Council on Competitiveness

Next week we kick off the 2024 Global Innovation Summit in Belfast, Northern Ireland, hosted by our members Queen's University Belfast & Centre for Competitiveness. We will have a unique gathering of global leaders working across sectors surveying and discussing solutions for two of the most pressing global matters: #Sustainability and #EconomicInclusiveness. 🌐 Can’t join us in person this year? No problem! We’re excited to announce that you can still be part of the action by tuning in via live stream. 🔗 Watch live here: https://lnkd.in/evq8a9ix Please note: The GFCC Annual Meeting will be held behind closed doors and will not be live-streamed. #GISBelfast2024 

I'm delighted to help celebrate and honor Tommy Gardner for his many years of service to our great nation. He is a great leader, teacher and friend. Tommy Gardner, a man whose journey has taken him from the depths of the ocean to the forefront of innovation as the Chief Technology Officer at HP Federal. As a dedicated Navy Captain, Tommy commanded the nuclear submarine USS San Juan and oversaw the Navy’s Deep Submergence Program and the Advanced Technology Program. While studying at the U.S. Naval Academy, he was not only a scholar but also a member of the football team, showcasing his dedication on and off the field. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gDZHxBBG #VeteransDay #VeteransAtHP #HonoringService #HP #HPFederal

Congratulations, Dona Crawford! The Council has been the beneficiary of your leadership and vision for many years - especially during your tenure leading our initiatives around high performance and transformational computing. All the best to you and your fellow honorees! cc: Deborah L. Wince-Smith, Chad Evans, Bill Bates

As we approach the 2024 National Competitiveness Forum and Gala Dinner — just over a month away — the Council on Competitiveness is excited to unveil our working agenda. Attendees can expect two dynamic days filled with leaders and innovators on topics like enhancing the resilience of our industrial base, strengthening our national laboratories, and optimizing the role of higher education in U.S. competitiveness. The forum will also feature deep dives into emerging technologies such as biosciences and quantum, providing an unmatched opportunity to explore the future of America’s innovation economy. For the full agenda, and to learn more about registration and the benefits of NCF sponsorship, please contact Council Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Chad Evans ([email protected]). We hope to see you there!

We are excited about the momentum at The Ohio State University and can’t wait to share more about our strategic vision. Please tune into the livestream of my investiture on Friday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. go.osu.edu/CxEq

We are excited to be bringing our “Competitiveness Converdations Across America” series to Boulder in 3/31-4/1 2025 - and exploring the innovation potential of CO, WY, NM, and the region! cc: Chad Evans , Deborah L. Wince-Smith , Michael Nelson , Mike Freeman

🚀 The AI Revolution is Reshaping Data Center Demand! 📊 Read my latest Forbes article (see below at comments) In a groundbreaking shift, AI is driving unprecedented demand for data centers. Here’s what you need to know: • Global data center market expected to reach $517 billion by 2030 • AI workloads require 8-10 times more compute power than traditional workloads • Major tech giants investing billions in AI-specific data centers This surge is reshaping the industry, with implications for: 1. Energy consumption 2. Chip manufacturing 3. Workforce skills Are you ready for this new era of AI data center evolution? How is your organization adapting to the AI-driven demand? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #AI #DataCenters #TechTrends #Innovation #FutureOfTech

Looking forward to this Deborah and Chad.

In 2024, the Council launched the "Competitiveness Conversations Across America" series to uncover and amplify best and next practices for radically expanding the number of individuals and communities actively contributing to and benefiting from the innovation essential for U.S. competitiveness.    During the 2024 National Competitiveness Forum on December 3, leaders from these Conversations will surface highlights from our inaugural year and preview where we’re headed in 2025, exploring topics ranging from AI and quantum, to the convergence of health and IT, to the future of fusion, and to the industrialization of "agile space.”   If you have questions about the NCF — including how to take advantage of the benefits of NCF sponsorship — please email Council Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Chad Evans ([email protected]). 

We are honored to host the kickoff for the Energy Storage Research Accelerator (ESRA), with 120 attendees joining us at Argonne to launch this exciting new chapter in energy storage research. A special thank you to ESRA director, Shirley Meng, John Vetrano, ESRA program manager, and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science’s Basic Energy Sciences program for their leadership and support in driving the breakthroughs we aim to achieve. Building on the trailblazing work of the Joint Center for Energy Storage Research (JCESR), ESRA will benefit from cutting-edge tools like the upgraded Advanced Photon Source and Aurora exascale computer at the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility, enabling discoveries at unprecedented speeds. Together with our partners, we are advancing battery research to shape the future of energy for generations to come.