Flagship Summit · April 29, 2026

National Security & International
Business Summit

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
The Army & Navy Club, 901 17th St NW, Washington, D.C.
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§Featured Speakers

12 distinguished voices on security, energy & trade

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Ambassador Ivonne A-Baki
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Diplomat · Trade

Ambassador Ivonne A-Baki

Former Ambassador of Ecuador to the U.S.

U.N. Secretary General Nominee

María Corina Machado
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Democracy · Latin America

María Corina Machado

Leader, Venezuelan Democratic Movement

Founder, Vente Venezuela · 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

Brigadier General Blaine Holt
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National Security · Defense

Brigadier General Blaine Holt

Senior Advisor, Defense & National Security

Ret. USAF · Former Deputy Military Rep to NATO · Xeriant Inc.

Charles Smith
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Energy · Government

Charles Smith

Director, Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP)

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

Jose Mallea
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Risk Advisory · Global Strategy

Jose Mallea

Managing Partner

Forward Global

James E. Campos
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Energy · Infrastructure

James E. Campos

President

Red Post Energy Futures

Rathi Pragasam
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Global Strategy · Trade

Rathi Pragasam

Global Strategist & Founder

London Prestige

Jimmy Rhee
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Finance · Government

Jimmy Rhee

Managing Partner

Fusion Capital · Former Special Secretary, Maryland Governor's Office

Michael Pregent
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Intelligence · Security

Michael Pregent

Founder, GraySpace Strategic Warning Group

Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute

Antonio Rivas
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International Business · LatAm

Antonio Rivas

VP, General Manager — Latin America

Under Armour

Marco Ávila
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Chamber · Business

Marco Ávila

President & CEO

Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (MDHCC)

Roger A. Campos
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MBRT · Host

Roger A. Campos

Chairman & Founder

Minority Business RoundTable (MBRT)

§Program Agenda

April 29, 2026 — Full Day Schedule

11:00 AM
Registration & Networking Reception
11:30 AM
Welcome Remarks — Roger A. Campos, MBRT Chairman
11:45 AM
Opening Keynote — National Security & Business Landscape 2026
Keynote Address
12:15 PM
Panel I — National Security & Energy: Infrastructure, LNG, Grid Resilience
Panel Discussion
1:15 PM
Networking Luncheon
2:15 PM
Panel II — Trade, Commerce & Growth: Near-Shoring, Friend-Shoring, Trade Agreements
Panel Discussion
3:15 PM
Special Guest Remarks — María Corina Machado
3:45 PM
Closing Remarks & Networking
4:00 PM
Summit Concludes
§Venue

The Army & Navy Club

One of Washington's most distinguished private clubs, founded in 1885 and located just two blocks from the White House. The Army & Navy Club has hosted heads of state, Cabinet members, and senior military officials for over a century.

Address901 17th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20006
Nearest MetroFarragut West (Blue/Orange/Silver) · Farragut North (Red)
ParkingValet available onsite · Public garage next door
HotelSpecial rates at The Darcy Hotel — email [email protected]
The Army & Navy Club
901 17th Street NW, Washington, D.C. · Est. 1885
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