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On March 23–24, 2026, the Council on Competitiveness convened the eleventh edition of its "Competitiveness Conversations Across America" series, held under the auspices of the National Commission on Innovation and Competitiveness Frontiers. "Maryland: Unlocking American Innovation in the AI and Quantum Era" spanned two days and two campuses, opening at Morgan State University in Baltimore […]

Dialogue 32 gathered TLSI members and distinguished guests at Lockheed Martin's Fort Worth, Texas facility, headquarters of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics and home of the F-35 Lightning II production line, for a highly productive day focused on framing the next era of U.S. competitiveness as the Council marks its 40th anniversary. Attendees responded to select findings […]

From April 29–30, 2026, the Council on Competitiveness held the twelfth installment of its "Competitiveness Conversations Across America" series, under the auspices of the National Commission on Innovation and Competitiveness Frontiers. Hosted at the Durham Museum in Omaha, Nebraska, in partnership with the University of Nebraska System, this event, "Competitiveness Conversation: Nebraska – Leading the […]

The Clarion Call, and partner infographic, is issued by the Council on Competitiveness to identify critical global economic transformations and put forth a set of recommendations for policymakers that would strengthen the United States’ economic foundation and allow for long-term, sustained growth.

Executive Committee and National Commission Meeting Summary Report The United States is on the cusp of a new economic frontier: the bioeconomy—a rapidly expanding, technology-driven sector that will reshape agriculture, energy, materials, and manufacturing while strengthening supply chains and national security. Already valued at more than $4 trillion globally and projected to grow dramatically over […]

In an era defined by rapid technological disruption—where breakthroughs in AI, quantum computing, biotech, and advanced materials are transforming industries and reshaping society at an unprecedented pace—our nation’s ability to innovate at speed and scale is foundational to our competitiveness. Today, the Council’s Technology Leadership & Strategy Initiative (TLSI) has released a major report to […]

During the National Competitiveness Forum (NCF) in December, the Council's flagship initiative, the “National Commission on Innovation and Competitiveness Frontier,” released Competing in the Next Economy: Innovating in the Age of Disruption & Discontinuity, which includes 55 recommendations to shape the United States' innovation agenda. Discussions also covered the critical role and future vision for universities and […]

Competing in the Next Economy: Innovating in the Age of Disruption and Discontinuity arrives at a pivotal moment as the United States confronts significant technological and geopolitical transformations. This report includes essential policies for government, state agencies, the private sector, and research institutions that will reinforce the country's standing as a global leader in technology and […]

The 2025 State of Competitiveness white paper is a companion volume to Competing in the Next Economy: Innovating in the Age of Disruption and Discontinuity—a major report from the Council's National Commission on Innovation and Competitiveness Frontiers. This white paper explores six mega-trends and key drivers shaping the future of U.S. competitiveness, and which underpin […]

Dialogue 31 gathered TLSI members and distinguished guests at the Lockheed Martin Deer Creek and Waterton Campuses for a highly productive day focused on refining the Compact for America: A Call to Action for a New Tech-Driven Industrial Base and National Innovation Ecosystem. Attendees provided valuable input, which the Council team will incorporate into a […]