Aspen Digital

WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 7, 2024 – The 2024 Aspen Cyber Summit will spotlight a unique session featuring National Football League (NFL) SVP & CIO Gary Brantley, LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games CEO Reynold Hoover, and Diverse Representation Founder Jaia Thomas on the evolving impact of cybersecurity on global sporting events. This announcement comes on the heels of the conclusion of the 2024 Paris Olympics, where the passing of the flag marked the symbolic transfer of responsibilities from Paris to Los Angeles, as well as the kickoff of the NFL preseason.

Bad actors have a persistent interest in high-profile global events, underscoring the need to safeguard athlete privacy and ensure event safety. In an era of pervasive digital surveillance, cybersecurity measures play a crucial role in protecting identities and securing physical data and its integrity. The session will explore how major organizations, like the NFL, are navigating these risks and setting new standards to secure the future of sports. 

Paladin Global Institute President Kemba Walden and California Institute of Technology Professor Maria Spiropulu also join the lineup of cyber and national security experts to take the stage in Washington, DC, this September 18.

Aspen Digital is proud to announce new speakers for the 2024 Aspen Cyber Summit:

• Gary Brantley, Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer, National Football League
• Reynold Hoover, Chief Executive Officer, LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
• Maria Spiropulu, Shang-Yi Ch’en Professor of Physics, California Institute of Technology
• Jaia Thomas, Founder, Diverse Representation
• Kemba Walden, President, Paladin Global Institute, Paladin Capital Group; Co-chair, Aspen Institute’s US Cybersecurity Group

The Aspen Cyber Summit is the Aspen Institute’s flagship technology and cybersecurity conference, uniting top voices from government, industry, and civil society. Since 2016, it has featured prominent figures in cybersecurity and national security, including White House leaders, members of Congress, and Fortune 100 executives.

Media are invited to apply to attend the 2024 Aspen Cyber Summit in person free-of-charge. Additional speakers and a full agenda will be forthcoming and available at www.aspencybersummit.org.

Discounted tickets are available for DC-area university students, educators, and education staff. Discounted tickets are available for DC-area university students, educators, and education staff. 

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