Common Threads Fort Meade: CCP and Cyber Threats to Operational Technology

August 19 to 20, 2025 Fort Meade, MD

Join intelligence, defense, and national security professionals for Common Threads Fort Meade: CCP and Cyber Threats to Operational Technology, a two part unclassified and classified (TS//SCI/NF) program taking place on August 19 and 20 in Fort Meade, MD.

Unclassified Program

Tuesday, August 19 | The Westin BWI
3:00-5:00 pm (OPTIONAL)
Career Conversations Job Fair - gratis! 
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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 TBD! 


Classified Program 

Wednesday, August 20 | Lockheed Martin
8:30-10:00 am
Classified (TS//SCI/NF) Breakfast and Panel Discussion
Speakers will examine how CCP-linked actors are targeting and pre-positioning within U.S. operational technology systems. Topics for discussion include emerging threat vectors, response strategies, and how industry can align to protect mission-critical systems.  

Common Threads Fort Meade offers more than insights, it’s a chance to strengthen your network, learn from peers, and contribute to collective efforts in countering today’s most pressing cyber threats.

Event Contact

Toya Rich

trich@insaonline.org

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

  • Patriot (Classified)

    Sold!

    $14,000

    Member Price

    $16,000

    Non-Member Price

    • Ten registrations for each event (ALL attendees must have TS//SCI/NF clearance for classified portion)
    • Opportunity to introduce panel at classified event (must have TS//SCI/NF 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 (ALL attendees must have TS//SCI/NF 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

    Exclusive

    $8,000

    Member Price

    $10,000

    Non-Member Price

    • Six registrations for both events (ALL attendees must have TS//SCI/NF 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
  • Welcome Reception

    Sold!

    $7,000

    Member Price

    $9,000

    Non-Member Price

    • Six registrations for both events (ALL attendees must have TS//SCI/NF 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

  • Welcome Reception

    Exclusive

    $7,000

    Member Price

    $9,000

    Non-Member Price

    • Six registrations for both events (ALL attendees must have TS//SCI/NF 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
  • First Impression

    Exclusive

    $6,000

    Member Price

    $8,000

    Non-Member Price

    • Five registrations for both events (ALL attendees must have TS//SCI/NF 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 
  • Lasting Impression

    Exclusive

    $6,000

    Member Price

    $8,000

    Non-Member Price

    • Five registrations for both events (ALL attendees must have TS//SCI/NF 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 Playback

    Sold!

    $5,000

    Member Price

    $7,000

    Non-Member Price

    • Five registrations for both events (ALL attendees 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

    Exclusive

    $5,000

    Member Price

    $7,000

    Non-Member Price

    • Five registrations for both events (ALL attendees must have TS//SCI/NF 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
  • Breakfast

    Exclusive

    $4,500

    Member Price

    $6,500

    Non-Member Price

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

    Unlimited

    $2,500

    Member Price

    $4,500

    Non-Member Price

    • Three registrations for both events (ALL attendees must have TS//SCI/NF 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
  • Small Business

    Unlimited

    $1,500

    Member Price

    Must be an INSA Small Business member in good standing
    • Three registrations for both events (ALL attendees must have TS//SCI/NF 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 registrations for both events (ALL attendees must have TS//SCI/NF clearance for classified portion)
    • On-stage acknowledgement at beginning and end of 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