As authoritarian governments look to challenge the current international order, democratic countries seek to mount a robust defense of a free and open internet through cooperative action. Protecting democracy and ensuring the sound development of digital economy and innovation requires a free open Internet, reliable and secure digital infrastructure, and countermeasures against disinformation and repressive digital tools. Shortly after 5pm, we will hear remarks from the speakers and briefly discuss approaches for the United States and its allies to maintain digital freedom and to contribute to building secure digital infrastructure globally, through bilateral and multilateral collaboration including the G7. A reception will follow. 

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Zoom session will begin at 5:15 p.m. ET

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To RSVP for this event, please email Zachary.moyer@thepresidency.org

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Opening Remarks

·       Brendan Carr, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission of the United States

·       Hiroshi Yoshida, Vice Minister for Policy Coordination (International Affairs), Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan

Panel

·       Andy Keiser, Principal, Navigators Global

·       Yutaka Kitagami, Deputy Director-General for International Economic Affairs, Global Strategy Bureau, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan

·       Priya Vora, Managing Director, Digital Impact Alliance (DIAL)

·       Dan Mahaffee, Senior Vice President and Director of Policy, Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (moderator)