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Henrique Capriles is a lawyer, politician, and two-time presidential candidate who will represent his party, Primero Justicia, in Venezuela’s opposition primary elections on October 22. Capriles’ experience as a public official includes serving as Mayor of Baruta and Governor of Miranda, as well as the youngest president of the Chamber of Deputies in Venezuela’s previous bicameral legislature.What are Capriles’ policy proposals to address Venezuela’s political and economic reality? What is needed from the international community in order to see a free and fair electoral process in 2024? Why is the opposition choosing to participate in elections despite Venezuela’s authoritarian reality?Join the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center for a virtual public conversation with Henrique Capriles on Tuesday, May 30 from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. ET via Zoom, YouTube, and Twitter, to hear directly from Capriles as he shares his priorities and vision for Venezuela in the years ahead.&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://stagetimer.io/q/646cd5bdc9e111d716894a89">POSE A QUESTION</a>This conversation is part of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center’s series “<a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/adrienne-arsht-latin-america-center/visions-of-change/">Visions of Change: Conversations with Venezuelan Opposition Presidential Candidates</a>.” The event series focuses on Venezuela’s upcoming opposition primary elections and will allow leading candidates to share their visions for the country, should they be elected in 2024. For more information on our presidential candidate series, click the link below.The event will be conducted in Spanish. Simultaneous interpretation in English will be available for Zoom attendees.<h3>Speaker</h3>Henrique Capriles Primary Presidential Candidate; Former Governor of Miranda Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela<h3>In conversation with</h3><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/jason-marczak/">Jason Marczak</a> Senior Director, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Atlantic Council

Henrique Capriles is a lawyer, politician, and two-time presidential candidate who will represent his party, Primero Justicia, in Venezuela’s opposition primary elections on October 22. Capriles’ experience as a public official includes serving as Mayor of Baruta and Governor of Miranda, as well as the youngest president of the Chamber of Deputies in Venezuela’s previous bicameral legislature.What are Capriles’ policy proposals to address Venezuela’s political and economic reality? What is needed from the international community in order to see a free and fair electoral process in 2024? Why is the opposition choosing to participate in elections despite Venezuela’s authoritarian reality?Join the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center for a virtual public conversation with Henrique Capriles on Tuesday, May 30 from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. ET via Zoom, YouTube, and Twitter, to hear directly from Capriles as he shares his priorities and vision for Venezuela in the years ahead.&nbsp;<a href="https://stagetimer.io/q/646cd5bdc9e111d716894a89">POSE A QUESTION</a>This conversation is part of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center’s series “<a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/adrienne-arsht-latin-america-center/visions-of-change/">Visions of Change: Conversations with Venezuelan Opposition Presidential Candidates</a>.” The event series focuses on Venezuela’s upcoming opposition primary elections and will allow leading candidates to share their visions for the country, should they be elected in 2024. For more information on our presidential candidate series, click the link below.The event will be conducted in Spanish. Simultaneous interpretation in English will be available for Zoom attendees.<h3>Speaker</h3>Henrique Capriles Primary Presidential Candidate; Former Governor of Miranda Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela<h3>In conversation with</h3><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/jason-marczak/">Jason Marczak</a> Senior Director, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Atlantic Council

Visions of Change: A Conversation with Henrique Capriles

The Atlantic Council’s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/digital-forensic-research-lab/">Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab)</a> invites you to join us virtually on Tuesday, May 30 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. PT for a presentation and panel discussion on its new report “Telegram, WeChat, and WhatsApp Usage in the United States: Trends and Implications of Messaging App Usage,” a yearlong project exploring how misinformation and disinformation narratives spread on peer-to-peer messaging apps.Messaging apps are deeply embedded in daily life for more than 3 billion people worldwide as a primary means of communication with friends and family, buying and selling products and services, following the news, and discussing public affairs. Senior Research Fellow Iria Puyosa will share the trends and implications of messaging app usage, explaining how misinformation, political extremism, and foreign influence operations spread – or do not spread – across these services.Introductory remarks and a video presentation will be followed by an expert conversation discussing the tradeoffs of different approaches messaging platforms may undertake for identifying, mitigating, or ending the spread of harmful content in encrypted messaging apps. Panelists will explore different remedies platforms they may employ, including behavioral signals, metadata analysis, in-app reporting, and client-side scanning. The discussion will illuminate how different approaches can affect user security, data privacy, and human rights around the world.<h3>Panelists</h3><a target="_blank" href="https://dfrlab.org/staff/iria-puyosa/">Iria Puyosa</a> Senior Research Fellow DFRLab<a target="_blank" href="https://dalberg.com/who-we-are/our-leadership/robert-fabricant/">Robert Fabricant</a> Co-Founder and Partner Dalberg Design<a target="_blank" href="https://www.hackshackers.com/about/organizers/">Connie Moon Sehat</a> Research at Large Hacks/Hackers<a target="_blank" href="https://cyberlaw.stanford.edu/about/people/riana-pfefferkorn">Riana Pfefferkorn</a> Research Scholar Stanford Internet Observatory<h3>Moderator</h3><a target="_blank" href="https://omidyar.com/omidyar_team/wafa-ben-hassine/">Wafa Ben-Hassine</a> Responsible Technology Omidyar Network<h3>Introduction</h3><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/rose-jackson/">Rose Jackson</a> Director Democracy + Tech Initiative, DFRLab

