2016 Reagan National Defense Forum
December 2 - 3, 2015
Simi Valley, California
2015 RNDF Live Webcast Schedule:
| 8:00 AM-9:15 AM |
WELCOME BREAKFAST & PANEL 1:
BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN THE MILITARY AND THE NATION:
CONNECTING AMERICA TO THE LESS THAN 1% WHO SERVE
Air Force One Pavilion |
| 9:30 AM-10:45 AM |
PANEL 2: HARNESSING INNOVATION FOR DEFENSE:
THE ROLE OF DEFENSE AND NON-DEFENSE COMPANIES
Presidential Learning Center |
| 9:30 AM-10:45 AM |
PANEL 3: IS FUNDING NATIONAL DEFENSE OUR FIRST
PRIORITY? EXPLORING THE ROOT CAUSES OF SEQUESTRATION
Air Force One Pavilion |
| 11:00 AM-12:15 PM |
PANEL 4: INTERNATIONAL DEFENSE COOPERATION: IS THE
U.S. COMMITTED? ARE OUR ALLIES AND FRIENDS INVESTED?
Presidential Learning Center |
| 11:00 AM-12:15 PM |
PANEL 5: CYBERWAR: HAS IT BEGUN? ARE WE EQUIPPED
TO RESPOND?
Air Force One Pavilion |
| 12:30 PM-2:00 PM |
KEYNOTE LUNCHEON WITH THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
THE HONORABLE ASHTON B. CARTER
Air Force One Pavilion |
| 2:15 PM-3:30 PM |
PANEL 6: DEFEATING ISIS AND DEALING WITH IRAN:
MANAGING THE BATTLEFIELD IN THEATRE AND IN DC
Presidential Learning Center |
| 2:15 PM-3:30 PM |
PANEL 7: THE DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE:
IS IT STRONG ENOUGH?
Air Force One Pavilion |
| 3:45 PM-5:00 PM |
PANEL 8: FROM CANDIDATE TO COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF:
LESSONS IN MAKING THE TRANSITION
Presidential Learning Center |
| 5:00 PM-5:30 PM |
CLOSING SESSION: A CONVERSATION WITH THE
DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, THE HON. ROBERT O. WORK
Presidential Learning Center |
Live from the Air Force One Pavilion
Live from the Presidential Learning Center
| Reagan National Defense Forum (RNDF) |
RNDF MISSION
The Reagan National Defense Forum (RNDF) brings together leaders and key stakeholders in the defense community - including members of Congress, civilian officials and military leaders from the Defense Department and industry - to address the health of our national defense and stimulate discussions that promote policies to strengthen the U.S. military.
In an era of economic uncertainty where the threats to our national security are increasing in number and complexity, RNDF allows senior leaders from the defense community to come together with viewpoints on how best to deal with these challenges.
Though President Reagan left office many years ago, the United States military continues to benefit from his commitment and vision for a strong defense. Recognizing that today’s decisions will affect our military capabilities for years to come, RNDF charges leaders from current and past Administrations and Congress to look beyond the immediate issues facing our armed forces and explore how we can build peace through strength for the future.
The RNDF asks you to join the discussion at our third annual conference on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
HONORARY STEERING COMMITTEE
Congressman Mac Thornberry, Chairman
The Honorable Robert Gates
The Honorable Chuck Hagel
The Honorable Duncan L. Hunter (Retired)
Senator James M. Inhofe
The Honorable Ann McLaughlin Korologos, Reagan Foundation Trustee
Senator John McCain
The Honorable Howard P. “Buck” McKeon
The Honorable Sam Nunn (Retired)
The Honorable Leon Panetta
Senator Jack Reed
The Honorable George Shultz, Reagan Foundation Trustee
The Honorable John Warner (Retired)
The Honorable Pete Wilson, Reagan Foundation Trustee
RNDF AGENDA
The 2015 RNDF conference includes a morning welcome reception, simultaneous morning and afternoon panel sessions, keynote luncheon, and special closing remarks from a Department of Defense official. The conference begins at 8:00 a.m. and will conclude at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2015.
ATTENDEES
Approximately 600 participants from the key communities that shape our national defense, which include Members of Congress, the civilian and military leadership of the Department of Defense, former officials, thought leaders, defense industry representatives, members of the press and general public. The forum will be open to
the press.
TICKETS AND REGISTRATION
$249 per person, register before August 31st for a discounted rate of $225 per person
$149 per person for active military, government personnel, and students.
For more information contact Shahla Seaborn at sseaborn@reaganfoundation.org
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITES
For all sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Bob Cochran at (202) 595-6371 or by email bcochran@mckeongroupllc.com
Location:
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
40 Presidential Drive
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Travel Information
For information on corporate sponsorship opportunities, please contact Bob Cochran at bcochran@mckeongroupllc.com
For Forum related information, please contact Shahla Seaborn at sseaborn@reaganfoundation.org
Watch the 2014 panels on YouTube
Watch the 2013 panels on YouTube.