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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.

In Greek mythology, Athena is the goddess of wisdom, knowledge, and handicraft, conveying strength and prosperity through agriculture, inventions, and industry. She is credited as the inventor of the rake, plough, the yoke to harness oxen, bridle, chariot, and the art of shipbuilding and navigation. In America, we have had our own real world Athenas […]

Looking ahead to March, the National Commission on Innovation and Competitiveness Frontiers will reconvene with a series of Working Group meetings that will help inform the nation’s next major innovation agenda — aiming to advance U.S. competitiveness by focusing on technology deployment, sustainability, workforce advancement, and regional innovation. Additionally, the Council is working closely with its […]