Why the US Needs to Win the Biotechnology Race against the CCP

June 2025

Past Event

Why the US Needs to Win the Biotechnology Race against the CCP

Past Event

Hudson Institute

June 09, 2025

An instrument analyzes the protein structure of a cell at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China, on March 7, 2024. (Getty Images)

June 2025

Past Event

Speakers:

Dr. Jason Kelly

CEO, Ginkgo Bioworks

Many of the Chinese government’s biotechnology programs may sound like science fiction. But there is strong evidence that China is forcibly collecting citizens’ DNA for surveillance and research, studying the genetic enhancement of humans for military purposes, and working to create genetically selective bioweapons. Along with posing moral and ethical issues, this research constitutes a grave national security threat to the United States.

Dr. Jason Kelly, CEO of Ginkgo Bioworks, is one of the leading experts on these programs. He will join Hudson’s Mike Gallagher, former chair the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, to discuss why the US needs to win the biotechnology race against the CCP.

October 2025

In-Person Event | Invite Only

Czech-US Defense and Security Forum

Featured Speakers:

Zbyněk Pavlačík

Ambassador Tomáš Pojar

Kristýna Helm

Radka Konderlová

Lt. Gen. Leonard J. Kosinski, USAF (Ret.)

Mislav Tolusic

Jan Jireš, PhD

Marek Polčák

Katie Wheelbarger

Brandon Tseng

Michael Madsen

Lorenz Meier

Vice Admiral Jeffrey Hughes

Sean Cantrell

Jerry Javornicky

Václav Kobera

Amb. Miloslav Stašek

Moderators:

Jan Havránek

October 2025

In-Person Event | Invite Only

Czech-US Defense and Security Forum

This forum will bring together American and Czech officials, defense experts, and industry leaders in Washington, DC.

Featured Speakers:

Zbyněk Pavlačík

Ambassador Tomáš Pojar

Kristýna Helm

Radka Konderlová

Lt. Gen. Leonard J. Kosinski, USAF (Ret.)

Mislav Tolusic

Jan Jireš, PhD

Marek Polčák

Katie Wheelbarger

Brandon Tseng

Michael Madsen

Lorenz Meier

Vice Admiral Jeffrey Hughes

Sean Cantrell

Jerry Javornicky

Václav Kobera

Amb. Miloslav Stašek

Moderators:

Jan Havránek

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October 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Vanguard of Manufacturing: Fortifying US National Security

Featured Speakers:

Austin Grey

Hon. Peter J. F. Meijer

Patrick Hunt

Julius Krein

Eric Hostetler

Russell Varone

Moderator:

October 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Vanguard of Manufacturing: Fortifying US National Security

Join Hudson Institute for a conference on the future of America’s industrial base.

Featured Speakers:

Austin Grey

Hon. Peter J. F. Meijer

Patrick Hunt

Julius Krein

Eric Hostetler

Russell Varone

Moderator:

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October 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Stability, Security, and Prosperity in Southeastern Europe: A Priority for the Transatlantic Community

Featured Speakers:

Alexandru Nazare

Anca Dragu

Jan Ruzicka

Ambassador Philip Kosnett (Ret.)

Justin Siberell

Moderators:

October 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

Stability, Security, and Prosperity in Southeastern Europe: A Priority for the Transatlantic Community

Concurrent with the World Bank–International Monetary Fund annual meetings in Washington, DC, Hudson will host a high-level discussion on Southeastern Europe.

Featured Speakers:

Alexandru Nazare

Anca Dragu

Jan Ruzicka

Ambassador Philip Kosnett (Ret.)

Justin Siberell

Moderators:

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October 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

CCP Committee Chairman John Moolenaar on the State of US-China Relations

Featured Speakers:

Congressman John Moolenaar

October 2025

In-Person Event | Hudson Institute

CCP Committee Chairman John Moolenaar on the State of US-China Relations

Congressman John Moolenaar (R-MI), chairman of the House Select Committee on the CCP, will join Hudson Senior Fellow David Feith to discuss how Washington should approach the US-China relationship in an era of rising geopolitical competition.