of Investigation plays a critical role in protecting the public from cyber criminals. FBI Director Christopher Wray will share his thoughts on the Bureau’s current efforts as well as its future initiatives for securing the nation.

  • (Intro) Sean Joyce, Global Cybersecurity and Privacy Leader, US Cyber; Risk and Regulatory Leader, US Responsible AI, PwC

  • Christopher Wray, Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

9:20 A.M.

Single Point of Failure: The Risks of a Concentrated Tech Stack

Using the recent global interruptions as a jumping-off point, this panel will address what kinds of capabilities and investments organizations need in the short and long term to offset the risks inherent in a consolidated cyber ecosystem. The conversation will include discussions about monoculture, the costs and benefits of consolidated services, the role of the investment and regulatory communities, the importance of strategic communications and public education, and more. 

  • Siobhan Gorman, Partner, Brunswick Group

  • Sezaneh Seymour, VP and Head of Regulatory Risk & Policy, Coalition, Inc

  • Kemba Walden, President, Paladin Global Institute, Paladin Capital Group

  • (Moderator) Sasha O’Connell, Senior Director, Cybersecurity Programs, Aspen Digital

10:00 A.M.

More than Meets the (Five) Eyes: A Threat Brief from the Five Eyes Alliance

For only the third time in history and first time in Washington, DC, leaders from the Five Eyes intelligence alliance will speak publicly together in this panel focused on the global cyber threat landscape. Representatives from the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand will discuss adversary tools, tactics, and procedures, particularly cyber activity adjacent to geopolitical conflicts and this year’s global elections. What are the Five Eyes preparing for now to ensure a more secure future? How has this relationship evolved over time and where do they see it headed in the future?

  • Stephanie Crowe, First Assistant Director General, Cybersecurity Resilience Division, Cyber Security Centre, Australian Signals Directorate

  • Lisa Fong, Deputy Director-General, New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre

  • Rajiv Gupta, Head, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security

  • David Luber, Director, Cybersecurity Directorate, National Security Agency (NSA)

  • Felicity Oswald, Chief Executive Officer, UK National Cyber Security Centre (GCHQ)

  • (Moderator) David E. Sanger, White House and National Security Correspondent, The New York Times

10:45 A.M.

MORNING BREAK

11:00 A.M.

Mythbusting: What Do We Get Wrong About China?

Policy conversations increasingly focus on the threats posed by China, the world’s largest military power and second-largest economic power. These range from national security and economic competitiveness. To meet this challenge, we must understand and mitigate malicious cyber activities, while also recognizing the opportunities created by the country’s growing presence. Experts in this panel will unpack international approaches to China amidst escalating geopolitical tension and rapid advancements in AI and emerging technologies. What do we get wrong – or right – in our assessment of China?

  • Tobias Feakin, Founder, Protostar Strategy

  • Jorge Guajardo, Partner, DGA Group; Co-chair, Aspen Institute’s Global Cybersecurity Group

  • Jaret C. Riddick, Senior Fellow, Center for Security and Emerging Technology, Georgetown University

  • Jessica Chen Weiss, David M. Lampton Professor of China Studies, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies

  • (Moderator) Ellen Nakashima, National Security Reporter, The Washington Post

11:40 A.M.

The Role of Cyber Diplomacy in Government and Industry

Cyber diplomacy is the art of using traditional diplomatic tools to build a global cyber commons conducive to peaceful cooperation and prosperity. Nate Fick, the first ever Ambassador-at-Large for the U.S. State Department’s Bureau for Cyberspace and Digital Policy and Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, will provide their views on the benefits and best practices for both government and industry stakeholders.

  • Nathaniel Fick, US Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy, US Department of State

  • Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President, Microsoft Corporation

  • (Moderator) Cecilia Kang, Reporter, New York Times

12:05 P.M.

Roundtable Lunch Discussions (In-Person)

Topics to be announced.

