A discussion with Princeton University’s Professor Ed Felten

Investment and public policy decisions increasingly rely upon our understanding of swiftly rising technologies, like blockchain and AI. Adoption of these technologies impacts how markets, businesses, and society function. Unfortunately, much of what is written on these topics lacks the rigorous insights that arise from substantive, real-world understanding of the both technologies and the policy environment in which they are being deployed. How can we be informed investors and citizens, let alone trusted advisors,

You are cordially invited to join the Princeton Roundtable on Tuesday, December 17th for a talk by Princeton University’s Professor Ed Felten. The founding Director of the Princeton University’s Center for Information Technology Policy, Prof. Felten has spent his career as a computer scientist, white-hat hacker, professor, and public servant, developing a nuanced understanding of these and other technologies that are rapidly changing our world. His research interests include computer security and privacy, and public policy issues relating to information technology. Specific topics include software security, Internet security, cryptocurrencies, social and policy implications of artificial intelligence, electronic voting, and cybersecurity policy.

Formerly White House Deputy Chief Technology Officer and the Chief Technologist of the FTC, he is currently a member of the U.S. Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board. Felten has served as a consultant or advisor to the U.S. Departments of Commerce, Defense, Homeland Security, and Justice.

This year, he added “entrepreneur” to his many other roles, by founding and securing funding for Offchain, a blockchain-based start-up. In addition to his work on the policy and societal effects of AI, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain, Prof. Felten is known for research that highlighted the risks of computerized voting machine tampering.

This will be an interesting and enlightening evening. We hope to see you!

Cordially,
Dean R. Edelman
President
Princeton Roundtable

This is an “Invite Only” event.  Please do not forward this invitation. If you know an individual who’s participation would advance the purposes of the Princeton Roundtable as outlined below, please forward their name to info@princetonroundtable.org.

About the Princeton Roundtable
The Princeton Roundtable is a non-profit educational organization which brings together leaders from Princeton-area investment, business, academic, non-profit, and innovation ecosystems to share insights and hear from thought leaders about topics that impact markets, society, and our region. Participants typically work or live in the Princeton area and play key roles within their respective organizations. The Princeton Roundtable fosters an enlightened, fact-based understanding of shared challenges and opportunities.

When:
Tuesday, December, 17^th 2019
Cocktails at 6:00 pm and Dinner at 7:00 pm