Events

BENS hosts a wide variety of in-person and virtual events. Most events are only open to members.

Lunch with Dr. Fei-Ling Wang, Ph.D.

The Buckhead Club 3344 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Join us for an exciting and timely discussion with Professor Fei – Ling Wang, PH.D. who is a China expert and currently teaches at the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology. Dr. Wang will speak to us on Wednesday, May 3 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at the Buckhead Club…

$35

Lunch and Tour of KGM Technologies

Join us for a unique opportunity to visit and tour KGM Technologies. This unique invitation comes to us from BENS Member and KGM CEO, Richard Cope. KGM Technologies is a service- disabled veteran owned company cutting-edge technology and manufacturing company. KGM specializes in Research and Development, Small Arms Suppressor Technology, Advanced Weapons Systems, Material Science Surface, and…

Free

Luncheon with MG Burke Whitman and An Afternoon of Sporting Clays

The Burge Club 44 Jeff Cook Rd, Mansfield, Georgia

Please plan to join us at The Burge Club for a great afternoon of discussion and fellowship. We will begin with a luncheon with Major General Burke W. Whitman, USMC (Ret.). MG Whitman will provide us with his thoughts and perspective from his career both in and out of uniform as well as lessons learned.…

TBD

Discussion w/Gen. John “Jay” Raymond, USSF (Ret.)

Virtual - Microsoft Teams

Please join BENS COO, retired Army Brigadier General Tom Cosentino for an important conversation virtually with General John “Jay” Raymond, USSF (Ret.), Former and First Chief of Space Operations, U.S. Space Force.  Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond was the 1st Chief of Space Operations of the U.S. Space Force. As Chief, he served as the…

Free

Coffee Discussion on the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

BENS National Office 1030 15th St NW, Suite 200 East, Washington, DC, United States

From the revolution to present day, our nation has witnessed the dedication of those who were willing to risk all for the sake of freedom. As we near Memorial Day, a time set aside for our nation to collectively pause and remember all those who have given their lives in service. Please join BENS members and guests at…

Free

MEMBERS ONLY: Trip to Rock Island Arsenal

BENS Chicago members will participate in an exclusive visit of Rock Island Arsenal with Army Sustainment Command, Joint Manufacturing Technology Center (JMTC), and JMC Joint Munitions Command (JMC). This will be an in-person, full-day trip lead by BENS CEO, General Votel For attendance and registration information, please contact Natalie Callone at NCallone@bens.org.

Space Force, Data, and Artificial Intelligence, a BENS DC Conversation with Major Gen. John Olson

BENS National Office 1030 15th St NW, Suite 200 East, Washington, DC, United States

Please join BENS for a luncheon conversation on the U.S. Space Force, data, and artificial intelligence with Major Gen. John Olson, the Mobilization Assistant to the Chief of Space Operations on Tuesday, May 23rd. We will discuss how data and AI are shaping the current and future battlespace as well as strategic competition with China…

$35

Lunch with Hamlet Yousef

Crescent Club of Dallas 200 Crescent Ct # 17, Dallas, TX

Luncheon discussion on Iran with Iranian American Hamlet Yousef

$60

Lunch with Hamlet Yousef

University of Texas Club 2108 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin, TX

Luncheon discussion on Iran with Iranian American Hamlet Yousef

$50