Regional Seminar: American Innovation
The Commonwealth Club | 110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
America’s enduring strength has been fueled by a culture that rewards innovation, entrepreneurship, and the free exchange of ideas. Technological progress—driven by creativity, market competition, and the willingness to take risks—has expanded opportunity, strengthened the economy, and improved lives both at home and abroad. A thriving society depends on these forces, which enable individuals to transform ideas into lasting advancements that shape the future.
Featured Speakers:
Rich Lowry, National Review
Nathan McCauley, Co-Founder and CEO, Anchorage Digital
Charles Miller, President, NexGen Space LLC
Ryan Whitley, former Senior Advisor to the NASA Administrator
Dr. Rainer Zitelmann, author of New Space Capitalism: The Entrepreneurial Path to the Stars