Name: CDAO Defense & Security
Start: 2026-09-23 00:00:00 UTC
End: 2026-09-24 00:00:00 UTC
Location: Convene

CDAO Defense & Security
📍 Washington, D.C. | 🗓 September 23-24
Bringing defense, intelligence, and security leaders together to explore how data and AI are enhancing national security, resilience, and readiness.

Drive Innovation and Excellence in Data and Analytics for Defense & Security

CDAO Defense & Security 2026 is the premier event for senior data and analytics leaders across the U.S defense, intelligence, and national security agencies.

Join us for a transformative experience where industry experts will explore the latest strategies in data-driven decision-making, AI implementation, and data governance. This year’s event will focus on overcoming the unique challenges of the defense and security sectors, such as enhancing mission readiness, strengthening cybersecurity, and ensuring ethical and secure use of AI in national security operations.

Key Themes & Topics

Data-Driven Decision Making:

Leveraging advanced analytics to enhance mission-critical decision-making and improve operational efficiency within defense and security agencies.

AI in Threat Detection:

Using machine learning algorithms to identify and mitigate security threats in real-time across defense and intelligence operations.

Data Governance and Compliance:

Best practices for ensuring data security, regulatory compliance, and maintaining data integrity across national security initiatives.

Ethics of AI in Defense & Security:

Balancing technological innovation with ethical considerations in the deployment of AI for defense, intelligence, and cybersecurity operations.

CDAO Defense & Security

Location

Convene

Managed by

Corinium Global Intelligence

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