Drones Over Washington: A UAV Policy Discussion

Oct 18, 2016 12:00pm -
Oct 18, 2016 01:30pm

Event Description

Join the Telecom, Tech & IP and Transportation & Infrastructure Task Force for a lunch discussion with four of Washington’s leading policy experts on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.

In the past year alone, UAVs have emerged as a hot topic in policy debates, with industry urging regulators to take steps toward the integration of UAVs in the national airspace, while others caution against privacy, cybersecurity, and safety concerns. We welcome you join for what is sure to be an insightful conversation about UAV policy!

Panelists:

  • Nancy Egan, Advisor to the CEO, 3d Robotics Inc
  • Lisa Ellman, Partner, Hogan & Lovells
  • Jennifer Richter, Counsel to the NASA/CTIA UAS Sepctrum Working Gorup, Partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
  • Tom Karol, General Counsel, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies

Moderator: Melissa Glidden Tye, Vice President, Verizon

Thank you to our event sponsor National Association of Broadcasters.

Lunch will be provided.

Location: National Association of Broadcasters
1771 N Street, NW
Washington, DC  20036

Closest Metro: Dupont Circle or Farragut North

Event Fees:
Member: $20
Non Member: $40
Event Registration with purchase of Membership (a $70 savings!): $215

This event is not open to the press.

Payment & Refund Policy
WGR event registration fees must be paid in advance. If you are unable to attend, you may send a substitute, however you are responsible for the difference in fees if the individual is a non-member. The deadline for requesting a refund is three business days prior to the event. The request must be received in writing, prior to the deadline. Please send refund requests to info@wgr.org.


Event Type:Lunch Meeting
Category:Telecom, Tech, & IP
Early registration ends on Oct 10, 2016.
Regular registration starts on Oct 11, 2016 and ends on Oct 18, 2016.
Late registration starts on Oct 19, 2016.