Fireside Chat with US Congressman Adam Smith
Join the Honorable Adam Smith, US Congressman representing Washington’s 9th District (including Southeastern Seattle, Bellevue, Mercer Island, Newcastle and Renton) for an intimate fireside chat and discussion. Congressman Smith has served in congress since 1997, is a senior member of Democratic Leadership in the House and is the Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee. Our conversation will lean towards topics of interest to the business community, including developing regional and national economic opportunities and US competitiveness. We will also discuss pressing issues including foreign relations, immigration, housing, public safety, and mental health topics – as well as answer audience questions.
The fireside chat will be followed by a reception with Congressman Smith.
We are pleased to invite our HBS, their partners/guests and alumni of Harvard University. This event is space limited and we expect this event to sell out quickly.
Date: Monday, November 27, 2023
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm (program will start at 6:15pm)
Place: The Summit II, Lobby Fireplace, 10885 NE 4th St 8th floor, Bellevue, WA 98004
Price*: HBS Alumni - $45 / Partners Guests and Harvard University - $60
*This event is not a fundraiser or campaign event, all ticket proceeds go to the HBS Club of Seattle.
About Congressman Adam Smith:
Congressman Adam Smith represents the Ninth District of Washington State, serving parts of King County including South Seattle, Renton, Bellevue, and Federal Way. Congressman Smith has served in Congress since 1997. His top priorities include creating equal economic opportunity by expanding access to high-quality education and job-training opportunities, and building stronger communities by promoting public safety, affordable housing, and quality and affordable health care, including mental and behavioral health care. As a senior member of Democratic Leadership in the House, Congressman Smith serves as the Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, where he is a champion for our military members and their families and a long-time advocate of strengthening American diplomacy and development.
