Join us for clips and conversation surrounding Netflix’s “Zero Day” with its creators followed by a discussion on cybersecurity.
Calls to strengthen U.S. cyber defense are becoming more urgent as AI and other new technologies have greatly accelerated the ability of bad actors to target vulnerable people, businesses and institutions. Improving collaboration among cyber experts and policymakers is critical to ensure more robust and comprehensive protections are put in place.
Join Axios in Washington, D.C., for a reception event featuring a deeper look at Netflix’s new “Zero Day” series starring actor Robert De Niro, who portrays a former U.S. president reckoning with a major cyberattack. In addition, we’ll take an in-depth look at the state of play for proposed legislation and public-private partnerships affecting U.S. cybersecurity protections as rapidly advancing threats pose new challenges for everyday citizens, businesses, and the government at large.
6:00pm | Doors open
6:30pm - 7:15pm | Mainstage conversations
7:15pm - 8:00pm | Reception
8:00pm | Event concludes
ZERO DAY is a limited series now streaming on Netflix starring Robert De Niro as respected former U.S. President George Mullen, who, as head of the Zero Day Commission, is charged with finding the perpetrators of a devastating cyber attack that has caused chaos, and thousands of fatalities, across the country. As disinformation runs rampant and the personal ambition of power brokers in technology, Wall Street, and government collide, Mullen’s unwavering search for the truth forces him to confront his own dark secrets while risking all he holds dear.
ZERO DAY is written and executive produced by Eric Newman and Noah Oppenheim, with Lesli Linka Glatter as executive producer and director of all six episodes. Michael S. Schmidt also serves as writer and executive producer, with Robert De Niro and Jonathan Glickman as executive producers. Starring Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemons, Lizzy Caplan, Connie Britton, Joan Allen, with Matthew Modine and Angela Bassett.
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