CDAO Defense & Security 2026

CDAO Defense & Security 2026 is a focused, two-day conference for senior data and analytics leaders across U.S. defense, intelligence, and national security agencies. Held on September 22–23, 2026 in Washington, D.C., the event is organized by Corinium Global Intelligence and hosted at Le Méridien Washington, D.C., bringing together government decision-makers, military leaders, and select industry partners to advance data-driven and AI-enabled defense capabilities.

CDAO Defense & Security 2026 is designed for senior leaders shaping data, analytics, and AI strategy within defense and security organizations. Confirmed audience profiles include Chief Data Officers, Chief Analytics Officers, Chief Information Officers, Directors, and Managers from defense, intelligence, and national security agencies.

Roles that gain particular value include:

• AI and data strategy leaders working on ethical and operational frameworks for defense AI
• Cybersecurity specialists focused on threat detection, data integrity, and secure architectures
• Defense contractors and solution providers seeking to engage with senior government procurement and innovation stakeholders

The agenda for CDAO Defense & Security 2026 is built around concrete operational themes rather than abstract theory. Keynotes and panels examine delivering decision advantage by integrating intelligence, data, and AI across the Joint Force, with dedicated sessions on ISR, multi-domain operations, and mission command.

Participants can expect:

• Deep dives into operationalizing AI at scale across defense enterprises
• Case studies from current conflicts, including lessons from the war in Ukraine
• Discussions on human–AI teaming, autonomy, and mission-critical decision support
• Panels on cyber defense, data governance, and secure digital infrastructure
• Data-driven decision-making for contested and multi-domain environments
• AI in threat detection and real-time cyber defense operations

Corinium Global Intelligence offers differentiated registration passes aligned to professional role and organization type. Government conference registration is reserved for individuals employed by U.S.-based government organizations or agencies and provides access to all keynotes, panels, roundtables, exhibition areas, networking, catering, and post-event presentation materials.

Additional pass types include:

• End User Main Conference Registration for data and analytics practitioners in non-vendor organizations
• Vendor Main Conference Registration for solution and technology providers or consultancies