As governments around the world expand their surveillance capabilities, strong encryption remains a cornerstone for protecting personal privacy, securing business data, and preserving digital rights. For consumers, it guards against identity theft and intrusive monitoring; for businesses, it protects intellectual property and builds trust across global markets. Yet, as governmental pressure to weaken encryption intensifies, critical questions arise: How do we preserve strong encryption standards while addressing legitimate security concerns? Can privacy, innovation, and human rights truly coexist with national security imperatives? And how do we resist the false choice between security and privacy that authoritarian regimes often present? This panel will explore these tensions and the global stakes of encryption policy.
- Jeff Greene, Founder, Salty Coffee Consulting and Distinguished Fellow, The Aspen Institute
- Jim Kohlenberger, President, JK Strategies
- Heather West, Senior Director, Cybersecurity and Privacy Services, Venable LLP
- Shane Tews (moderator), Principal, Logan Circle Strategies
The TPI Aspen Forum will be held at the St. Regis Aspen Resort in Aspen, Colorado from August 17-19, 2025. Register now to reserve your space.
