SCIF After Hours with NGA's Dr. Chris Parrett

October 27, 2026 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Chantilly, VA

Registration Fees

INSA BoD/AdCom: $325

Member: $325

Nonmember: $425

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Event Contact

Toya Rich

trich@insaonline.org

Join 150 colleagues from across the intelligence and national security community for an evening of candid conversation and connection at INSA's SCIF After Hours with Dr. Chris Parrett, Director, Rapid Capabilities Office, NGA. 

Date: Tuesday, October 27
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Location: Chantilly, VA
Important: TS//SI//NF clearance required!

The evening kicks off with a networking reception, followed by a fireside chat between Dr. Parrett and INSA President Suzanne Wilson Heckenberg. Topics for discussion include: 

  • Scaling Project Maven: Accelerating GEOINT delivery and getting AI-enabled capabilities to the tactical edge.
  • Protecting Data in Contested Environments: Safeguarding data integrity while countering increasingly sophisticated AI-enabled adversary tradecraft.
  • Accelerating Commercial Partnerships: How industry can work with the Rapid Capabilities Office to field mission-critical tools faster and better align capabilities with operational needs.

Bring your questions! There will be ample time for the audience to engage directly with NGA leadership during the Q&A. The program will wrap up with a dessert reception.

Speakers

All Speakers

Moderator

Agenda

Tuesday, October 27 | 5:30-7:30 pm
All attendees must have a TS//SI//NF Clearance!

Location:
Peraton
15052 Conference Center Dr.
Chantilly, VA 20151

Parking:
Gratis onsite parking!

Agenda:
5:30-6:15 pm Registration & Welcome Reception
6:15-7:00 pm Fireside Chat & Audience Q&A
7:00-7:30 pm Closing Remarks & Dessert Reception

Dress:
Business or Service Dress/Class A

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