THE SECOND ANNUAL DC PRIVACY SUMMIT
10.16.2025 // USC Capital Campus — Washington, D.C.

Where Privacy,
Innovation, and
Policy Converge

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Join us for the second annual DC Privacy Summit

Emerging cryptographic privacy systems challenge the traditional regulatory mindset. The Summit will explore fresh approaches to managing illicit‑finance risk and foster a 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.

Learn & Connect

Hear from experts who are shaping the privacy landscape and meet peers who share a commitment to protecting individual rights in the digital age.

Envision the Future

Imagine a new design space for internet privacy and the policy frameworks that can help it flourish.

2024 DC Privacy Summit Highlight Video

Past Speakers

An elite lineup of experts in policy and privacy.

Carole House

Carole House

Special Advisor, White House NSC

Faryar Shirzad

Faryar Shirzad

Chief Policy Officer, Coinbase

Michael Mosier

Michael Mosier

Co-Founder, Arktouros pllc

Rebecca Rettig

Rebecca Rettig

Chief Legal & Policy Officer, Polygon Labs

Josh Swihart

Josh Swihart

CEO, Electric Coin Company, creators and supporters of Zcash

Marta Belcher

Marta Belcher

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

Nikhil Raghuveera

Nikhil Raghuveera

CEO, Predicate

Michele Korver

Michele Korver

Head of Regulatory, a16z crypto

Shashank Agrawal

Shashank Agrawal

Blockchain Security Research Engineering Manager, Coinbase

Tony Johnson

Tony Johnson

President & CEO, Truman Center

Asha Shankar

Asha Shankar

Privacy Program Management, Coinbase

Jay Stanley

Jay Stanley

Speech, Privacy and Technology Project, American Civil Liberties Union

Leena Im

Leena Im

VP Policy and Chief Strategy Officer, Aleo Ventures

Allison Behuniak

Allison Behuniak

Staff Director, US House Financial Services Committee

Zak Cole

Zak Cole

Cofounder, 0xbow

Paul Brigner

Paul Brigner

Head of Coinbase Institute

Ameen Soleimani

Ameen Soleimani

Strategic Advisor, 0xbow

Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos

Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos

General Counsel, Starkware

Justin Thaler

Justin Thaler

Research Partner, a16z

Peter Van Valkenburgh

Peter Van Valkenburgh

Research Director, Coin Center

Eric Chung

Eric Chung

Managing Director, USC VanEck Digital Assets (VEDA) Initiative

Zooko Wilcox

Zooko Wilcox

Head of Product, Shielded Labs

Paul Brody

Paul Brody

Global Blockchain Leader, EY

Miller Whitehouse‑Levine

Miller Whitehouse‑Levine

CEO, DeFi Education Fund

Mike Orcutt

Mike Orcutt

Journalist and Editor, Project Glitch

Casey Wagner

Casey Wagner

Senior Reporter, Blockworks

Nikhilesh De

Nikhilesh De

Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation, CoinDesk

Michael Reilly

Michael Reilly

Editor, Project Glitch

Sponsors

Join a community committed to advancing privacy and technology.

Sponsorship Opportunities

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.

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