The Atlantic Council’s <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/digital-forensic-research-lab/">Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab)</a> invites you to join us virtually on Tuesday, May 30 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. PT for a presentation and panel discussion on its new report “Telegram, WeChat, and WhatsApp Usage in the United States: Trends and Implications of Messaging App Usage,” a yearlong project exploring how misinformation and disinformation narratives spread on peer-to-peer messaging apps.Messaging apps are deeply embedded in daily life for more than 3 billion people worldwide as a primary means of communication with friends and family, buying and selling products and services, following the news, and discussing public affairs. Senior Research Fellow Iria Puyosa will share the trends and implications of messaging app usage, explaining how misinformation, political extremism, and foreign influence operations spread – or do not spread – across these services.Introductory remarks and a video presentation will be followed by an expert conversation discussing the tradeoffs of different approaches messaging platforms may undertake for identifying, mitigating, or ending the spread of harmful content in encrypted messaging apps. Panelists will explore different remedies platforms they may employ, including behavioral signals, metadata analysis, in-app reporting, and client-side scanning. The discussion will illuminate how different approaches can affect user security, data privacy, and human rights around the world.<h3>Panelists</h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IriaPuoysa-768x1024.jpeg" alt="Iria Puyosa - Messaging Apps" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IriaPuoysa-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IriaPuoysa-225x300.jpeg 225w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IriaPuoysa-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IriaPuoysa-525x700.jpeg 525w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IriaPuoysa.jpeg 1280w" sizes="100vw" width="768"></figure><a href="https://dfrlab.org/staff/iria-puyosa/">Iria Puyosa</a> Senior Research Fellow DFRLab<figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/RobertFabricant_4x3.png" alt="Robert Fabricant - Messaging Apps" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/RobertFabricant_4x3.png 300w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/RobertFabricant_4x3-225x300.png 225w" sizes="100vw" width="300"></figure><a href="https://dalberg.com/who-we-are/our-leadership/robert-fabricant/">Robert Fabricant</a> Co-Founder and Partner Dalberg Design<figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ConnieMoonSehat_4x3-1-768x1024.png" alt="Connie Moon Sehat - Messaging Apps" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ConnieMoonSehat_4x3-1-768x1024.png 768w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ConnieMoonSehat_4x3-1-225x300.png 225w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ConnieMoonSehat_4x3-1-1152x1536.png 1152w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ConnieMoonSehat_4x3-1-525x700.png 525w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ConnieMoonSehat_4x3-1.png 1200w" sizes="100vw" width="768"></figure><a href="https://www.hackshackers.com/about/organizers/">Connie Moon Sehat</a> Research at Large Hacks/Hackers<figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/RianaPfeffeerkorn_4x3.png" alt="Riana Pfeffeerkorn " srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/RianaPfeffeerkorn_4x3.png 387w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/RianaPfeffeerkorn_4x3-225x300.png 225w" sizes="100vw" width="387"></figure><a href="https://cyberlaw.stanford.edu/about/people/riana-pfefferkorn">Riana Pfefferkorn</a> Research Scholar Stanford Internet Observatory<h3>Moderator</h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/wafabenhassine-2-scaled-e1683232685181-767x1024.jpeg" alt="" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/wafabenhassine-2-scaled-e1683232685181-767x1024.jpeg 767w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/wafabenhassine-2-scaled-e1683232685181-225x300.jpeg 225w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/wafabenhassine-2-scaled-e1683232685181-768x1026.jpeg 768w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/wafabenhassine-2-scaled-e1683232685181-1150x1536.jpeg 1150w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/wafabenhassine-2-scaled-e1683232685181-524x700.jpeg 524w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/wafabenhassine-2-scaled-e1683232685181.jpeg 1356w" sizes="100vw" width="767"></figure><a href="https://omidyar.com/omidyar_team/wafa-ben-hassine/">Wafa Ben-Hassine</a> Responsible Technology Omidyar Network<h3>Introduction</h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/RoseJackson4x3-768x1024.png" alt="Rose Jackson" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/RoseJackson4x3-768x1024.png 768w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/RoseJackson4x3-225x300.png 225w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/RoseJackson4x3-1152x1536.png 1152w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/RoseJackson4x3-525x700.png 525w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/RoseJackson4x3.png 1200w" sizes="100vw" width="768"></figure><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/rose-jackson/">Rose Jackson</a> Director Democracy + Tech Initiative, DFRLab

Telegram, WeChat, and WhatsApp usage in the United States

Please join the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/scowcroft-center-for-strategy-and-security/">Scowcroft Center</a>’s&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/scowcroft-center-for-strategy-and-security/forward-defense/">Forward Defense</a>&nbsp;program for our latest event titled “Prevailing in an Age of Danger.” This event will take place on&nbsp;Tuesday, May 30, 2023 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. ET in-person and via Zoom. Register by filling out the form on the right.While competition with China and Russia remains the dominant factor driving US security strategy, the United States must now also contend with a myriad of new and emerging military and nonmilitary challenges including drones, cybersecurity, pandemics, and climate change. Yet, the US defense ecosystem, particularly the Pentagon and intelligence community, is stuck in the past and still designed to address post-9/11 counterterrorism problem sets. The US national security apparatus must adopt an agile and less military-centric approach to address today’s complex, varied, and dynamic challenges. This event will explore how the US intelligence community and Department of Defense can adapt to better detect, deter, and defeat emerging security threats.The discussion will feature <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/thom-shanker/">Thom Shanker</a>and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.rand.org/about/people/h/hoehn_andrew_r.html">Andrew Hoehn</a>, whose recently released book titled “Age of Danger: Keeping America Safe in an Era of New Superpowers, New Weapons, and New Threats” argues that the US national security apparatus must be retooled to rapidly respond to today’s global security challenges. We will be joined by the book authors, alongside a distinguished panel of experts, to discuss how US leaders should craft strategies and policies to prepare for and address emerging security issues. To register to attend in-person or receive the virtual Zoom link, please complete the form on the right.<h3>Keynote remarks by</h3><a target="_blank" href="https://www.jcs.mil/About/The-Joint-Staff/Chairman/General-Richard-Bowman-Myers/">Gen Richard Myers, USAF (ret.)</a>15th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, US Department of Defense<h3>Fireside chat featuring</h3><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/thom-shanker/">Thom Shanker</a>Nonresident Senior Fellow, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, Atlantic Council; Director, Project for Media and National Security, The George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs<a target="_blank" href="https://www.rand.org/about/people/h/hoehn_andrew_r.html">Andrew R. Hoehn</a>Senior Vice President, Research and Analysis, RAND Corporation<h3>Panel discussion featuring</h3><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/john-k-culver/">John K. Culver</a>Nonresident Senior Fellow, Global China Hub, Atlantic Council<a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/jaclyn-levy/">Jaclyn Levy</a>Director, Public Policy Infectious Diseases Society of America<a target="_blank" href="https://climateandsecurity.org/erin-sikorsky/">Erin Sikorsky</a>Director, The Center for Climate and Security; Director, The International Military Council on Climate and Security<a target="_blank" href="https://www.rand.org/about/people/w/wingfield_tom.html">Tom Wingfield</a>Senior International Defense Researcher, RAND Corporation<h3>Moderated by</h3>Staff<h3><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/clementine-g-starling/">Clementine G. Starling</a></h3><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/clementine-g-starling/">Director, Forward Defense</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/our-programs/forward-defense/">Forward Defense</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/our-programs/scowcroft-center-for-strategy-and-security/">Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/issue/security-defense/">Security &amp; Defense</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/issue/nato/">NATO</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/helene-cooper">Helene Cooper</a>Pentagon Correspondent, New York Times

