What's Happening at SCSP? Events, Podcasts, and More.
Don't miss this week's exciting announcements.
Hello, I’m Ylli Bajraktari, President of the Special Competitive Studies Project. This week, we launched registration for the second AI+ Expo and announced who will join us as our Visionary Sponsor.
There's something for everyone below. Read on to learn more and spread the word.
Registration is open for the AI+ Expo!
The AI+ Expo is back! Join us on June 2-4, 2025 in Washington, DC as we 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! Register today!
Rhombus Power Inc. joins us as the Visionary Sponsor
Yesterday, we were pleased to announce Rhombus Power Inc. as our top sponsor for the AI+ Expo. Under the leadership of Dr. Anshu Roy, Rhombus advances AI-driven decision-making, particularly in national security contexts. AI is reshaping how we think, strategize, and operate, and Dr. Roy’s work is at the forefront of these shifts.
Join over 100+ Exhibitors and Sponsors!
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.
Back Again: SCSP Hosts Second Hackathon Next Saturday!
Mark your calendar for March 29th! SCSP is partnering with AGI House again 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 $50,000 in prizes provided by George Mason University!
1st Place: $25,000
2nd Place: $15,000
3rd Place: $10,000
Spots are limited, so register now and showcase your AI expertise in solving real-world challenges!
Coursera Course Now Available!
We developed something special with our partners at Coursera. We recently launched a brand new course on their public platform, AI in National Security: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Public Sector Missions.
Our lessons feature a range of AI experts, such as SCSP Chair Eric Schmidt, Andrew Ng, and senior national security leaders, who both demo these tools and explain their importance in operations today. This free course includes hands-on training with screencast examples and prepared worksheet exercises to help learners experiment with these tools on actual use cases.
What you’ll learn:
Understand the national security imperative of being AI-ready and how AI is irreversibly being integrated into national security missions.
Explore how tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Copilot can be applied to tasks related to national security missions and their appropriate use.
Learn how to improve individual workflow in a national security context by leveraging AI tools specific to your role.
Learn how to advocate for AI adoption at your agency regardless of your role or seniority level.
Register for the AI+ Biotechnology Summit!
As part of our AI+ Summit Series, SCSP is excited to partner with the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) for the 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.
Speaker announcements coming soon!
Introducing Strait Forward: A New SCSP Podcast
Join hosts Channing Lee and Libby Lange as they launch "Strait Forward," a new podcast from the Special Competitive Studies Project, diving deep into the heart of Taiwan's crucial role in global geopolitics and technology. This podcast will feature some of the brightest minds in Taiwan and from around the world on topics such as geopolitics, technology, and culture.
In this inaugural episode, Channing and Libby sit down with Ambassador Alexander Yui to explore why Taiwan, despite its small size, has become a central player in international discussions.
Make sure to follow along as we will be releasing episodes every other Monday!
More Memos to the President!
Our latest episode of Memos to the President featuring former Deputy Secretary of Defense, Robert O. Work was released earlier this week! We continue to highlight experts who help underscore the urgency for this new administration to prioritize key technologies in the tech competition. We also featured a conversation with Dylan Patel of SemiAnalysis on the future AI Supercomputing Clusters from the recent AI+ Compute and Connectivity Summit. Catch up on the episodes on YouTube, where you can find the latest.
This week on NatSec Tech…
Dhruva Rajendra, CEO and co-founder of Deterrence, joins host Jeanne Meserve to discuss energetics, the technological advancements that can bridge the gap with adversaries, and the imperative to restore the US' industrial deterrence.
You can listen to the full episode on Substack or anywhere you get your podcasts!