# Events

> Moderated discussions with experts on the world's most urgent and consequential topics. Built for executives, strategy, corporate development and M&A teams, and investors that need to be up to date on the ever-changing geopolitical and defense technology landscape. Chatham House rule, no recording or transcript, admission by approval.

## Upcoming events

### Building the Golden Dome

Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 1:30-2:30 PM ET. Virtual moderated discussion, 60 minutes. With Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Sean Gainey, former Commanding General, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command.

- What Golden Dome actually requires, and how much of it is buildable this decade
- Where the first dollars are going across sensors, interceptors, space layers and command and control
- Primes vs. new entrants: who wins the integration role, and where startups can break in

Register: [luma.com/crh68tvf](https://luma.com/crh68tvf) (admission by approval)

### The Future of American Shipbuilding

Thursday, November 5, 2026, 1:30-2:30 PM ET. Virtual moderated discussion, 60 minutes. With Whitney Jones, former Deputy Program Manager, U.S. Navy Maritime Industrial Base program.

- Why the Navy is turning to new entrants, and what it means for the legacy yards
- Roughly $10B has gone into the submarine industrial base. Where did it go, and is it working?
- Manned vs. unmanned: how settled is the future fleet, really?

Register: [luma.com/7sa2nyqp](https://luma.com/7sa2nyqp) (admission by approval)

## How registration works

Request a seat at asc.agsv.com/events, then complete your registration on Luma. ASC reviews every request.

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## Disclaimer

Speakers participate in their capacity as private citizens. None of the views expressed are endorsed by political organizations, government, military, or current and prior employers. Events are for informational purposes only. Nothing discussed is investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation.