Convening to Act

Convening to Act: The Next Threshold: Leading Advanced AI for National Security Outcomes
December 3-4, 2025

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. Learn more about all Convening to Act programs.

The December 3-4, 2025 Convening to Act will feature a multidisciplinary dialogue, including government and industry, to discuss - The Next Threshold: Leading Advanced AI for National Security Outcomes...for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and beyond, including small and medium-sized businesses. At this timely and important Convening, we will explore the latest advancements in AI as they relate to national security. 

Location:  Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center 11493 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 100 Reston, VA 20190 US 
Parking:  Complimentary parking is available in several lots surrounding the venue.
Wifi: Complimentary Wi-Fi available; no password required.
Dress: Business Attire

Registration: Open now - visit the Event Calendar to register.
Early-Bird Rate = $249 per ticket (Aug 1st through Sept 15th)
$299 per ticket = (Sept 16th through Nov 15th)
$349 per ticket = (Nov 16th through Dec 3rd)
Tickets will cover both days of the program and will include breakfast both days, lunch on day one, cocktail reception on day one, and a mid-day snack or bag lunch on day two. 

Sponsorship Opportunities: Please visit the Dec 2025 Sponsorship Options page for details.

Agenda and Speakers: Stay tuned to this page as more details (draft agenda and speakers) become available. 


December 2025 Draft Agenda - Coming Soon


Speakers, Panelists, & Moderators

Click below (when available) to learn about our speakers, panelists, and moderators.

NCF Host Speakers

Speakers, Panelists, and Moderators - Coming Soon


Thank You to our Generous December 2025 Sponsors


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