Name
The New Risk Landscape: Global Conflict and U.S. Economic Security
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 9:02 AM - 9:30 AM
Speakers
Jeanne Benincasa Thorpe - Atlantic Council
Thomas Warrick - Atlantic Council
Melissa Mendizabal - U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Thomas Warrick - Atlantic Council
Melissa Mendizabal - U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Description
Global conflicts are reshaping trade flows, supply chains, markets, and the broader risk environment for U.S. businesses and communities. This session will examine the emerging economic and security implications and identify practical opportunities to strengthen coordination among the private sector, state and local governments, and federal partners. Speakers will discuss how companies can assess exposure, build resilience, hedge geopolitical risk, and highlight strategies to invest in key industries that underpin U.S. economic security.