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[New Classified Breakfast Panel] Join 150 intelligence and national security professionals for Securing Space: Threats, Intelligence, and Warfighting Advantage, a classified breakfast panel focused on protecting critical space-enabled missions. 📅 Wednesday, April 8 | 8:00–10:15 am 📍 Chantilly, VA 🔗 Register Here: insaonline.org/detail-pages/e… The morning will begin with a networking breakfast followed by a keynote with Maj Gen Chris Povak, USSF, Deputy Director, @NRO_gov, moderated by Kris Breaux, Partner, The Potomac Advocates. The program will then move to a panel discussion with Michael Usowski (@DefenseIntel) and other senior leaders from government, industry, and academia. Additional speakers TBD! 👉 Learn more on the website! insaonline.org/detail-pages/e… Thank you to our sponsors! @awscloud, @BAESystemsInc, GRVTY, @MANTECH, @Nightwing_usa, @PeratonCorp, @SAICinc, The Potomac Advocates #SecuringSpace #IntelligenceCommunity #NationalSecurity

[Just Announced!] INSA is excited to announce the launch of the Space Intelligence Council to address the escalating intelligence and cyber requirements of the space theater. This new council will provide a forum for integrating commercial innovation into mission-critical architectures, focusing on threat assessments, operational planning, and the security of global data links. The Council is led by Co-Chairs Joseph Frankino, Director of National Security Space Programs at @LockheedMartin Government Affairs, and Kris Breaux, Partner at The Potomac Advocates. Their combined experience across the Space Force, Air Force, NSA, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) will ensure a focus on the practical intersection of technical innovation and national policy. “The complexity of the space domain requires a tighter loop between commercial innovation and government mission requirements,” said INSA President Suzanne Wilson Heckenberg. “This Council will provide the nonpartisan, trusted environment where our community can solve the intelligence and cyber challenges that stand in the way of true mission resilience and strategic advantage.” 🔗 Learn more about the Space Intelligence Council: insaonline.org/detail-pages/n… #SpaceIntelligence #IntelligenceCommunity #NationalSecurity

📢 [New!] Tune into our latest episode of the Intelligence Career Conversations podcast featuring Dr. Deborah Wituski, Professor, @SAISHopkins. 🎧 Listen today! insaonline.org/detail-pages/n… Dr. Wituski reflects on her path from academic research to the CIA, leadership roles at Google, and her return to higher education. She discusses the value of mentorship, lifelong learning, and adapting tradecraft in an era shaped by AI. #IntelligenceCareers #NationalSecurity

✨90 Days Until 2026 William Oliver Baker Award Dinner! This isn't just another event on the calendar. It's the night the intelligence and national security community comes together to recognize service at the highest level and strengthen the relationships that carry the mission forward. 📅 Saturday, May 30 | 6:00-10:00 pm 🔗 Register Today: insaonline.org/detail-pages/e… Join more than 700 leaders from across government, industry, and academia on Saturday, May 30, as we celebrate The Hon. Chris Inglis, former Deputy Director of @NSAGov and the first Senate-confirmed National Cyber Director, for his extraordinary contributions to our nation's security. Held at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC, this black-tie evening offers an unmatched opportunity to connect with the people shaping national security today. Thank you to our sponsors! @ATT, @awscloud, @BAESystemsInc, @CACIIntl, @Deloitte, @Deltek, @Google Public Sector, @LeidosInc, @LockheedMartin, @MANTECH, @MITREcorp, @Nightwing_usa, @Oracle Cloud, @Paladincap, @PeratonCorp, @SAICinc, @salesforce #INSABaker #IntelligenceCommunity #NationalSecurity

[New!] Join 150 intelligence and national security space professionals for Securing Space: Threats, Intelligence, and Warfighting Advantage, a classified morning program on Wednesday, April 8, in Chantilly, VA. 👉 Register Here: insaonline.org/detail-pages/e… Topics for discussion: 💠 Emerging counterspace threats 💠 Integrating intelligence for decision advantage in orbit 💠 The role of industry, interagency, and international partners Plus, ample time for audience Q&A! Speaker announcements coming soon! Thank you to our sponsors. @awscloud, @BAESystemsInc, @MANTECH, @Nightwing_usa, @PeratonCorp, @SAICinc #Space #IntelligenceCommunity #NationalSecurity

Two weeks to go until our AI at Mission Scale: GenAI and HPC in National Security classified program in Chantilly, VA. 📅 Thursday, March 12 🕙 8:00–10:45 am 📍 Chantilly, VA 🧷 Register: insaonline.org/detail-pages/e… Join 150+ cleared professionals for a high-side discussion on the infrastructure, compute, governance, and policy required to move GenAI from “successful pilot” to sustained mission utility. The program begins with a networking breakfast, followed by a keynote on strategically resourcing the Community’s AI future and a panel discussion with Dr. Michelle Aten (NGA) (invited!), Sarah Campbell (@GeorgeMasonU), Kristopher Keith (@nvidia), and moderator Sean Batir (@awscloud). Discussion highlights: 💠 Breaking the “compute-to-decision” bottleneck 💠 Turning pilots into enterprise capability 💠 Governing autonomous AI at mission speed 💠 Closing the cleared AI talent gap ⚡ Limited sponsorships remain! Contact Erin Harroun to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. Thank you to our sponsors for making this program possible! AWS, @Equinix, @PeratonCorp, @salesforce #AI #IntelligenceCommunity #NationalSecurity

⚡ Moving AI from Pilot to Mission Impact. How does a "Data-Driven Enterprise" actually function at the speed of the mission? Join us on Tuesday, April 14 at the Westin Arlington Gateway for INSA’s 2026 Spring Symposium. 👉 Register Here! insaonline.org/detail-pages/e… We’re excited to announce our closing fireside chat featuring: 👤 Cameron Stanley, Chief Digital and AI Officer, @DeptofWar 👤 Robert Malpass, Deputy CDAO for Intelligence As architects of the Department’s digital future, they will bridge the gap between leadership, acquisition, and the cultural shifts required to scale AI for national security. 💫 Confirmed speakers and moderators include: 💠 Peter Kant (Enabled Intelligence) 💠 Dr. Amy Soller 💠 George Barnes (Red Cell Partners) 💠 Alexis Kovalchick (@Deloitte ) Thank you to our sponsors! @awscloud, @CACIIntl, @EnabledIntel_AI, @GDIT, @Google Public Sector, @KBRincorporated, @MANTECH, @Oracle Cloud, @salesforce #IntelligenceCommunity #NationalSecurity #Data

[NEW!] The INSA Foundation is excited to launch our 2026 Future of the IC Workforce webinar series! Underwritten by @BoozAllen and supported by @ClearanceJobs, the three-part program examines the trends, technologies, and best practices shaping the IC workforce. Join us for episode one, The Future of Data: Preparing for Agentic AI on Monday, March 9, from 1:00-2:00 pm ET. 👉 Register here: insaonline.org/detail-pages/e… Our speakers, Joe Victor (@NGA_GEOINT), Jen Lombardo (@nvidia), and moderator @LindyKyzer (ClearanceJobs) will discuss what it takes to get mission data ready for Agentic AI. Plus, there will be ample time for audience Q&A! All registrants will receive a link to the session recording. #FutureWorkforce #IntelligenceCommunity #NationalSecurity

🎙️ New Episode! Check out the latest episode of the Intelligence Career Conversations podcast featuring LTG Scott Berrier, USA (Ret.), former Director of DIA and Senior VP at @BoozAllen. Tune in as General Berrier shares hard-won lessons on leadership, the power of mentorship, and the shifts in intelligence across his 40-year career! He also offers advice for young professionals on building the analytical, communication, and critical-thinking skills necessary to meet today’s challenges. 👉 Listen today! insaonline.org/detail-pages/n… #IntelligenceCareers #NationalSecurity #Podcast

💫What an incredible night! We had a full house for our 2026 Charlie Allen Achievement Awards, and the energy in the room was a wonderful reminder of why this mission matters so much. 📸View event photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCL2oc After a lively welcome reception, Christine Bordine, Deputy Director of the @DefenseIntel, kicked off the evening with a thoughtful keynote. She shared practical leadership and mentoring advice drawn from her own distinguished career. The heart of the evening was our awards program, where we recognized six early- and mid-career leaders doing extraordinary work across the intelligence, homeland, defense, and national security communities. Congratulations Nicole Griffin (@TSA /I&A), Brent Howlett (@RealNCIS), Robert James Robancho Jr. (@Deloitte), Sarah k. Adams (JHU APL), Alexander Bramsen (FBI), and Maj Alan G. Friedlander, USAF (DISA)! A sincere thank you to our sponsors for making this celebration of the workforce possible! @awscloud, Base-2 Solutions, @Carahsoft, @ClearanceJobs, @GDIT, Penn State Applied Research Laboratory, @PeratonCorp, @SAICinc, @salesforce, @Workday #INSAAchievement #EmergingLeaders #NationalSecurity

🌟 The big night is almost here! Join us tomorrow, February 18, from 6:00–9:00 pm in Arlington to honor some incredible emerging leaders. Today’s final spotlight is on Maj. Alan G. Friedlander, @usairforce, our 2026 William O. Studeman Military Award winner. Maj Friedlander’s work at the @DISADOD has been vital to keeping global communications reliable and secure during strategic operations. Whether he’s leading a high-stakes mission on-site or guiding Force Development, he has a talent for taking complex systems and making them work better for the people who depend on them. Beyond the technical work, Maj. Friedlander is defined by his commitment to the people he leads. By actively mentoring the next generation of intelligence professionals, he ensures that the community is stronger for years to come, a true reflection of the Studeman Award legacy. 💫Join us as we recognize Maj. Friedlander and all six of our recipients at the #INSAAchievement Awards ceremony! Thank you to our sponsors! @awscloud, Base-2 Solutions, @Carahsoft, @ClearanceJobs, @GDIT, The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University, @PeratonCorp, @SAICinc, @salesforce, @Workday #EmergingLeaders #NationalSecurity

🤝Stay connected with INSA! Join our mailing list to get the latest on upcoming events, policy programs, podcasts, and thought leadership delivered straight to your inbox! 📨Subscribe today: insaonline.us8.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2b… From expert discussions to networking opportunities across the intelligence and national security community, you won’t want to miss what’s ahead! #IntelligenceCommunity #NationalSecurity

⚡ Register today! Join us on Tuesday, April 14, for our 2026 Spring Symposium, The Data-Driven Enterprise: Building, Buying, and Deploying Capabilities at Mission Speed. 🔗 Register here: insaonline.org/detail-pages/e… This full-day symposium at the Westin Arlington Gateway will examine how the intelligence, defense, and national security communities are using data to drive faster, more informed decisions, from acquisition and resourcing to operational execution. Panel topics: 💠 Building a data-driven enterprise 💠 Accelerating emerging tech adoption 💠 Moving AI from concept to capability 💠 Deploying and scaling AI for national security missions Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry innovators and key government and military decision-makers! Thank you to our sponsors! @awscloud, @CACIIntl, @EnabledIntel_AI, @GDIT, @Google Public Sector, @KBRincorporated, @MANTECH, @salesforce #AI #DataDriven #IntelligenceCommunity

#ICYMI: INSA recently hosted a #CoffeeandConversation with Scott Kirkpatrick, Director for Science & Technology, @DefenseIntel, and INSA President Suzanne Wilson Heckenberg. 👉 View event recording: insaonline.org/detail-pages/e… The fast-paced discussion focused on delivering intelligence at speed, responsible AI integration, MASINT modernization, and the partnerships needed to support the national security mission. Thank you to our host sponsor, @Deloitte, for supporting this program! #IntelligenceCommunity #NationalSecurity

