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TheBridge Events

TheBridge has partnered with leading tech, policy and political organizations including Microsoft, Google, Twitter, WeWork, Postmates, The US Chamber's Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC), National Journal's Policy Makers Network, Verizon, Dell, Lyft, Quorum, Airbnb, 1776, DCode, The United States Digital Service (USDS), The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Vrge Strategies, The Bank Policy Institute, Women's High-Tech Coalition, and more. 

Our events have included policy discussions, career networking events, Women in Tech series, resume and career workshops. How do you want to partner? Email us!  

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TheBridge events are unique. They drive a conversation between the public and private sector, promote understanding and collaboration while catalyzing meaningful and lasting connections. Our events range from intimate discussions among industry leaders, working groups and roundtables, to larger events broadcast live on C-SPAN-TV and have attracted all major outlets including PBS Newshour, Bloomberg, Reuters, The Wall Street Journal, TechCrunch, Recode, Politico, among others.

Want to attend an event? The best way to stay up to date with TheBridge events is through our bi-weekly community updates.

Drinks and Discussions with TheBridge and Microsoft: The top tech policy issues for the next decade

TheBridge is hosted a Drinks & Discussions event with Microsoft focused on the top tech policy issues for the 2020s. We explored topics including AI Ethics, privacy, internet equality, defending democracy and our elections.

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We started with a fireside chat between Portia Wu, Managing Director of U.S. Public Policy at Microsoft and Allie Brandenburger, Co-founder & CEO of TheBridge, followed by a thoughtful conversation with attendees, then networking. Drinks and light food will be served. 

We host this series to promote productive conversation and build collaborative connections at the intersection of technology, policy and politics. Join our next event for informative discussion and to make new connections with others in TheBridge’s tech, policy, politics community. #thebridgetalks

Date: February 12, 2020

Time: Doors open at 5:30pm

Where: Microsoft Innovation & Policy Center, 901 K Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001

Agenda:
5:30pm: Doors open, grab a drink and a seat
6:00/6:15pm: Fireside chat begins, followed by a discussion with attendees
7:15pm: Networking & drinks
8:00pm: Event ends  

Portia Wu, Managing Director of US Public Policy, Microsoft
Portia Wu is Managing Director of US Public Policy for Microsoft; her team handles federal policy issues critical to the technology industry, including Artificial Intelligence, cloud computing, workforce, and emerging technologies. Wu previously served in the Obama Administration and as Labor Counsel to the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy.

Allie Brandenburger, Co-founder & CEO, TheBridge
Allie Brandenburger is Co-founder & CEO of TheBridge, a non-partisan organization breaking down silos and connecting professionals across technology, policy and politics — building stronger, more collaborative relationships. Allie has organically grown the community of leaders and expanded into cities nationally. Allie is unique in her ability to “speak the languages” of the innovation and regulation cultures, and often helps companies and individuals navigate the ecosystems. 

Microsoft shares your commitment to the highest standards of ethical conduct and transparency. For attendees whose participation is connected with official duties, this reception has been planned to comply with applicable House and Senate ethics rules. If you have any questions regarding the ethics of attending, please consult with your legal counsel or designated ethics official about your compliance obligations. If you need to know the per person cost of the reception, please contact for more information.

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Partner with TheBridge

If you would like to partner with TheBridge on an event, email us at hello@thebridgework.com.

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