Business Software Alliance and BSA's Digital Transformation Network

invite you to a briefing for congressional staff:

AI Strengthening Financial Cybersecurity

Thursday, March 19, 2026
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

2175 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515

Lunch will be provided.

 

Panel:

  • Jessica Salmoiraghi, Senior Director, IT Modernization & Procurement, Business Software Alliance (Moderator)
  • A.J. Bhadelia, Head of Americas, Government Affairs and Public Policy, Cohere
  • Ben Flatgard, Executive Director, Cybersecurity & Technology Policy & Partnership, JPMorgan Chase
  • Amanda Slater, Senior Vice President, US Government Affairs & Policy, Mastercard
  • Daniel Kroese, Vice President, Public Policy & Government Affairs, Palo Alto Networks

The Business Software Alliance (www.bsa.org) is the global trade association of the enterprise software industry, representing companies that are leaders in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, quantum, and other breakthrough technologies. We work in over 20 markets in the US, Europe, and Asia, advocating for policies that build trust in technology so that every industry sector and the public can benefit from innovation. BSA also supports its members and their customers by raising awareness of the risks of unlicensed software use and the benefits of software asset management, driving license compliance and software adoption around the world through sound IT procurement.

The Digital Transformation Network (dxnetwork.org), a cross-sector initiative of the Business Software Alliance (BSA), brings together companies leading on digital transformation and interested in public policy developments across the globe affecting the digital economy. Members include members of BSA and BSA’s Global Data Alliance.

This event has been structured to comply with the widely attended gathering provisions of the House and Senate gift rules. Executive branch officials and staff may be required to check with their designated agency ethics officials regarding restrictions. If you have questions, please contact anne@bsa.org or 202-530-5148.

Speakers

Jessica Salmoiraghi
Senior Director, IT Modernization and Procurement
Business Software Alliance
A.J. Bhadelia
Head of Americas, Government Affairs and Public Policy
Cohere
Ben Flatgard
Ben Flatgard
Executive Director, Cybersecurity & Technology Policy & Partnership
JPMorgan Chase
Amanda Slater
Senior Vice President, US Government Affairs & Policy
Mastercard
Daniel Kroese
Vice President, Public Policy & Government Affairs
Palo Alto Networks
March 19, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
2175 Rayburn House Office Building, Independence Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC, USA
20515 Washington DC, United States