CDAO Defense & Security 2025

September 16 - 17, 2025
Artificial IntelligenceData AnalyticsSecurityData Governance

Drive Innovation and Excellence in Data and Analytics for Defense & Security CDAO Defense & Security 2025 is the premier event for senior data and analytics leaders across U.S. defense, intelligence, and national security agencies.

Join us for a transformative experience where industry experts will explore the latest strategies in data-driven decision-making, AI implementation, and data governance. This year’s event will focus on overcoming the unique challenges of the defense and security sectors, such as enhancing mission readiness, strengthening cybersecurity, and ensuring ethical and secure use of AI in national security operations.

Speakers

Colonel Richard Lopez

Colonel Richard Lopez

Commander, AFLCMC, Detachment 12 (Kessel Run), US AIR FORCE

Colonel Ryan T. Hayde

Colonel Ryan T. Hayde

Commander, 505th Wing, US AIR FORCE

Alexis Bonnell

Alexis Bonnell

Former Chief Information Officer and Director of the Digital Capabilities Directorate, US AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY

Wiliam 'Mac' McHenry

Wiliam 'Mac' McHenry

Senior Advisor to the Director and Intelligence Community Lead, DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT

Dr. Robert Moser, SES

Dr. Robert Moser, SES

Director, Information Technology Laboratory, US ARMY ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Colonel Gabriel Arrington

Colonel Gabriel Arrington

Director of Operations, 618th Air Operations Center, US AIR FORCE

William Dunlap Jr

William Dunlap Jr

Deputy Chief Information Officer for Information Enterprise, US DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Joshua Marcuse

Joshua Marcuse

Director of Strategic Initiatives, GOOGLE

Brigadier General C. Ryan Gunst

Brigadier General C. Ryan Gunst

Senior Staff Intelligence Officer, Joint Staff Intelligence Directorate, US JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF

Colleen Laughlin

Colleen Laughlin

Senior Vice President & Partner, WASHINGTON OFFICE

Graham Plaster

Graham Plaster

Director, NAUTILUS

Professor Kristan J. Wheaton

Professor Kristan J. Wheaton

Professor of Strategic Futures, US ARMY WAR COLLEGE

Media Partners

Times of AI
govCIO Outlook
Aerospace Defense Review
DrivePly
AI Time Journal
AI&ML events

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