Agenda

Artificial intelligence is transforming how national security strategies are shaped and executed, not just on the battlefield but across the entire defense enterprise. From accelerating weapons development cycles to optimizing global logistics and readiness, AI is emerging as both a strategic enabler and a potential disruptor. As the U.S. works to integrate AI responsibly across defense and intelligence ecosystems, it must also navigate complex policy, ethical, and security considerations. In this session, OpenAI’s Sasha Baker will explore how AI can be harnessed as a force multiplier, what frameworks are needed for trusted implementation, and how to ensure the U.S. maintains a competitive edge through collaborative innovation and responsible deployment.

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future capability—it is a present-day necessity for mission success. As federal agencies and defense organizations race to modernize, the challenge lies not just in developing cutting-edge AI models but in deploying them securely, ethically, and at operational scale. From labeling and managing massive datasets to integrating AI workflows into mission-critical environments, effective implementation demands both technical rigor and deep domain expertise. In this session, Dan Tadross, Director of Federal Delivery at Scale AI will discuss what it takes to move from pilot projects to sustained impact. The conversation will explore lessons learned from the field, infrastructure needs for scalable AI, and how public-private partnerships can accelerate readiness and resilience.

The acceleration of AI-driven decision-making is already here. U.S. forces across the globe are deploying AI-powered sensor fusion to detect and track threats orders of magnitude faster than traditional systems. In Ukraine, autonomous drones are outmaneuvering Russian electronic warfare efforts, showing that AI can already execute real-time battlefield adaptations beyond human reaction speed. The battlefield is no longer a just contest of raw firepower. It is an algorithmic competition where AI-enhanced decision cycles are the key to victory. During this conversation, we will explore how AI is reshaping military command structures, logistics, and autonomous systems.