Similar to the Speaker Series, USGIF hosts smaller dinner events where USGIF Strategic Partners can listen to and speak with leaders in government, defense, intelligence, academia, and industry. The event, at times, coincides with a classified briefing or other relevant activity that is beneficial to all attendees. The Chairman's events are open only to Strategic Partner members, USGIF Board of Directors, and select invited guests. Forging close working relationships between our members and the customers they directly support is an important aspect of USGIF's mission.