Bio
Mike Asencio is the Director of the Cyber Policy Program at Florida International University’s Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy. He leads the FirstLine Training Initiative, the Cybersecurity Leadership and Strategy Program, and the Veterans and First Responders Training Initiative, while also overseeing and supporting major convenings such as the NICE Conference & Expo, RICET, the Florida AI Policy Summit, and the AI and Democracy Forum.
Mr. Asencio’s work spans workforce development, AI policy, and international capacity building, with a focus on strengthening resilience, leadership, and collaboration in cybersecurity and emerging technologies. He also serves as Chair of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Technology and Innovation Committee.