The first of three US presidential debates for the 2024 election took place on June 27, but key tech topics were noticeably absent. Despite the significant impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the US economy and stock market, and the looming threat of "Q-Day" when quantum computers could crack standard encryption, neither topic was addressed. This omission is surprising given that AI is predicted to bring $13 trillion to the global economy by 2030. Also absent from the debate was any mention of cryptocurrency, blockchain, election security, deepfakes, or social media. Future debates may cover these tech and fintech topics.