Is the speed at which technology is advancing exceeding the rate at which regulators can adapt? Are we approaching a world where innovative startups will have to make their first hire a lobbying firm?

Startups have their plates already full dealing with entrenched markets, big competitors, and raising funding to grow out their concept. But rather than spending their time innovating, these entrepreneurs are stuck expending huge amounts of time and resources on navigating and combating archaic regulatory policies. Or worse, facing off against hostile government regulatory agencies.

Join our panel of experts for a discussion of the future for innovation policy in the booming technology sector, and why we need to shift to a model of "permissionless innovation."

Cocktail reception to follow the panel.

Featuring:

Ryan Xue, Google Policy Fellow with the R Street Institute

Rebecca Williams, Policy Analyst for the Municipal Transparency Program at the Sunlight Foundation

Matthew Caywood, President at TransitScreen

Derek Khanna, Associate Fellow with the R Street Institute; Fellow with the Information Society Project at Yale Law School

Luke Kenworthy, Director of Policy Engagement at Generation Opportunity; CEO at OnCapHill