National Cyber Innovation Forum

Grateful to join @Rep_Walkinshaw at the National Cyber Innovation Forum for an important discussion on AI, cyber innovation and national security. As AI reshapes the cyber domain, Congress must strengthen @CISAgov's capabilities and protect America’s critical infrastructure.

NCIF 2026 #inthenews from @NRO: “That urgent message was front and center at the 2026 National Cyber Innovation Forum, which took place Thursday at the U.S. Capitol. George Mason University’s National Security Institute brought together government officials, policy analysts, corporate leaders, and other experts to discuss the future of American cybersecurity. One panel, led by National Review’s Ramesh Ponnuru, explored how America can use technology to bolster its national security against foreign threats. Harnessing private enterprise can accelerate these efforts." Read the full article here: nationalreview.com/news/a-warning… @NatCyberInnoFor | @MasonNatSec | @NSI_CTC | #NCIF2026

NCIF 2026 #inthenews from @FederalNewsNet: “'Unfortunately, this administration has weakened CISA in the last year. I don’t think they realize the one-for-one output that they provide on defensive cyber for many of you in here, and so instead of cutting system, we should be expanding systems capabilities to protect our domestic, our non-military cyber systems,' Bacon said at the National Cyber Innovation Forum, sponsored by the National Security Institute at the George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School." Read the full article here: federalnewsnetwork.com/congress/2026/… @NatCyberInnoFor | @MasonNatSec | @NSI_CTC | #NCIF2026

Grateful to all of our speakers, partners, sponsors, and attendees for helping make this year’s Forum such a meaningful and substantive gathering. #NationalCyberInnovationForum #ncif2026

Strong start to #NCIF2026. @CISAgov’s Nick Andersen and @andrewjmcclure laid out a clear vision for strengthening America’s cyber resilience through real public-private collaboration and decisive action against nation-state threats. #NationalCyberInnovationForum

One day to go... The National Cyber Innovation Forum convenes leaders across government, industry, and venture to accelerate cyber innovation and defend the digital world. #NationalCyberInnovationForum #NCIF2026

#NCIF2026 SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:  "Combating Fraud – A View from the Frontlines” with Andrew McCarthy, CTO, @WHFraudTF; @SamCorcos, Chief Information Officer, @USTreasury; @anup_malani, Chief Economist, @CMSGov; moderated by Matthew Rose #NationalCyberInnovationForum @NSI_CTC

#NCIF2026 SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:  "The Deputies Meeting – Priorities for Cyber and National Defense” with James Danly, Deputy Secretary, @ENERGY; Tim Kosiba, Deputy Director, @NSAGov; moderated by @andrewjmcclure, Managing Director, @forgepointcap. #NationalCyberInnovationForum

Thank you to our sponsors. #NationalCyberInnovationForum #NCIF2026 @MasonNatSec @NSI_CTC

#NCIF2026 SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:  "The Future of AI and National Defense” with Aaron Bishop, @DeptofWar; Joe McCaffrey, @anduriltech; Earl Matthews, @DeptofWar; Joseph Larson, @OpenAI; moderated by @apolyakova, @cepa. #NationalCyberInnovationForum @MasonNatSec @andrewjmcclure

#NCIF2026 SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT: "Going on the Offensive” w @DAlperovitch, ExecChairman, @SilveradoPolicy; Todd Hemmen, DepAsst Director @FBI; Sam Jones, @method_security; Katie Sutton, AsstSec of War for Cyber Policy, @DeptofWarUSI; moderated by @RameshPonnuru, Editor @NRO.

#NCIF2026 SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:  "A View from the National Security Council” with Alexei Bulazel, Special Assistant to the President, National Security Council, The White House, moderated by Timothy Neslony, Former WH Director for Cyber Policy. #NationalCyberInnovationForum

#NCIF2026 SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:  "Cyber, Quantum, AI, and the Workforce to Win” with @karringtonsc, @IonQ_Inc; @benkohlmann, @DeptofWar; Brandon Pugh, @USArmy; Eric Stride, @HuntressLabs, moderated by Chris Steed, Managing Director, @Paladincap #NationalCyberInnovationForum

#NCIF2026 SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT: "A View from the C-Suite – Industry Perspectives on Driving Cyber Innovation” with Billy Gouveia, @Surefire_Cyber, Ash Kulkarni, @elastic, Ambuj Kumar, @simbianai, Chris Sestito, @hiddenlayersec, moderated by Alex Whitworth of @Carahsoft.

#NCIF2026 SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:  "A View from the Hill” with @RepDonBacon (R-NE), Chairman of CITI subcommittee of the HASC and @Rep_Walkinshaw (D-VA), member of House Homeland Security Cmte, moderated by @jamil_n_jaffer of @MasonNatSec. #NationalCyberInnovationForum

#NCIF2026 SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:  "The Security Leaders Roundtable” with Colin Ahern, State of New York; Robert Bair, @AnthropicAI ; Doug Barbin, @Schellman; Mike Walsh, @Forescout; moderated by Laura Galante, Senior Fellow, @cepa. #NationalCyberInnovationForum @MasonNatSec

#NCIF2026 SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT:  "Working with Industry” with @CISAgov Acting Director Nick Andersen, Tatyana Bolton, and Alison King. #NationalCyberInnovationForum (5/21, DC) @MasonNatSec @forgepointcap @Carahsoft @Snowflake @Forescout

#NCIF2026 SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT: "President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America” with @ONCD Director Sean Cairncross. #NationalCyberInnovationForum (5/21, DC) @MasonNatSec

This year’s program comes at a pivotal moment. Cybersecurity is more important than ever for national security. The technologies that will define the coming decade are central to economic dynamism, military readiness, and our strategic technological advantage. #NCIF2026

The #NationalCyberInnovationForum convenes leaders from across government and industry to examine the policies, partnerships, and innovations shaping America’s cyber and national security outlook. #NCIF2026