Leading in the Era of Global Competition and Innovation

Join the Intelligence Project on Wednesday, September 16th, for a seminar with Christina Alfonso, a Senior Associate with the Intelligence Project and current Executive Director and President of the Council on Global Competition and Innovation (CGCI). The location for this seminar has changed - this seminar will now be held in Littauer 150 (Trustman).

The defining challenges of this moment—from strategic technology competition and supply-chain vulnerability to the rapid commercialization of dual-use capabilities—cannot be met by government alone. Drawing from the Council on Global Competition and Innovation’s work, this dynamic session will explore why stronger alignment among public institutions, private enterprise, investors, and innovators has become essential to national resilience and competitiveness. Brief remarks will be followed by a substantive Q&A, inviting students to engage with the tradeoffs, opportunities, and leadership choices shaping this evolving landscape.

This session will tackle the following key themes:

• Why national security, technological innovation, and capital allocation are increasingly interconnected
• The need for institutions and partnerships that bridge public priorities with private-sector capabilities
• How founders, investors, operators, researchers, and public servants can help meet strategic challenges
• The leadership choices involved in pursuing innovation, resilience, competitiveness, and responsible growth

This session is open to Harvard ID holders and will be held under Chatham House rules. Registration is required.

For more information, please visit our event page.