Mr. Shedd spent nearly 33 years in the U.S. intelligence and national security community, including service at the CIA, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and the White House/National Security Council. He retired in 2015 from government service as the Acting Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, following four years as its Deputy Director. He currently is a national security consultant and serves on several corporate boards while also dedicating extensive time to non-profit NGO endeavors. He recently published a book, The Great Heist: China’s Epic Campaign to Steal America’s Secrets (HarperCollins), which examines China’s relentless economic espionage against America.
What: DAA Professional Development Breakfast
When: April, 28th, 2026
Time: 08.30-10.30 AM
Where: Embassy of France
(4101 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007)
Who: Defense Attachés and Assistant Defense Attachés members of DAA
Dress code: Uniform of the day
Parking: Limited parking availability,
Costs: The event is free of charge for the DAA members
Other details:
- Limited 50 seats available, please register to secure your spot;
- Light breakfast and beverages will be served between 08:30 - 09:00;
- To secure an easy access to the premises, please arrive on time and be in a possession of a valid ID with picture;
- All the attendees will receive a complementary DAA funded copy of Mr. Shedd's book: The Great Heist: China’s Epic Campaign to Steal America’s Secrets
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