Securing Our Future: How Industrial Deals Shape National Security

Name: Securing Our Future: How Industrial Deals Shape National Security
Start: 2024-09-24T15:00:00-0400
End: 2024-09-24T16:00:00-0400

RSVP Required Harvard Faculty, Fellows, Staff, and Students

Please join the Belfer Center’s Defense, Emerging Technology, and Strategy (DETS) Program for “Securing Our Future: How Industrial Deals Shape National Security” on Tuesday, September 24th at 3:00 PM in the Ellwood Democracy Lab (Rubenstein-414AB).

This session will be led by Jason Glavich as part of the For the Common Defense seminar series. Refreshments will be served. This event is open to Harvard ID holders; please RSVP here.

Date: Tue, Sep 24, 2024 Time: 03:00pm - 04:00pm Location: Rubenstein Building - David T. Ellwood Democracy Lab, Room 414AB

U.S. military personnel checking cargo logs in Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, January 2023

Event Description

Join us for an engaging session that demystifies the intricate landscape of federal acquisitions and industrial security. Dive into how modern technology shifts, like cloud computing and system consolidations, are shaping policy and forced data center shutdowns. In this session, you’ll see how acquisition efforts often mark the starting point for national security interactions, from weapons development to advanced software systems. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, this session will provide valuable insights into the symbiotic relationship between acquisition practices and industrial security, offering a clearer picture of how national security objectives are achieved.