Please join the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/scowcroft-center-for-strategy-and-security/">Scowcroft Center</a>’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/scowcroft-center-for-strategy-and-security/forward-defense/">Forward Defense</a>&nbsp;program for our latest event titled “Prevailing in an Age of Danger.” This event will take place on&nbsp;Tuesday, May 30, 2023 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. ET in-person and via Zoom. Register by filling out the form on the right.While competition with China and Russia remains the dominant factor driving US security strategy, the United States must now also contend with a myriad of new and emerging military and nonmilitary challenges including drones, cybersecurity, pandemics, and climate change. Yet, the US defense ecosystem, particularly the Pentagon and intelligence community, is stuck in the past and still designed to address post-9/11 counterterrorism problem sets. The US national security apparatus must adopt an agile and less military-centric approach to address today’s complex, varied, and dynamic challenges. This event will explore how the US intelligence community and Department of Defense can adapt to better detect, deter, and defeat emerging security threats.&nbsp;The discussion will feature <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/thom-shanker/">Thom Shanker</a> and <a href="https://www.rand.org/about/people/h/hoehn_andrew_r.html">Andrew Hoehn</a>, whose recently released book titled “Age of Danger: Keeping America Safe in an Era of New Superpowers, New Weapons, and New Threats” argues that the US national security apparatus must be retooled to rapidly respond to today’s global security challenges. We will be joined by the book authors, alongside a distinguished panel of experts, to discuss how US leaders should craft strategies and policies to prepare for and address emerging security issues. To register to attend in-person or receive the virtual Zoom link, please complete the form on the right.<h3>Keynote remarks by</h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Richard_Myers_official_portrait_2-1.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Richard_Myers_official_portrait_2-1.jpg 330w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Richard_Myers_official_portrait_2-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Richard_Myers_official_portrait_2-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Richard_Myers_official_portrait_2-1-250x250.jpg 250w" sizes="100vw" width="330"></figure><a href="https://www.jcs.mil/About/The-Joint-Staff/Chairman/General-Richard-Bowman-Myers/">Gen Richard Myers, USAF (ret.)</a>15th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, US Department of Defense<h3>Fireside chat featuring</h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Thom.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Thom.jpg 624w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Thom-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Thom-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Thom-250x250.jpg 250w" sizes="100vw" width="624"></figure><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/thom-shanker/">Thom Shanker</a>Nonresident Senior Fellow, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, Atlantic Council; Director, Project for Media and National Security, The George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs<figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/HtUVRgKo_400x400.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/HtUVRgKo_400x400.jpg 334w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/HtUVRgKo_400x400-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/HtUVRgKo_400x400-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/HtUVRgKo_400x400-250x250.jpg 250w" sizes="100vw" width="334"></figure><a href="https://www.rand.org/about/people/h/hoehn_andrew_r.html">Andrew R. Hoehn</a>Senior Vice President, Research and Analysis, RAND Corporation<h3>Panel discussion featuring</h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/John-K-Culver-1.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/John-K-Culver-1.jpg 735w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/John-K-Culver-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/John-K-Culver-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/John-K-Culver-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/John-K-Culver-1-700x700.jpg 700w" sizes="100vw" width="735"></figure><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/john-k-culver/">John K. Culver</a>Nonresident Senior Fellow, Global China Hub, Atlantic Council<figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Jaclyn-Levy-mlp-fellow-4x3-1-1.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Jaclyn-Levy-mlp-fellow-4x3-1-1.jpg 468w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Jaclyn-Levy-mlp-fellow-4x3-1-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Jaclyn-Levy-mlp-fellow-4x3-1-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Jaclyn-Levy-mlp-fellow-4x3-1-1-250x250.jpg 250w" sizes="100vw" width="468"></figure><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/jaclyn-levy/">Jaclyn Levy</a>Director, Public Policy Infectious Diseases Society of America<figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Erin.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Erin.jpg 468w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Erin-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Erin-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Erin-250x250.jpg 250w" sizes="100vw" width="468"></figure><a href="https://climateandsecurity.org/erin-sikorsky/">Erin Sikorsky</a>Director, The Center for Climate and Security; Director, The International Military Council on Climate and Security<figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1614532329468.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1614532329468.jpg 800w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1614532329468-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1614532329468-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1614532329468-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1614532329468-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1614532329468-700x700.jpg 700w" sizes="100vw" width="800"></figure><a href="https://www.rand.org/about/people/w/wingfield_tom.html">Tom Wingfield</a>Senior International Defense Researcher, RAND Corporation<h3>Moderated by</h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Clementine-Starling_05-WEB-225x300.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Clementine-Starling_05-WEB-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Clementine-Starling_05-WEB-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Clementine-Starling_05-WEB-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Clementine-Starling_05-WEB-525x700.jpg 525w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Clementine-Starling_05-WEB.jpg 1330w" sizes="100vw" width="225"></figure>Staff<h3><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/clementine-g-starling/">Clementine G. Starling</a></h3><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/clementine-g-starling/">Director, Forward Defense</a><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/our-programs/forward-defense/">Forward Defense</a><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/our-programs/scowcroft-center-for-strategy-and-security/">Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security</a><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/issue/security-defense/">Security &amp; Defense</a><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/issue/nato/">NATO</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/18871279_th-2.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/18871279_th-2.jpg 189w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/18871279_th-2-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="100vw" width="189"></figure><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/helene-cooper">Helene Cooper</a>Pentagon Correspondent, New York Times

Prevailing in an Age of Danger

Join the Atlantic Council on Wednesday, May 31 at 9:30 a.m. US ET / 16:30 Turkey time as we discuss what the results of the election mean for the future of US-Turkey relations and Turkey’s transatlantic relationship.On May 28, Turkey heads back to the polls to cast the deciding vote in the second round of presidential elections, the first run-off election in the country’s history. Two weeks earlier, on May 14, the Turkish people delivered President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s People’s Alliance a victory in parliament, where they will continue to hold a majority, albeit with a smaller margin. In the presidential vote, while defying many pre-election polls and predictions to open a lead of 4.5 percent on main opposition candidate Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu of the Nation Alliance, Erdoğan fell 0.5 percent short of avoiding a run-off.Turkey’s elections have been described as the most important elections of 2023 in recognition of Turkey’s increasing influence in regional and global affairs, from Ukraine to the Mediterranean, Middle East and North Africa.With Turkey’s election season winding to a close, now is the time to revisit United States-Turkey relations and the future of Turkish foreign policy as it relates to topics of importance to transatlantic partners including NATO expansion, Turkey’s role in the Ukraine War, defense ties and Syria.

