One Big Thing: Mike Gallagher is the chair of the Midwest Defense Forum, co-hosted by Sagamore and TitletownTech. Under his chairmanship, the MDF has brought together thinkers from around the nation to explore ideas, innovations, and investments at its annual events.

• Mike is a leading voice on U.S. national security and defense innovation. From 2017 to 2024, he served as a member of the House of Representatives for the 8th district of Wisconsin, and chaired the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party.
• Following his career in Congress, Mike joined Plantir Technologies as their Head of Defense. 
• Before his political career, Mike served for seven years on active duty as a counterintelligence/human intelligence officer and regional affairs officer in the Middle East and North Africa with the Marine Corps.

• Check out the Politico Q&A with Co-Chairs Sen. Angus King and Rep. Mike Gallagher on the Cyberspace Solarium Commission.
• Listen to Mike speak with Hudson Institute experts on U.S.-China competition. 
• The Hoover Institution’s Uncommon Knowledge podcast: Breaking China: Congressman Mike Gallagher On Asian Geopolitics And Beyond