Event Overview
Join us for an evening where research turns into real-world innovation. Whether you’re a researcher, entrepreneur, or simply passionate about AI and cybersecurity, this is an opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and explore new possibilities.
Learn about the recent research through posters and live demos, then continue the conversation over great food with experts, founders, and investors.
- Who should attend: Cybersecurity researchers, entrepreneurs and investors
- When: 6:15-8:15pm Wednesday, October 15, 2025; doors open at 5:30pm
- Where: BasisTech, 1070 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144 (directions) is a 10 minute walk from the Davis Square station
- What: Short intro talk followed by 90 minutes to explore 8-12 tables that each feature a startup or research paper. Food and drinks will be served.
- Hosted by BasisTech
Please register to join us on October 15!
Interested in presenting? Request a table here.
Program
- 5:30 pm – Doors open, food and drinks served
- 6:15 pm – Welcome and program kick-off
- 6:30 pm – Dinner, networking, and demos
- 8:00 pm – Closing remarks
- 8:15 pm – End
Event Organizer
Dr. Simson Garfinkel
Chief Scientist and Chief Operating Officer
BasisTech
Dr. Simson Garfinkel is the Advising Chief Scientist for BasisTech. An internationally recognized expert in the area of digital forensics, Garfinkel’s research publications include computer security, privacy, and policy issues pertaining to quantum information science. A fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Association for Computing Machinery, and the Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Garfinkel has authored or co-authored more than 70 peer-reviewed academic articles. Previously a tenured associate professor at the Naval Postgraduate School, Garfinkel has also held technical leadership positions at the US Census Bureau and the US Department of Homeland Security.
In addition to his work as a scientist, Garfinkel writes for popular technology and business publications about topics at the intersection of science, technology and society. His most recent book, Law and Policy for the Quantum Age (co-authored with Chris Hoofnagle), explores for a non-technical audience the defense, intelligence and commercial impact of quantum information science, including quantum computing, quantum sensing, and quantum cryptography. His previous book, THE COMPUTER BOOK (co-authored with Rachel Grunspan), presents an illustrated timeline of 250 milestones in the history of computing.
