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This Track focuses on all things related to government policy on all levels as well as privacy issues on both the personal and corporate level. Specific areas include policy and civic engagement on the local, state and federal level; the relationship between government and technology; big data tracking; surveillance concerns; and the upcoming election cycle. JW Marriott 110 East 2nd Street 4th Floor: Salon 1-2, Salon 3-4, Salon 5 Giving the Internet Away? ICANN Explained Christian Dawson, Michele Neylon, Suzan DelBene, Rachel Wolbers Friday, March 11 • 3 :30pm • JW Marriott: Salon 5 Global Internet Governance doesn't seem all that sexy, but this panel will explore why it can literally be a matter of life or death. Are we really giving away the Internet to China and Russia? Our debate will show how the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) transition can work with entrepreneurs to protect free speech and strengthen the Internet community. Game of Drones: Innovators and Policymakers Unite Lisa Ellman Saturday, March 12 • 11: 00am • JW Marriott: Salon 1-2 Companies can't wait to use drones for everything from filmmaking to news gathering, package delivery to indus- trial inspections and more. But policymakers restrict drones in the public interest. So how do we enjoy the benefits of drones? Join Lisa Ellman, Obama Administration veteran and drones policy advisor, to hear how we can promote innovation while building the public's trust. Decrypting the Cybersecurity Debate in Washington Chani Wiggins, Denise Zheng, Will Hurd, Sonny Sinha Sunday, March 13 • 11: 00am • JW Marriott: Salon 3-4 This panel features leading voices on the topic of cyberse- curity and encryption with Congressman Will Hurd, who serves as Chairman for the Committee overseeing cyber- security in the federal government, and former and current experts from the White House and cybersecurity industry representatives. The panel will dive into how, when and where the government should or should not regulate. Tech at Issue in 2016 Election Julie Samuels, Ron Klain, Ted Ullyot, Tony Romm Monday, March 14 • 9 :30am • JW Marriott: Salon 5 This session will take a deep dive into how issues around technology and entrepreneurship will impact politics and the 2016 election. Join senior veterans of Republican and Democratic campaigns and administrations who will explain what's going on in the 2016 cycle and, importantly, how those in the tech community can influence the process to make sure their issues are front and center. Web Trafficked: From Victim to Inmate Esche Jackson, Malika Saada Saar, Withelma "T" Ortiz Walker Pettigrew, Yasmin Vafa Tuesday, March 15 • 11: 00am • JW Marriott: Salon 5 The web has made it easy for girls to be trafficked online. If they can escape their traffickers, they often end up in the criminal justice system. This panel explores how the web can be used to end trafficking of girls. It will include an interview with two human trafficking and juvenile justice system survivors and a photography review which reflects on the experiences of girls in the system. JW Marriott Level 4 3/10/16 – 3/20/16 408-409 402-403 401 Lounge 405 407 404 Lounge Salon 1-2 Salon 3-4 Salon 7 Salon 8 Salon 5 Salon 6 406 West 2 nd Street Brazos Street North Congress Avenue J W G R A N D B A L L R O O M MAP KEY Escalator Restroom Elevator Stairs GOVERNMENT & POLICY Will Hurd Malika Saada Saar Julie Samuels Christian Dawson FESTIVAL SESSIONS 1 2 0 G O V E R N M E N T & P O L I C Y S X S W. C O M