1:00 PM | U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Registration

1:30 PM | Great Hall

Welcome and Opening Remarks

1:40 PM | Great Hall

Keynote Address | Leading in Crisis

When disruption hits, leadership defines the outcome. This session explores what it means to lead under pressure, how decisions made in uncertainty can restore stability, inspire confidence, and protect both people and purpose. 

2:00 PM | Great Hall

Panel | Pivoting to Business: Lessons Learned from the Pathfinder Dinner Series

The Pathfinder Dinner Series has revealed a consistent truth: security leaders who speak the language of business earn a seat at the table. This conversation distills key lessons from those discussions, how to translate risk into ROI, elevate influence in the C-suite, and strengthen the bridge between resilience and business strategy. 

2:35 PM | Great Hall

Panel | Geopolitical Shifts & Uncertainty

From regional conflicts to economic realignments, global volatility is reshaping how companies operate and invest. This discussion examines how the private sector can anticipate geopolitical disruption, navigate uncertainty, and lead with agility in a multipolar world. 

3:15 PM | Great Hall

Fireside Chat | C-Suite in the Crosshairs

As public trust fractures and polarization intensifies, executives themselves are becoming targets— online, politically, and sometimes physically. This fireside discussion explores how to protect leadership, uphold trust, and safeguard corporate reputation in an era of weaponized perception. 

3:55 PM | Great Hall

Fireside Chat | National Security Meets Corporate Resilience

This fireside chat bridges the worlds of national and corporate security, focusing on how lessons from the Secret Service can inform business preparedness and leadership protection. This session extends the conversation from “executives as targets” to how organizations can safeguard leadership, continuity, and reputation in an era of converging threats. While the Secret Service’s mission is protecting national leaders, the mindset of foresight, readiness, and operational calm under stress offers powerful lessons for today’s business leaders. 

4:15 PM | Great Hall

Panel | Emerging Threat Vectors

Today’s threat landscape is accelerating faster than organizational structures can adapt. This discussion explores how forward-looking leaders anticipate disruption, strengthen resilience, and turn uncertainty into strategic advantage. 

4:55 PM | Great Hall

Fireside Chat | What's Next: The Future of Business-Led Security 

The conversation doesn’t end here. This closing session looks ahead to how business will lead the next era of security, resilience, and intelligence. Together, we’ll explore what’s emerging on the horizon and how today’s leaders can shape a safer, more prepared future.

5:03 PM | Great Hall

What's Next: The Future of Business-Led Security 

5:10 PM | Great Hall

Close and Thank You

5:15 PM | Briefing Center

Networking Reception