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2025 Theme
Bridging the Divide: The Vital Role of the Asia Pacific in Global Security and Economic Stability
The Asia-Indo-Pacific is set to define the 21st century. As a hub of economic dynamism, innovation, and trade, its stability and prosperity are essential to global security and equitable development. Yet, the region faces complex challenges, including territorial disputes and potential military escalation. Economic security, ensuring uninterrupted flows, is key to mitigating conflict. The Potomac Dialogue, hosted annually by the Center for Asia Pacific Strategy (CAPS) in Washington, D.C., provides a critical forum for pragmatic, solution-oriented engagement. By fostering deeper understanding and actionable insights, these dialogues equip stakeholders to navigate the region’s complexities and advance shared prosperity.
Venue
Marriott Marquis Washington, DC
901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC
Day 1 – October 16
(Open to Pre-Registered Attendees)
8:00 – 8:30 – Registration & Coffee/Pastries
8:30 – 9:15
Opening Session
– Welcome Address
– Special Address
– Keynote Speech
9:20 – 10:50
Session 1: Economic Cooperation and the Asia Pacific
11:05 – 12:35
Session 2: Supply Chain Resilience, Food Security, and Food Defense
12:40 – 13:40
Networking Lunch
13:40 – 15:10
Session 3: Why does Combined-Joint Security matter?
15:25 – 16:55
Session 4: International Trade and Economic Stability
17:00 – 17:30
Conclusion & Summary of Insights
Day 2 – October 17
(Invitation Only Workshop)
Confirmed Speakers
Lt Gen (Ret.) John Deedrick
USA
Former US Representative for the NATO Military Committee
Dr. Rebecca Harding
United Kingdom
Senior Fellow of the British Foreign Policy Group
Brian Howell
Switzerland
Vice President and Global Head of Security, Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM)
Prof. Greg Kennedy
United Kingdom
Director of the Economic Conflict and Competition Research Group at King’s College London
Dr. Ksenia Kirkham
United Kingdom
Senior Lecturer in Economic Warfare, King’s College London
Col (Ret.) David Maxwell
USA
Vice President, Center for Asia Pacific Strategy
Gen (Ret.) Mike Minihan
USA
Former Commander of US Air Mobility Command
Dr. Bence Nemeth
United Kingdom
Senior Lecturer in Defense Studies, King’s College London
Adam Savit
USA
Director of the China Policy Initiative, America First Policy Institute (AFPI)
Chad Sbragia
USA
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for China
VADM (Ret.) Taeho Won
Republic of Korea
President, Korea Institute for Maritime Strategy