# The United States Strategic Command Deterrence Symposium

- Dates: 5 August 2026 to 6 August 2026
- Location: CHI Health Center, Omaha, United States
- Organiser: United States Strategic Command
- Industry: Aerospace & Defense

## About

The 2026 U.S. Strategic Command Deterrence Symposium is a two-day event focused on a broad range of deterrence issues and thinking. It features panels, keynote speakers, and discussions involving military, government, academic, international, and defense industry experts. The symposium is intended for professionals engaged in defense strategy and deterrence.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.stratcomds.com/2026/agenda)
- [Registration](https://www.stratcomds.com/2026/register)

## Speakers

- Rear Admiral Thomas Buchanan, Director of Plans and Policy, United States Strategic Command
- Admiral Richard Correll, Commander, United States Strategic Command
- Mr. Tom Geyer, Former White House Military Office
- Mr. Luis Molina, Deputy Dir of the Strategic Capabilities Office
- Lieutenant General Richard Zellmann, Deputy Commander, United States Space Command
- Major General AnnMarie Anthony, Director Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Center, United States Strategic Comma
- Honorable Elbridge Colby, Under Secretary of War for Policy
- Mr. Michael Froman, President, Council on Foreign Relations
- Honorable Christopher Yeaw
- Mr. Grant Schneider, The Joint Staff
- General Steven Nordhaus, Chief of the National Guard Bureau
- Rear Admiral Gregory Newkirk, United States Northern Command
- Dr. Richard Tilley
- Mr. Andrew Mapes
- Lieutenant General Brian W. Gibson, Deputy to the Direct Reporting Program Manager for Golden Dome
- A. Wess Mitchell, co-founder, The Marathon Initiative
- Mr. Alexander Velez-Green
- Major General Devin Pepper
- Ambassador Matthew Whitaker, United States Permanent Representative to NATO
- Lieutenant General Michael Lutton, Deputy Commander, United States Strategic Command

## Where to stay

- **Magnolia Hotel Omaha**: 240 m from the venue, 1615 Howard Street, Omaha, 68102
  - [Hotel website](https://www.magnoliahotels.com/omaha/)
  - Phone: +1-402-341-2500
- **The Peregrine Omaha Downtown Curio Collection by Hilton**: 250 m from the venue, South 18th Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/omaneqq-the-peregrine-omaha-downtown/)
- **Hotel Deco XV**: 360 m from the venue
- **Residence Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area**: 500 m from the venue, 106 South 15th Street, Omaha, 68102
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/omart)
  - Phone: +1 402-342-4770
- **DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Omaha Downtown**: 520 m from the venue, 1616 Dodge Street, Omaha, 68102
  - [Hotel website](https://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/nebraska/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-omaha-downtown-OMAH-DT/index.html)
  - Phone: +1 402-346-7600
- **EVEN Hotels Omaha Downtown**: 530 m from the venue, 2220 Farnam Street, Omaha, 68102
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ihg.com/evenhotels/hotels/us/en/omaha/omadt/hoteldetail/hotel-room-rates)
  - Phone: +1-402-345-3836
- **Kellog Hotel**: 630 m from the venue
- **Holiday Inn Express**: 680 m from the venue, 2431 Farnam Street, Omaha, 68131
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/omaha/omaom/hoteldetail)
  - Phone: +1 402-509-3451

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