Post Election Transatlantic Relations with Turkey

The first Equitable AI Community of Practice (CoP) will take place from 10-11am EST on Wednesday, May 31st.This virtual workshop will explore the integration of gender equity into practical and scalable applications of AI focused on international development (ID) and humanitarian assistance. The session will feature a presentation on equitable AI by USAID Gender &amp; AI Fellow Genevieve Smith, and multiple flash presentations from organizations working to advance equitable AI that will describe challenges and solutions to developing and deploying equitable AI in international development applications. Presenters will include the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.policylab.tech/about">PIT Policy Lab</a> from USAID’s <a target="_blank" href="https://www.usaid.gov/innovation/competitions/equitable-ai-challenge">Equitable AI Challenge</a>. The session will include collaborative discussion that builds on issues raised in last month’s Core Working Group session for participants to share opportunities and challenges within the AI – international development community.<h2>Speakers</h2><a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve-smith-1b42b130">Genevieve Smith</a> Gender &amp; AI Fellow USAID and DAI<h3>Moderated by</h3><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/giulia-neaher/">Giulia Neaher</a> Assistant Director, GeoTech Center Atlantic Council<a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/caroline-thompson/">Caroline Thompson</a> Project Assistant, GeoTech Center Atlantic Council

The first Equitable AI Community of Practice (CoP) will take place from 10-11am EST on Wednesday, May 31st.This virtual workshop will explore the integration of gender equity into practical and scalable applications of AI focused on international development (ID) and humanitarian assistance. The session will feature a presentation on equitable AI by USAID Gender &amp; AI Fellow Genevieve Smith, and multiple flash presentations from organizations working to advance equitable AI that will describe challenges and solutions to developing and deploying equitable AI in international development applications. Presenters will include the <a href="https://www.policylab.tech/about">PIT Policy Lab</a> from USAID’s <a href="https://www.usaid.gov/innovation/competitions/equitable-ai-challenge">Equitable AI Challenge</a>. The session will include collaborative discussion that builds on issues raised in last month’s Core Working Group session for participants to share opportunities and challenges within the AI – international development community.<h2>Speakers</h2><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve-smith-1b42b130">Genevieve Smith</a> Gender &amp; AI Fellow USAID and DAI<h3>Moderated by</h3><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/giulia-neaher/">Giulia Neaher</a> Assistant Director, GeoTech Center Atlantic Council<a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/caroline-thompson/">Caroline Thompson</a> Project Assistant, GeoTech Center Atlantic Council

USAID Equitable AI Community of Practice workshop 1

Venezuela’s economic, humanitarian, and political crisis has taken a devastating toll on human rights. In 2021, Venezuela became the first country in the Americas to face a formal investigation by the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity committed by government officials and pro-government individuals. The ongoing climate of repression, arbitrary detention, torture, and extrajudicial execution has affected both Venezuelans and United States citizens.Human rights groups estimate there are over 250 Venezuelan political prisoners today and at least four wrongfully detained Americans. With this in mind, addressing the human rights situation in Venezuela remains an urgent priority for the United States.What is the human cost of this ongoing human&nbsp;rights&nbsp;crisis? How can the international community ensure the voices of wrongfully detained individuals and political prisoners are central to policy conversations about Venezuela?Join the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center on Monday, June 5 from 9:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. ET to learn more about the reality of political and wrongfully detained prisoners on the ground. The first portion of the event will take place from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. ET, featuring a conversation with a former Venezuelan political prisoner, a wrongfully detained US citizen, and a human rights expert. The second portion, from 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.ET, will invite <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/about/visiting-atlantic-council/">in-person</a> audience members to participate in an immersive virtual reality experience of El Helicoide, Venezuela’s infamous detention center where human rights groups have documented alarming abuses.<h3>Speakers</h3>Matthew Heath Security Analyst; Former wrongfully detained American in VenezuelaVictor Navarro Human Rights activist; Former Venezuelan political prisonerTamara Taraciuk Director, Peter D. Bell Rule of Law Program Inter-American Dialogue<h3>In conversation with</h3>Carrie Filipetti Executive Director The Vandenberg Coalition<h3>With remarks from</h3><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/geoff-ramsey/">Geoff Ramsey</a> Senior Fellow, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Atlantic Council<a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/diego-area/">Diego Area</a> Deputy Director, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Atlantic Council

Venezuela’s economic, humanitarian, and political crisis has taken a devastating toll on human rights. In 2021, Venezuela became the first country in the Americas to face a formal investigation by the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity committed by government officials and pro-government individuals. The ongoing climate of repression, arbitrary detention, torture, and extrajudicial execution has affected both Venezuelans and United States citizens.Human rights groups estimate there are over 250 Venezuelan political prisoners today and at least four wrongfully detained Americans. With this in mind, addressing the human rights situation in Venezuela remains an urgent priority for the United States.What is the human cost of this ongoing human&nbsp;rights&nbsp;crisis? How can the international community ensure the voices of wrongfully detained individuals and political prisoners are central to policy conversations about Venezuela?Join the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center on Monday, June 5 from 9:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. ET to learn more about the reality of political and wrongfully detained prisoners on the ground. The first portion of the event will take place from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. ET, featuring a conversation with a former Venezuelan political prisoner, a wrongfully detained US citizen, and a human rights expert. The second portion, from 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. ET, will invite <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/about/visiting-atlantic-council/">in-person</a> audience members to participate in an immersive virtual reality experience of El Helicoide, Venezuela’s infamous detention center where human rights groups have documented alarming abuses.<h3>Speakers</h3>Matthew Heath Security Analyst; Former wrongfully detained American in VenezuelaVictor Navarro Human Rights activist; Former Venezuelan political prisonerTamara Taraciuk Director, Peter D. Bell Rule of Law Program Inter-American Dialogue<h3>In conversation with</h3>Carrie Filipetti Executive Director The Vandenberg Coalition<h3>With remarks from</h3><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/geoff-ramsey/">Geoff Ramsey</a> Senior Fellow, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Atlantic Council<a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/diego-area/">Diego Area</a> Deputy Director, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Atlantic Council

