Center for Public Policy Innovation

What Center for Public Policy Innovation does

The Center for Public Policy Innovation (CPPI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational think tank founded in 2010 by Christopher Long and headquartered at a Merrifield, Virginia P.O. Box. Its stated purpose is to help Members of Congress, congressional staff, and senior government officials understand the policy implications of rapidly advancing technologies. CPPI delivers nonpartisan policy analysis, educational symposiums, congressional briefings, technology tours, and interactive forums organized around four priority areas: 5G Connectivity, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Hybrid Cloud. It explicitly does not lobby for legislation or policy outcomes.

The organization runs two flagship convening platforms: the Digital Dialogue Forum (DDF), a public-private partnership founded in 1998 between major technology companies and senior federal decision-makers, and the Homeland Security Dialogue Forum (HSDF), focused on homeland security technology collaboration. CPPI produces recurring content franchises including the annual Artificial Intelligence Symposium, the 'AI on the Hill' educational briefing series for congressional staff, and a publications catalog of executive reports and policy briefs. Distribution is free and open via the cpionline.org website and video archives.

Revenue is generated through membership fees from technology companies, industry sponsorships, and grants; there is no commercial pricing and no disclosed revenue figure. The disclosed headcount range is 1–10 employees, and leadership is led by Founder Christopher Long, President David Macklin, and DDF Executive Director Kate Mereen, with governance provided by a Board of Directors drawn from technology and government backgrounds. CPPI does not have venture capital or private equity backing.

Name

Center for Public Policy Innovation

Legal name

Center for Public Policy Innovation

Website

https://cppionline.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Center for Public Policy Innovation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational think tank that delivers nonpartisan technology policy analysis, congressional briefings, and forums to U.S. Members of Congress, congressional staff, and senior federal officials.

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Product category

Public Policy Research and Education

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Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

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Legal & Governance Professional Development (EDAGANAK)

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Education Professionals (Teacher/Administrator CE, CPD) (EDAAALAE)

Keywords

• Public policy analysis
• Congressional briefings
• Technology policy research
• Nonpartisan think tank
• Policy educational forums

Headquarters

HQ city

Merrifield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Educational Events and Publications: CPPI operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization. The organization generates revenue through membership fees from technology companies, sponsorships from industry partners, and potentially grants. Activities are strictly nonpartisan and educational in nature with no lobbying.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CPPI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational think tank that educates U.S. Members of Congress, congressional staff, and senior government officials on complex technology policy issues. It delivers educational symposiums, Capitol Hill briefings, technology tours, and interactive forums, and publishes nonpartisan policy reports and video archives focused on 5G, AI, cybersecurity, and hybrid cloud.

Product overview

CPPI is a nonprofit educational think tank, not a product company. Its 'offerings' are educational programs and content services rather than software products. The organization provides policy-focused services through the Homeland Security Dialogue Forum (HSDF) for homeland security topics, the Digital Dialogue Forum (DDF) for general technology policy, and the 'AI on the Hill' educational briefing series for congressional staff. Additional services include a Video Archives repository of recorded events and a collection of Publications and Reports on AI, 5G, cybersecurity, and hybrid cloud topics. These are organized around four policy priority areas: 5G Connectivity, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Hybrid Cloud.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Homeland Security Dialogue Forum (HSDF) An annual policy forum that convenes public- and private-sector leaders for panel discussions and keynote presentations on homeland security issues spanning AI, 5G, cybersecurity, and cloud computing, targeted at federal officials and the technology industry.
• Digital Dialogue Forum (DDF) A public-private partnership between world-leading technology companies and senior federal decision makers that promotes sensible technology public policy and strengthens relations between the high-tech industry and government.
• AI on the Hill Educational Briefing Series A series of educational briefings designed to equip congressional staff with sector-specific expertise on emerging technologies, especially AI applications in small business, congressional operations, and infrastructure.
• Video Archives An online archive of video recordings from CPPI events, forums, and symposia covering topics in 5G Connectivity, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Hybrid Cloud.
• Policy Publications and Reports Nonpartisan policy reports and executive briefs including 'AI: Transforming the Government Mission', 'Supercharging Small Business with AI', 'Securing the Complex Ecosystem of Hybrid Cloud', and 'Data is Fundamental to Artificial Intelligence in Government'.

