Luncheon Conversation with BENS President & CEO Gen. Tim Ray (ret.)

Please join us for an exclusive, off-the-record luncheon and discussion. As a long-time leader of the national security community, General Tim Ray, USAF (ret.) brings a unique perspective on leveraging private sector expertise to address the nation’s most pressing challenges. This exclusive briefing is a unique opportunity for members to engage directly on the mission and strategic direction of BENS.

The Discussion Focus: BENS Campaign Imperatives

General Ray will provide a candid, high-level assessment of the organization’s current strategic roadmap and key campaign priorities, focusing on how the private sector is directly influencing national security outcomes. The conversation will center on:

• Mobilizing Private Capital: A deep dive into BENS’s “Arsenal of Democracy 2.0” blueprint, exploring how to unlock and direct private investment toward defense innovation and industrial capacity.
• Strengthening Supply Chains: An update on initiatives designed to enhance the resilience and security of critical national security supply chains, from materials to energy.
• Homeland Resilience and Response: Strategies for hardening our homeland against complex threats, including cybersecurity challenges and improving civil-military response capabilities.

This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to gain direct, actionable insight into the essential strategic imperatives driving BENS’s work. We look forward to a challenging and informative discussion.