The I Specialized Program on Policies for Cyberspace and Artificial Intelligence is a joint academic initiative organized by Neurometrics, the Ministry of Defense of Peru, and the Center for National Higher Studies (CAEN), with sponsorship from Palo Alto Networks and support from the Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy – Florida International University.
The Program aims to provide senior officials from private and public institutions with a strategic understanding of the current state of international debates related to cyberspace and artificial intelligence. Participants will explore key concepts as well as legal, technological, economic, and geopolitical aspects linked to cyberspace.
This event will take place from Monday, September 22 to Thursday, October 2, 2025, in virtual format via Zoom.
Vinton Cerf is an American Internet pioneer and is recognized as one of the “fathers of the Internet.” He has received honorary degrees and awards including the National Medal of Technology, the Turing Award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Marconi Prize, and membership in the National Academy of Engineering. Read his full biography.
OBJECTIVES
- Strengthen strategic competencies: Participants will gain knowledge of the development, lines of discussion, and challenges in cyberspace and artificial intelligence.
- Update knowledge on emerging threats: The program will provide an up-to-date overview of trends and threats in cyberspace.
- Promote inter-institutional collaboration: The program will encourage the exchange of best practices, creating a collaborative environment to address common challenges in cyberspace.
TARGET AUDIENCE
- By invitation: Officials with strategic responsibilities in public and private institutions, and those involved in defense, security, foreign policy, and digital governance. The Center for National Higher Studies (CAEN) will be responsible for sending official invitation letters to institutions so they can designate their representatives.
- Via application: Public sector professionals with strategic responsibilities related to artificial intelligence and cyberspace projects. Business leaders focused on national development; academic professionals working on digital, cyberspace, and related topics; and senior officers of the Armed Forces with strategic responsibilities. Applicants may complete the form at this link.
Each application will go through a selection process that considers professional experience and career background. The program has limited vacancies and applications will be considered in order of submission. Selected participants will be notified starting September 15 via the email address provided in the application.
This first edition, free of charge, is made possible thanks to the efforts and support of the participating institutions.
(All positions are filled)
AGENDA
The event will provide simultaneous interpretation for presentations delivered in English.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 (in-person – by invitation)
18:00 Welcome
Dr. Juan Ormachea Montes
Academic Director
Center for National Higher Studies – Graduate School (CAEN-EPG)
18:15 Introduction
Mg. Freddy Linares Torres
Director General
Neurometrics
18:30 Opening keynote
Mr. César Torres Vega
Vice Minister of Defense Policy
Ministry of Defense of Peru
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 (virtual via Zoom – open to all registered participants)
18:00 Internet Governance and the Multi-Stakeholder Model
Rodrigo De La Parra (MX)
Vice President and Managing Director for Latin America
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
19:30 Cybersecurity for the protection of citizens’ rights in the AI era
Juan Pablo Gonzáles Gutiérrez (CL)
Data & Privacy Lead
HD Group
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 (virtual via Zoom – open to all registered participants)
18:00 Cyberwarfare as a catalyst for hybrid warfare
Luis Alejandro Velásquez (CO)
Expert in information warfare and security
19:30 GeopoliTICs: Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) as a dimension of geopolitics
Alejandro Prince (AR)
Lecturer
University of Buenos Aires
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 (virtual via Zoom – open to all registered participants)
18:00 Capacity building in Latin America: the role of the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise
Carlos Álvarez
Americas & Caribbean Hub Director
Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE)
19:30 Public policies and digital citizenship
Gisella Aragón (PE)
Head of the Public Policy Observatory
Universidad del Pacífico
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 (virtual via Zoom – open to all registered participants)
18:00 Panel: Building the next generation of cyber professionals
LTC Elvin Zapata, MAJ Gerardo Grau & CPT Rubén Rodríguez
U.S. Army Cyber Command
19:30 Emerging threats with AI
Mike Asencio
Director, Cyber Policy Program
Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy
Florida International University (FIU)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 (virtual via Zoom – open to all registered participants)
18:00 Challenges for space power
Brian Fonseca
Director
Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy
Florida International University
19:30 Global cybersecurity
Jesús Cruz Ortiz
Regional Cortex Consultant
Palo Alto Networks
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 (virtual via Zoom – open to all registered participants)
18:00 Keynote Lecture: History and Future of the Internet
Vinton Cerf (US)
Vice President & Chief Internet Evangelist
Google
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2 (in-person – by invitation)
18:00 Panel: Talking about cyber
Kenneth Tovar Roca, Country Manager, Palo Alto Networks
Leandro Álvarez, CISO, Central Reserve Bank of Peru
Moderator: Mg. Freddy Linares Torres, Director General, Neurometrics
18:30 National Anthem of Peru
18:35 Conclusions and program review
Mg. Freddy Linares Torres, Director General, Neurometrics
18:45 Closing remarks
Dr. Miguel Martín Kuan Garay, Director General
Center for National Higher Studies (CAEN) – EPG
18:50 Closing address
Mr. Walter Astudillo Chávez*
Major General
Minister of Defense of Peru
*To be confirmed
SPEAKERS
Learn more about our invited speakers here.
Americas & Caribbean Hub Director
Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE)
Directora
Observatorio de Políticas Públicas de la Universidad del Pacífico
Director, Cyber Policy Program
Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy at Florida International University
Ministro
Ministerio de Defensa
VP & Chief Internet Evangelist
Regional Cortex Consultant
Palo Alto Networks
Vicepresidente y Director Ejecutivo para América Latina ICANN
Director
Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy at Florida International University
Director General
Centro de Altos Estudios Nacionales (CAEN-EPG)
Director
Neurometrics
Director Académico
Centro de Altos Estudios Nacionales (CAEN-EPG)
Director
Prince Consulting
Viceministro de Políticas para la Defensa
Ministerio de Defensa
U.S. Army Cyber Command, G-54
Alejandro Velásquez
Experto en guerra de información y seguridad
Líder Data & Privacy
HD Group
U.S. Army Cyber Command, G-33
Country Manager Perú
Palo Alto Networks
U.S. Army Cyber Protection BDE, S3 CHOPS
CISO
Banco Central de Reserva del Perú
CERTIFICATION
A digital certificate will be issued only to participants who attend at least 90% of the virtual program, according to Zoom attendance reports.
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