Securing America's Future Through Partnership

Comprised of accomplished business leaders and entrepreneurs from across industries, Business Executives for National Security (BENS) elevates the national security dialogue and applies diverse insight, innovation, and private sector best practices to strengthen our Nation's defense and security, ensuring a safer and more resilient United States for generations to come.

BENS for over 40 years has served as the critical bridge between the national security community and the private sector, fostering collaboration to tackle America’s most pressing security challenges through nonpartisanship, expertise, and integrity.

 

 

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BENS for over 40 years has served as the critical bridge between the national security community and the private sector, fostering collaboration to tackle America’s most pressing security challenges through nonpartisanship, expertise, and integrity.

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BENS for over 40 years has served as the critical bridge between the national security community and the private sector, fostering collaboration to tackle America’s most pressing security challenges through nonpartisanship, expertise, and integrity.

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Space Security in the Modern Era: The Evolving Enterprise of Private-Public Collaboration

Private companies are playing an increasing role in satellite communications, global positioning, intelligence gathering, and even military support. Explore insights from industry leaders Heather Bulk and Patrick Zeitouni on the evolving, and crucial, relationship between government and commercial space enterprises...

Securing the U.S. Electric Grid: How Are We Meeting the Challenge?

Top experts in cybersecurity, disaster resilience, and recovery — including David Velazquez, Jay Owen, Rafael Sosa, and Ben Trowbridge — share valuable real-world strategies for protecting our electric grid. With rising threats from hostile actors, criminals, and extreme weather, don't miss this crucial look at safeguarding our nation's critical infrastructure...

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Upcoming Events

NATO Event Website

NATO at a Crossroads: Today’s Challenges and Tomorrow’s Opportunities

Join a targeted discussion on the evolving NATO-U.S. security relationship. As a delegation of BENS members prepare for their visit to...
Advances In Trauma Care Web

Luncheon Discussion on Advances in Military Medicine (Austin)

Please join a luncheon discussion on how a small group of world class trauma experts joined forces with America's best...
Advances In Trauma Care Web

Luncheon Discussion on Advances in Military Medicine (San Antonio)

Please join a luncheon discussion on how a small group of world class trauma experts joined forces with America's best...

Past Events

Luncheon Discussion with China’s Geopolitical Influence with Summit Group DC & Turner Global Solutions

Luncheon on the Houthis of Yemen and the Threat They Pose (Dallas)

BENS Southeast Dining Out