Regulating the Revolution: AI, Blockchain, and the Future of Policy
Fri, Oct 25, 2024, 01:41 PM
Are you curious about how blockchain and AI are transforming the regulatory landscape? Join the discussion with this powerhouse panel of experts. Featuring the former Director of Emerging Technology Policy at the US Department of Homeland Security, acclaimed legal experts in emerging tech policy, and an influential Web3 visionary. We'll dive into AI legislation, legal hurdles for Web3 development, and many key legal and compliance issues defining the future of emerging tech. Whether you're a creator, developer, or policymaker, you'll gain important insights into the rules that govern tomorrow's digital landscape. EVENT SPONSORS: - Stand With Crypto https://www.standwithcrypto.org/ - Digital Ascension Group https://www.digitalfamilyoffice.io/ - Detroit Ledger Tech sponsoring the Videography & AV https://detroitledger.tech/ TOPICS COVERED IN THIS DISCUSSION: - Regulatory Frameworks - Compliance and Legal Liabilities - Enforcement Challenges - Legal and Ethical Issues - Privacy and Security - Consumer Protection - DAOs and Legal Structures - Future Legal Trends and Global Impacts ******************* GUEST SPEAKERS ******************* RICK TAPIA Rick Tapia is an attorney, entrepreneur, international keynote speaker, and thought leader in the legal AI and emerging technologies space and is the General Counsel for Digital Ascension Group. Rick is also the CEO and Founder of DraftChain.AI, a legal technology company that is disrupting the legal industry by leveraging AI to streamline legal workflows. As an entrepreneur and attorney, he has successfully helped several emerging tech businesses succeed since 2016. Rick has an extensive background in the United States and Indiana politics that has fueled his vast network of connections to the entrepreneur world. NICK REESE Co-founder & COO of Frontier Foundry Corporation Mr. Reese most recently served as the first-ever Director of Emerging Technology Policy at the US Department of Homeland Security, where he advised the White House & senior Cabinet officials on the national security implications of emerging technologies. He is the author of multiple White House, Cabinet-level, & other federal government policies, Executive Orders, National Security Memoranda, & strategies related to emerging technologies. A noted expert in cyber operations, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, & outer space, he currently holds a faculty position at the NYU Center for Global Affairs, teaching graduate courses related to emerging technology and geopolitics. Mr. Reese has a 20+ year career in the US Military, Intelligence Community, & Homeland Security, with a focus on operations and bringing technical solutions to high-stakes national security challenges. MARK CIANCI Mark Cianci is a seasoned litigator with nearly 15 years of experience representing high-profile clients in complex litigation. Mark represents clients in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space in litigation and advises on a variety of regulatory and risk-mitigation considerations, including compliance with securities laws. He has a deep understanding of ongoing legal challenges in emerging technologies making him a leading voice on regulatory issues in these fields. BRANDON STREET Co-Founder and CEO of Creative Collab Mr. Street an American NFT entrepreneur building a leading collaboration incubator. Since 2021, he has joined 30+ NFT communities, partnered as a verified Sandbox agency, and founded an educational program offering NFT coaching and mentorship. He has also gained meaningful experience in regulation within the NFT and broader blockchain space by working with clients to ensure compliance with securities laws and navigate regulatory requirements. ELIZABETH HANSSON The evening's panel, "Regulating the Revolution", will be led by Elizabeth Hansson. Ms. Hansson is a community builder around emerging tech in Detroit. She is also a software engineer, blockchain consultant, and CTO in the blockchain space since 2016. ********** CREDITS ********** EVENT PARTNERS: - Media and Marketing: Thanks to Macro Visuals Media for your stellar job in Web3 marketing. (https://www.macrovisualsmedia.com/) - AV & Videography: Thanks to Adam Zientarski of DLT for taking care of us! - Event Photography: 888 Creative, and Macro Visuals Media. VENUE: Thank you to Urban Tech Xchange for hosting this event & helping to drive innovation in Detroit! HOST: This event Is hosted by Elizabeth Hansson and the Michigan Ethereum MeetUp. Contact MichiganEthereum@gmail.com for inquiries. #blockchain #policy #cryptocurrency #artificialintelligence #web3 #crypto #techpolicy #ai