In Their Words: Speaking out Against Arbitrary Detention and Torture in Venezuela

Please join the Global Tech Security Commission (GTSC) – a joint partnership between the Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub and Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue – and the GeoTech Center on June 5 at 11:30am ET for a virtual panel discussion on the ongoing competition between the US and China to drive AI technology and governance structures.The AI tech race has evolved in recent years as Washington has launched collaborative initiatives among government, military, and tech-industry actors and sought to advance legislation to maintain a competitive edge against Beijing. For now, US tech firms still maintain a strong lead in AI development and investment relative to Chinese companies but this gap is beginning to close. China is already ahead of the United States in AI adoption, and it has a large and growing community of high-quality AI experts.Beyond competing with China for supremacy in the technological space in AI, the United States and its partners must also lead in the development of global norms and values governing AI use. In particular, they must grapple with Beijing’s use of AI to stifle domestic political dissent or further control marginalized groups within China or its efforts to export Chinese AI technologies and practices to autocratic regimes around the world.<h2>Special introductory remarks</h2>The Hon. Mike Waltz Representative for the 6th congressional district of Florida Honorary Co-Chair of the Global Tech Security Commission &nbsp;<h2>A conversation with</h2>Klon Kitchen Nonresident Senior Fellow American Enterprise InstituteDahlia Peterson Research Analyst Center for Security and Emerging TechnologyChristabel Randolph Law Fellow Center for AI &amp; Digital PolicyDavid Spirk Senior Counselor Palantir Technologies<h2>Moderated by</h2>Ryan Heath Global Technology Correspondent Axios<h2>Opening remarks</h2>Staff<h3><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/david-o-shullman/">David O. Shullman</a></h3><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/david-o-shullman/">Senior Director</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/our-programs/global-china-hub/">Global China Hub</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/region/china/">China</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/issue/corruption/">Corruption</a><h2>Closing remarks</h2><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/michelle-giuda/">Michelle Giuda</a> Director of the Krach Institute of Tech Diplomacy, Purdue University Nonresident Fellow, Freedom and Prosperity Center

Please join the Global Tech Security Commission (GTSC) – a joint partnership between the Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub and Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue – and the GeoTech Center on June 5 at 11:30am ET for a virtual panel discussion on the ongoing competition between the US and China to drive AI technology and governance structures.The AI tech race has evolved in recent years as Washington has launched collaborative initiatives among government, military, and tech-industry actors and sought to advance legislation to maintain a competitive edge against Beijing. For now, US tech firms still maintain a strong lead in AI development and investment relative to Chinese companies but this gap is beginning to close. China is already ahead of the United States in AI adoption, and it has a large and growing community of high-quality AI experts.&nbsp;Beyond competing with China for supremacy in the technological space in AI, the United States and its partners must also lead in the development of global norms and values governing AI use. In particular, they must grapple with Beijing’s use of AI to stifle domestic political dissent or further control marginalized groups within China or its efforts to export Chinese AI technologies and practices to autocratic regimes around the world.<h2>Special introductory remarks</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Waltz-Headshot-1-233x300-1.jpg" alt=""></figure>The Hon. Mike Waltz Representative for the 6th congressional district of Florida Honorary Co-Chair of the Global Tech Security Commission &nbsp;<h2>A conversation with</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/KlonKitchen_021-big-862x1024.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/KlonKitchen_021-big-862x1024.jpg 862w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/KlonKitchen_021-big-253x300.jpg 253w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/KlonKitchen_021-big-768x912.jpg 768w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/KlonKitchen_021-big-1293x1536.jpg 1293w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/KlonKitchen_021-big-1724x2048.jpg 1724w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/KlonKitchen_021-big-589x700.jpg 589w" sizes="100vw" width="862"></figure>Klon Kitchen Nonresident Senior Fellow American Enterprise Institute<figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Dahlia-Peterson-scaled-1-768x1024.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Dahlia-Peterson-scaled-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Dahlia-Peterson-scaled-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Dahlia-Peterson-scaled-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Dahlia-Peterson-scaled-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Dahlia-Peterson-scaled-1-525x700.jpg 525w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Dahlia-Peterson-scaled-1.jpg 1920w" sizes="100vw" width="768"></figure>Dahlia Peterson Research Analyst Center for Security and Emerging Technology<figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Christobel-Randolph.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Christobel-Randolph.jpg 319w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Christobel-Randolph-225x300.jpg 225w" sizes="100vw" width="319"></figure>Christabel Randolph Law Fellow Center for AI &amp; Digital Policy<figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/David-Spirk-Palantir.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/David-Spirk-Palantir.jpg 600w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/David-Spirk-Palantir-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/David-Spirk-Palantir-525x700.jpg 525w" sizes="100vw" width="600"></figure>David Spirk Senior Counselor Palantir Technologies<h2>Moderated by</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Ryan-Heath-768x1024.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Ryan-Heath-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Ryan-Heath-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Ryan-Heath-525x700.jpg 525w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Ryan-Heath.jpg 810w" sizes="100vw" width="768"></figure>Ryan Heath Global Technology Correspondent Axios<h2>Opening remarks</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/David-Shullman_13-WEB-225x300.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/David-Shullman_13-WEB-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/David-Shullman_13-WEB-767x1024.jpg 767w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/David-Shullman_13-WEB-768x1025.jpg 768w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/David-Shullman_13-WEB-1151x1536.jpg 1151w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/David-Shullman_13-WEB-525x700.jpg 525w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/David-Shullman_13-WEB.jpg 1330w" sizes="100vw" width="225"></figure>Staff<h3><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/david-o-shullman/">David O. Shullman</a></h3><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/david-o-shullman/">Senior Director</a><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/our-programs/global-china-hub/">Global China Hub</a><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/region/china/">China</a><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/issue/corruption/">Corruption</a><h2>Closing remarks</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Michelle-Giuda-4x3-1-768x1025-1.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Michelle-Giuda-4x3-1-768x1025-1.jpg 768w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Michelle-Giuda-4x3-1-768x1025-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Michelle-Giuda-4x3-1-768x1025-1-524x700.jpg 524w" sizes="100vw" width="768"></figure><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/michelle-giuda/">Michelle Giuda</a> Director of the Krach Institute of Tech Diplomacy, Purdue University Nonresident Fellow, Freedom and Prosperity Center

Beyond Chatbots: How the US-China Tech Race Will Define AI’s Future

Please join the Atlantic Council, <a target="_blank" href="https://glifaa.org/">Glifaa,</a> and its diplomatic allies along with the DC community in celebrating Pride Month and strengthening the LGBTQ+ community working or interested in global affairs ahead of World Pride in 2025, which will be hosted in Washington, DC. We look forward to having you join us as we bring together the diverse perspectives in the District—shaping the global future together and celebrating our achievements and how far the LGBTQ+ community has come in the diplomatic and foreign affairs fields.The event, part of the official Capital Pride Community Calendar, is intended to provide an opportunity for LGBTQ+ professionals in foreign policy to connect and network, and engage colleagues and allies looking for ways to support the LGBTQ+ community during DC Pride Month.

