Conversation on Space, Cyber, and US-Australia Allied Cooperation
October 2, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm EDT
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Join us for an engaging lunch conversation on space, cyber, and allied cooperation with one of Australia’s leading defense representatives and inaugural Space and Cyber Attaché, Brigadier Christopher Gardiner, DSM.
Participate in a focused conversation on the evolving landscape of:
- Space operations and emerging capabilities
- Cybersecurity and emerging threats
- US-Australia defense cooperation and strategic alignment
During this conversation, Brigadier Gardiner will also discuss his insights leading space and cyber engagement with the United States Space Force, United States Space Command, and United States Cyber Command. Brigadier Gardiner most recently served as the inaugural Commander of Space Forces Group and the inaugural Joint Force Space Component Commander.
This is a unique opportunity for BENS members to discuss how space and cyber developments are shaping allied operations and national security priorities.
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