News & Updates

In their "How Tennessee can leverage its core strengths to become an economic powerhouse in America" op-ed published in The Tennessean, the hosts of the Council on Competitiveness’ inaugural Competitiveness Conversation — Deborah L. Wince-Smith, Council on Competitiveness CEO, Daniel Diermeier, Vanderbilt University Chancellor, and Donde Plowman, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Chancellor — argue Tennessee should not mimic Silicon Valley nor the Research Triangle to establish […]

The Council on Competitiveness released a powerful statement endorsed by over 40 college and university leaders calling on Congress to fully fund the "Science" portion of the CHIPS & Science Act. Arguing that the global competitiveness challenges from China and others that drove passage of the Act in 2022 are as great today as they […]

Dr. Patricia Falcone – Deputy Director for Science and Technology, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Dr. William Greene – Chief Investment Officer, Hevolution Foundation Dr. Sally Morton – Executive Vice President for Knowledge Enterprise, Arizona State University Dr. Steve Walker – Vice President and CTO, Lockheed Martin Mr. Chad Evans – Executive Vice President, Council on […]

U.S. power demand is surging for the first time in more than 20 years. Many observers point the finger at the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, which has spawned hundreds of data centers across the country. According to an analysis by the Boston Consulting Group, electricity demand at US data centers could triple by 2030. In […]

Ms. Joan Gabel – Chancellor, University of Pittsburgh; Academic Vice-chair, Council on Competitiveness Mr. Dan Helfrich – Chair and CEO Deloitte Consulting LLP; Business Vice-chair, Council on Competitiveness Mr. Charles O. Holliday, Jr. – Chair Emeritus, Council on Competitiveness; Chair, Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils Dr. Thom Mason – President and CEO, Triad National Security, […]

April marked a significant milestone as we launched our "Competitiveness Conversations Across America" initiative in Nashville, Tennessee. This event brought together over 250 leaders from business, academia, national laboratories, government, and economic development. Participants from the entire state and around the country ensured our inaugural Competitiveness Conversation furthered our mission of enhancing productivity in every […]

From April 25-26, 2024, the Council on Competitiveness held the first installment of its landmark "Competitiveness Conversations Across America Series," under the auspices of the National Commission on Innovation and Competitiveness Frontiers. Hosted in Nashville, Tennessee in partnership with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and Vanderbilt University, this event, " Competitiveness Conversation: Tennessee – Redefining Place […]

Nashville, Tennessee - April 25, 2024 – To maintain competitiveness in the evolving global economy, the United States must expand its innovation footprint. Recognizing this imperative, the Council on Competitiveness (Council) has unveiled under the auspices of its National Commission on Innovation a new series of regional summits branded "Competitiveness Conversations Across America." The inaugural […]

In March, the Council attended the release of the National Science Board's 2024 Science & Engineering Indicators — essential U.S. global competitiveness benchmarks. Key trends include declining student math performance and China's growing innovation edge. Additionally, the newsletter previews the Council's debut "Competitiveness Conversation Across America," which will be held in Nashville on April 25 […]

On December 14-15, 2023, the Council on Competitiveness convened its annual Gala Dinner and National Competitiveness Forum (NCF). The NCF is a premiere assembly of our Nation’s leaders from business, academia, labor, national laboratories, and other critical stakeholders who come together to explore the most important domestic and global competitiveness issues of the day, consider the challenges emerging on the horizon, and identify new pathways to greater economic and productivity growth, and prosperity for all Americans.