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SUMMARY:A New Collective Defense Strategy: How NATO sees its partnership with business
DESCRIPTION:The webinar has been moved to Zoom to avoid needing to re-register.  Please click the title below to go directly into the webinar Monday\, June 12th at 10am CT\, 11am ET or 5pm CET.  We apologize for the inconvenience if you tried to join via the Teams link.\n“A New Collective Defense Strategy: How NATO Sees its Partnership with Business.”\n The war in Ukraine has reshaped global security\, ushering in a new era of collective defense not only for physical safety but also for the democratic values we all share. Collective defense requires resilience and that requires a whole-of-society approach. The private sector has a crucial role to play to ensure that the supply of goods and services continues uninterrupted and that we plan for potentially challenging times in the future. \n  \n⇒NATO will share its vision for the role of the private sector in the U.S. & Europe in collective defense: \n\nWhat role does the private sector play in increasing our overall resilience?\n How will the war in Ukraine continue to impact trade worldwide?\nWhat is at stake?\nAnd how can we make sure shareholders choose the protection of democratic values over the pursuit of monetary value?\n\n  \n⇒Microsoft is playing an important role in Ukraine’s ability to continue business operations under extreme conditions. They will share how technology supports building resilience and digital stability for global businesses and governments. \n\nWhole of society approach.\nHow technology can support resilience and enhance national security.\nPublic/Private partnerships and knowledge sharing.\n\n  \n⇒Deloitte will provide an update on their 2022 industry scenario report “Reshaped by War…Examining the conflict in Ukraine and business implications for our interconnected world”\, focusing on the impact of the Ukrainian conflict and the significance of near-term future scenarios for informed decision-making especially in energy-intensive and commodity industries. \n\nBusiness implications of these scenarios across domains\, including macroeconomic issues\, supply chains\, energy\, and food.\nTrends that are likely to persist across all scenarios for businesses and governments:\n\n– Inflationary pressure on global economic growth; \n– Global supply chains shocks and reconfiguration; \n– Increased focus on energy independence but new challenges for an energy transition; \n– Increased risk of doing business in and with Russia; \n– Risk to global food security; \n– Heightened cyber risks. \n  \nTarget Audience: \nThis program is meant for U.S. and European business leaders & founders of companies of all sizes and industries as well as government\, embassy\, consular & trade officials.  \n  \nPlatform: MS Teams \nDate:  Monday\, June 12\, 11 am EDT / 5 pm CET (60 minutes) \n\n\nREGISTER HERE\nSpeakers Bio:\n \nAdmiral Rob Bauer \nChair of the Military Committee – NATO \nAdmiral Rob Bauer is the 33rd Chair of the Military Committee of NATO\, serving as the conduit between NATO‘s Chiefs of Defence and the political decision-making bodies. He advises the Secretary-General and the North Atlantic Council while issuing guidance to key military leaders. Admiral Bauer‘s personal mantra of ‘expect the unexpected’ reflects his belief in the strength of NATO‘s cohesion amid complex security threats and power shifts. He aims to unify NATO‘s military leaders and foster cooperation across all member nations. \nCommissioned as an officer in the Royal Netherlands Navy in 1984\, Admiral Bauer has held various significant command roles. He commanded the Air Defence and Command Frigate HNLMS De Ruyter and served as Deputy Commander of Task Force 150 in Bahrain. As Director of Plans\, he directed strategies for the future of Defense\, operational policy\, and innovation. As Vice Chief of Defence\, he fostered flexible and sustainable cooperation with private companies. During his tenure as Chief of Defence\, he led substantial investments and transformation efforts\, rebuilding trust within the Netherlands Armed Forces. \n\n \nAndrew Blau  \nManaging Director – US Leader– Ministry of Defense – Deloitte Consulting \nAndrew is a leader in Eminence and Insights at Deloitte Consulting\, shaping the firm’s perspectives on critical issues for organizations and markets. He launched and led Deloitte‘s Strategic Risk Solutions practice\, helping