What’s Happening at SCSP? Can't Miss Announcements and more.
Looking ahead to an exciting few months.
Hello, I’m Ylli Bajraktari, President of the Special Competitive Studies Project. We have a lot to share in this week's SCSP newsletter! From new publication launches to exciting partnerships and can't-miss events, there's something for everyone. Read on to learn more and spread the word.
Fusion Commission Report Launches Monday
SCSP’s Commission on the Scaling of Fusion Energy will release its new preliminary report, "Fusion Power: Enabling 21st Century American Dominance" on Monday! This comprehensive analysis explores the transformative potential of fusion energy to reshape the global landscape and secure U.S. leadership in the 21st century.
🎧 Also stay tuned to listen to Commissioners Paul Dabbar and Mark Menezes’ conversation with Jeanne Meserve on what’s at stake in the fusion race.
AI+Expo Registration Launching Soon
The AI+ Expo is back! On June 2-4, we will bring together the brightest minds in artificial intelligence, policy, and industry. This is your chance to explore the latest advancements, discuss critical challenges, and shape the future of AI. This is an event you won't want to miss!
Calling All Sponsors and Exhibitors
Are you interested in showcasing your important work to the world? The Expo offers unparalleled opportunities to connect with key decision-makers, showcase your innovations, and contribute to the vital conversation surrounding AI. We invite potential sponsors and exhibitors to join us in making this event a resounding success. Check out our guide to learn more about sponsorship and exhibition packages.
Pat Gelsinger joining AI+Compute & Connectivity!
We look forward to hosting the third in our AI+ Summit Series, The AI+ Compute & Connectivity Summit on March 6th in Washington, D.C.! Don’t miss your chance to take part in pivotal conversations shaping technology development and national security, with speakers such as former Chief Executive Officer at Intel and Chairman of the Board at Gloo, Pat Gelsinger, Acting Deputy Director of DARPA, Dr. Whitney Mason, founder of SemiAnalysis, Dylan Patel, and many more!
Make sure to check out our agenda online and save your spot so you don’t miss out on this crucial event!
Launching an Exciting Partnership with Coursera
We have been developing something incredibly important with our partners at Coursera. In the coming weeks, we look forward to previewing a brand new course, AI in National Security: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Public Sector Missions.
As AI becomes even more essential to national security mission success, this first-of-its-kind, hands-on, use-case-driven course equips mid-career practitioners across a variety of workstreams including in policy, research, operations, and more with the tools to integrate AI into your world of work.
Guided by senior national security leaders, this free course – filled with original content – will deliver practical AI applications, screencast demos, and interactive exercises to help participants:
Understand why AI adoption is critical for the national security workforce,
Effectively apply AI tools today to enhance operations, and
Become a driving force for AI adoption within their organization.
Stay Tuned for More Memos to the President
As we ramp up for the upcoming AI+ Compute & Connectivity Summit, we are excited to share memos on Quantum Computing and Advanced Networks next week. Ylli continues to highlight the work of our staff experts to underscore the urgency for this new administration to prioritize key technologies in the tech competition.
AI+Biotechnology Summit on the Horizon!
Save the Date! SCSP, in partnership with the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB), will convene the AI+Biotechnology Summit on April 10, 2025 in Washington, DC as the next summit in our AI+ series. The summit will feature leading voices from industry and government, including NSCEB commissioners, to chart a strategy for U.S. leadership at the convergence of AI and biotechnology. Keep an eye on our newsletter for more updates in the weeks ahead.
Back Again: SCSP Hosts Second Hackathon in March
Mark your calendar for March 29th. SCSP is partnering with AGI House for an exciting, second hackathon. We are bringing together top tech talent with representatives across the U.S. Government to tackle critical challenges with agentic AI.
Teams will deliver novel solutions for government applications and compete for prizes. We will be releasing more details soon!