Luncheon Discussion on America’s Nuclear Triad
University of Texas Club 2108 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin, TXAmerica’s nuclear triad is a compilation of platforms and weapons, the three legs of the U.S. nuclear triad serve as the backbone of America’s national security. The triad, along with assigned forces, provide 24/7 deterrence to prevent catastrophic actions from our adversaries and they stand ready, if necessary, to deliver a decisive response, anywhere, anytime.…
Spring BENS Dining Out
Blue Ridge Grill 1261 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GeorgiaPlease join us for a BENS Southeast dinner event of good friends, good conversations, and good food. You and your spouse/significant other are cordially invited to the 2023 BENS SE: BENS Dining Out. We are proud to be able to continue this much appreciated and anticipated event. This event will take place on March 23,…
Luncheon Discussion on China and Xi Jinping after the 20th National Congress
Club Giraud 707 N. St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, TexasThe National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party is a party congress that is held every five years. The National Congress is theoretically the highest body within the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Since 1987 the National Congress has been held in the months of October or November. The venue for the event, beginning in 1956, is the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.…
Luncheon Discussion on China and Xi Jinping after the 20th National Congress
Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa 111 North Post Oak Ln, Houston, TexasThe National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party is a party congress that is held every five years. The National Congress is theoretically the highest body within the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Since 1987 the National Congress has been held in the months of October or November. The venue for the event, beginning in 1956, is the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.…
MEMBERS ONLY – Dining Out with Salvatore Ferragamo
BENS Members are cordially invited to an exclusive dinner for our Winter BENS Dining Out event. Our honored guest will be Salvatore Ferragamo. This event is restricted to BENS Members only. For registration and information, please contact Sid Talley at STalley@bens.org or 202-680-3839.
MEMBERS ONLY – Trip to HSI
Located in Crystal City, VA and officially launched in 2019, the HSI Innovation Lab is the agency’s centralized hub for the development of new advanced analytics capabilities, tools and enhanced business processes for HSI. The Innovation Lab strives to create a framework to drive the development of innovative solutions for the agency by taking a…
Discussion on Polaris Dawn w/Jared Isaacman
Virtual - Microsoft TeamsPlease join BENS President and CEO, retired Army General Joseph Votel, as he hosts a virtual discussion Tuesday, February 21st on upcoming space mission Polaris Dawn with BENS New York member Jared Isaacman, CEO of Shift4. This will be Jared’s second spaceflight. No earlier than March 2023, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket will launch the Polaris…
Discussion on Information Warfare
Crescent Club of Dallas 200 Crescent Ct # 17, Dallas, TXPlease join BENS members and guests for a luncheon discussion on information warfare with Brian Murphy, former Department of Homeland Security Acting Under Secretary for the Office of Intelligence and Analysis and currently Vice President for Strategic Operations at Logically. The US Air Force Air College defines Information Warfare as any action to Deny, Exploit,…
BENS presents a coffee discussion on: Communications Opportunities and Challenges for the Intelligence Community
Sandboxx 4200 Wilson Blvd, Suite 500, Arlington, VirginiaPlease join fellow DC Member Sam Meek, CEO & Co-Founder, Sandboxx for a coffee/breakfast discussion Thursday, February 23 with Assistant DNI, Strategic Communications, Timothy Barrett. In this discussion, we will focus on strategic communication and information challenges for the intelligence community. Timothy Barrett transitioned from uniformed to career, civilian intelligence service in 2009, moving from…
Luncheon and Discussion with MG John King
The Buckhead Club 3344 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GeorgiaWe are honored and excited to have Major General John King, USANG speak to our group on Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at the Buckhead Club (3344 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 2600, Atlanta, GA 30326). Some of the topics MG King will discuss are an explanation and highlight of the…