Please join the Atlantic Council, <a href="https://glifaa.org/">Glifaa,</a> and its diplomatic allies along with the DC community in celebrating Pride Month and strengthening the LGBTQ+ community working or interested in global affairs ahead of World Pride in 2025, which will be hosted in Washington, DC. We look forward to having you join us as we bring together the diverse perspectives in the District—shaping the global future together and celebrating our achievements and how far the LGBTQ+ community has come in the diplomatic and foreign affairs fields.The event, part of the official Capital Pride Community Calendar, is intended to provide an opportunity for LGBTQ+ professionals in foreign policy to connect and network, and engage colleagues and allies looking for ways to support the LGBTQ+ community during DC Pride Month.

Global LGBTQ+ Happy Hour

The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/geotech-center/">GeoTech Center</a> is pleased to host a private webinar for the Federal community on Friday, June 9 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm EDT as part of a series of events to help Departments and Agencies build better data strategies and systems for artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled government services.This event is closed to the press.While the opportunities for AI to leverage Federal data is extensive and growing, agencies are challenged by rapidly growing data lakes (on-premises and cloud-based) and demand from both inside and outside the government to leverage and responsibly share that data equitably, securely, and with strong privacy protections. These demands require each data enterprise to have a data mesh and data fabric appropriate for AI-enabled applications, along with the capital and human resources needed to establish and use those applications effectively.This 90-minute, rapid-fire webinar will bring together leaders from the Federal CIO, CDO, and mission data communities to discuss and share the opportunities and challenges for creating data infrastructures that are “AI-ready” and can be used to leverage and responsibly share data equitably and securely. Q&amp;A for the registered Federal participants will be offered throughout the webinar.<h2>Featuring</h2><ul><li>Federal data and AI priorities: A fireside chat with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominiqueduvaldiop/">Dominique Duval-Diop</a>, US Chief Data Scientist, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, moderated by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/lloyd-whitman/">Lloyd Whitman</a>, Senior Director, GeoTech Center, Atlantic Council.</li><li>What does “AI-ready data” look like in the commercial sector? Brief remarks by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominicdelmolino/">Dominic Delmolino</a>, Vice President of Field Technology and Engineering, Amazon Web Services.</li><li>Learning from experience: A conversationbetween<a target="_blank" href="https://www.hoover.org/profiles/brad-boyd">Brad Boyd</a>, former Director, AI-enabled Joint Warfighting Capability Development; and<a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marguerite-rivard-benson/">Marguerite Benson</a>, former CIA, who will share what they learned getting data AI-ready.</li><li>Dealing with diverse Agency challenges: A panel discussion led by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cio.gov/about/members-and-leadership/aronson-dorothy/">Dorothy Aronson</a>, CIO, National Science Foundation, with: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilalterovitz/">Gil Alterovitz</a>, Director, National Artificial Intelligence Institute, Department of Veterans Affairs; <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-hoppe-17902b59/">Travis Hoppe</a>, Associate Director for Data Science and Analytics, National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bulletproofbry/">Bryan Lane</a>, Chief, Business Intelligence Services, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.</li></ul>

The <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/geotech-center/">GeoTech Center</a> is pleased to host a private webinar for the Federal community on Friday, June 9 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm EDT as part of a series of events to help Departments and Agencies build better data strategies and systems for artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled government services.This event is closed to the press.While the opportunities for AI to leverage Federal data is extensive and growing, agencies are challenged by rapidly growing data lakes (on-premises and cloud-based) and demand from both inside and outside the government to leverage and responsibly share that data equitably, securely, and with strong privacy protections. These demands require each data enterprise to have a data mesh and data fabric appropriate for AI-enabled applications, along with the capital and human resources needed to establish and use those applications effectively.This 90-minute, rapid-fire webinar will bring together leaders from the Federal CIO, CDO, and mission data communities to discuss and share the opportunities and challenges for creating data infrastructures that are “AI-ready” and can be used to leverage and responsibly share data equitably and securely. Q&amp;A for the registered Federal participants will be offered throughout the webinar.<h2>Featuring</h2><ul><li>Federal data and AI priorities: A fireside chat with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominiqueduvaldiop/">Dominique Duval-Diop</a>, US Chief Data Scientist, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, moderated by <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/lloyd-whitman/">Lloyd Whitman</a>, Senior Director, GeoTech Center, Atlantic Council.</li><li>What does “AI-ready data” look like in the commercial sector? Brief remarks by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominicdelmolino/">Dominic Delmolino</a>, Vice President of Field Technology and Engineering, Amazon Web Services.</li><li>Learning from experience: A conversation between <a href="https://www.hoover.org/profiles/brad-boyd">Brad Boyd</a>, former Director, AI-enabled Joint Warfighting Capability Development; and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marguerite-rivard-benson/">Marguerite Benson</a>, former CIA, who will share what they learned getting data AI-ready.</li><li>Dealing with diverse Agency challenges: A panel discussion led by <a href="https://www.cio.gov/about/members-and-leadership/aronson-dorothy/">Dorothy Aronson</a>, CIO, National Science Foundation, with: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilalterovitz/">Gil Alterovitz</a>, Director, National Artificial Intelligence Institute, Department of Veterans Affairs; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-hoppe-17902b59/">Travis Hoppe</a>, Associate Director for Data Science and Analytics, National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bulletproofbry/">Bryan Lane</a>, Chief, Business Intelligence Services, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.</li></ul>

Is Your Data AI-ready?

