On October 22, The George W. Bush Presidential Center will present “Cryptocurrencies, AI, and Disruptive Technologies That Will Redefine the Global Economy,” part of the “Engage at the Bush Center, Presented by Highland Capital Management” series.
DALLAS (October 18, 2018) – On October 22, The George W. Bush Presidential Center will present “Cryptocurrencies, AI, and Disruptive Technologies That Will Redefine the Global Economy,” part of the “Engage at the Bush Center, Presented by Highland Capital Management” series. The sold-out event will be livestreamed via bushcenter.org and via Facebook Live.
Bush Center CEO Ken Hersh will moderate the Highland Capital Lecture, a lively conversation on the disruptive nature of technology on the global economy and our established institutions, and part of the Bush Center’s Transformations and Foundations lecture series.
The panel will discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by transformational technology, including bitcoin, artificial intelligence, and the blockchain, and how those emerging forces affect our lives, the future of our economy, and potentially, our national sovereignty. The panel features:
- Barry Eichengreen, professor of economics and political science at the University of California-Berkley and a former senior advisor at the International Monetary Fund
- Robert S. Kaplan, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
- Tuur Demeester, founder of bitcoin fund Adamant Capital
Jim Dondero, co-founder and president of Highland Capital Management – the presenting sponsor of “Engage at the Bush Center” – will offer opening remarks.
The Engage public programming series brings newsmakers, thought-leaders, and innovators to the Bush Center. Thought-provoking lectures and discussions allow visitors to connect with the Bush Center in a new way and dive deeper into many of the issues and policy areas that matter most.
WHEN: October 22, 2018
7:00 p.m.
WHERE: George W. Bush Presidential Center
2943 SMU Boulevard
Dallas, Texas 75205
MEDIA RSVP: http://forms.bushcenter.org/credentials
Media should apply for credentials no later than Monday, Oct. 22 at Noon.
For more information, please visit www.bushcenter.org/engage, or email Katie Ballard at [email protected]. “Cryptocurrencies, AI, and Disruptive Technologies that Will Redefine the Global Economy” will also be broadcast via Facebook Live and www.bushcenter.org.
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About the Bush Center:
Rooted in the guiding principles of President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush, the George W. Bush Presidential Center engages communities in the United States and around the world by developing leaders, advancing policy, and taking action to solve today’s most pressing challenges. Through three Impact Centers – Domestic Excellence, Global Leadership, and an Engagement Agenda, the Bush Institute delivers measurable results that save and improve lives. The Bush Center is home to the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, which is operated by the National Archives and Records Administration, and the George W. Bush Institute, the nonpartisan, public-policy arm of the Bush Center. The Bush Center is located on the campus of SMU in Dallas, Texas, and also includes a 15-acre park; Café 43, a full service restaurant; and a Museum Store.
