The Policy Innovation Lunch @MidwestCon

​Hosted by: The Portman Center for Policy Solutions
Co-hosts: Rob Richardson & Rich Harknett
Location: 1819 Innovation Hub, Cincinnati
Format: Knowledge Exchange Lab
Focus Lens: Social-Impact / Policy

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​Duration: 90 minutes (in-person @ MidwestCon)

​Technology is evolving faster than policy can adapt. As fish live in water, today’s society exists within an ever-expanding digital ocean — reshaping how we communicate, transact, and work at a pace institutions struggle to match.

​This private, highly curated meet-up hosted by the Portman Center for Policy Solutions invites thought leaders, policymakers, technologists, and innovators to explore a new framework for innovation policy. How can the government not only keep pace, but also actively leverage breakthroughs like AI and blockchain to drive economic growth and enhance public services?

​In an era where the traditional reactive policy model may no longer suffice, this session asks:

• ​How can policy provide clear direction without stifling innovation?

• ​What principles should guide the responsible use of emerging technologies?

• ​How might the government act not only as a regulator, but also as an innovation catalyst?