The Battle for AI Dominance

How the U.S. and China Are Shaping the Future of War and Innovation

Date & Time
May 15, 2025
6:00 PM–7:00 PM
Location
Capitol View at 400
444 North Capitol St NW
Washington, DC 20001

Event Details

Join Raft, the NSDPI, and other leaders in national security for a high-impact panel discussion featuring NSDPI Director Dr. Phil Potter.  Top experts will explore the implications of China’s AI progress, the evolving role of data fusion in modern warfare and intelligence, and the strategic challenges the U.S. faces in maintaining its technological edge. This panel discussion from 6:00 - 7:00 pm will be followed by a networking reception at the beautiful Capitol View at 400.

What is Raft?

Raft is a firm building modular, scalable data platforms and AI capabilities that change the way our nation fights. Raft is focused on the DoD’s most critical problems, and helps operators navigate vast data ecosystems to drive smarter, mission-critical decisions. You can learn more about their origins and work on their website.

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Chris Stewart, Former Representative of Utah’s 2nd Congressional District and Member of the House Intelligence and Appropriations Committees.  A professional headshot of a man with short brown hair. He is looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression.

Chris Stewart

Former Representative of Utah’s 2nd Congressional District
Member, House Intelligence and Appropriations Committees
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Philip B.K. Potter, Executive Director of the National Security Policy Center and Professor of Public Policy.  A professional headshot of a man with short, textured brown hair and a trimmed beard and mustache. He is looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression.

Philip B.K. Potter

Executive Director
National Security Policy Center Founding Director
Professor of Public Policy
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Rep. Ed Case, Representative for Hawaii’s First Congressional District.  A professional headshot of a man with short, graying brown hair. He is looking directly at the camera with a slight smile

Rep. Ed Case

Representative, Hawaii’s First Congressional District