senior executives and boards navigate disruptions and competitive threats. As a senior advisor to the Chief Strategy Officer\, he guides internal strategy development efforts across various practice areas. \nAndrew’s advisory work spans global commerce\, transportation\, energy\, media\, and healthcare. He led the team behind “The World Remade by COVID-19” and co-led Deloitte‘s “The Equity Imperative” on business’s role in promoting equity. \nJoining Deloitte in 2013\, Andrew oversaw the world’s largest scenario practice as a partner in The Monitor Group and CEO of Global Business Network\, supporting leaders in developing strategies for complex environments. \nA recognized expert\, Andrew has testified before the US Congress\, published extensively\, and delivered international lectures. He is the founding president of WITNESS and has served on numerous nonprofit boards and advisory groups. \n\n \nWytske Oijevaar   \nAccount Executive – Ministry of Defense – Microsoft \nWytske Oijevaar is currently working for Microsoft Nederland as an Account Executive for the Ministry of Defense\, Intelligence Agencies\, and Foreign Affairs. \nFor the last 12 years\, she has been working within the Defense and National Security Market\, working for companies such as Thales and Esri. Prior to her experience in the Defense Industry – she studied History and finished a Master’s in Genocide studies at “Nederlands Instituut voor Oorlogsdocumentatie (NIOD)”. \nIn her role as Account Executive\, she focuses on establishing strategic alignment and engagement between what Microsoft has to offer to government entities\, critical infrastructure organizations and the (Defense) Industrial base. Public/private partnerships are key to becoming more resilient as a nation in the era of rapid digitalization and the shift in the geopolitical world order. Microsoft plays a key role in the digital transformation of organizations. \n\nModerator Bio: \n Sjoerd Van der Smissen   \nGovernment & Public Services – Partner\, Industry Leader – Deloitte Consulting \nI am a partner at Deloitte Consulting and the Dutch Industry leader for Government and Public Services. Prior to this\, I led Deloitte‘s team that works for Civil Government and the team that works for our Government in Deloitte Consulting. I have over 20 years of experience in many strategy\, innovation and transformation projects in the Defense\, Security & Justice Sectors as well as in the broader Government. 
URL:https://www.eacctx.com/2event/a-new-collective-defense-strategy-how-nato-sees-its-partnership-with-business-2/
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SUMMARY:EACC Texas Open House & Farewell to Romain Trapp
DESCRIPTION:Dear EACC Texas Members and Friends\,\nWe are delighted to invite you to our Open House event\, where we will be celebrating a significant milestone for EACC Texas: our new home!\nLet’s raise a glass to the future possibilities that our new home offers!\nThis gathering is also an opportunity to bid farewell to Romain and Francoise Trapp. Although it is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Airbus Helicopters Inc. President & Head of North America and our EACC Texas Vice Chair of the Board of Directors\, it is also important to gather and acknowledge Romain’s dedication and contribution to building the vibrant transatlantic network we have today and celebrate the lasting impact he has made on the EACC Texas.\nJoin us to wish them well as they embark on the next chapter with Airbus in France\, knowing that Romain’s legacy will continue to inspire us and that he will be back to Texas from time to time because once a Texan\, always a Texan!\nWe are also pleased to welcome a special guest from the Aegean Region (Izmir) Chamber of Industry in Turkey to Dallas. If you have an interest in doing business with Turkey\, please register.\n\nTuesday\, June 27th\n6:00 PM – 8:30 PM\nLight Appetizers & Wine – Business Casual\nThe Prism Center in the Dallas International District\n5580 Peterson Lane\, Suite 175 Dallas\, Texas 75240\nREGISTER HERE\nWe are excited to share this momentous occasion with you as we embark on an exciting new chapter for EACC Texas.\nWe look forward to your presence at our Open House and Farewell Celebration.
URL:https://www.eacctx.com/2event/eacc-texas-open-house-farewell-to-romain-trapp/
LOCATION:EACC Texas – Prism Center\, 5580 Peterson Lane\, Suite 175 \, Dallas\, Texas\, 75240
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