Washington, D.C. | October 16, 2026
Samuel Group D.C. is pleased to announce the launch of its 2027 U.S. – Indo-Pacific Roundtable Series, a new initiative focused on strengthening the Allied defense industrial base through enhanced cooperation, strategic dialogue, and industrial partnerships between the United States and key Indo-Pacific partners.
The series will be hosted by Simon Lee, Senior Advisor at Samuel Group D.C., a former U.S. Department of State official and experienced international industry consultant with extensive expertise in Indo-Pacific affairs, government engagement, and defense industrial cooperation.
The initiative will bring together government officials, defense industry leaders, policy experts, and strategic stakeholders to examine opportunities for strengthening industrial capacity, advancing technological cooperation, securing critical supply chains, and improving defense industrial resilience.
Four roundtables are scheduled throughout 2027, featuring three country-specific discussions followed by a concluding regional session.
February 17, 2027 — Japan Focus
Examining U.S. – Japan defense industrial cooperation, advanced technologies, industrial partnerships, and opportunities to strengthen bilateral defense production and sustainment capabilities.
May 12, 2027 — South Korea Focus
Exploring South Korea’s defense industrial capabilities, advanced manufacturing, technological innovation, and opportunities for closer integration with the U.S. defense industrial base.
September 22, 2027 — Taiwan Focus
Assessing Taiwan’s defense industrial priorities, technological capabilities, supply chain resilience, and opportunities for enhanced industrial cooperation.
November 17, 2027 — Regional Priorities
A concluding roundtable bringing together insights from the preceding discussions to examine shared regional challenges, strategic industrial priorities, and opportunities for broader U.S. – Indo-Pacific defense industrial collaboration.
As the United States and its Indo-Pacific partners respond to evolving security requirements, strengthening the Allied defense industrial base has become increasingly important to collective readiness, industrial resilience, and long-term strategic cooperation.
Through this series, Samuel Group D.C. aims to provide a focused platform for constructive dialogue, facilitate connections between government and industry, and identify practical opportunities for greater defense industrial collaboration across the Indo-Pacific region.
The roundtables will emphasize the relationship between national defense priorities, industrial capabilities, emerging technologies, and the partnerships necessary to support a more integrated and resilient Allied defense industrial base.
The 2027 U.S. – Indo-Pacific Roundtable Series calendar is now available on the Samuel Group D.C. website.
Additional announcements will provide information on invited speakers, discussion agendas, participation opportunities, and registration.
For additional information about the roundtable series, including sponsorship opportunities, participation, and general inquiries, please contact Samuel Group D.C. at admin@samuelgroup.us.
For the complete schedule and additional information, visit:
https://www.samuelgroup.us/roundtables
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