(After an introduction by Carahsoft CEO Mr. Craig Abod, guests enjoyed the Fireside Chat with Gen Timothy D. Haugh, USAF, Commander, US Cyber Command; Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service and Mr. Matt Tait, CEO, ManTech (Title Sponsor). Click to see more early photos from the program.)
The NCF’s Progress Through Partnership with the National Security Agency (NSA) is essential for staying ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the resilience of our nation’s security infrastructure. Thus, the NCF, in partnership with the NSA, sponsors a series of dialogues called Convening to Act programs to identify emerging challenges in cybersecurity and cryptology. The initial programs explored Quantum Resistant Cryptography. Learn more about all Convening to Act programs.
The March 27-28, 2025 program featured a multidisciplinary dialogue, including government and industry, to discuss – Convening to Act: Accelerating National Security AI Adoption: Leadership and Organizational Practices Toward Successful AI Outcomes …for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and beyond, including small and medium-sized businesses. Critical issues for the use of AI in national security addressed at the conference include: Legal, Policy, Compliance, and Security.
Location: Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center 11493 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 100 Reston, VA 20190 US
Agenda and Speakers: Please see below for a link to the draft agenda and for a list of speakers, panelists, and moderators.
Photo Gallery
Organizational Practices Toward Successful AI Outcomes
DAY 1: Many thanks to everyone who came out for Day 1! What an amazing day of presentations, as well as opportunities to share ideas with colleagues from across the country and across sectors. After a great dinner, the Fireside Chat with Gen Timothy D. Haugh, USAF, Commander, U.S. Cyber Command, Director, NSA/Chief, CSS, was a fantastic way to complete the day. Check out a few early highlights below from Day 1. (Full photo album coming post-event.)
We are very grateful for our unique partnership with NSA to host these important and relevant programs. Many thanks to Carahsoft and to all of our amazing sponsors (see below). And thank you to all the speakers, panelists, moderators, participants, and volunteers. See you for Day 2!
DAY 2: Many thanks again to everyone who participated in AI March 2025. We were so grateful for the phenomenal discussions, presentations, and inspirational insights that were shared. We began with a Fireside Chat with GEN Paul Nakasone, USA, (Ret), Founding Director, Institute of National Security and then moved into two final panels and lightning rounds with fantastic thought leaders. We are so grateful for everyone’s contributions to this fantastic two-day event and are already anxious for the next AI Convening to Act – coming this fall – so stay tuned! Stand by for more highlights and all the photos from AI March 2025.
2025 Speakers
Meet the speakers of Convening to Act.
NCF Host Speakers
Mr. Kevin Keaton
Lauren Nelson
George Barnes
Speakers, Panelists, and Moderators
2025 Sponsors
Thank You to our Generous March 2025 Sponsors
All of Our Sponsors
Verstandig Family Foundation
Underwriting Sponsor
Carahsoft Corporation
Strategic Partner
ManTech
Title Sponsor
Two Six Technologies
Breakfast Sponsor (Day 1)
Oracle Corporation
Government, Defense, & Intelligence (GDI) – Big Data Sponsor
Black Cape
Expert Systems Sponsor
Nightwing
Expert Systems Sponsor
Pryon
Expert Systems Sponsor
Sandbox AQ
“Genetic Algorithms” Sponsor
BlueWing Ventures
Genetic Algorithms Sponsor
In-Q-Tel
Genetic Algorithms Sponsor
UMGC
Corporate Host Committee, aka AI Guru
Percy Public Affairs
Corporate Host Committee, aka “AI Guru”
