The TPI Aspen Forum 2025 is an annual conference organized by the Technology Policy Institute, bringing together experts from academia, industry, and government to discuss the impact of technology policy and regulation on daily life. The event is scheduled to take place in person at the St. Regis Aspen Resort from August 17 to 19, 2025.
The forum will cover a range of critical topics through panel discussions, fireside chats, keynotes, and working groups. Key sessions include "Current Developments in Antitrust Policy," "Reimagining Digital Trade in a Fractured World," "Privacy and Governmental Surveillance," "Global Telecom Regulatory Perspectives," "AI and Energy Markets," and "Geopolitics of AI." Additionally, breakout sessions will address subjects such as "Economics of the New Space Race," "Content Moderation and Free Speech," "Spectrum Policy," "Video Competition," and "Copyright and AI."
Attendees will have opportunities to engage with notable speakers, including Jay Bhattacharya from the National Institutes of Health, Börje Ekholm of Ericsson Group, James Goeders from Google Quantum AI, and Chad Jones from Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. The event also features networking receptions and the TPI Tech Hub, designed to showcase the latest in technology and innovation.
The forum is ideal for professionals in technology policy, law, and related fields who are interested in understanding and influencing the intersection of technology and public policy. Participants will gain insights into current and emerging issues, engage with thought leaders, and contribute to discussions shaping the future of technology policy.
Speakers(48)
Alan Raul
Lecturer at Harvard University Law School
Alan Raul is a Lecturer at Harvard University Law School and Board Chair and President of the Future of Privacy Forum.
Andrew DeVore
Vice President and Associate General Counsel at Amazon
Andrew DeVore is the Vice President and Associate General Counsel at Amazon, focusing on regulatory affairs.
Ashkhen Kazaryan
Fellow for the First Amendment at Freedom Forum
Ashkhen Kazaryan is a Fellow for the First Amendment at the Freedom Forum, focusing on free speech issues.
Brje Ekholm
President and CEO at Ericsson Group
Brje Ekholm serves as the President and CEO of Ericsson Group, leading the company's global operations in telecommunications.
Ben Sheffner
Senior Vice President & Associate General Counsel, Law & Policy at Motion Picture Association
Ben Sheffner is the Senior Vice President & Associate General Counsel for Law & Policy at the Motion Picture Association.
Berin Szoka
President and Founder at TechFreedom
Berin Szoka is the President and Founder of TechFreedom, a think tank dedicated to technology policy.
Bryan Tramont
Managing Partner at Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP
Bryan Tramont is the Managing Partner at Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP, specializing in communications law.
Carl Shapiro
Distinguished Professor of the Graduate School at University of California at Berkeley
Carl Shapiro is a Distinguished Professor at UC Berkeley, focusing on economics and public policy.
Cate Stetson
Partner and Co-Director of Appellate Practice Group at Hogan Lovells US LLP
Cate Stetson is a Partner at Hogan Lovells US LLP, co-directing the Appellate Practice Group.
Chad Jones
STANCO 25 Professor of Economics at Graduate School of Business, Stanford University
Chad Jones is the STANCO 25 Professor of Economics at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, specializing in economic growth and innovation.
Christopher Yoo
Imasogie Professor in Law and Technology; Professor of Communication; Professor of Computer and Information Science; Founding Director, Center for Technology, Innovation & Competition at Penn Carey Law, University of Pennsylvania
Christopher Yoo is the Imasogie Professor in Law and Technology at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in technology policy.
Clay Calvert
Professor of Law and Brechner Eminent Scholar Emeritus at University of Florida Levin College of Law
Clay Calvert is a Professor of Law and Brechner Eminent Scholar Emeritus at the University of Florida, specializing in First Amendment law.
Conrad Grodd
Vice President, Investor Relations at Roku Inc.
Conrad Grodd is the Vice President of Investor Relations at Roku Inc., overseeing financial communications.
David Gross
Partner at Wiley Rein LLP
David Gross is a Partner at Wiley Rein LLP, specializing in international telecommunications law.
Dennis Carlton
David McDaniel Keller Professor of Economics Emeritus at University of Chicago
Dennis Carlton is the David McDaniel Keller Professor of Economics Emeritus at the University of Chicago, with expertise in antitrust economics.
Edward Parker
Physical Scientist at RAND Corporation
Edward Parker is a Physical Scientist at the RAND Corporation, conducting research in technology and security.
Emmy Probasco
Senior Fellow at Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET), Georgetown University
Emmy Probasco is a Senior Fellow at Georgetown's Center for Security and Emerging Technology, focusing on military applications of AI.
Frank Wolak
Holbrook Working Professor of Commodity Price Studies at Stanford University
Frank Wolak is the Holbrook Working Professor of Commodity Price Studies at Stanford University, focusing on energy markets.
Greg Saphier
Senior Vice President, Head of Public Affairs at Motion Picture Association
Greg Saphier is the Senior Vice President and Head of Public Affairs at the Motion Picture Association.
Howard Shelanski
Joseph and Madeline Sheehy Chair in Antitrust Law and Trade Regulation; Professor of Law at Georgetown Law
Howard Shelanski holds the Joseph and Madeline Sheehy Chair in Antitrust Law and Trade Regulation at Georgetown Law.