🌟 We are less than a week away from the Charlie Allen Achievement Awards! Join us on Wednesday, February 18, from 6:00-9:00 pm at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA! Today, we are spotlighting our 2026 John W. Warner Homeland Security Award recipient, Brent Howlett, Special Agent, @RealNCIS. 🔗 Learn more: insaonline.org/detail-pages/e… SA Howlett, an NCIS Task Force Officer assigned to the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, serves as a critical bridge between the Department of the Navy and the FBI. It's a high-stakes role that requires a level of poise and maturity that stands out to everyone he works with. More than just his technical expertise, Brent is the person his colleagues look to when the pressure is on. Whether it’s staying late to help a teammate or setting the pace for the mission, he shows that the best kind of security is built on collaboration and looking out for one another. 💫 Join us as we celebrate SA Howlett and all of our awardees at the #INSAAchievement Awards ceremony! Thank you to our sponsors! @awscloud, Base-2 Solutions, @Carahsoft, @ClearanceJobs, @GDIT, The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University, @PeratonCorp, @SAICinc, @salesforce, @Workday #EmergingLeaders #IntelligenceCommunity #NationalSecurity

We had a fantastic morning with Scott Kirkpatrick, @DefenseIntel Director for S&T. While his #CoffeeandConvo discussion with our President, Suzanne Wilson Heckenberg, was incredibly insightful, the highlight of the day was his generous time spent with our policy interns. Leaving a lasting impression on these young professionals is what makes this community so special. #IntelligenceCommunity #NationalSecurity

✨ Welcome to all of the corporate members who have joined INSA in 2026! We’re excited to have you as part of the INSA community and look forward to connecting through upcoming programs and events. #INSACommunity

🌟 The countdown for the Charlie Allen Achievement Awards continues as we spotlight the 2026 Richard J. Kerr Government Award recipient, Alexander Bramsen, Intelligence Analyst, @FBI. 🔗 Learn more: #kerr" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">insaonline.org/detail-pages/e… Mr. Bramsen transformed the FBI’s enterprise-wide collection analysis by replacing a months-long process with a streamlined, visually driven product that delivers clear, actionable insights to senior leaders. He scaled this approach across the Bureau, guiding analysts in its adoption and tripling analytical productivity, including during a critical presidential transition. His work has strengthened executive decision-making and elevated analytic tradecraft across the FBI’s intelligence enterprise. 💫 Join us as we celebrate Mr. Bramsen and all of our awardees at the Charlie Allen Achievement Awards on Wednesday, February 18, from 6:00–9:00 pm at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA. Thank you to our sponsors! @awscloud, Base-2 Solutions, @ClearanceJobs, @GDIT, Penn State Applied Research Laboratory, @PeratonCorp, @SAICinc, @salesforce, @Workday #INSAAchievement #EmergingLeaders #IntelligenceCommunity

⚡New Intelligence Career Conversations podcast episode featuring Dr. Yevgeniy Sirotin, Scientist Director, @SAICinc! Tune in to hear Dr. Sirotin share his journey from neuroscience to national security, with a focus on how biometrics and AI are shaping policy and mission outcomes. He breaks down common misconceptions in the field, offers advice for STEM students, and reflects on the role of mentorship and soft skills in bridging innovation and intelligence. 🎧 Tune in today! insaonline.org/detail-pages/n… #IntelligenceCareers #NationalSecurity

⚡ Meet Meg Elliott Fitzgerald! Ms. Fitzgerald is a Senior AI Engineer at @BoozAllen, where she applies advanced AI to some of the most complex challenges in national security. In our latest #YourIC profile, Ms. Fitzgerald shares how her early work in machine learning and digital personalization reshaped how she thinks about technology’s influence, ultimately leading her to mission-driven work. She reflects on why responsible AI matters, what makes applied AI rewarding, the value of taking a non-linear career path, and the mentors who have shaped how she leads under pressure. 👉 View the full profile: insaonline.org/detail-pages/p… #Workforce #IntelligenceCommunity #NationalSecurity