Events & Presentations: Alex Ambrose
September 24, 2026
AR/VR Policy Conference 2026
The sixth annual AR/VR Policy Conference presented by Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) and the XR Association will take place on Thursday, September 24, 2026 in Washington, DC.
June 23, 2026
Governance, Oversight, and Accountability in Technology Enabled Emergency Management
Alex Ambrose speaks about wearable AI in emergency response on the panel "Governance, Oversight, and Accountability in Technology Enabled Emergency Management," hosted by the NALEO Institute on Technology and AI in Emergency Management.
June 16, 2026
How to Protect Kids From Chatbots Without Bans
Watch now for a discussion on recently introduced chatbot safety bills up for debate in Congress, including the GUARD Act and CHATBOT Act, and what policymakers, parents, and platforms could do to protect children without bans.
March 2, 2026
Tech Policy 202: Spring 2026 Educational Seminar Series for Congressional and Federal Staff
ITIF’s spring seminar course explores core emerging technologies and issues that are reshaping our world and, in the process, creating public policy challenges and opportunities. The course is open to congressional and federal staff only.
February 24, 2026
Challenging the Arguments Behind Youth Social Media Bans
Watch now for a panel discussion examining the global movement to ban social media for youth, the tradeoffs these policies present, and alternative approaches that balance safety, rights, and the realities of growing up in a digital world.
November 12, 2025
To Bot or Not to Bot
Alex Ambrose speaks about navigating the risks and rewards of AI in marketing at Kids Industry Connect: A Children's Advertising and Privacy Summit, hosted by BBB National Programs.
September 17, 2025
XR Community Discussion: Privacy and Accessibility
Alex Ambrose presents at a webinar co-hosted by XR Access and XRA.
September 9, 2025
AR/VR Policy Conference 2025
The fifth annual AR/VR Policy Conference presented by ITIF and the XR Association took place on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 in Washington, DC. Watch the conference livestream.
August 28, 2025
Headsets and Handcuffs: Legal Applications for AR/VR
Alex Ambrose presents at Congreso Internacional Estrategia Legal (CIEL) Talks, hosted by Instituto OMG.
June 11, 2025
Should Policymakers Regulate Human-AI Relationships?
Watch now for a discussion on the potential benefits and risks of AI companions, what the early research says about this emerging technology, and how policymakers can support responsible innovation.
