Following the main program, Council Cabinet members are invited to join retired Green Beret Scott Mann, Shannon Spann DeBruyn, David Tyson, and Toby Harnden for an intimate reception featuring direct access, meaningful conversation, and premium networking opportunities.
This exclusive gathering provides Council Cabinet members with the unique opportunity to engage one-on-one with our distinguished speakers, ask deeper questions, and continue the dialogue in a sophisticated, relaxed setting with Houston’s international affairs leadership.
Featured at the reception:
- Scott Mann, retired Green Beret and founder of Rooftop Leadership and Task Force Pineapple.
- Shannon Spann DeBruyn, lawyer, former CIA officer, and widow of Mike Spann.
- David Tyson, retired CIA operations officer, linguist, and recipient of the CIA’s Distinguished Intelligence Cross.
- Toby Harnden, award-winning author of First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11.
Council Cabinet Reception Details:
- Exclusive to Council Cabinet members
- Premium reception with curated refreshments
- Direct speaker access and photo opportunities
- Intimate networking with fellow Council Cabinet members
- Limited capacity for meaningful engagement
Agenda
- Registration & Networking: 6:00 pm
- Program: 6:30pm
- Council Cabinet Reception: 7:45pm
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