My GPS Journey: 3 Wrongs Made it Just Right-

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 intended
• Why today’s GPS systems can be jammed, spoofed, or deceived — sometimes with dangerous consequences
• What steps governments, businesses, and technology leaders can take to safeguard navigation in an era of cyber threats and AI-driven systems

The discussion will be moderated by Ben Shapiro, Professor of Marketing Emeritus at Harvard Business School and a respected business thinker known for his ability to make complex topics accessible, thoughtful, and relevant.

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.

Access to just the main program is free with pre-registration.