Global Security Forum 2021: Competing for the Future

From space to cyber, the currency of power is changing.

This October, generals, experts, and foreign leaders will convene virtually and in-person to address the most critical global security issues of today and the opportunities of tomorrow. Innovation isn’t optional. It’s imperative.

**Check out our In-Person ticket bundle for the best access to GSF 2021 | $95**

Tuesday, September 28 @ 12:00PM

U.S. Leadership in the World

with Senator Mark Warner & Senator Richard Burr

Wednesday, September 29 @ 12:00PM

The Future of Afghanistan

with Lieutenant Colonel Luke Knittig, USA (RET.)

Thursday, September 30 @ 12:00PM

Technology and Counterterrorism

with Nick Rasmussen, inaugural Executive Director of the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism

Friday, October 1

Innovate or Lose: The Future of the Defense Industry

3:00pm, Connecticut Science Center [IN PERSON and VIRTUAL LIVE STREAM]

From satellites to AI and from unmanned weaponry to cyber defenses, what does "competing for the future" mean to the leadership of the defense industry? Top leaders and innovators in the defense industry convene for a discussion on the defense technology of the future.

Speakers Include:

Ken Jeanos, CIO, Electric Boat

Mike Ambrose, VP of Sikorsky Enterprise Business Transformation, Sikorsky Aircraft, Lockheed Martin Company

Tom Prete, Engineering VP for Military Engines at Pratt & Whitney

Ron Angelo, President of CT Center for Advanced Technology

Andrew Zolli, VP of Sustainability & Global Impact at Planet

Sarah Mineiro, Senior Director for Space Strategy at Anduril Industries

Jason Crabtree, CEO & Co-Founder of QOMPLX

Mark Maybury, CTO at Stanley Black & Decker

*Event Sold individually or as part of the GSF bundle *

VIP Opening Reception 

6:00pm - 8:00pm, Capital Grille, 44 Front St, Hartford [IN PERSON]

Space extremely limited for the VIP Opening Reception, featuring the opportunity to meet and mingle with GSF speakers, experts, and leaders (as well as a few special guests). Heavy hors d'oeuvres with open bar and specialty drinks 

Sold individually or as part of the VIP bundle

Saturday, October 2

Global Security Forum 

8:30am, Goodwin University, East Hartford [IN PERSON and VIRTUAL LIVE STREAM]

The Global Security Forum is New England’s premier regional security forum, bringing the world’s top security experts, speakers, and leaders to Connecticut to address the most critical global security issues for a full-day conference.

Lunch will be served. Free parking on site. Forum will be held in the Goodwin University Main Campus Auditorium.

Set your GPS to: 211 Riverside Drive, East Hartford, CT.

Speakers Include:

Ryan McCarthy, Former Secretary of the United States Army

Kenneth Braithwaite, Former Secretary of the United States Navy

General Lori Robinson, Former Commander, United States Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command Former

Sarah Mineiro, Center for New American Security

Bruce Crawford, SVP, Strategic Development, Critical Mission Solutions; Fmr CIO, U.S. Army

Admiral Michele Howard, USN (RET.) Former Deputy Chief of Staff, the United States Navy

Admiral Harry Harris, USN (RET.) Former Commander United States Indo-Pacific Command

Lt. Gen. Michael Moeller, USAF (RET.) Chair Global Security Forum

LTG Charles Hooper, USA (RET.), Former Director, Defense Security Cooperation Agency

Mark Gerencser, President Business Executives for National Security

Roy Kamphaussen, President, National Bureau on Asian Research

And More!

*Event Sold individually or as part of a bundle *

Questions? Contact the World Affairs Council of Connecticut, with any questions at [email protected]

The Global Security Forum brings the world's top leadership directly to the citizenry. Generals, experts, policymakers, and foreign leaders convene in Connecticut, a center for national defense, to address the most critical global security issues of today and the opportunities of tomorrow.

The Global Security Forum has featured speakers including current Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, General Daniel Hokanson, 29th Chief, National Guard Bureau, General David Petraeus, U.S. Army (Ret.), Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins, nominee, Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Affairs, Dr. Richard Haass, President, Council on Foreign Relations, and more.

Global Security Forum 2021 will be hosted virtually and in-person to address the central theme: Competing for the future. GSF2021 will explore emerging technologies, evolving battlefronts, and shifting global power centers to address why nations must innovate today in order to compete for tomorrow.

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• Vaccination is required. All attendees must show proof of vaccination in order to attend in person event.
• If you are not able to receive the vaccine due to health reasons and wish to attend the Global Security Forum, personalized attendance plans can be arranged. Please reach out directly to the CTWAC team at: [email protected]

• Masks are required to attend GSF events

All guidelines are subject to change and revision as the health and safety landscape continues to be monitored. All health guidelines and any updates will be clearly communicated to all attendees. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the team at: [email protected].

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