FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 30, 2025
With Honor Action to Participate in Two Sessions at the 2025 AI+ Expo for National Competitiveness
Veteran Leaders to Spotlight Public-Private Leadership, National Security Innovation, and Civic Trust
Washington, D.C. — May 29, 2025 — With Honor Action will participate in two featured sessions at the AI+ Expo for National Competitiveness, organized by the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The Expo brings together top leaders from government, industry, and academia to address how the United States can ensure that emerging technologies—particularly artificial intelligence—serve as engines of economic growth, global leadership, and national security.
With Honor Action, a bipartisan organization dedicated to supporting principled veteran leadership through the For Country Caucus, has played a pivotal role in shaping the legislative and policy landscape around emerging technologies in Congress. Drawing from the forward-looking recommendations of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence and the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, we have worked to translate national security priorities into concrete legislative outcomes.
Among our most significant achievements are the passage of the Cyber Diplomacy Act, which established the first-ever U.S. Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy, a post to which former With Honor Action Advisory Board Member and Marine Corps veteran Nathaniel Fick was appointed, and the successful codification of the Office of the National Cyber Director, which centralizes leadership for federal cybersecurity strategy, coordination, and resilience.
The veteran members of the For Country Caucus have additionally been leaders on some of the most consequential legislation in recent years, including former For Country Caucus Vice Chair Rep. Mikie Sherrill and former Rep. Mike Gallagher’s leadership of the Endless Frontier Act, a precursor to the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Taiwan Cybersecurity Resiliency Act, co-led by Rep. Chrissy Houlahan.
Building on this legacy, With Honor Action is a key supporter of the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology and its final report, released earlier this year. We are actively engaged in efforts to turn the Commission’s recommendations into law—ensuring the United States remains a global leader in biotechnology innovation, security, and ethical governance.
Our work exemplifies the critical role that principled veteran voices play in navigating the opportunities and risks of emerging technologies to strengthen national security and uphold democratic values.
📍 South Stage | 9:30–10:00 AM ET
Panel: From Capitol Hill to C-Suite: Leading with Honor Across Sectors
This panel will feature leaders who have served in uniform, in public office, and in corporate leadership—offering insight into how values like integrity, service, and accountability shape decision-making across sectors.
Speakers:
- Rye Barcott, Co-Founder & CEO, With Honor
- Representative Don Davis (D-NC)
- Representative Troy Downing (R-MT)
- Brandon Daniels, CEO, Exiger
- Moderator: Andrew Desiderio, Punchbowl News
Key Themes:
- Integrity and Accountability in Leadership
- Service-Oriented Leadership
- Bridging Government and Business for the National Interest
“As we look ahead to the upcoming panel From Capitol Hill to C-Suite: Leading with Honor Across Sectors, we’re proud to continue advancing integrity, accountability, and service-oriented leadership that bridges political divides in the national interest,” said Rye Barcott, Co-Founder and CEO of With Honor. “Over the past several years, With Honor Action has worked alongside principled veteran leaders in the For Country Caucus and our allies in the Senate to help enact nearly two dozen key recommendations from the National Security Commission on AI and the Cyberspace Solarium Commission. Building on that momentum, we’re now focused on turning the bold and timely recommendations of the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology—championed by Rep. Seth Moulton and chaired by Senator Todd Young—into meaningful, bipartisan action.”
📍 Central Stage | 11:00–11:30 AM ET
Fireside: Beyond the Battlefield: The Veterans Shaping National Security Policy
This session will explore how veteran-led innovation is helping turn the technology race into a catalyst for decisive national strength—while renewing trust and agility across American institutions.
Speakers:
- Sean McClintock, VP of Government Affairs, With Honor Action
- LtGen Mike Groen, USMC (Ret.), Former Commander, Joint Artificial Intelligence Center
- Moderator: Charles Correll Jr., Partner, King & Spalding
Key Themes:
- Veteran-Driven Civic Renewal
- Operationalizing AI for Strategic Advantage
- Organizing to Win in the Tech Competition
“Veterans bring a mission-oriented mindset and practical leadership experience that is central to ensuring the United States not only competes, but leads in this new era,” said Sean McClintock, Vice President of Government Affairs of With Honor Action. “This discussion is about harnessing principled leadership to strengthen our institutions and secure a future defined by integrity, trust, and strategic resolve.”
With Honor Action fights polarization in Congress by supporting principled veterans across party lines who pledge to serve with integrity, civility, and courage. With Honor Action works alongside the bipartisan For Country Caucus in Congress to pass critical legislation for our nation. The For Country Caucus is a bipartisan coalition of 37 military veteran Members of Congress united around service, civility, and the courage to work across party lines.
🔗 More info and registration: www.scsp.ai/ai-plus-expo
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