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Learn how our speakers are leveraging science, technology, global strategy, and policy to make our nation and the world a safer place.

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May 21, 2024 H. Lawrence Culp, Jr.Chairman and CEO, GE Aerospace Aerospace & Defense, Economics
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May 04, 2022 Kathy WardenChair, CEO and President of Northrop Grumman Corporation Aerospace & Defense, Business & Finance
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April 14, 2022 The Honorable Jake SullivanAssistant to the President for National Security Affairs Aerospace & Defense, Government & Public Officials
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April 07, 2021 Gregory J. HayesChief Executive Officer of Raytheon Technologies Corporation Aerospace & Defense, Technology
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March 13, 2020 Hon. Sylvia Mathews Burwell, Dr. David Skorton, Jo Ann Jenkins, Peter Scher, Roger Krone, and Matt KellyAmerican University, Association of American Medical Colleges, AARP, JP Morgan Chase & Co., Leidos, JBG SMITH Aerospace & Defense, Education & Culture, Health Care, Technology, Business & Finance
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May 09, 2018 Dennis A. MuilenburgChairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, The Boeing Company Discussed innovation in technology, and the importance of global trade. Aerospace & Defense, Business & Finance
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March 07, 2018 Marillyn A. HewsonChairman, President and CEO, Lockheed Martin Corporation Discussed Lockheed Martin's innovation and challenges as the nation's largest defense contractor. Aerospace & Defense, Business & Finance
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May 18, 2016 Phebe NovakovicChairman and CEO, General Dynamics Corporation Novakovic spoke to the Economic Club in a rare public appearance. Aerospace & Defense, Business & Finance
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February 02, 2016 The Honorable Ashton B. CarterSecretary, U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Ashton Carter was the first Secretary of Defense to address the Economic Club. Aerospace & Defense, Government & Public Officials
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July 29, 2015 W. James McNerney, Jr.Chairman, The Boeing Company McNerney made the case for the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank. Aerospace & Defense, Business & Finance
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April 17, 2014 Wes BushChairman, CEO and President, Northrop Grumman Corporation Head of one of the largest defense contractors in the U.S. expressed concerns about defense spending cuts. Aerospace & Defense, Business & Finance
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September 16, 2011 The Honorable Thomas DonilonNational Security Advisor Donilon spoke about current national security challenges. Aerospace & Defense, Government & Public Officials
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May 10, 2006 Michael TurnerChief Executive Officer, BAE Systems BAE's Mike Turner: American-British security in an insecure world. Aerospace & Defense, Technology