Pitt Cyber and the Institute of Politics are hosting a series of special events discussing approaches to election security, accessibility, and building resilience to disinformation. These bipartisan events are open to the public.

Election Threats - Past, Present, and Future

Pitt Cyber and Institute of Politics held an event on April 19th from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM where experts explored both historical and current threats to our election security. 

Michael Chertoff, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, The Chertoff Group 
Mary McCord, Executive Director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, Visiting Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center

Moderated by David Hickton, Founding Director, Pitt Cyber

Presented by Pitt Cyber, in partnership with The Azure Forum, CSIS, and Keep Our Republic

Eric Holder in Conversation with Pitt Cyber Founding Director David Hickton

Tuesday, April 4th | University Club | Ballroom B

Join Pitt Cyber and the Institute of Politics for a special event featuring the 82nd Attorney General of the United States Eric Holder for a discussion with Pitt Cyber Founding Director David Hickton.

Mr. Holder will discuss his new book, Our Unfinished March, and his action plan to reinvigorate our democracy.

A light lunch and limited complimentary copies of Mr. Holder's book will be available on your way out.

Securing Your Vote: Pennsylvania's 2022 Election

Pitt Cyber Founding Director David Hickton spoke with experts about Pennsylvania's election administration, as well as challenges to our elections and to democracy posed by disinformation. Watch the recording here.

Panelists

  • Leigh Chapman, Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth
  • Lara Putnam, Professor of History and Pitt Disinformation Lab member 
  • Al Schmidt, President & CEO, Committee of Seventy

Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD) in conversation with Pitt Cyber

Congressman Raskin joined Pitt Cyber and the Institute of Politics to discuss threats to American elections and democracy - and his optimism for the American experiment.

Matt Masterson in Conversation with Pitt Cyber

Microsoft Democracy Forward Director of Information Integrity, Matt Masterson. Mr. Masterson spoke with Director Hickton about disinformation and threats to American elections and democracy, including his recent publication, "Zero Trust." Hosted by Pitt Cyber and the Institute of Politics

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson in Conversation with Pitt Cyber Founding Director David Hickton

Secretary Benson and Director Hickton spoke at length about the importance of maintaining faith and trust in American democracy, as well as what steps should be taken to continue to ensure the security of our elections. Watch the full event here. Hosted by Pitt Cyber and the Institute of Politics

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger in Conversation with Pitt Cyber Founding Director David Hickton

Secretary Raffensperger and Director Hickton spoke about election security, the future of democracy in America, and ways citizens who disagree can have open and constructive conversations. Watch the full event here. Hosted by Pitt Cyber and the Institute of Politics

Pennsylvania’s Elections: Threats, Strengths, and What Might Lie Ahead

Pitt Cyber policy director Chris Deluzio spoke with a panel of elections experts about the challenges facing Pennsylvania’s elections and opportunities looking forward. They discussed post-election audits, trust in elections and democracy, and other election-related issues facing the Commonwealth.

Panelists

  • Kathy Boockvar, Vice President of Election Operations, Center for Internet Security
  • Alexa Grant, Associate Director, Common Cause
  • Liz Howard, Senior Counsel, Democracy Program, Brennan Center for Justice
  • David Thornburgh, President and CEO, Committee of Seventy