The Future is Calling: Will You Answer Next Week?
Only three days until the can’t-miss event of the year.
Hello, I’m Ylli Bajraktari, President of the Special Competitive Studies Project. Next week we look forward to welcoming you to the AI+ Expo at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
SCSP has taken over the DMV on WMATA buses and Metro cars! If you see an AI+ Expo ad, take a photo and post it on social media and tag SCSP and use #SCSPSpotted. Those who do will receive a giveaway at the event!
There's something for everyone below. Read on to learn more and spread the word.
Be at the Forefront of Technology Next Week
The AI+ Expo at the Washington Convention Center is poised to be the most impactful event of your year! This premier gathering offers an unparalleled opportunity to forge vital connections and drive innovation forward bringing together the brightest minds across artificial intelligence, policy, and industry, creating a dynamic environment for collaboration and progress. Visit our website to see the 400+ speakers and the 220 sessions happening at the AI+ Expo! View the agenda here and stay tuned on SCSP social media pages for a few final upcoming speaker announcement, which include high level government officials.
We created an app for AI+ Expo 2025! Use it to stay up to date with the latest news and announcements, see your personal schedule, and create your event profile.
If you can’t find it, search AI+ Expo 2025!
The Exchange: Advancing the Legacy of Innovation and National Security
Also happening at the AI+ Expo, we are also hosting - same time, same venue - the 4th Exchange on innovation and national security. This premier gathering of national security leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and researchers aims to bridge innovation with national security. Check out the agenda here.
Experience the first U.S. military drone competition in our nation’s capital!
The AI+ Expo's Drone Arena isn't just an event, it's the drone experience. Witness jaw-dropping stunts from ace pilots and cheer on in intense head-to-head battles, including the first-ever inter-military drone competition in the nation's capital, presented with the U.S. National Drone Association. This isn't just talk; it's happening.
The AI+ Expo Hackathon: Build the Future with AI!
We are thrilled to host our biggest Hackathon yet, co-hosted with AGI House! 300 hackers will collaborate on impactful problems, make professional connections with fellow participants and supporting tech partners, and maybe even build the next big thing.
$135,000 in total prize value is up for grabs thanks to our track partners at OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and U.S. National Drone Association!
Envision Your Future at the AI+Careers Stage!
Don’t miss your chance to chart your future in AI at the AI+ Careers Stage! Get direct insights from top speakers like the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor, Virginia's Secretary of Commerce, and the President of the University of Chicago – just to name a few. These are the people charting the future, and you could be in the room with them.
But it's not just about listening. The Talent Marketplace, powered by ClearanceJobs, is where you'll actually connect with leaders from industry, academia, and government. Want on-site interviews? Résumé reviews? Career coaching? High-value networking? All of it is waiting for you. Just make sure your Cvent Event app profile is set up before you arrive.
This is your chance to thrive in the AI era. Don't miss out!
Explore the AI+ Expo Bookstore!
We are excited to announce that this year's bookstore partner is Kramers! The Expo bookstore is the perfect opportunity to meet your favorite authors, and even get your copies signed.
You'll find a wide selection of books covering AI, geopolitics, history, semiconductors, and technology. Our impressive lineup of authors includes Fareed Zakaria, Stanley McChrystal, Edward Luce, Shadi Hamid, Emily Feng, Victoria Coates, Dhruva Jaishankar, Stephen Witt, and more.
Don't Miss the AI+ Expo's Special Events!
Get ready to experience the unique special events happening throughout the AI+ Expo! These exclusive gatherings will delve into critical topics like networks, compute, authenticity, deep tech, and biotechnology, just to name a few.
Want a sneak peek at who's shaping these discussions? Check out some of our 2025 Special Event Partners to see who's involved!
Experience SCSP’s Podcasts LIVE!
Join us at the SCSP Media Stage at the AI+ Expo to see LIVE recordings of NatSec Tech, Memos to the President, and Strait Forward. Featuring guests such as Jaap van Etten, CEO of Datenna, Margaret Busse, Executive Director of the Utah Commerce Department, Chiayo Kuo, Founder of the Taiwan Digital Diplomacy Association, Emily Feng, Author & NPR Correspondent, and more! If you can’t make it, don’t worry! Subscribe below to stay up to date for the releases of all live recordings.
AI+AGI in National Security Microcredential Launching at AI+ Expo
Our free, asynchronous Coursera course—AI in National Security: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Public Sector Missions— is now part of our three-course microcredential AI+AGI in National Security. Learners will master generative AI and LLMs, gauge AI’s strategic, geopolitical, and economic impacts, and explore the trajectory of Agentic AI and towards AGI. Whether you’re shaping policy, guiding strategic planning, or simply eager to understand where AI is headed, this microcredential equips you with the deep insights needed to lead in tomorrow’s security landscape.
Enroll in the course today and register for Expo to get an invitation to the microcredential!
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