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Hackers Meet Hacks: Tech-Friendly Public Policies in the Digital Era

Event SXSW Interactive 2009
Format Panel
Organizer Andrew Feinberg Washington Internet Daily / CapitolValley.net
Description America needs strong tech policy, but a rift exists between the technology community and government. An open forum between policy-makers and members of the technology and design community about creating policy that promotes innovation, includes an informed perspective on technology and its implications, and serves the public interest.
Questions
Answered
  1. Why do elected officials seem to be so clueless about technology? Do they even care?
  2. What is the current climate in DC around technology and tech policy?
  3. How can I be more involved in advancing tech policy I agree with?
  4. What can the tech community do to engage in the policy-making process?
  5. Why does it feel like Congress isn't listening to me?
  6. How can I build a coalition to pass tech-friendly legislation?
  7. What ten things do elected officials need to know about technology?
  8. What ten things does the technology community need to know about the government?
Level Beginner
Category Human / Social Issues