Will Hurd
Former U.S. Congressman, Texas' 23rd District

IN-PERSON APPEARANCE
(NO VIRTUAL STREAM)
Will Hurd is a former member of Congress, cybersecurity executive, and officer in the CIA. For two decades he’s been involved in the most pressing national security issues challenging the country, whether overseas in dangerous places, in the boardrooms of international businesses or in the halls of Congress. Hurd is a native of San Antonio and graduate of Texas A&M University. He is a trustee of the German Marshall Fund, a board member of OpenAI and managing director at Allen & Company.
Scheduled Appearances
A Republican Reset
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The Crosscut Ideas Festival is a celebration of big ideas and a gathering for bold thinkers. Newsmakers, changemakers and innovators come together to take a fresh look at the biggest issues of our time. Over one week, the Crosscut Ideas Festival hosts fireside conversations and panels, meetups, art installations, workshops, and interactive experiences.
