Spring Symposium - Integrating Emerging Tech: Challenges and Solutions

April 22, 2025 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM Arlington, VA

Registration Fees

INSA BoD/AdCom: Gratis!

Member: $445

Nonmember: $555

Student: $25

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Event Contact

Toya Rich

trich@insaonline.org

Join us on Tuesday, April 22, from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm for our Spring Symposium, Integrating Emerging Tech: Challenges and Solutions. This year’s program will convene 250–300 senior leaders from government, leading defense contractors, academic institutions, and technology firms supporting the U.S. national security mission.

Topics for discussion include:

Counterintelligence challenges in an evolving threat landscape
Harnessing emerging technologies for strategic gain
Leveraging AI for competitive advantage
Rethinking acquisition strategies for speed and agility

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain critical insights, connect with key decision-makers, and navigate the complexities of adopting emerging technologies to advance U.S. national security.

This event always sells out! Secure your spot today.

Speakers

Keynote Speakers

All Speakers

Moderators

Agenda

Tuesday, April 22 | 8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Location:
INSA/NRECA Conference Center
4301 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22203

Agenda:

8:00-9:00 am Registration & Networking Breakfast

9:00-10:00 am Morning Keynote

Taka Ariga, Former Chief AI Officer and CDO, OPM and Founder, Sol Imagination LLC

10:00-11:00 am Panel: China Counterintelligence Challenges
IMPORTANT: This session will not be recorded

David Cattler, Director, DCSA
Roman Rozhavsky, Assistant Director, Counterintelligence Division, FBI
Thomas A. Speciale II, Senior Advisor, NCSC
The Hon. Bill Evanina, Founder and CEO, Evanina Group, LLC (moderator)

11:00-11:15 am Networking Break

11:15 am - 12:00 pm Ignite Rounds: Opportunities in Emerging Technologies

Human-Machine Teaming for Intelligence: A Glimpse Into the Future - Rachel Grunspan, DDI Futures, Directorate of Digital Innovation, CIA
The Need for CDS - George Kamis, CTO, Everfox
The Power of Prototypes - Dr. William Corvey, Program Manager, Information Innovation Office, DARPA
Quantum is Inevitable. Surprise is Not! - Yolanda Reid, Associate Partner, IBM
Matthew Steckman, President and Chief Business Officer, Anduril

12:00-1:00 pm Lunch

1:00-2:00 pm Panel: Data to Defense: Harnessing AI for Strategic Advantage

Amy Ritualo, Deputy Chief Data and AI Officer and Statistical Offical, U.S. State Department (Invited)
Jack Anderson, Principal Consultant, Unit 42, Palo Alto Networks
Dr. Lisa Costa, former CTO and Innovation Officer, U.S. Space Force, and Advisor, Seekr
Teresa Smetzer, CEO, Smetzer Associates, LLC (Moderator)

2:00-2:15 pm Networking Break

2:15-3:15 pm Panel: Reimagining Technology Acquisition

COL Candice Frost, USA (Ret.), Vice Chair of INSA's Cyber Council
Evan Hickey, Senior Advisor to the CTO, CIA
William "Mac" McHenry, Sr Advisor to the Director and IC Lead, DIU
LTG Scott Berrier, USA (Ret.), Former DIA Director (Moderator)

3:15-4:15 pm Closing Keynote

Fireside chat with Dr. Rick Muller, Director, IARPA, and Dr. Megan Anderson, Executive VP, Capabilities, IQT

4:15-4:30 pm Closing Remarks

4:30-5:30 pm Networking Reception at Grand Cru

Travel & Parking:

Garage parking is available for $12/day (Access from N. Taylor Street)
Metro accessible (Ballston/MU) on Orange and Silver Line

Dress:
Business or Service Dress

Media Policy:
This program is open to the press. Please contact PR@insaonline.org for credentials