At the conference, Baer will discuss the increasing risks of interconnected systems, the power of technology to transform our lives, and share her perspective on careers in technology and cybersecurity. Baer will be joined by Maxine Gardner, a US Navy Lieutenant Commander at the Pentagon staffing the Chief of Naval Operations; Deborah Lathen, a former Bureau Chief at the FCC now managing a consulting practice; and Gabriella Ziccarelli, an IP lawyer advising high-tech companies and government contractors.