SCIF After Hours

April 30, 2026 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Chantilly, VA

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 Michael Pennington, Senior Defense Intelligence Analyst for China and Taiwan, China Mission Group, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). 

Date: Thursday, April 30
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Location: Chantilly, VA
Important: All attendees must have TS/SCI clearances

The evening will kick off with a networking reception, followed by a fireside chat between Mr. Pennington and INSA President Suzanne Wilson Heckenberg. Topics for discussion include:

  • Military Modernization: PRC capability shifts and what they signal about long-term military ambitions and the future operating environment.
  • Technological Competition: How the PRC seeks to leverage emerging technologies for strategic advantage.
  • Supply Chain Resilience: National security risks posed by economic and technological dependencies on the PRC and how to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  • Power of Partnership: Opportunities for the public and private sectors to collaborate to maintain the United States’ strategic and technological advantage.

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

Event Contact

Toya Rich

trich@insaonline.org

 

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