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...

NEWS & EVENT RECAPS

Upcoming Events

ATL FBI HQ Visit Web

FBI Atlanta Site Visit and Discussion with the Special Agent in Charge

Join an exciting BENS SE “field trip” to personally meet the new Atlanta FBI Special Agent in Charge (SAC), Paul...
Luncheon On Yemen And Houthis 02042025 Web

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

Participate in a luncheon discussion on the Houthis of Yemen and the threat they pose in the region and world. The...
American Competiveness At Sea Web

Conversation on American Competitiveness at Sea

Join BENS NY for a luncheon discussion on the Maritime Industrial Base with The Honorable Richard V. Spencer, former Secretary...

Past Events

Luncheon Discussion on Iran, the Middle East, and Global Commerce

Luncheon Discussion on the Intersection of AI, Digital Finance, and National Security

Luncheon Discussion on UK-US Military Relations and Ukraine