Springfield, VA
Conference
The Asymmetric Edge: Global Intelligence in the Age of AI, Autonomy, and Economic Security
AFCEA's Spring Intelligence Symposium returns to the NGA Campus East in Springfield, VA on April 28-29, 2026. This classified TS//SI/TK//NOFORN two-day flagship intelligence event is a forum for Intelligence Community (IC) professionals and an ideal venue for networking, professional development and learning about the nation’s hardest intelligence challenges.
The 2026 Spring Intelligence Symposium agenda is designed to spark candid dialogue at the intersection of national security, emerging technology, and economic power, bringing together decision-makers from across government and industry who rarely convene in the same room, particularly for a classified dialogue.
Featured Panels & Discussions
- The Geopolitical Threat Landscape
China, Russia, Iran, cyber operations, and the evolving intelligence challenge - China vs. U.S. Industrial Policy
Strategic competition, resilience, and long-term advantage - Economic Security
Supply chains, sanctions, capital flows, and national power - Space
Intelligence, autonomy, and contested domains - Private Capital & National Security
Investment, innovation, and mission alignment - Data & Artificial Intelligence
From advantage to dependency - Quantum, Compute, Cryptography & Sensing
Preparing for the next intelligence inflection point
Additionally, the program will feature the presentation of the Charlie Allen Award for Distinguished Intelligence Service and the 3rd annual award for Excellence in Defense Scientific & Technical Intelligence.