News & Updates

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 […]

In her latest Forbes.com article, Deborah Wince-Smith highlights the strategic importance of regional partnerships between the United States and Asia necessary to compete with China. National Competitiveness Leaders convene at Mountain West Innovation Summit to discuss key charges ahead to advance the competitiveness agenda. The Council also launches a new breakthrough partnership with Japan: The […]

In a follow-up article on Forbes.com this month, Deborah Wince-Smith focuses on how a convergence of revolutionary technologies – from chemicals, materials, life sciences, digitalization and data, to mobility – has turned food systems into a hotbed of innovation. The Technology Leadership & Strategy Initiative holds the first in-person Spring Dialogue in three years – […]

In her latest Forbes.com column, Deborah Wince-Smith discusses how America’s history and economy are tightly intertwined with food, along with the challenges facing the broader food industries and new market opportunities emerging in this space. In April The Council on Competitiveness and Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils (GFCC) also lead delegation to Delphi Economic Forum. […]

This month the Council launches our new communications hub: www.compete.org. Our President and CEO Deborah Wince-Smith also highlights A Roadmap for a Competitive America for Nasdaq.com – key findings and insights from the December 2021 National Competitiveness Forum. We also welcome our newest general member and National Commissioner Josh Parker, CEO of Ancora. Read more […]