All Tech Is Human, The Institute for Security and Technology, and TheBridge held its Tech and Democracy Mixer in New York City
On August 24, All Tech Is Human partnered with the Institute for Security and Technology, and TheBridge to co-host a Tech and Democracy mixer in New York City. Over 60 attendees traveled across the United States, and even Australia, for the gathering. The purpose of the mixer was to amplify and connect professionals interested in the nexus of tech, policy, and politics.
Organizations represented were Active Fence, Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society, Columbia University, Digital Void, Double Verify, Eticas, Ethical Culture Fieldston School, Etsy; The Fletcher School, Tufts University; Future of Privacy Forum, Girls Who Code, Gunderson Dettmer, Meta, Ngrok, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Price Waterhouse Cooper, Rockefeller Foundation, Rutgers University, The New School, Tech Talent Pipeline, Truss, Trystate.pm, UseDisco.io, Workonomics, Youth for Privacy, and Youth and Family Programs (YFP), and more!
Key themes from insightful conversations were:
How can someone pivot into a career in tech and democracy?
There is a concern about data privacy around tech and democracy.
What does regulation look like through the lens of tech and democracy?
The mixer serves as a scene-setter for All Tech Is Human’s upcoming Tech and Democracy online mixer on Monday, September 20 from 1-2pm, where you all are invited to join to discuss wicked problems in tech and democracy. Interested in participating? Make sure to sign-up here!
Check out our upcoming Responsible Tech Guide launch, Building a Better Tech Future for Children event interest form, and more here.