Quantifiable outcome

• CPPI organizes events featuring high-level government officials including Congressional representatives, federal CIOs, and agency leadership

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Homeland Security Dialogue Forum (HSDF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010The Homeland Security Dialogue Forum promotes meaningful collaboration between the public and private sectors to address critical homeland security issues. CPPI co-hosts events with HSDF including the annual Artificial Intelligence Symposium and various technology policy discussions.
• Digital Dialogue Forum (DDF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998The Digital Dialogue Forum is a public-private partnership founded in 1998 between world-leading technology companies and senior federal decision makers. DDF promotes sensible public policy and strengthens relations between the high tech industry and government. CPPI collaborates with DDF on events including the 'AI on the Hill' series.
• Technology Companies (Participating in Events)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious technology companies participate in CPPI/HSDF events as panelists and presenters. Companies mentioned include Dell Technologies, Intel, Oracle, Microsoft, AT&T, T-Mobile, McAfee, Trellix, and others who contribute expertise to policy discussions.
• Government Agencies (DHS, DoD, Federal CIO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agencies including Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, NTIA, NSC, and agency CIOs actively participate in CPPI events as keynote speakers and panelists, bringing government perspectives to technology policy discussions.
• RAND CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRAND Corporation contributes expert researchers and policy analysts as speakers at CPPI events, including Dr. Daniel Gerstein who has participated in Homeland Security & Defense Forum discussions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Information Technology and Innovation Foundation: Nonpartisan think tank focused on technology and innovation policy, frequently publishing on AI, cybersecurity, broadband, and digital economy issues for Congressional audiences — directly comparable in mission, audience, and topical focus to CPPI.
• Bipartisan Policy Center: Washington-based policy organization focused on bipartisan solutions on issues including technology, infrastructure, and government operations — directly comparable as a non-lobbying convener of Congressional and executive branch engagement.
• Atlantic Council: International affairs think tank with major programs on technology policy, cyber, and emerging technology issues, regularly convening senior government and industry leaders in Washington — directly comparable in convening format and policy-tech intersection to CPPI.
• RAND Corporation: Nonpartisan policy research organization producing analysis on national security, technology, and homeland security topics — a direct peer in the technology policy research space and an existing CPPI collaborator (e.g., Dr. Daniel Gerstein).
• TechNet: Technology industry trade association representing senior executives of major tech companies and engaging with federal policymakers on AI, broadband, and tech regulation — closely mirrors CPPI's public-private convening model with overlapping sponsor companies.

Broad incumbents

• American Enterprise Institute (AEI): Major public policy think tank with research programs covering technology, cybersecurity, and economic policy — broader in scope than CPPI but overlaps in addressing Congressional audiences on tech and competitiveness issues.
• Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS): Larger, established bipartisan policy research organization with significant technology and homeland security programming — broader in scope than CPPI but addresses the same policymaker audience with overlapping topics.
• Council on Foreign Relations: Independent, nonpartisan membership organization and think tank focused on U.S. foreign policy, with growing work on technology and cybersecurity — broader geopolitical scope than CPPI but overlaps in convening senior government and industry leaders on emerging tech issues.
• Brookings Institution: One of the largest and most established public policy research organizations, with substantial work on AI, cybersecurity, and digital economy policy — operates at a much larger scale than CPPI but serves the same Washington policymaker audience.

Others

• Aspen Institute: Nonpartisan educational and policy studies organization that convenes leaders across sectors through seminars, fellowships, and public programs — similar convening/educational model to CPPI but on a much broader and larger scale.

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Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Profiles3 records

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