Maria Corina Machado is a Venezuelan opposition politician and presidential candidate who will represent her party, Vente Venezuela, in Venezuela’s opposition primary elections on October 22. Maria Corina’s leadership and widespread support gained her a seat in the National Assembly after receiving the most votes among all candidates during the 2010 parliamentary elections. Today, she is known for her unique voice in Venezuela’s traditionally male-dominated political landscape.What are Machado’s policy proposals to address Venezuela’s economic and political reality? What is needed from the international community in order to see a free and fair electoral process in 2024? Why is the opposition choosing to participate in elections despite Venezuela’s authoritarian reality? We will discuss these questions and more.Join the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center for a virtual public conversation with Maria Corina Machado on Monday, June 12 from 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. ET via Zoom, YouTube, and Twitter, to hear directly from Machado as she shares her priorities and vision for Venezuela in the years ahead.&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://stagetimer.io/q/646ce3dfc9e111d716897483">POSE A QUESTION</a>This conversation is part of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center’s series “<a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/adrienne-arsht-latin-america-center/visions-of-change/">Visions of Change: Conversations with Venezuelan Opposition Presidential Candidates</a>.” The event series focuses on Venezuela’s upcoming opposition primary elections and will allow leading candidates to share their visions for the country, should they be elected in 2024. For more information on our presidential candidate series, click the link below.The event will be conducted in English. Simultaneous interpretation to Spanish will not be available.<h3>Speaker</h3>Maria Corina Machado Primary Presidential Candidate; Former Member of the National Assembly Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela<h3>In conversation with</h3><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/geoff-ramsey/">Geoff Ramsey</a> Senior Fellow, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Atlantic Council<h3>With opening remarks by</h3><a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/jason-marczak/">Jason Marczak</a> Senior Director, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Atlantic Council

Maria Corina Machado is a Venezuelan opposition politician and presidential candidate who will represent her party, Vente Venezuela, in Venezuela’s opposition primary elections on October 22. Maria Corina’s leadership and widespread support gained her a seat in the National Assembly after receiving the most votes among all candidates during the 2010 parliamentary elections. Today, she is known for her unique voice in Venezuela’s traditionally male-dominated political landscape.What are Machado’s policy proposals to address Venezuela’s economic and political reality? What is needed from the international community in order to see a free and fair electoral process in 2024? Why is the opposition choosing to participate in elections despite Venezuela’s authoritarian reality? We will discuss these questions and more.Join the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center for a virtual public conversation with Maria Corina Machado on Monday, June 12 from 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. ET via Zoom, YouTube, and Twitter, to hear directly from Machado as she shares her priorities and vision for Venezuela in the years ahead.&nbsp;<a href="https://stagetimer.io/q/646ce3dfc9e111d716897483">POSE A QUESTION</a>This conversation is part of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center’s series “<a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/adrienne-arsht-latin-america-center/visions-of-change/">Visions of Change: Conversations with Venezuelan Opposition Presidential Candidates</a>.” The event series focuses on Venezuela’s upcoming opposition primary elections and will allow leading candidates to share their visions for the country, should they be elected in 2024. For more information on our presidential candidate series, click the link below.The event will be conducted in English. Simultaneous interpretation to Spanish will not be available.<h3>Speaker</h3>Maria Corina Machado Primary Presidential Candidate; Former Member of the National Assembly Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela<h3>In conversation with</h3><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/geoff-ramsey/">Geoff Ramsey</a> Senior Fellow, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Atlantic Council<h3>With opening remarks by</h3><a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/jason-marczak/">Jason Marczak</a> Senior Director, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Atlantic Council

Visions of Change Candidate Series: A Conversation with Maria Corina Machado

Please join the <a target="_blank" href="https://t.co/akvMhFg9tX">Atlantic Council Global Energy Center</a> for the 8th annual Central and Eastern European Energy Security Conference on Thursday, June 15th at 9:30 AM ET/3:30 PM CET at the Atlantic Council’s Headquarters in Washington, DC or virtually through a live stream of the event.In this second year of Russia’s brutal assault on Ukraine, the conference holds particular significance. The discussions will focus on key areas for transatlantic cooperation on energy supply security ahead of a pivotal winter, long-term decarbonization efforts, and support for Ukraine’s energy sector.&nbsp;The eighth edition of the conference is held in cooperation with the Visegrád Group and brings together US and regional policymakers, private sector stakeholders, and academics to explore these issues in depth. Participants will discuss how Central and Eastern Europe can advance energy security by diversifying imports, investing in critical energy infrastructure, accelerating the commercialization of decarbonized technologies, building resilient clean energy supply chains, integrating Ukraine into the regional energy system, and identifying opportunities for transatlantic cooperation on these efforts.&nbsp;This conversation will take place in person at the <a target="_blank" href="https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&amp;msid=204624273077961422325.0004e9f6c8d263c2e626d&amp;gl=US&amp;hl=en&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;t=m&amp;ll=38.904743,-77.034127&amp;spn=0.00334,0.005654&amp;z=17&amp;iwloc=0004e9f6c8d34a9e27d59&amp;source=embed">Atlantic Council’s Headquarters in Washington, DC</a> and will be broadcast on YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook.

Please join the <a href="https://t.co/akvMhFg9tX">Atlantic Council Global Energy Center</a> for the 8th annual Central and Eastern European Energy Security Conference on Thursday, June 15th at 9:30 AM ET/3:30 PM CET at the Atlantic Council’s Headquarters in Washington, DC or virtually through a live stream of the event.In this second year of Russia’s brutal assault on Ukraine, the conference holds particular significance. The discussions will focus on key areas for transatlantic cooperation on energy supply security ahead of a pivotal winter, long-term decarbonization efforts, and support for Ukraine’s energy sector.&nbsp;The eighth edition of the conference is held in cooperation with the Visegrád Group and brings together US and regional policymakers, private sector stakeholders, and academics to explore these issues in depth. Participants will discuss how Central and Eastern Europe can advance energy security by diversifying imports, investing in critical energy infrastructure, accelerating the commercialization of decarbonized technologies, building resilient clean energy supply chains, integrating Ukraine into the regional energy system, and identifying opportunities for transatlantic cooperation on these efforts.&nbsp;This conversation will take place in person at the <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&amp;msid=204624273077961422325.0004e9f6c8d263c2e626d&amp;gl=US&amp;hl=en&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;t=m&amp;ll=38.904743,-77.034127&amp;spn=0.00334,0.005654&amp;z=17&amp;iwloc=0004e9f6c8d34a9e27d59&amp;source=embed">Atlantic Council’s Headquarters in Washington, DC</a> and will be broadcast on YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook.

