Wednesday, August 20, 2025 / News NETWORK2025 to Tackle Policy, Technology, and Leadership ASA’s NETWORK2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal event for the PHCP-PVF supply chain, bringing together high-profile voices, timely analysis, and collaborative opportunities designed to address the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. The program will open with Shannon Bream, anchor of FOX News Sunday, who will provide an insider’s perspective on Washington and the policies shaping business. Later, cybersecurity expert Rachel Wilson, former senior executive at the NSA and now Head of Cybersecurity for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, will brief attendees on today’s rapidly evolving cyberthreat landscape. Spotlight sessions will continue with baseball’s “Iron Man” Cal Ripken Jr., who will share lessons on perseverance and leadership, and Gen. David Petraeus, former CIA Director, who will close the event with a candid discussion on global security, economic trends, and strategic leadership. The conference also features a CEO panel on the future of manufacturing, exploring technology, supply chain pressures, and regulatory changes impacting the industry. Attendees will have the chance to exchange perspectives in the popular Great Ideas Roundtable Sessions, designed to spark practical conversations among peers. Beyond the sessions, NETWORK2025 provides structured networking through receptions and distributor-vendor conference appointments, offering opportunities for attendees to strengthen existing partnerships and build new ones. With a mix of policy insight, business intelligence, and leadership perspectives, NETWORK2025 promises to deliver meaningful takeaways for every attendee. EXPLORE THE SCHEDULE Print