John F. Crowley, President & CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), will interview Admiral William H. McRaven, a U.S. Navy Four-Star Admiral (Retired), Navy SEAL, University Chancellor, best-selling author and world-renowned authority of leadership in San Diego. The keynote, "Why Keeping America’s Edge in Science is Critical to National Security”, draws on Admiral McRaven’s distinguished military career to offer insight on the current geopolitical environment and the importance of a robust biotech industry as a national security imperative. Admiral McRaven will also share his insights on essential elements of leadership in managing complex organizations.