Convening to Act

Convening to Act: Accelerating National Security AI Adoption
Leadership and Organizational Practices Toward Successful AI Outcomes
March 27-28, 2025

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.

March 27-28, 2025 will feature 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 to be 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. 
 

Thank you to our AI March 2025 sponsors - featured below.


March 2025 Draft Agenda


Speakers, Panelists, & Moderators

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

NCF Host Speakers

Speakers, Panelists, and Moderators


Thank You to our Generous March 2025 Sponsors


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