Secretary Gina Raimondo on the CHIPS Act and a Long-term Vision for America’s Technological Leadership
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo will deliver remarks followed by a moderated conversation with Emily S. Weinstein (SSP’19) from Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology. In her speech, Raimondo will outline a bold vision to deliver on the historic opportunity the CHIPS Act presents to solidify America’s global leadership, protect our national security, and create a lasting innovation ecosystem for the coming decades.
This event is sponsored by the Georgetown School of Foreign Service and the Center for Security and Emerging Technology.
Doors will open at 11:00 a.m. Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis. All Georgetown community members will be asked to present their GU ID.
About the Speaker:
Gina M. Raimondo serves as the 40th U.S. Secretary of Commerce and was sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris on March 3, 2021. Secretary Raimondo was formerly the 75th Governor of Rhode Island and its first woman governor. Secretary Raimondo was sworn into office as Governor in January 2015 and won a second term in 2018.
Public Health Policy:
To protect the health and safety of the Georgetown community, visitors must follow the University’s protocol for verifying their COVID-19 vaccination status, which will be outlined in your confirmation email. All Georgetown community members will be asked to present their GU ID.