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A classified Secret/NOFORN forum bringing together military, government, industry, and academia leaders to discuss strategic, programmatic, and technical challenges in national security and aerospace systems.
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AIAA Defense and Security Forum is held annually. This page tracks the next confirmed edition — AIAA Defense and Security Forum 2028 dates will be added here once announced.
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Venue
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics LaboratoryConference centre
A research organization in Laurel, Maryland, featuring advanced conference and auditorium facilities used for scientific, government, and technical meetings, often hosting classified or specialized B2B events.
📍 11100 Johns Hopkins Rd, Laurel, MD 20723, USA
Operated by Johns Hopkins University
Organizer
American Institute of Aeronautics and AstronauticsNonprofit · Reston, United States · Founded 1963
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics is a technical society providing technical resources, journals, and professional forums for aerospace engineers.
Why people attend
To share specialized insights, view secure technical briefings, and form strategic partnerships within a trusted, classified environment that highlights critical Department of Defense needs.
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Speakers
38 speakers at AIAA Defense and Security Forum
"Designing Optimal Satellite Constellation Patterns with Facility Location Problem Models and Mixed Integer Linear Programming"
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"Tess Hatch Shares Her journey on Sand Hill Road Podcast"
Originally reported on the Sand Hill Road podcast, hosted by NBC Bay Area business and technology reporter and host of Press:Here, Scott McGrew. ASCEND Speaker Tess Hatch shares highlights of her journey — from childhood dreams of space exploration to investments in drones, autonomous vehicles and commercial space.
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Partner, Policy and Legal Compliance · Bismerk Solicitors
"2023 ASCEND Diverse Dozen session"
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Student · University of Bremen
"2023 ASCEND Diverse Dozen session"
Also speaking at AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA Regional Student Conference 2026, ASCEND
Designer and CEO · Awe Infographics
"2023 ASCEND Diverse Dozen session"
Also speaking at AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA Regional Student Conference 2026, ASCEND
Space Agrifood Advocate
"2023 ASCEND Diverse Dozen session"
Also speaking at AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA Regional Student Conference 2026, ASCEND
Founder and CEO · Higher Orbits
"2023 ASCEND Diverse Dozen session"
Also speaking at AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA Regional Student Conference 2026, ASCEND
Founder · Exploration—Cosmos to Classrooms
"2023 ASCEND Diverse Dozen session"
Also speaking at AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA Regional Student Conference 2026, ASCEND
OASEAS, Space Futures Forum
"2023 ASCEND Diverse Dozen session"
Also speaking at AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA Regional Student Conference 2026, ASCEND
Chief Technology Officer · NYSA LLC
"2023 ASCEND Diverse Dozen session"
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Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec
"2023 ASCEND Diverse Dozen session"
Also speaking at AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA Regional Student Conference 2026, ASCEND
Chief Counsel/Senior Director—Legal and Compliance · Blue Origin
"2023 ASCEND Diverse Dozen session"
Also speaking at AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA Regional Student Conference 2026, ASCEND
General Director of Aerospace Development · Paraguayan Space Agency
"2023 ASCEND Diverse Dozen session"
Also speaking at AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA Regional Student Conference 2026, ASCEND
Deputy Director Engineering · OSD Undersecretary for Research and Engineering
"ASCEND Speaker Sandy Magnus shares her experience living and working in isolation"
NASA astronaut who logged 133 consecutive days in orbit aboard the ISS as part of Expedition 18. Expert in living and working in isolation.
Also speaking at AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, ASCEND
former NASA Mars mission navigator
"Going to Mars"
Also speaking at AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA Regional Student Conference 2026, ASCEND
Amazon Alexa
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