Technology & National Security Conference

Thank you to everyone who made the 2025 Technology & National Security Conference a success! From our incredible keynote speakers and panelists to the startups in our Innovation Showcase and the 1200+ attendees who joined us Friday and Saturday at Harvard Business School and MIT Sloan—your energy, insights, and engagement made this year’s conference unforgettable. We explored what it means to adapt in a new era of national security, and you helped bring that theme to life—through honest conversations, bold ideas, and a shared commitment to shaping the future of defense and innovation. A special thank you to our phenomenal keynotes Secretary Mark T. Esper, Ph.D., Jake Sullivan, Rep Jen Kiggans, Rep Gabe Amo, Rep Patrick Ryan, Representative Rob Wittman, and LtGen Frank Donovan for providing their insights and inspiration as well as our student organizing team, generous sponsors, and supportive alumni network who helped make it all possible. Moises Enoc Navas Jasen Baker Daryna Ostafiichuk Clif Luber Zach Zimmerman Sophie Zimmerman Nick Maynes Ryan Holte Louis McCullagh Alex G. James S. Shai Cohen Bethany Russell Mike Murray Laura Luber Ben Buchheim-Jurisson Matthew Bernard Drew Borinstein Fred Heiding James Hanley Greg Knutson Jessica Souder Naveen K. Molly Hassell Harrison Price Jonathan "JQ" Q. Alex Santangelo David Weidman Lisa Yan Nathan W. Jack Murren Josh Cortez Daniel Ackeret Stay tuned for more photos, speaker highlights, and more takeaways from this year’s conference. Until next year! #TechNatSecConference #NationalSecurity #DefenseInnovation #HBS #MITSloan #GreatPowerCompetition #EmergingTech #PublicPrivatePartnerships #Conference2025 #ThankYou

🔥 Tech & National Security 2025 Keynotes are here! And these are just the ones we're announcing before things kick off tomorrow! We’re thrilled to welcome a powerhouse lineup of national leaders shaping the future of national security, tech, and policy—including: • Jake Sullivan, Former National Security Advisor • LtGen Frank Donovan, Vice Commander, USSOCOM • Michael A. Brown, Partner at Shield Capital; Former Director of the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) • Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) • Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) • Congressman Pat Ryan (NY-18) • Veronica Daigle, President, National Security Practice, Red Cell Partners #TechNatSecConference #DefenseInnovation #NationalSecurity #EmergingTech #HBS #MITSloan #Conference2025 Thank you to our conference organizing team: Clif Luber Moises Enoc Navas Jasen Baker Daryna Ostafiichuk Zach Zimmerman Ben Buchheim-Jurisson Bethany Russell Sophie Zimmerman Josh Cortez Daniel Ackeret Drew Borinstein Fred Heiding Greg Knutson James S. Jessica Souder Lachlan Price Lisa Yan Louis McCullagh Molly Hassell Nathan W. Nick Maynes Ryan Holte Naveen K. Jonathan "JQ" Q." Alex Santangelo Laura Luber and our supportive corporate sponsors.

