Mission
Success in the global economy of tomorrow requires robust forethought and action from leaders today.
- Lead the global economy of the future
- Strengthen America’s innovation infrastructure
- Raise the standard of living for all Americans
This Thanksgiving, we give thanks to our Members and the broader Council community whose support has enabled the Council to shape some of the nation’s most important policy conversations for nearly 40 years.
In the latest edition of Compete Connect newsletter, President & CEO Deborah L. Wince-Smith spotlights an exceptional lineup of speakers and groundbreaking sessions on AI, quantum, supercomputing, place-making innovation, the bioeconomy, and more — all making the National Competitiveness Forum a must-attend event. Newsletter readers will also discover new Members and learn about key initiatives led by the Council community.
Read the full November edition here: here.
The U.S. Bioeconomy: From Farm to Factory — A Generational Opportunity
The Council’s September Executive Committee and National Commissioner meeting in Lafayette, Indiana — made possible with the support of National Commissioner Jim Stutelberg — brought together leaders from across the bioeconomy value chain. The meeting was expansive (a full summary report to follow in December), but one message rose to prominence: the United States is distinctively positioned to lead the global bioeconomy—if we act now. Wince-Smith outlines the stakes, the key opportunities, and the path ahead in her latest Forbes.com piece. Read it here.
Artificial intelligence is no longer the future — it is transforming the rules of the U.S. economy, national security, and global competitiveness today. In our November Fellow Insight, Mark Minevich, Senior Fellow, Council on Competitiveness, and Strategic Partner, Mayfield, breaks down the stakes and presents a seven-point blueprint for keeping America at the forefront of AI. Do not miss Minevich's essential Fellows Insight — linked here.
The Technology Leadership & Strategy Initiative's (TLSI) Compact for America: A Call to Action for a New Tech-Driven Industrial Base and National Innovation Ecosystem synthesizes the experiences, insights, and recommendations of the TLSI members—some 50 Chief Technology Officers from across business, academia, and the U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories—offering a roadmap for fostering the technologies and resulting innovations necessary for dramatically increasing U.S. productivity, prosperity, and security. Read the full TLSI Compact for America here.