Aerospace & Defense

The United States Strategic Command Deterrence Symposium

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.

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The essentials

Event details

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

On stage

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

Logistics

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Places to stay near the venue.

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