
Speaking & Moderating
Insights at the Intersection of Strategy, Policy, and Global Competition
- Mark Kennedy is an internationally recognized speaker and moderator on the forces shaping today’s competitive world—spanning technology, economic statecraft, and national security. Drawing from leadership across Congress, university presidencies, Fortune 500 strategy, and global think tanks, he brings a 360° perspective few can match.
- He has delivered keynotes and moderated panels at institutions such as Harvard, Cambridge, NYU, Sciences Po and at major global forums including the AI Action Summit in Paris, the WTO Public Forum in Geneva, and U.S. Chamber of Commerce summits. Whether addressing civic audiences, corporate boards, military leaders, or top universities, Kennedy connects strategic vision to actionable insight.
- His presentations reflect:
- Congressional leadership on economic and national security policy
- Global teaching and scholarship on helping institutions—whether universities, companies, or countries—know how to optimally engage external forces
- Executive experience translating strategy into organizational action
- Mark Kennedy's sessions are known for their clarity, cross-sector fluency, and strategic foresight—delivering actionable ideas that connect the classroom to the Capitol, and academic vision to national influence.
📍 “From Cambridge to Capitol Hill, Mark Kennedy speaks with clarity and conviction on aligning institutions with global purpose.”
Explore select topics below or contact Mark for a customized presentation aligned with your event.

Winning the Tech Race Without Losing Our Values
How democracies can lead in AI, semiconductors, and digital governance while protecting freedom and innovation integrity.

Rebuilding Economic Strength for an Era of Strategic Competition
Redefining trade, industrial policy, and development finance to lead global systems in a contested world.

Securing Freedom in a World of Complex Threats
Modernizing deterrence and alliance strategies across military, cyber, economic, and information domains.