GEN. PAUL M. NAKASONE
Retired 4-star US Army General,
National Security Agency Head, US Cybersecurity Commander
A career Army officer pivotal in the creation of U.S. Cyber Command, Paul Nakasone was the longest-serving leader of U.S. Cyber Command and the Director of the National Security Agency for six years. Nakasone serves on the Board of Directors of OpenAI, bringing cybersecurity expertise and strategic insight into AI’s global impact. He is regarded as an innovator who broke down silos, promoted collaboration, and created efficiencies needed for mission success in the Intelligence Community. Nakasone will explore the intersection of geopolitics, tech advancement, and national security, and we’ll learn what keeps Paul up at night.