4th Annual Cocktails & Codebreakers
It's time to register for the 4th Annual Cocktails & Codebreakers event - co-hosted by the National Cryptologic Foundation (NCF) and the Intelligence and National Security Foundation (INSF).
The evening will feature an engaging discussion between ADM Michael Gilday, USN (Ret.), 32nd Chief of Naval Operations, and Frank Cilluffo, director of Auburn University’s McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security. Admiral Gilday commanded multiple destroyers, led Carrier Strike Group 8, and directed operations for both U.S. Cyber Command and NATO’s Joint Force Command. He has been awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, and Bronze Star. Frank Cilluffo brings decades of expertise in cybersecurity, national security, and critical infrastructure, ensuring a compelling and insightful discussion.
We are also thrilled to feature Tom Fanning, Retired Chairman, President & CEO of Southern Company, as our keynote speaker. Under his leadership, Southern Company advanced clean, safe, and reliable energy, launched the first new U.S. nuclear generation unit in a generation, and invested over $20 billion in low- and no-carbon energy. Fanning also serves in critical national security and cybersecurity roles, including co-chair of the Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council (ESCC) and member of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission.
Register today to join this exclusive evening of insight, conversation, and networking with leaders shaping defense, cybersecurity, and energy. Individual tickets are $225. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are also available to showcase your organization alongside this distinguished lineup.
Click the Register Now button at the top of this page to purchase tickets and to view available sponsorships.
REGISTRATION
* Individual Tickets: $225
* Host Committee Ticket: $1,000: Includes one ticket and name on all marketing materials as a member of the Host Committee and invitation to the private meet and greet preceding the event.
SPONSORSHIPS
A variety of sponsorships are also available and can be purchased via this registration link on this page. If you require an invoice and prefer to pay via check or bank transfer - please reach out to Director of Development Rebecca Diamond at Rdiamond@cryptologicfoundation.org
THANK YOU to our 2025 SPONSORS:
Carahsoft - Title Sponsor
IBM - Goodbye Gift Sponsor
Nightwing - Registration Sponsor
AWS - Crypto Sponsor
SIMS Software - Cyber Sponsor
COPT - Cyber Sponsor
Tower Federal Credit Union (TFCU) - Cyber Sponsor
MANTECH - Host Committee
Learn about past Cocktails & Codebreakers events via the link below.
