What’s Happening at SCSP? Can't Miss Announcements.
Recapping highlights from the week and previewing what's ahead.
Hello, I’m Ylli Bajraktari, President of the Special Competitive Studies Project. It’s been another great week at SCSP! Members of the team are finishing up a remarkable week in Taiwan, where we are wrapping up a successful International Strategy Forum Global Summit. Enjoy this short video where we preview the why behind our decision to bring 80 fellows from 40 countries to this special city.
From new publications to exciting partnerships and can't-miss events, there's something for everyone. Read on to learn more and spread the word.
Check Out the Agenda for the AI+Compute & Connectivity Summit!
March 6th is less than a week away! We look forward to hosting our third event in our AI+ Summit Series, The AI+ Compute & Connectivity Summit, at the Ritz-Carlton in Washington, D.C.! Don’t miss your chance to take part in pivotal conversations shaping technology development and national security, with representatives from OpenAI, Dell Technologies, AMD, DARPA, SemiAnalysis, 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!
The Countdown is On! Free Course Coming Soon.
We have been developing something special with our partners at Coursera. In the coming week, 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 to integrate AI into their 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.
More Memos to the President 🎤
As we ramp up for the upcoming AI+ Compute & Connectivity Summit, we are excited to share a new memo on Semiconductors 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. Catch up on the episodes on YouTube, where you can find this week’s latest and greatest:
Fusion Commission Released its Preliminary Report
SCSP’s Commission on the Scaling of Fusion Energy released its preliminary report, "Fusion Power: Enabling 21st Century American Dominance" on Monday! This report explores the transformative potential of fusion energy to reshape the global landscape and presents an urgent strategy for accelerating fusion energy commercialization—not just as an energy breakthrough, but as a national security imperative for the United States.
🎧 Make sure to check out our most recent episodes of NatSec Tech, where members of the Commission sit down with host Jeanne Meserve to break down the report and explore the fascinating potential of fusion energy.
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.
Stay tuned for public registration launching soon!
Registration is open for AI+ Biotechnology Summit!
As part of our AI+ Summit Series, we are thrilled to open registration for the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) and SCSP’s AI+ Biotechnology Summit taking place on April 10th in Washington, D.C. The AI+ Biotechnology Summit marks the release of the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology’s final report, providing strategic recommendations to guide present and future national biotechnology efforts. The event will bring together innovation leaders to showcase cutting-edge technology, explore policy recommendations, and highlight key factors essential to U.S. competitiveness in shaping a coordinated strategy for leadership in AI-enabled biotechnology.
We hope you will join us and share with anyone interested in attending!
Back Again: SCSP Hosts Second Hackathon in March
Mark your calendar for March 29th. SCSP is partnering with AGI House for an exciting hackathon. We are bringing together top tech talent 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!
SCSP is on Bluesky! 👋
If you’re over on Bluesky, we invite you to follow us @scsp.bsky.social as we share our latest reports, podcasts, analysis, and perspectives on the tech that is reshaping our world. We look forward to connecting with you on a new platform!