🇺🇸 Excited to announce that I will be moderating the Congressional Keynote panel at the 2025 HBS & MIT Sloan Technology & National Security Conference. National security is not forged on the battlefield alone, it’s shaped in the halls of Congress, where critical decisions about defense priorities, budgets, and strategic partnerships are made. From overseeing Pentagon spending to crafting bipartisan legislation that counters emerging threats, members of Congress play a pivotal role in safeguarding America’s security in an era of geopolitical competition.  At this year’s HBS & MIT Sloan Technology and National Security Conference, I’m honored to moderate a panel of distinguished lawmakers who will share insights into how Congress navigates complex challenges, from modernizing the military to countering foreign adversaries, securing critical supply chains, and fostering public-private partnerships to drive innovation.  Whether you’re a founder, investor, operator, or policymaker, understanding congressional priorities is key to aligning technology solutions with the nation’s most pressing defense needs.  📅 Saturday, April 5th 📍 Klarman Hall, Harvard Business School 🏛️ Panelists: Congressman Rob Wittman (VA), Vice Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and Chairman, Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, representing Marine Corps Base Quantico, NSWC Dahlgren, and Fort A.P. Hill Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA), Member of the House Armed Services Committee representing regions of Virginia Beach and Norfolk Congressman Pat Ryan (NY), Member of the House Armed Services Committee, representing the Hudson Valley including the United States Military Academy West Point For all those that will join us at the Conference, these speakers are going to be a must-see. For those who were unable to get tickets, we are unfortunately sold out! But please be on the lookout for similar speakers and attendees in the 2026 iteration of the HBS & MIT TechNatSec Conference. Thank you to the organizing team: Moises Enoc Navas, Clif Luber, Jasen Baker, Daryna Ostafiichuk, Louis McCullagh, Ryan Holte, James S., Zach Zimmerman, Ben Buchheim-Jurisson, Sophie Zimmerman, Daniel Ackeret, Drew Borinstein, Fred Heiding, Greg Knutson, Jessica Souder, Lachlan Price, Bethany Russell, Matthew Bernard, Molly Hassell, Nathan W., Nick Maynes, Naveen K., Jonathan "JQ" Q., Alex Santangelo and our corporate sponsors.  #TechNatSec #NationalSecurity #CongressionalLeadership #DefensePolicy #USCongress #HBS #MITSloan

We're excited to have several General Officers, Flag Officers, and Senior Executive Service as speakers and attendees at TechNatSec this coming weekend. These current and former public servants have led at the highest levels across the U.S. and allied defense communities. They’ve attempted and driven strategic change, modernized force structures, and navigated today’s most pressing security challenges. On their various panels, they'll share hard-won insights on leadership, innovation, and what adapting in a new era of national security really requires. Speakers include: • Admiral Michael Gilday (USN, Ret.) • Lt Gen Frank Donovan (USMC) • Dr. Rob Spalding, Brig Gen, USAF (Ret) • Brig Gen Mike McGinley (USAF) • Cmdre Roger Readwin (UK Royal Navy) • Halimah N. (Fmr. SES) • Rebecca Zimmerman (Fmr. SES) • Jude Sunderbruch (SES, Ret.) For all those that will join us at the Conference, these speakers are going to be a must-see. For those who were unable to get tickets, we are unfortunately sold out! But please be on the lookout for similar speakers and attendees in the 2026 iteration of the HBS & MIT TechNatSec Conference. Thank you to our conference organizing team: Technology & National Security Conference Moises Enoc Navas Jasen Baker Daryna Ostafiichuk Zach Zimmerman Ben Buchheim-Jurisson Bethany Russell Sophie Zimmerman Josh Cortez Daniel Ackeret Drew Borinstein Fred Heiding Greg Knutson James S. Jessica Souder Lachlan Price Lisa Yan Louis McCullagh Molly Hassell Nathan W. Nick Maynes Ryan Holte Naveen K. Jonathan "JQ" Q." Alex Santangelo Laura Luber and our supportive corporate sponsors.

We’re honored to announce that Jake Sullivan, former U.S. National Security Advisor, will join us for a keynote fireside chat to kick off the 2025 Harvard-MIT Sloan Technology & National Security Conference one week from today! Jake Sullivan has held senior national security policy roles for the better part of the last two decades providing him a front-row seat to the dramatic evolution of technological advances, the rise of China and Russia as near-peer adversaries, and the private sector’s growing role in national defense. On Friday evening, alongside myself and Ben Buchheim-Jurisson, he’ll open the conference as we discuss what it was like leading the shaping of U.S. national security strategy and interagency coordination as well as what it means to adapt in a new era of national security—where deterrence, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration are more vital than ever. We still have a few tickets left to join over 1000 attendees for the 4th annual TechNatSec Conference, as we bring together leaders across investing, tech, and policy to explore how we navigate this pivotal moment for U.S. national security (ticket link in comments). Moises Enoc Navas Jasen Baker Daryna Ostafiichuk Ryan Holte James S. Lachlan Price Mike Murray Bethany Russell Shai Cohen Zach Zimmerman Sophie Zimmerman Daniel Ackeret Louis McCullagh Molly Hassell Alex Santangelo Matthew Bernard Alex Goodman Fred Heiding Drew Borinstein Laura Luber Josh Cortez Jessica Souder Lisa Yan Nathan W. Naveen K. Nick Maynes Jack Murren Jonathan "JQ" Q.