1:05 P.M.

Brave New World: Preparing for a Post-Quantum Future

As the world approaches the reality of large-scale quantum computers – machines that use quantum mechanics to solve mathematical problems that conventional computers cannot – we need new systems in place to defend against evolving security threats. However, developing quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms is only half the battle. The bigger challenge will be deploying them. What should organizations be doing today to be secure in the post-quantum future?

  • Heather Adkins, Vice President, Security Engineering, Google

  • Jaya Baloo, Chief Security Officer, Rapid7

  • Michael Osborne, CTO, IBM Quantum Safe, IBM

  • Matthew Scholl, Division Lead, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

  • Maria Spiropulu, Shang-Yi Ch'en Professor of Physics, California Institute of Technology

  • (Moderator) Vilas Dhar, President and Trustee, The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation

1:45 P.M.

Knowing is Half the Battle: Raising the Importance of Cyber in the Public Eye

Public campaigns play a critical role in shaping society’s values towards the common good. Craig Newmark of craig newmark philanthropies and U.S. National Cyber Director Harry Coker will discuss what it will take to get the public to not only care about their own cybersecurity, but take meaningful action to protect themselves and their communities.

  • Harry Coker, National Cyber Director, Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD)

  • Craig Newmark, Founder, craigslist and craig newmark philanthropies

  • (Moderator) Kiersten Todt, President, Wondros

2:10 P.M.

Block and Tackle: The Importance of Cybersecurity in Sports

As the visibility of sports grows worldwide – from the record-breaking popularity of women’s sports this year to the continued expansion of the Olympic and Paralympic Games – so too does the cyber attack surface. Sports organizations increasingly rely on digital means for ticket sales, real-time streaming, and even athletes’ performance and medical data. In this panel, the experts involved in all aspects of  securing some of the world’s largest sporting events will share their game plans to protect the fan experience, athletes’ safety and privacy, and the spirit of competition. How can we mount a full-court press against cyber threats?

  • Reynold Hoover, Chief Executive Officer, LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games

  • Jaia Thomas, Founder, Diverse Representation

  • Eric Tysarczyk, Senior Vice President, National Hockey League (NHL)

  • (Moderator) Betsy Cooper, Director, Aspen Tech Policy Hub

2:45 P.M.

AFTERNOON BREAK

3:05 P.M.

On the Front Lines: Leading Cyber Initiatives in the US Government

Speakers to be announced.

3:40 P.M.

Around the World in 60 Elections: A Retrospective on 2024

In 2024, more than 60 countries – making up nearly half of the world’s population – are holding pivotal national elections. It’s more important than ever that voters have access to reliable information. The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) brings both additional challenges and opportunities to the already-fraught information ecosystem. Experts will offer their perspectives on key 2024 election outcomes in South Africa, India, the UK, and the European Union, with a focus on AI’s influence.

  • Rishi Iyengar, Global Technology Reporter, Foreign Policy

  • Jonathan Luff, Chief of Staff, Recorded Future

  • Phumzile Van Damme, Technology and Human Rights Fellow, Harvard University

  • Becky Waite, Head of Global Response, OpenAI

4:20 P.M.

Regulator Viewpoint: Preserving Consumer Interests in Security and Privacy

Regulatory policies represent a powerful part of the government’s toolkit for improving outcomes in cybersecurity and data privacy. These policies can vary wildly in scope from data security requirements to antitrust enforcement. In this conversation, we’ll hear from Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel, and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra on the whole-of-government effort to improve the state of cybersecurity for consumers.

  • Rohit Chopra, Director, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

  • Lina Khan, Chair, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

  • Jessica Rosenworcel, Chair, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

  • (Moderator) Nick Thompson, CEO, The Atlantic

5:00 P.M.

Closing Remarks and Reception

Following Closing Remarks, in-person attendees are invited to join us in the Skylight Pavilion for a Closing Reception. 

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