8th annual Central and Eastern European Energy Security Conference

The Atlantic Council—in partnership with the Wyoming Energy Authority, Wyoming Business Council, and the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources—is pleased to host the Frontiers Project Meeting, on Wednesday, September 20th, streamed live from Jackson, Wyoming.This discussion will serve as an update to the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/frontiers-project-meeting-jackson-wyoming-virtual/">October 2022 Frontiers Project Meeting in Jackson, Wyoming</a>, which addressed the economic and energy security imperatives of establishing US leadership in meeting global demand for low-emissions production and manufacturing.As global markets increasingly demand low-emissions products, frontier regions will likely see opportunities to diversify and grow their economies with low-emissions manufacturing. Advanced nuclear energy technologies have the potential to play a major role in this economic shift. Register now for virtual attendance!

The Atlantic Council—in partnership with the Wyoming Energy Authority, Wyoming Business Council, and the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources—is pleased to host the Frontiers Project Meeting, on Wednesday, September 20th, streamed live from Jackson, Wyoming.This discussion will serve as an update to the <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/frontiers-project-meeting-jackson-wyoming-virtual/">October 2022 Frontiers Project Meeting in Jackson, Wyoming</a>, which addressed the economic and energy security imperatives of establishing US leadership in meeting global demand for low-emissions production and manufacturing.As global markets increasingly demand low-emissions products, frontier regions will likely see opportunities to diversify and grow their economies with low-emissions manufacturing. Advanced nuclear energy technologies have the potential to play a major role in this economic shift. Register now for virtual attendance!

The Frontiers Project meeting: Jackson, Wyoming

The Atlantic Council and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlantik-bruecke.org/en/">Atlantik-Brücke</a> are pleased to invite you to the Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics on September 22, 2023. This year’s event follows the inaugural <a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/geoeconomics-center/frankfurt-forum/">Forum held last year</a>.In the heart of Berlin, we will convene economic and financial leaders from both sides of the Atlantic. At this year’s conference, we will outline a way forward on the use of tools of economic statecraft.The Group of Seven (G7) response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shown us a new dimension of transatlantic economic coordination. The levers of sanctions, export controls, and asset freezes have been pulled to pursue foreign policy and national security objectives.But the use of these tools has raised important questions. How can both the United States and Europe avoid becoming economically dependent on adversarial powers without compromising growth or triggering more inflation? Which rules and best practices should form a new blueprint for economic statecraft? How has the West’s response to Putin’s aggression reshaped the contours of the role of the dollar and euro in the global economy?Join us in Berlin as we launch new research on these challenges and bring together leaders from both the private and public sector to outline the next steps the United States and Europe should take together. The full agenda and speaker line-up will be announced in the coming weeks.

The Atlantic Council and <a href="https://www.atlantik-bruecke.org/en/">Atlantik-Brücke</a> are pleased to invite you to the Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics on September 22, 2023. This year’s event follows the inaugural <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/geoeconomics-center/frankfurt-forum/">Forum held last year</a>.In the heart of Berlin, we will convene economic and financial leaders from both sides of the Atlantic. At this year’s conference, we will outline a way forward on the use of tools of economic statecraft.The Group of Seven (G7) response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shown us a new dimension of transatlantic economic coordination. The levers of sanctions, export controls, and asset freezes have been pulled to pursue foreign policy and national security objectives.But the use of these tools has raised important questions. How can both the United States and Europe avoid becoming economically dependent on adversarial powers without compromising growth or triggering more inflation? Which rules and best practices should form a new blueprint for economic statecraft? How has the West’s response to Putin’s aggression reshaped the contours of the role of the dollar and euro in the global economy?Join us in Berlin as we launch new research on these challenges and bring together leaders from both the private and public sector to outline the next steps the United States and Europe should take together. The full agenda and speaker line-up will be announced in the coming weeks.

Transatlantic Forum on GeoEconomics

The Atlantic Council—in partnership with the University of Alaska Business Enterprise Institute—is pleased to host the Frontiers Project Meeting on Tuesday, October 3rd, streamed live from Anchorage, Alaska.The Frontiers Project is expanding to Alaska to grow the conversation about the economic and energy security imperatives of establishing US leadership in meeting global demand for low-emissions production and manufacturing.Alaska has a unique role to play as a first-mover state in advanced nuclear technologies, which are a crucial tool in meeting global demand for low-emissions production. Register now for virtual attendance!

The Frontiers Project meeting: Anchorage, Alaska

The Atlantic Council’s GeoEconomics Center and the Digital Dollar Project are hosting a first-of-its-kind convening of leaders from international financial institutions, central banks, businesses, technology providers, and governments on November 28 and 29, 2023.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/cbdctracker/">Over one hundred countries</a> around the world are now exploring a central bank digital currency (CBDC) and there are approximately two hundred globally distributed stablecoins, many of which are secured by another currency, most commonly the US dollar. There is an urgent need to coordinate across the public and private sectors on the development of these assets. The conference will make progress on the core areas needed for the effective and safe use of central bank digital assets in the years ahead.This meeting will aim to establish a mutual understanding among leaders about the technology and policy issues countries must consider before issuing a CBDC. It’ll also guide leaders to outline areas of potential public-private cooperation and create a roadmap for developing global standards on CBDCs.&nbsp;Join us in Virginia as we launch new research on these challenges and bring together leaders from both the private and public sectors to outline the next steps for the future of central bank digital currency. The full agenda and speaker line-up will be announced in the coming weeks.

The Atlantic Council’s GeoEconomics Center and the Digital Dollar Project are hosting a first-of-its-kind convening of leaders from international financial institutions, central banks, businesses, technology providers, and governments on November 28 and 29, 2023.<a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/cbdctracker/">Over one hundred countries</a> around the world are now exploring a central bank digital currency (CBDC) and there are approximately two hundred globally distributed stablecoins, many of which are secured by another currency, most commonly the US dollar. There is an urgent need to coordinate across the public and private sectors on the development of these assets. The conference will make progress on the core areas needed for the effective and safe use of central bank digital assets in the years ahead.This meeting will aim to establish a mutual understanding among leaders about the technology and policy issues countries must consider before issuing a CBDC. It’ll also guide leaders to outline areas of potential public-private cooperation and create a roadmap for developing global standards on CBDCs.&nbsp;Join us in Virginia as we launch new research on these challenges and bring together leaders from both the private and public sectors to outline the next steps for the future of central bank digital currency. The full agenda and speaker line-up will be announced in the coming weeks.