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The New IC

June 18, 2026 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM Arlington, VA

Registration Fees

INSA BoD/AdCom: Gratis!

INSA Member: $125

Nonmember: $225

Student: $25

Young Professionals (Under 30 y/o): $95

Gov't/Mil: The gratis gov't block is full! To be added to the waitlist, please email wcarruthers@insaonline.org.

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Event Contact

Toya Rich

trich@insaonline.org

Pivot with purpose. Lead with intention.

The most rewarding paths in the intelligence community are rarely linear. True leadership often grows from the ability to pivot, adapt, and say "yes" to the right opportunities at the right time.

Join 200 colleagues from across the intelligence and national security community for The New IC, The Mid-Career Advantage: Mastering the New Tradecraft, on Thursday, June 18, from 1:00 to 6:00 pm, at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA. 

What to Expect

  • KeynoteLori Wade, Chief Learning Officer, CIA, will share her perspective on how the CIA addresses continuous learning and leadership development.
  • Panel: Maximizing Mid-Career: The Strategic "Yes" will shed light on OPM's U.S. Tech Force initiative and traditional and nontraditional pathways for mid-career professionals to intentionally pivot their expertise and master new mission-critical skills.
  • Lightning Rounds: Candid stories from peers on navigating pivotal personal and professional moments.
  • Networking Reception: Connect with new peers, exchange perspectives, and strengthen the relationships that will support you throughout your career! 

Gain fresh insights, share experiences, and leave with practical takeaways you can immediately apply!


Gratis Add-On! Career Conversations Cleared Job Fair

INSA and ClearanceJobs will host a pre-event career fair from 12:00-2:00 pm, connecting cleared professionals with top employers from across the community. Separate registration required.  Register for Career Conversations.

Note: You do not need to attend The New IC to participate in Career Conversations.


Thank you to our supporting partners!

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Agenda

Thursday, June 18 | 1:00-6:00 pm

Location:
Army Navy Country Club
1700 Army Navy Dr.
Arlington, VA 22202

Agenda:
12:00-2:00 pm Career Conversations hosted in partnership with ClearanceJobs
1:00-2:00 pm Registration
2:00-3:00 pm Keynote

  • Lori Wade, Chief Learning Officer, CIA

3:00-4:00 pm Panel Discussion

  • Adrienne Gizicki, Director, Partner Forces
  • Kevin Hennecken, Senior Advisor to the Director, OPM
  • Jamie Jones Miller, CEO and Regional Dean, Northeastern University in Arlington
  • Alexandra Seymour, Principal Deputy Assistant National Cyber Director for Policy, ONCD
  • Dr. Ryan Carpenter, Special Advisor, SCSP (moderator)

4:00-4:15 pm Networking Break
4:15-5:00 pm Ignite Rounds

  • Scott Cooper, SVP, Government Affairs, With Honor
  • Dr. Stacey Dixon, Former Acting DNI, ODNI
  • Cynthia Kaiser, SVP, Ransomware Research Center, Halcyon
  • Kristyn Ream, Member, INSA Advisory Committee
    • Choosing Your Next Chapter: Finding your Strategic Yes at Mid-Career
  • Adam Scheer, Program Director, Special Activities Growth Division, Saronic Technologies

5:00-6:00 pm Networking Reception

Parking:
Gratis onsite parking! 

Dress:
Business professional or Service Dress/Class A

Media:
This program is open to the press. For press credentials, contact pr@insaonline.org

  • Patriot

  • Registration

  • Notebook

  • Emerging Leaders

  • Platinum

  • Community Champion