Common Threads Fort Meade: AI and Cybersecurity Operations

August 5 to 6, 2026 Fort Meade, MD

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!

Event Contact

Toya Rich

trich@insaonline.org

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

  • Patriot (Classified)

    Sold!

    $16,000

    Member Price

    $18,000

    Non-Member Price

    • Ten registrations for each event (must have TS/SCI clearance for classified portion)
    • Opportunity to introduce panel at classified event (must have TS/SCI clearance)
    • Prominent company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap

    Current Sponsors

  • Eagle (Unclassified)

    Sold!

    $14,000

    Member Price

    $16,000

    Non-Member Price

    • Ten registrations for each event (must have TS/SCI clearance for classified portion)
    • Opportunity to introduce speaker(s) at unclassified event
    • Company-branded signage at event
    • On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program
    • Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap

    Current Sponsors

  • Registration

    Sold!

    $8,000

    Member Price

    $10,000

    Non-Member Price

    • Six registrations for both events (must have TS/SCI clearance for classified portion)
    • Company logo placement on registration pages and confirmation messages
    • Dedicated company-branded signage at registration
    • Company-branded floor clings or equivalent at event venue
    • On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program
    • Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap

    Current Sponsors

  • Welcome Reception (Unclassified)

    Sold!

    $7,000

    Member Price

    $9,000

    Non-Member Price

    • Six registrations for both events (must have TS/SCI clearance for classified portion)
    • Dedicated company-branded signage in Welcome Reception
    • Dedicated company-branded cocktail napkins at the reception 
    • On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program
    • Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap

    Current Sponsors

  • Dessert Reception (Unclassified)

    Sold!

    $7,000

    Member Price

    $9,000

    Non-Member Price

    • Six registrations for both events (must have TS/SCI clearance for classified portion)
    • Dedicated company-branded signage in Dessert Reception 
    • Dedicated company-branded cocktail napkins at the reception
    • On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program
    • Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap

    Current Sponsors

  • First Impression

    Sold!

    $6,000

    Member Price

    $8,000

    Non-Member Price

    • Five registrations for both events (must have TS/SCI clearance for classified portion)
    • Company-branded signage upon entrance of unclassified event
    • On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program
    • Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap

    Current Sponsors

  • Lasting Impression

    Exclusive

    $6,000

    Member Price

    $8,000

    Non-Member Price

    • Five registrations for both events (must have TS/SCI clearance for classified portion)
    • Company-branded signage upon exit of both events
    • On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program
    • Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap
  • Digital Recap (Unclassified)

    Sold!

    $5,000

    Member Price

    $7,000

    Non-Member Price

    • Five registrations for both events (must have TS/SCI clearance for classified portion)
    • Company logo included in post-event recap (unclassified portion only) 
    • Company logo included in post-event survey to all attendees, including opportunity to provide 50-word message about sponsor company
    • On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program
    • Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap

    Current Sponsors

  • Headshot Studio

    Sold!

    $5,000

    Member Price

    $7,000

    Non-Member Price

    • Five registrations for both events (must have TS/SCI clearance for classified portion)
    • Dedicated signage near the headshot studio
    • Opportunity to include a brief message (15-20 words) in the email sent to each participant with their headshot
    • On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program
    • Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap

    Current Sponsors

  • Breakfast (Classified)

    Sold!

    $4,500

    Member Price

    $6,500

    Non-Member Price

    • Four registrations for both events (must have TS/SCI clearance for classified portion)
    • Dedicated company-branded signage at breakfast
    • Dedicated company-branded cocktail napkins at breakfast (provided by INSA) 
    • On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program
    • Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap

    Current Sponsors

  • Community Champion

    Unlimited

    $2,500

    Member Price

    $4,500

    Non-Member Price

    • Three registrations for both events (ALL attendees must have TS/SCI clearance for classified portion)
    • On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program
    • Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap
  • IC Innovator - Small Business

    Unlimited

    $1,500

    Member Price

    Must be an INSA Small Business member in good standing
    • Three registrations for both events (must have TS/SCI clearance for classified portion)
    • On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of program
    • Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap
  • Host

    Sold!

    • 10 gratis registrations for both events (must have TS/SCI clearance for classified portion)
    • On-stage acknowledgment at beginning and end of program
    • Opportunity to provide security guidance at the beginning of the program
    • Opportunity to have one staff member profiled in the #yourIC section of INSA website and spotlighted on social media  
    • Company logo placement on marketing materials, signage, website, email promotions, and event recap

    Current Sponsors