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Christopher Wray Highlights China Threats at 2024 Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats
The 2024 Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats at Vanderbilt University gathered top U.S. national security leaders to examine major risks shaping global stability, with a strong focus on the challenges posed by the People’s Republic of China. Former FBI Director Christopher Wray emphasized that China represents a defining threat to U.S. national, economic, and technological security, citing extensive cyberattacks and intellectual property theft by Chinese actors. The summit underscored the importance of cross‑sector collaboration among government, military, academia, and the private sector to counter these threats. Speakers also discussed dangers from China’s economic influence, space capabilities, supply chain vulnerabilities, and impacts of foreign interference and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. Altogether, experts pointed to collective action and shared information as critical tools in addressing evolving international security challenges.
Event planners looking to deliver timely, high-impact programming will find a powerful voice in Christopher Wray. Drawing on his tenure as FBI Director and decades of leadership at the Department of Justice, Wray offers firsthand insight into national security, cyber risk, and crisis leadership at the highest levels. His keynote presentations translate complex global threats into clear, actionable takeaways, giving audiences rare perspective, proven leadership lessons, and the confidence to lead under pressure. To host him at your event, contact WWSG.
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