Events
BENS hosts a wide variety of in-person and virtual events. Most events are only open to members.
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Luncheon Discussion with China’s Geopolitical Influence with Summit Group DC & Turner Global Solutions
Luncheon Discussion with China’s Geopolitical Influence with Summit Group DC & Turner Global Solutions
Please join us for an exclusive lunch discussion featuring Dana Linnet, President, The Summit Group DC and Michael Turner, Founder, Turner Global Solutions. In this conversation we will explore how to think about the People's Republic of China and continued threats, focusing on tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty with China's influence and disinformation efforts extending far beyond…
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NATO at a Crossroads: Today’s Challenges and Tomorrow’s Opportunities
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 Europe, we're hosting a compelling discussion on the shifting international landscape and transatlantic alliances with Lieutenant General David J. Julazadeh, USAF (ret.), former Deputy Chief of Staff for Capability Development at NATO's Allied Command Transformation…
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Luncheon Discussion on Advances in Military Medicine (Austin)
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 combat medics to rewrite the rule book in battlefield medicine. At the start of the first Gulf War, there had been very little progress in battlefield trauma care since the Civil War; the concepts embodied…
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Luncheon Discussion on Advances in Military Medicine (San Antonio)
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 combat medics to rewrite the rule book in battlefield medicine. At the start of the first Gulf War, there had been very little progress in battlefield trauma care since the Civil War; the concepts embodied…
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Discussion on Strategic Edge: A Blueprint for Breakthroughs in Defense Innovation with Gen. David Berger
Discussion on Strategic Edge: A Blueprint for Breakthroughs in Defense Innovation with Gen. David Berger
BENS invites members to join us for a lunch discussion with General David Berger (USMC, retired), BENS Member Kirsten Bartok Touw, and other authors of Strategic Edge: A Blueprint for Breakthroughs in Defense Innovation, a report commissioned and released by Michael Bloomberg earlier this year.The report details a series of recommendations to modernize the defense…
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Luncheon on Unmanned Systems, AI, and Future Warfare
Luncheon on Unmanned Systems, AI, and Future Warfare
Please join us for a luncheon with Joe Francescon, Chief of Government Affairs for DZYNE Technologies. Joe will provide expert insights into the rapidly advancing role of drones/UAVs in modern conflict zones, with a special focus on how artificial intelligence (AI) is enhancing these systems. Drawing from real-world examples — including lessons from Ukraine —…
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Luncheon on the Challenges of Doing Business in China (Houston)
Luncheon on the Challenges of Doing Business in China (Houston)
A luncheon discussion on the challenges of doing business in China with Patrick Jenevein, author of the new book Dancing with the Dragon: Cautionary Tales of the New China from an Old China Hand. Based on true events, Dancing with the Dragon shines light on the challenges and complexities posed today by the new China and what American corporations with…
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NATO at a Crossroads: The Diplomat’s View
NATO at a Crossroads: The Diplomat’s View
As BENS members prepare to embark on a high-level delegation visit to Europe, we are pleased to host a timely and thought-provoking conversation with Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt, one of America’s foremost diplomatic voices on transatlantic relations and global energy security. This event will further contextualize the shifting international landscape and evolving alliances that will shape…
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Luncheon Discussion on the Intersection of AI, Digital Finance, and National Security
Luncheon Discussion on the Intersection of AI, Digital Finance, and National Security
Join BENS members and guests at the Crescent Club of Dallas on Wednesday, April 30th, for a luncheon discussion on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital finance, and national security with Tina Schniebs of Ridgeline International, Inc. Mrs. Schniebs will discuss the transformative role of AI in enhancing financial services, such as improving transaction…
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Luncheon Discussion on UK-US Military Relations and Ukraine
Luncheon Discussion on UK-US Military Relations and Ukraine
Join BENS for an important conversation on UK-US military relations, European security, and Ukraine with Defence Attaché, USA, Rear Admiral Tim Woods. Rear Admiral Tim Woods serves as Defence Attaché at the British Embassy Washington, where leads the UK’s extensive military engagement and partnerships across all branches of the United States military. Rear Admiral Woods joins the team in Washington…
Luncheon Discussion on the Intersection of AI, Digital Finance, and National Security
Luncheon Discussion on the Intersection of AI, Digital Finance, and National Security
Join BENS members and guests at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse-Houston on Thursday, May 1st, for a luncheon discussion on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital finance, and national security with Tina Schniebs of Ridgeline International, Inc. Mrs. Schniebs will discuss the transformative role of AI in enhancing financial services, such as improving transaction efficiency and…
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