DEF CON 31 Policy - How Can We Encourage More Hackers to Wngage with Policy Makers - Stephens, Kranz

For decades, the US has led the way when it comes to involving hackers with policy making. From l0pht appearing before the US Congress in 1998, to the first Policy@DEFCON sessions, DEF CON has shown how hackers and feds can work together to improve the legal landscape for all of us. As Europe tackles big technology issues like privacy, reigning in Big Tech, and encouraging startups and innovation, there is a danger that hackers will be left out of contributing. What lessons can we learn from the different groups in the US who have come together to get hackers involved in policy making?