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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.
Speakers
Carole House
White House, National Security Council Special Advisor for Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Policy
Marta Belcher
President and Chair, Filecoin Foundation and Filecoin Foundation for the Decentralized Web
Allison Behuniak
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
Eric Chung
Managing Director, VanEck Digital Assets (VEDA) Initiative – Marshall School of Business Adjunct Professor, Information Technology Program – Viterbi School of Engineering
Agenda
9:30 AM
Kickoff
Kickoff
Featuring Paul Brigner, Head of Coinbase Institute, Geoffrey Garrett, Dean of the USC Marshall School of Business, and Eric Chung, Managing Director of the VanEck Digital Assets (VEDA) Initiative at USC Marshall School of Business.
9:45 AM
Why Tornado Cash matters
Why Tornado Cash matters
Featuring Peter Van Valkenburgh, Director of Research at Coin Center
10:10 AM
“Genuine” DeFi and a new opportunity for policymakers: Why old approaches to KYC/AML are a bad fit for decentralized systems—and a bold new proposal.
“Genuine” DeFi and a new opportunity for policymakers: Why old approaches to KYC/AML are a bad fit for decentralized systems—and a bold new proposal.
Featuring Rebecca Rettig, chief legal and policy officer at Polygon Labs, and Michael Mosier, cofounder of Arktouros PLLC. Moderated by Mike Orcutt, editor at Project Glitch
10:45 AM
What are zero-knowledge proofs? And why do they matter beyond crypto?
What are zero-knowledge proofs? And why do they matter beyond crypto?
Featuring Zooko Wilcox, head of product at Shielded Labs
11:15 AM
Spotlight on 0xbow: How zero-knowledge proofs can be used to balance privacy and compliance
Spotlight on 0xbow: How zero-knowledge proofs can be used to balance privacy and compliance
Featuring Zak Cole, cofounder of 0xbow, and Ameen Soleimani, strategic advisor to 0xbow
11:45 AM
Achieving privacy, compliance, and decentralization
Achieving privacy, compliance, and decentralization
Featuring Leena Im, VP of policy at Aleo, and Nikhil Raghuveera CEO and cofounder of Aethos
12:15 PM
Lessons from Zcash
Lessons from Zcash
Featuring Josh Swihart, CEO of the Electric Coin Company
1:35 PM
Coinbase’s long view on privacy
Coinbase’s long view on privacy
Shashank Agrawal, Blockchain Security Research Engineering Manager Asha Shankar, Senior Manager, Privacy Program Management
2:00 PM
The science of zero-knowledge: How blockchains helped catalyze a revolution in zero-knowledge cryptography—and where it’s all headed.
The science of zero-knowledge: How blockchains helped catalyze a revolution in zero-knowledge cryptography—and where it’s all headed.
Featuring Justin Thaler, research partner at a16z Crypto. Fireside with Mike Orcutt
2:35 PM
Institutions want onchain privacy, too.
Institutions want onchain privacy, too.
Paul Brody, global blockchain leader at EY
3:05 PM
An inflection point for privacy rights
An inflection point for privacy rights
Featuring Marta Belcher, president of the Filecoin Foundation, and Jay Stanley, senior policy analyst at the ACLU. Moderated by Michael Reilly, editor at Project Glitch
3:35 PM
Keynote: Carole House, Special Advisor for Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Policy at the White House National Security Council
Keynote: Carole House, Special Advisor for Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Policy at the White House National Security Council
Introduced by Tony Johnson, CEO of the Truman Center.
4:00 PM
Crypto-privacy on the policy agenda: What comes next?
Crypto-privacy on the policy agenda: What comes next?
Featuring Miller Whitehouse-Levine, CEO of the DeFi Education Fund, Allison Behuniak, staff director of the House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion for Chairman Patrick McHenry of the House Financial Services Committee, Michele Korver, head of regulatory, a16z Crypto, and Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos, chief legal officer at Starkware. Moderated by Nikhilesh De, managing editor for global policy and regulation at CoinDesk.
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Venue
1771 N Street NW Washington, D.C.
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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.
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Central Hub of Policy
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