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THE DEF 2023  

ANNUAL CONFERENCE  
 

Washington DC Metro Area November 9th-10th

Beyond the status quo... 

By invitation only: Explore evolving approaches to readiness and deterrence, focusing on people and the criticality of informal relationships and networks in the NatSec community.

 

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Celebrating instigators- How to create safe environments for innovators and disruptors within DoD
Small dual-use companies - a threat or asset to primes the brewery/microbrewery dynamic of the NatSec community
The criticality of informal relationships, broad networks, and agile innovation + production teams to outpace pacing threats 

Sample Topics

Mis and disinformation - intentional polarization and countering the seeding of divisiveness
The human element - readiness and deterrence in geopolitically restrictive/near-peer AOs

Sample Speakers 

WHAT

Annual event to attract and convene disruptors from across the national security innovation ecosystem to broaden support networks and create collective execution capacity.
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WHEN

November 9th - 10th 2023

Thursday 8am - 5pm
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After Party

Friday 8am - 4pm
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After Party

WHERE

Held with our partner Building Momentum a  leader in teaching, training, and problem solving. Located at 
5380 Eisenhower Ave Suite C,
Alexandria,
VA 22304 

Our Partners and Sponsors

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