Advancements in information and communication technologies are driving fundamental changes in how policy is designed, implemented, and evaluated. Drawing on his past research projects in the law enforcement and intelligence communities, Desouza will frame a conversation on how the future of technology and policy informatics will inform the policy questions we explore and the analytical approaches we take. He will cover the role of big and open data, predictive policing and analytics, and maturity of information management processes for coordination and communication among agencies.