2025
4 – 5 April
at Harvard Business School
Adapting in a New Era of National Security
The fourth annual Technology and National Security Conference unites students, DOD officials, industry leaders, and venture capitalists to foster collaboration, challenge conventional thinking, and drive innovation in addressing complex security challenges.
This year’s theme, “Adapting in a New Era of National Security,” underscores the urgency of responding to rapid geopolitical shifts and technological advancements. From the conflict in Ukraine to rising tensions in the Middle East and China’s growing influence, the global security landscape demands adaptation across battlefields, the defense industrial base, and public and private sectors. Progress has been made, but much work remains. Together, we must rise to the challenge.
Keynotes
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Panels
National Security Founders
Autonomy In The Battlefield
American Reindustrialization
Acquisition Reform & Workarounds
Commerce & Supply Chain Security
Investing in National Security 2025–2030
Holding The High Ground: On-Orbit Systems
Commercial Tech In A Contested Environment
Enduring Shields: Reimagining Alliances For Homeland Defense
Shipbuilding In The 21st Century: Bridging The Gap in U.S.–China Capacity
Rebooting Our Digital Architecture: Picks & Shovels For an Operational Edge
Energy & Critical Minerals: Domestic Production In Great Power Competition