Economic security is national security. In today’s interconnected world, the US must carefully consider where and how its supply chains are exposed to China. Yet just this week a Boston-based cybersecurity firm reported that one-third of the US supply chain relies on companies that the Pentagon has linked to China’s military. Even the Department of Defense continues to source critical technologies from China, and major defense manufacturers have acknowledged the difficulty of fully decoupling from the PRC. With the urgent need for thoughtful, strategic approaches to mitigate supply chain risks, I’m excited to lead a panel on Supply Chain Security at this year’s HBS & MIT Sloan Technology & National Security Conference. We’ll explore how companies can map their exposure to China, government initiatives to diversify supply chains, and the complexities of reducing reliance on the PRC. 📅 Saturday, April 5th 📍 Spangler Auditorium, Harvard Business School 🎟️ Tickets: https://lnkd.in/e3m3ggqV Panelists: - Chris Miller, The Fletcher School at Tufts University and Author of "Chip War"  - Amy Morgan, Altana - Asad Akram, Office of Strategic Capital - Halimah N., Entanglement, Inc. Thank you to the conference organizing team: Moises Enoc Navas, Clif Luber, Jasen Baker, Daryna Ostafiichuk, Zach Zimmerman, Ben Buchheim-Jurisson, Sophie Zimmerman, Daniel Ackeret, Daniel Elkins, Drew Borinstein, Fred Heiding, Greg Knutson, James S., Jessica Souder, Lachlan Price, Louis M., Molly Hassell, Nathan W., Nick Maynes, Ryan Holte, Naveen K., Jonathan "JQ" Q., Jack Murren, Alex Santangelo and our supportive corporate sponsors.

🎥 The countdown is ON. The Technology & National Security Conference is back—April 4th & 5th hosted by MIT Sloan and Harvard Business School. This year promises to be bigger and better than ever, bringing together warfighters, technologists, investors, and policymakers to tackle the toughest national security challenges of our time. 🚨 Tickets are selling out fast—don’t wait until it’s too late. 🔗 Grab yours now: https://lnkd.in/e8tA_t73 📍 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eM7ZKbiZ 💥 You don’t want to miss this. Video Cred: AtomsNotBits

🔥 Bringing the Warfighter to the Room: A Conversation with LtGen Frank Donovan at the 2025 Technology & National Security Conference! 🔥 In an era of rapidly evolving threats, ensuring our warfighters have the tools, technology, and strategy to succeed is more critical than ever. Too often, the most important conversations about national security happen without those on the front lines—the ones who face the toughest challenges and make the hardest calls. That’s why we’re honored to welcome Lieutenant General Frank Donovan, Vice Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM), to the conference. With decades of experience leading elite forces through the most complex and high-stakes missions, LtGen Donovan brings firsthand insight into the realities of modern warfare, the evolving operational environment, and the capabilities our warfighters need to maintain the edge. What are the biggest challenges facing our special operations forces today? How do we bridge the gap between technology, policy, and operational needs? And what must industry leaders, policymakers, and national security professionals do to ensure our warfighters are prepared for what comes next? 💬 Join us for this must-attend conversation that brings the warfighter’s perspective to the forefront. 🎤 Fireside Chat with LtGen Frank Donovan 🗓 Date: April 5th 📍 Location: Harvard Business School 📢 Be part of the discussion shaping the future of national security. We’ve just added 100 additional General Admission tickets after selling out! Please be sure to get them before they run out! *Ticket link in the comments* A huge thank you to our outstanding organizing team Clif Luber Daryna OstafiichukJasen Baker Zach Zimmerman Ben Buchheim-Jurisson Bethany Russell Shai Cohen Sophie Zimmerman Josh Cortez Daniel Ackeret Drew Borinstein Fred Heiding James S. Jessica Souder Lachlan Price Lisa Yan Louis McCullagh Molly Hassell Nathan W. Nick Maynes Naveen K. Jonathan "JQ" Q. Jack Murren Alex Santangelo and Adam Caruso.

Excited for this panel—over a century of investing, government, and national security experience!

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