REGISTER NOW: 2025 SOF Imperatives Forum- 2/12/25 in Washington D.C.
02.03.2025 at 11:44pm
ABOUT
The Special Operations Forces (SOF) Imperatives Forum is an annual event hosted by the Global SOF Foundation that convenes Special Operations stakeholders and policymakers to discuss issues and opportunities facing the community.
To learn more about the SOF Imperatives initiative, visit the SOF Imperatives website.
The details for the 2025 event are below:
- DATE: Wednesday, 12 FEB
- TIME: 1300 – 1830 ET*
- * Special events will take place outside of these hours and are limited to invited attendees only
- LOCATION: U.S. Capitol Visitor Center (CVC Auditorium) First St SE, Washington DC, District of Columbia, 20515, USA
REGISTER HERE -Registration is FREE for Active Duty Government and Military attendees.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
| TICKET TYPE | COST |
|---|---|
| Active Duty Military & Government Must show valid ID to receive attendee badge |
Complimentary |
| Academia & Non-Profit | $150 |
| Industry (Corporate Partner) After Free Corporate Partner Allotment is Used |
$150 |
| Industry | $300 |
| Media Must submit proof of media accreditation |
Complimentary |
Agenda: 1:00 PM ET
1:00 PM-1:05 PM: Opening Remarks
CAPTAIN (Ret.) John J. BurnhamSenior ManagerAccenture Federal Services
Mr. Stu BradinPresident & CEOGlobal SOF Foundation
Moderated Q&A: Lessons from the Battlefield
Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov (virtual)Chief of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of DefenseUkraine
1:30 PM-1:50 PM Keynote: Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee
Senator Joni ErnstChairman of the Senate Armed Services CommitteeIowa Senator
1:50 PM-2:10 PM Moderated Discussion: View of SOF From Senate Armed Services Committee
Ms. Catherine HerridgeInvestigative Journalist
Senator Tim SheehySenatorMontana
2:10 PM-2:30 PM: Remarks from the U.S. Special Operations Commander
General Bryan P. Fenton (virtual)CommanderU.S. Special Operations Command
2:30 PM-2:50 PM: Networking Break
2:30 PM-3:00 PM Panel: SOF House Caucus
Ms. Meaghan KeelerChief Operating OfficerGlobal SOF Foundation
Representative Kathy CastorCo-Chair, Special Operations Forces CaucusRepresentative from Florida
4:00 PM-4:30 PM: Keynote Address- PTDO ASD SO/LIC
The Honorable Colby JenkinsPerforming the Duties of ASDSpecial Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict
4:30 PM-5:00 PM: Resourcing SOF for Success / Investing Now to Prevent the Future Fight
Representative Ken CalvertChairman, House Appropriations Subcommittee on DefenseRepresentative from California
5:00 PM-5:30 PM: Keynote
Representative Dr. Ronny JacksonHouse Armed Services CommitteeChairman: Intelligence and Special Operations
5:30 PM-5:35 PM: Closing Remarks
Mr. Stu BradinPresident & CEOGlobal SOF Foundation
