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David Ignatius in Conversation with Tim Berners-Lee
David Ignatius in Conversation with Tim Berners-Lee
David Ignatius in Conversation with Tim Berners-Lee
On Tuesday, March 5, Washington Post columnist David Ignatius will sit down for an exclusive interview with Tim Berners-Lee . This wide-ranging conversation will happen one week before the 30th anniversary of the web's invention. Berners-Lee will share his views on the rise of disinformation and censorship, threats to digital privacy, and his efforts to empower people to take back ownership of data through his company inrupt and technology Solid.
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March 27
The Technology 202: San Francisco
The Washington Post will travel to America's tech epicenter, the Bay Area, for the first time to convene the next installment of The Technology 202, a series of conversations about the changing regulatory climate and the relationship between innovation and public policy.
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Jan. 31, 2019
Chris Christie in Conversation with Robert Costa
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, one of the most influential Republican leaders in the country, talked one-on-one with Washington Post national political reporter Robert Costa about his insights into the political stand-off between President Trump and the new Congress and his new book, "Let Me Finish: Trump, the Kushners, Bannon, New Jersey. and the Power of In-Your-Face Politics."
Jan. 17, 2019
Transformers: Education
Technological change, new ideas about teaching and learning, evolving workforce needs and an increasingly interconnected world are driving transformative change in the education sector, from grade school to grad school. On Thursday, January 17, The Washington Post Live hosted an important gathering of leading educators and innovators. No pencils needed.
Jan. 10, 2019
Transformers: Artificial Intelligence
The Washington Post brought together pioneering researchers, technology innovators, business leaders and experts for Transformers: Artificial Intelligence. Speakers discussed the latest advances in artificial intelligence, how the technology is changing the way we work and live and raising critical questions that will have profound implications from Silicon Valley to Washington, DC and around the world.
Dec. 6, 2018
Transformers: Defense
The Washington Post held a “Transformers: Defense” summit with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph Dunford who discussed key military challenges facing the country and how the Pentagon is modernizing America’s armed forces. Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Dr. Steven H. Walker assessed how the U.S. and other nations are reducing their reliance on the traditional machinery of war fighting and adapting military strategy to next-generation technology.
Dec. 4, 2018
Criminal Justice Reform
The Washington Post gathered three of the First Step Act’s co-sponsors -- Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) -- to highlight important debates around reform of mandatory minimum sentences, the country’s bail system, police-community relations and other key issues on the nation’s criminal justice agenda.
Nov. 15, 2018
A New Era of Women in Politcs
The Washington Post brought together current and newly-elected lawmakers, top political strategists and experts to evaluate the midterm election results for female candidates, discuss differences in party performance and look ahead to how women will help shape the policy agenda of the Trump administration, the 116th Congress and in state capitals around the country.
Oct. 29, 2018
‘A Private War’ Movie Discussion
The Washington Post hosted a conversation about the upcoming film “A Private War” with lead actress, Rosamund Pike, director, Matthew Heineman and Marie Colvin’s sister, Cat Colvin. The biographical drama depicts the life of American foreign correspondent Marie Colvin who was killed in 2012 at age 56 while covering the civil war and humanitarian crisis in Syria.
Oct. 23, 2018
Transformers: Space
The Washington Post hosted “Transformers: Space” featuring Vice President Mike Pence, chairman of the National Space Council. Vice President Pence spoke one-on-one with National Political Reporter Robert Costa about the Trump administration’s plan to establish a “Space Force” as the sixth branch of the U.S. military.
June 13, 2018
A New Line with Robin Givhan and Derek Lam
American fashion designer Derek Lam joined Washington Post Pulitzer Prize-winning fashion critic Robin Givhan for the next installment in her “A New Line” interview series with leading names in the industry. Lam, a previous winner of the Swarovski Perry Ellis award for new designers, discussed the entrepreneurial philosophy that has shaped his career, his focus on growing his brand internationally and the expanding role of social media in the fashion industry.
June 6, 2018
The Daily 202 Live with Sen. Bernie Sanders
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) sat down for a wide-ranging interview with The Washington Post's James Hohmann. The senator discussed immigration, health care and the legal issues facing President Trump. He also shared his take on the Democrats’ chances in the 2018 midterm elections, including his own re-election bid, and whether he is tempted to run for president again in 2020.
May 8, 2018
A Conversation with Former FBI Director James Comey
The Washington Post hosted former FBI Director James Comey for a one-on-one conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Carol Leonnig. Comey discussed his new book, “A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership,” and President Trump’s response to it.
Jan. 29, 2018
State of the Union Preview
On the eve of President Trump’s historic first State of the Union address, influential lawmakers and plugged-in political analysts previewed the president’s speech and looked ahead to the coming legislative year at a live news event at The Washington Post.
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