News & Updates

During May, the Council on Competitiveness hosted significant leadership meetings, including a Board meeting and a co-chairs session to reshape and rebrand the “Advanced Computing Roundtable.” In June and throughout the summer, the Council will focus on a range of critical initiatives, including: the summer meeting of the Board + Executive Committee + National Commissioners […]

April was a very active month for the Council. The Council launched its second phase of policy-generating work at the University of California at Davis, hosted by Chancellor Gary May. Additionally, a delegation from the Council on Competitiveness participated in the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement by leading a panel at the Agreement 25 conference focused on reimagining the future of […]

In March, the Council co-hosted the National Commission on Innovation and Competitiveness Frontiers Phase 2 Launch Summit. Council President and CEO joined a distinguished panel at the 2023 annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) to frame a proactive and positive bilateral engagement model between the United States and Japan […]

The Council on Competitiveness is looking forward to hearing from The Honorable Paul Monks and The Honorable Jed Kolko during the National Commission Phase 2 Launch Summit at U.C. Davis from March 27-28, 2023. This month the Council co-hosted with Brazil’s National Confederation of Industry (CNI) the launch of the 30th U.S.-Brazil “Innovation Immersion.” This event focused […]

The Council on Competitiveness looks forward to a strong year working with the organization’s membership and developing policy and actions to amplify the power of innovation, sustainability, resiliency, and inclusivity. Two events are already on the horizon: the “National Commission Phase 2 Launch Summit” hosted at UC Davis March 27-28, 2023 and the 2023 National […]

The Council on Competitiveness prepares for the annual National Competitiveness Forum (NCF) on December 8 and 9th hosted at the Willard InterContinental in Washington, D.C. Distinguished guests include The Honorable Gina M. Raimondo, Dr. Arati Prabhakar, Dr. Erwin Gianchandani, Dr. Dietra Trent, Mr. Rob McHenry, and Dr. Victor Dzau. Compete led a delegation for the Global […]

The Council eagerly anticipates hosting the 2022 National Competitiveness Forum in Washington, D.C. on December 8th and 9th. The forum serves as an opportunity for members and guests to reconnect in-person and reflect on the last year as well as discuss the Council’s mission and agenda for the year ahead. President and CEO Deborah Wince-Smith participated […]

The Council reflects on the eventful summer in which the CHIPS and Science Act and Clean Energy Bill were passed. The Council sent a letter to Congressional leadership urging them to fully fund both initiatives. Additionally, the Council has launched the second phase of the National Commission on Innovation and Competitiveness Frontiers including the four […]

This month the Council reflects on the launch of “phase 2” of the flagship “National Commission on Innovation and Competitiveness Frontiers” in anticipation of setting new policy recommendations for Congress, the Administratoin, and policy leaders in 2023. Deborah Wince-Smith’s August Forbes.com article celebrates Labor Day and the contribution of American labor in turning the United […]

This month the Council celebrates the passing of The CHIPS and Science Act, which brings to fruition long-standing Council priorities. Deborah Wince-Smith’s July Forbes.com article explores cyber resilience, coinciding with her participation in the White House National Cyber Workforce and Education Summit. The Council Board, Executive Committee and National Commission met face-to-face at Gallup’s DC […]