Common Threads Fort Meade: AI and Cybersecurity Operations

August 5 to 6, 2026 Fort Meade, MD

Registration Fees

August 5 | Unclassified
Gratis for all!

August 6 | Classified Breakfast

INSA BoD/AdCom: Gratis!

Member: $210

Nonmember: $295

Gov't/Mil: Gratis!

Event Contact

Toya Rich

trich@insaonline.org

Join intelligence, defense, and national security professionals for Common Threads Fort Meade: AI and Cybersecurity Operations, a two-part unclassified and classified (TS//SI/NF) program taking place August 5 and 6 in Fort Meade, MD, focused on advancing AI-enabled cyber capabilities while securing the adoption of AI across high-assurance mission environments.

Unclassified Program
Wednesday, August 5 | The Westin BWI

3:00-5:00 pm Career Conversations Job Fair - Gratis!
Presented in partnership with ClearanceJobs
Whether you are seeking new career opportunities or top talent in the Fort Meade region, this exclusive job fair connects national security professionals with leading employers looking to fill critical roles. Get details!

5:00-7:00 pm Welcome Reception & Keynote - Gratis!
Join 125+ intelligence, defense, and national security professionals for the community's best networking! Connect with colleagues, enjoy great conversations, make new connections, and gain valuable insights. Keynote speaker TBA!

Classified Program
Thursday, August 6 | Lockheed Martin SCIF

8:30-10:30 am Classified (TS//SI/NF) Breakfast and Panel Discussion
Speakers will discuss how AI is transforming active defense and the disruption of foreign cyber threats, the integration of AI into cybersecurity, the challenges of AI security, trusted deployment, and industry collaboration. Speakers TBA!

Agenda

Wednesday, August 5 from 3:00-7:00 pm
Career Conversations, Welcome Reception and Keynote

Location:
The Westin BWI
1110 Old Elkridge Landing Rd
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090

Agenda:
3:00-5:00 pm Career Conversations (gratis!) - Cleared Job Fair in Partnership with ClearanceJobs
5:00-5:45 pm Registration and Welcome Reception
5:45-6:30 pm Keynote Remarks
6:30-7:00 pm Dessert Reception

Thursday, August 6 from 8:30-10:30 am
Classified Breakfast and Panel
Registrants must have a TS//SI/NF clearance.

Location:
Lockheed Martin
410 National Business Parkway
Annapolis Junction, MD 20701

Agenda:
8:30-9:15 am Registration and Breakfast
9:15-10:25 am Panel
10:25-10:30 am Closing Remarks

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