The Department of War is accelerating the deployment of artificial intelligence at an unprecedented pace, moving from pilot programs to mission-wide integration across defense operations. In this Main Stage conversation, Under Secretary Emil Michael is joined by Stephen Winchell of DARPA and moderator Francis X. Suarez to discuss how the Department’s AI Acceleration Strategy is advancing national security capabilities. The discussion will explore the role of DARPA in pioneering breakthrough technologies, partnerships with frontier AI companies, and the contributions of the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) in scaling deployment. Together, they will examine the critical technology priorities shaping the future of defense innovation, and what they mean for industry leaders, investors, and innovators seeking to engage with the national security ecosystem.
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National Security, AI, Cybersecurity, Dual Use + Defense Tech
