10.24.2024 // USC Capital Campus in Washington, D.C.
Where Privacy,
Innovation, and
Policy Converge

Join us for
the inaugural
DC Privacy Summit

This groundbreaking event will explore the intersection of decentralized networks, advanced cryptography, and the law.

Emerging cryptographic privacy systems challenge the traditional regulatory mindset. The DC Privacy Summit will explore new approaches to managing illicit finance risk. It will foster a new dialogue between technologists, privacy advocates, and policy-minded professionals.

In-Depth Discussions

Engage with leading thinkers and technologists on the future of privacy online, and how recent advancements create novel challenges and opportunities for policymakers.

Spotlight on Innovation

Learn about breakthrough privacy technologies that have emerged from the world of blockchains and cryptocurrency—and how they could play a role in online privacy as well as financial compliance.

Envision the Future

Imagine a new design space for internet privacy and rules that shape the digital world.

Speakers

an elite lineup of Experts in policy and privacy.
Carole House (invited)

Carole House (invited)

White House, National Security Council Special Advisor for Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Policy

Biography

Michael Mosier

Michael Mosier

Co-Founder, Arktouros pllc

Biography

Rebecca Rettig

Rebecca Rettig

Chief Legal & Policy Officer, Polygon Labs

Biography

Josh Swihart

Josh Swihart

CEO, Electric Coin Company, creators and supporters of Zcash

Biography

Marta Belcher

Marta Belcher

President and Chair, Filecoin Foundation and Filecoin Foundation for the Decentralized Web

Biography

Nikhil Raghuveera

Nikhil Raghuveera

CEO, Aethos

Biography

Michele Korver

Michele Korver

Head of Regulatory, a16z crypto

Biography

Tony Johnson

Tony Johnson

President & CEO, Truman Center

Biography

Asha Shankar

Asha Shankar

Privacy Program Management, Coinbase

Biography

Leena Im

Leena Im

VP Policy and Chief Strategy Officer, Aleo Ventures

Biography

Allison Bahuniak

Allison Bahuniak

Staff Director of the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion for Chairman Patrick McHenry on the United States House Committee on Financial Services

Biography

Zak Cole

Zak Cole

Cofounder, 0xbow

Biography

Paul Brigner

Paul Brigner

Head of Coinbase Institute

Biography

Justin Thaler

Justin Thaler

Research Partner, a16z

Biography

Peter Van Valkenburgh

Peter Van Valkenburgh

Research Director, Coin Center

Biography

Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn

Zooko Wilcox-O’Hearn

Head of Product, Shielded Labs

Biography

Miller Whitehouse-Levine

Miller Whitehouse-Levine

CEO, DeFi Education Fund

Biography

Mike Orcutt

Mike Orcutt

Journalist and Editor, Project Glitch

Biography

Featured Sessions

The full agenda will be available soon.

How blockchains changed the internet

How decentralized systems challenge traditional risk management strategies 

What “moon math” means for the future of privacy

How zero-knowledge cryptography stands to revolutionize our lives online

Crypto-privacy and the Constitution

Why novel privacy systems have inspired new debates over the rights enshrined in the US Constitution

“Privacy” means more than hiding

New directions in the field of advanced cryptography hint at a transformational model for data ownership and control

Policymaker’s Perspective

Hear from high-level government officials and influential staffers


The privacy conversation in DC: What happens now?

A forward-looking examination of the privacy policy discussion thus far, and how it might unfold in 2025

Sponsors

Join a range of sponsors committed to advancing privacy and technology.

Venue

USC Capital Campus
1771 N Street NW Washington, D.C.

Modern Venue

Building on USC’s existing strengths as one of the nation’s leading universities for ideas, research and innovation, the new campus in Washington, D.C., will significantly expand opportunities for experts, thought-leaders, faculty, students and alumni to serve the public good.

Influential Events

The mission of USC’s Capital Campus is to accelerate our influence and impact, promote and develop strong leaders, and forge critical partnerships to address the nation’s most pressing issues and opportunities.

Central Hub of Policy

USC has led the charge in the development of Southern California for more than 150 years, and in Washington, D.C., our longstanding commitment to quality and excellence expands our important role in the development of the nation and the world.