Close Modal My GPS Journey: 3 Wrongs Made it Just Right Join the Museum of Science and the Harvard Business School Association of Boston for an eye-opening discussion with GPS trailblazer Harold “Hal” Jones as he demystifies how GPS became 100× more accurate, why it can be jammed or spoofed, and what government and industry must do to secure it in an era of cyber threats and AI-driven systems. We all rely on GPS every day — from driving directions to aviation, shipping, emergency response, and the growing world of autonomous systems. But how many of us truly understand how GPS works, why it’s vulnerable, and what we can do to protect its future?Join the Harvard Business School Association of Boston and the Museum of Science for a fascinating conversation with Harold “Hal” Jones, one of the early innovators in modern GPS. Hal will explain, in clear and engaging terms:How GPS accuracy improved more than 100× beyond what its original designers intendedWhy today’s GPS systems can be jammed, spoofed, or deceived — sometimes with dangerous consequencesWhat steps governments, businesses, and technology leaders can take to safeguard navigation in an era of cyber threats and AI-driven systems The conversation will be moderated by Rick Williams — keynote speaker, author, founder, CEO, scientist, and management consultant—bringing insight and experience to the discussion.Whether you are a business leader, technologist, student or are just curious about how a technology we take for granted shapes the world around us, this is a conversation for you.To access an exclusive networking pre-reception as well as the main program, please purchase a combination ticket for $50. This ticket grants access to networking with HBSAB members and the evening’s speakers as well as light bites and a cash bar beginning at 6:30pm.Access to just the main program is free with pre-registration. Register for the Event Date and Time Thursday, May 7 | 7:30pm Audience Adults 18+ Location Blue Wing View Map Price Free with Pre-Registration; Access to pre-reception and program: $50 Language English Register for the Event Date and Time Thursday, May 7 | 7:30pm Audience Adults 18+ Location Blue Wing View Map Price Free with Pre-Registration; Access to pre-reception and program: $50 Language English We all rely on GPS every day — from driving directions to aviation, shipping, emergency response, and the growing world of autonomous systems. But how many of us truly understand how GPS works, why it’s vulnerable, and what we can do to protect its future?Join the Harvard Business School Association of Boston and the Museum of Science for a fascinating conversation with Harold “Hal” Jones, one of the early innovators in modern GPS. Hal will explain, in clear and engaging terms:How GPS accuracy improved more than 100× beyond what its original designers intendedWhy today’s GPS systems can be jammed, spoofed, or deceived — sometimes with dangerous consequencesWhat steps governments, businesses, and technology leaders can take to safeguard navigation in an era of cyber threats and AI-driven systems The conversation will be moderated by Rick Williams — keynote speaker, author, founder, CEO, scientist, and management consultant—bringing insight and experience to the discussion.Whether you are a business leader, technologist, student or are just curious about how a technology we take for granted shapes the world around us, this is a conversation for you.To access an exclusive networking pre-reception as well as the main program, please purchase a combination ticket for $50. This ticket grants access to networking with HBSAB members and the evening’s speakers as well as light bites and a cash bar beginning at 6:30pm.Access to just the main program is free with pre-registration. Featuring Harold “Hal” Jones Harold “Hal” Jones is an engineer, researcher, and former government advisor whose early work contributed to the development and refinement of the Global Positioning System (GPS). Over the course of his career, he has focused on improving system reliability, reducing vulnerabilities to interference, and ensuring GPS remains resilient in critical civilian and defense applications. Hal brings deep technical knowledge along with a talent for explaining complex systems in a clear and engaging way. Image Rick Williams Rick Williams is a keynote speaker and author sharing his insights and experience as a company founder, CEO, scientist, management consultant, and board member. Mr. Williams speaks about “Making Difficult Decisions,” drawing on his acclaimed leadership guidebook, Create the Future. He hosts the Create the Future with Rick Williams Podcast, a community forum for leaders to share their stories about making tough choices for their organizations. Rick started his career as a physicist, followed by Harvard Business School and management consulting with Arthur D. Little, Inc.Mr. Williams is a champion sailboat racer. He skippers his J 130 sailboat, CHARIAD, in regionally and international regattas. He will compete in the Newport to Bermuda Race in June relying on GPS satellite technology to find Bermuda.Mr. Williams is an experienced member of the board of directors of technology companies and a board chair. He currently serves on the boards of Amorphex Therapeutics, Career Town, and Navigation Sciences. He served on the national board of directors of the Private Directors Association (PDA), the professional association of directors of private companies. His publications include “How to make your board into a value accelerator for the company.” In partnership with Image
