Mission
Success in the global economy of tomorrow requires robust forethought and action from leaders today.
- Lead the global economy of the future
- Strengthen America’s innovation infrastructure
- Raise the standard of living for all Americans
On July 21, 2026, the Council on Competitiveness convenes some of the nation's most consequential leaders — from the lab to the boardroom, from campus to to the corridors of government — for "A Competitiveness Conversation: San Diego."
The agenda is ambitious by design: transformative computing and AI. Next-generation fusion and advanced energy. Biotech, biomanufacturing, and synthetic biology. Sensors reshaping healthcare. Advanced microelectronics. Autonomous systems redefining defense, security, and space. San Diego sits at the crossroads of all of it — and this Conversation will show why.
UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla and Council President & CEO Deborah L. Wince-Smith will host a full day of candid, forward-looking dialogue on what it takes to build thriving regional innovation ecosystems — and what the rest of America can learn from San Diego's playbook.
The speaker lineup is growing daily — visit the event page for the latest agenda, confirmed speakers, and full bios.
Don't just watch the next economy take shape. Be in the room where it's mapped.
The next great U.S. innovation story is growing in Nebraska.
In her latest Forbes.com article, the Hon. Deborah L. Wince-Smith, President and CEO of the Council on Competitiveness, makes the case that America’s Heartland has many of the assets needed to lead the next-generation bioeconomy…from agricultural scale and industrial capacity to research strength, entrepreneurial energy, and a deeply connected innovation ecosystem.
What will it take for the United States to compete and win in what could become a $30 trillion global market? Read Deborah’s latest Forbes.com piece here.
Photo credit (right): University of Nebraska System
The Council on Competitiveness is thrilled to welcome Sundar Raman, CEO of Fabric & Home Care and P&G Ventures at Procter & Gamble, as our new Business Vice Chair.
Sundar is renowned as a transformational leader who drives growth by reinventing business models and pioneering new approaches. His forward-looking mindset and track record of positive change will be a tremendous asset as we work to shape a prosperous and competitive future.
Upon joining, Sundar shared: "At P&G, our focus is on innovation that improves lives. I believe that building a robust and competitive innovation ecosystem is a vital contributor to global progress. I am honored to join this important dialogue."
Read the Council's full statement welcoming Sundar to the Council community here.
The Technology Leadership & Strategy Initiative's (TLSI) Compact for America: A Call to Action for a New Tech-Driven Industrial Base and National Innovation Ecosystem synthesizes the experiences, insights, and recommendations of the TLSI members—some 50 Chief Technology Officers from across business, academia, and the U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories—offering a roadmap for fostering the technologies and resulting innovations necessary for dramatically increasing U.S. productivity, prosperity, and security. Read the full TLSI Compact for America here.