The Technology Policy Institute’s 2014 Aspen Forum will be held August 17 – 19 at the St. Regis Aspen Resort in Aspen, Colorado.

The TPI Aspen Forum brings together leaders from business, government, and academia to discuss key public policy issues affecting information and communications technology. This year’s theme is, "Tech in Transition: Policy Challenges."

New policy challenges are emerging from technological advances across the Internet ecosystem. The transition from switched to IP networks raises questions regarding the scope of regulation and the need for a new Telecommunications Act. The rise of big data and recent data breaches have renewed calls for federal action. Policy makers are taking a fresh look at how well our intellectual property regimes stimulate creativity and innovation in the digital world. On the international front, many countries and organizations are challenging the foundations of traditional internet governance.  What does this all mean for tech policy in the years ahead? Discussion panels and speakers at the 2014 TPI Aspen Forum will focus on how the communications, technology and content industries are transforming and how public policies are adapting, or not, to the changing environment.

Registration is now open and a discounted registration rate is available for industry attendees until July 1. Details on the agenda will be announced soon. For additional information, contact Jane Creel at jcreel@techpolicyinstitute.org. Members of the press should contact Amy Smorodin at asmorodin@techpolicyinstitute.org.

The Technology Policy Institute

The Technology Policy Institute is a think tank that focuses on the economics of innovation, technological change, and related regulation in the United States and around the world. TPI produces independent, rigorous research and sponsors educational programs and conferences on major issues affecting information technology and communications policy. TPI is a 501(c)(3) research and educational organization. More information is available at http://www.techpolicyinstitute.org/.