James Goeders
Head of Product at Google Quantum AI
James Goeders is the Head of Product at Google Quantum AI, focusing on advancing quantum computing technologies.
James Speta
Elizabeth Froehling Horner Professor of Law at Pritzker School of Law, Northwestern University
James Speta is the Elizabeth Froehling Horner Professor of Law at Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law.
Jay Bhattacharya
Director at National Institutes of Health of the United States
Jay Bhattacharya is the Director of the National Institutes of Health, overseeing the nation's medical research agency.
Jeff Greene
Founder at Salty Coffee Consulting
Jeff Greene is the Founder of Salty Coffee Consulting and a Distinguished Fellow at The Aspen Institute.
Jennifer Manner
Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and International Strategy at AST Space Mobile
Jennifer Manner is the Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and International Strategy at AST Space Mobile.
Jim Kohlenberger
President at JK Strategies
Jim Kohlenberger is the President of JK Strategies, providing strategic advice on technology policy.
Joe DiScipio
Senior Vice President, FCC Legal & Business Affairs and Assistant General Counsel at Fox Corporation
Joe DiScipio is the Senior Vice President of FCC Legal & Business Affairs and Assistant General Counsel at Fox Corporation.
Jonathan Nuechterlein
Nonresident Senior Fellow at Technology Policy Institute
Jonathan Nuechterlein is a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Technology Policy Institute and Distinguished Scholar at the Competition Law Center, George Washington University.
Joni Lupovitz
Vice President & Associate General Counsel at NCTA – The Internet & Television Association
Joni Lupovitz is the Vice President & Associate General Counsel at NCTA, focusing on legal and regulatory issues.
Julie Kearney
Partner and Co-Chair of the Space Exploration and Innovation Practice Group at DLA Piper
Julie Kearney is a Partner at DLA Piper, co-chairing the Space Exploration and Innovation Practice Group.
Laura Martin
Senior Entertainment and Internet Analyst at Needham & Company
Laura Martin is a Senior Entertainment and Internet Analyst at Needham & Company, specializing in media and technology sectors.
Margot Kaminski
Moses Lasky Professor of Law at Colorado Law School
Margot Kaminski is the Moses Lasky Professor of Law at Colorado Law School, specializing in technology law.
Marty Hopkins
Partner at Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP
Marty Hopkins is a Partner at Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP, specializing in energy and telecommunications law.
Michael Smith
Vice President, Global Regulatory Affairs & Public Policy at Lockheed Martin
Michael Smith is the Vice President of Global Regulatory Affairs & Public Policy at Lockheed Martin.
Nathan Simington
Visiting Fellow at Hudson Institute
Nathan Simington is a Visiting Fellow at the Hudson Institute, focusing on telecommunications policy.
Robert McDowell
Partner and Chair of Global Communications Practice Group at Cooley LLP
Robert McDowell is a Partner at Cooley LLP, chairing the Global Communications Practice Group.
Scott Delacourt
Chief of Staff at Federal Communications Commission
Scott Delacourt is the Chief of Staff at the Federal Communications Commission, overseeing agency operations.
Scott Martin
Former Deputy General Counsel at Paramount Pictures
Scott Martin is the Former Deputy General Counsel at Paramount Pictures, with expertise in entertainment law.
Scott Wallsten
President and Senior Fellow at Technology Policy Institute
Scott Wallsten is the President and Senior Fellow at the Technology Policy Institute, focusing on technology and economic policy.
Stephan Lang
Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Information and Communications Policy at US Department of State
Stephan Lang is the Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Information and Communications Policy at the US Department of State.
Steven Herscovici
Principal at The Brattle Group
Steven Herscovici is a Principal at The Brattle Group, specializing in economic consulting.
Svetlana Matt
Director of Public Policy at EchoStar
Svetlana Matt is the Director of Public Policy at EchoStar, focusing on satellite communications policy.
Tanya Das
Director, AI & Energy Technology Policy at Bipartisan Policy Center
Tanya Das is the Director of AI & Energy Technology Policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center, focusing on technology policy initiatives.
Thomas DeMatteo
General Counsel at Office of US Senator Mike Lee
Thomas DeMatteo serves as General Counsel for US Senator Mike Lee, advising on legal and policy matters.
Thomas Hazlett
H.H. Macaulay Endowed Chair in Economics at Clemson University
Thomas Hazlett holds the H.H. Macaulay Endowed Chair in Economics at Clemson University, specializing in telecommunications policy.
Tom Lenard
Senior Fellow and President Emeritus at Technology Policy Institute
Tom Lenard is a Senior Fellow and President Emeritus at the Technology Policy Institute, focusing on technology policy research.
Traci Biswese
Vice President & Associate General Counsel at NCTA – The Internet & Television Association
Traci Biswese is the Vice President & Associate General Counsel at NCTA, focusing on legal and regulatory affairs.
Wayne Brough
Resident Senior Fellow, Technology and Innovation at R Street Institute
Wayne Brough is a Resident Senior Fellow at the R Street Institute, focusing on technology and innovation policy.
Event Details
- Date
- August 16-18, 2025
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Aspen, United States
- St. Regis Aspen Resort
- Pricing
- $1,500 - $3,500
- Audience
- Professionals in technology policy, law, and related fields
- CLE Credits
- 3 hours of CLE credits pending with the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board