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Roundtable Capital Solutions to Scale Defense Startups
Roundtable Capital Solutions to Scale Defense Startups
Join a roundtable addressing the growing disconnect between venture investment in defense startups and the realities of DoD demand, procurement, and budget constraints. This focused discussion will convene key stakeholders from across the capital markets ecosystem—venture capital, private equity, corporate leaders, and defense entrepreneurs—to share their unique perspectives on overcoming these critical challenges. Discussion Format:…
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A Conversation on Beijing’s Influence in the United States
A Conversation on Beijing’s Influence in the United States
Join a luncheon discussion on Beijing’s influence in the United States with author and expert on China, Isaac Stone Fish. We will discuss the relationship between the American business community and China – both recent history and emerging issues. Speaker BackgroundIsaac Stone Fish is the CEO and founder of Strategy Risks, a business intelligence firm…
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Ukraine’s Defense Innovation & The Future of Global Deterrence
Ukraine’s Defense Innovation & The Future of Global Deterrence
As a continuation of our series of discussions on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, join us for a virtual conversation with Investigative Journalist Tim Mak, who will participate live from Kyiv. During this discussion, Tim will share his observations and analysis of how Ukraine is innovating its military capabilities to respond to Russia’s aggression, drawing…
Luncheon with BENS President and CEO, General Timothy Ray
Luncheon with BENS President and CEO, General Timothy Ray
Join BENS President and CEO, General Timothy M. Ray, USAF (Ret.) for a lunch where he will provide an update on the organization and discuss 2025's progress on the roadmap implementation. Gen. Ray will also answer questions about recent events and the state of our national defense.
Private Dinner with Brigadier General Mark Clingan
Private Dinner with Brigadier General Mark Clingan
Join us for a private BENS dinner with Brigadier General Mark Clingan, Commanding General of MAGTF Training Command and the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. General Clingan has invited BENS members for a roundtable discussion on the challenges facing his Command, infrastructure modernization and human capital performance. Special thank you to BENS Chicago Member…
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2025 BENS Eisenhower Award Gala
2025 BENS Eisenhower Award Gala
Join us for an evening celebrating those who advance our nation's strategic defense and safeguard the foundations of American security. In an era of unprecedented challenges, securing our future requires visionary leadership, unwavering resolve, and a commitment to strengthening our national defense-qualities exemplified by both General Anthony J. Cotton and William E. Conway, Jr. As…
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