A Guide to POC’s Fall 2025 GovCon Summits: Intel, Global Defense and Homeland Security
This fall, the Potomac Officers Club is hosting a trio of can’t-miss GovCon events that will shape the conversation around intelligence, global defense and homeland security. Throughout October and November, government and industry leaders will come together to share mission priorities, spotlight emerging technologies and strengthen public-private collaboration.
POC summits are known for their access to top decision-makers and their unmatched networking opportunities. Whether you’re focused on intelligence modernization, international defense partnerships or homeland security innovation, the fall 2025 lineup is your chance to hear directly from the officials shaping policy and the executives driving industry progress.
2025 Intel Summit
When? Oct. 2
Where? Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
The Intel Summit will set the stage for fall with a powerhouse lineup of speakers from across the intelligence community. This year’s program is designed to give GovCon leaders a window into the IC’s evolving priorities, with sessions on data security, enterprise IT and operational innovation.
Headliners include:
- Aaron Lukas, principal deputy director of national intelligence
- Frank Whitworth, director of National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and multiple Wash100 Award winner (invited)
- Jennifer Gase, deputy chief information security officer, CIA
- Ryon Klotz, deputy chief information officer for information technology enterprise, CIA
- VADM Robert Sharp (Ret.), former director, NGA
Leaders from the Defense Intelligence Agency, Department of Justice, U.S. Army, Customs and Border Protection and other federal agencies will also share critical updates. This summit is the go-to gathering for executives looking to align with the intelligence community’s most pressing needs.
2025 GovCon International and Global Defense Summit
When? Oct. 16
Where? Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
As global security challenges intensify, collaboration with allies and innovation in defense technology are more critical than ever. The GovCon International and Global Defense Summit will highlight NATO’s priorities and the strategies shaping defense in the era of great power competition.
Keynotes from NATO leaders MG Devin Pepper and Joseph Lyden, NATO’s chief of procurement, will offer exclusive insights into procurement opportunities and alliance objectives.
Additional agenda highlights:
- Space Force Chief Science Officer Stacie Williams on the future of space IT and competition with China
- A logistics superiority panel exploring how to maintain advantage in contested domains
- A discussion on the global race for AI dominance
- Insights into talent acquisition and retention in an increasingly competitive international market
This event is a must-attend for executives navigating global defense partnerships and seeking to understand where procurement and innovation are headed next.
2025 Homeland Security Summit
When? Nov. 12
Where? Hyatt Regency Reston
The Homeland Security Summit will close out the fall season with a forward-looking program on DHS priorities under the Trump administration and new DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, a Wash100 Award winner. With a focus on border security, contested logistics and AI-driven innovation, this summit will bring together leaders from across DHS and industry to outline the future of homeland security.
AI will be a central theme, with five dedicated panels including “Mission Ready: AI and COTS Powering DHS Innovation.” Other timely sessions will address:
- DHS preparation for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and other mega-events
- The role of AI and commercial tech in securing U.S. borders
- How DHS and industry can collaborate to enhance national resilience in contested environments
With Noem’s leadership and the administration’s sharpened focus on security, this summit promises to be one of the year’s most consequential gatherings for the GovCon community.
Don’t Miss POC’s Fall 2025 Season
From the 2025 Intel Summit to the Homeland Security Summit, POC’s fall events provide unmatched opportunities for GovCon executives to hear directly from top decision-makers, understand the federal market’s direction and build partnerships that drive mission success.
Space is limited at each event, and these summits consistently sell out. Secure your place now and be part of the conversations that will define the future of intelligence, defense and homeland security.
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