Top 5 Reasons to Attend the 2025 Intel Summit
For more than a decade, the Potomac Officers Club Intel Summit has been the go-to forum for the U.S. intelligence community and its industry partners. Now in its 11th year, the event has become an institution — a trusted space where leaders come together to share insights, assess challenges and set the course for the future of intelligence.
On Oct. 2, the tradition continues at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, where senior officials, technologists and executives will gather for the 2025 Intel Summit. Below are five reasons you can’t afford to miss it; sign up today to save your spot at this essential GovCon networking event!
1. Hear unfiltered insights from leaders in a closed-door community
The Intel Summit is one of the rare moments each year when the intelligence community opens its doors to GovCon leaders. With no press in attendance, speakers from ODNI, CIA, NGA and more can share their perspectives freely, making the event a trusted channel for candid, straight-from-the-source insights you won’t hear anywhere else.
2. Learn from a powerhouse lineup of intel tech experts
This year’s agenda features an unparalleled group of senior officials and experts shaping the future of intelligence. Confirmed speakers include:
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Israel Soong, deputy director, Office of Artificial Intelligence, CIA
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Ryon Klotz, deputy CIO for Information Technology Enterprise, CIA
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Robert Sharp, former director, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
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Catherine Aucella, retired executive director, National Security Agency
They’ll be joined by other senior representatives from government, industry and academia, all addressing technologies and trends reshaping the mission, including artificial intelligence, quantum, zero trust and beyond.
3. Understand priorities in a pivotal moment for intelligence
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence and its component agencies are navigating budget pressures, workforce changes and shifting policy priorities under a new administration. At this year’s summit, you’ll gain a first-hand look at how agencies are adapting and where contractors can best align to support mission success.
4. Get strategies to fight in a rapidly evolving threat environment
Panels will dig into some of the most pressing national security challenges of our time. Topics include how to counter disinformation and deception, safeguard research and intellectual property in the era of strategic competition with China, and leverage commercial technology in mission contexts. With practical, real-world takeaways, these sessions are designed to help GovCon leaders deliver solutions that matter.
5. Connect with peers, competitors and partners across GovCon
The Intel Summit is more than a forum for ideas — it’s a hub for relationships. Attendees will include executives and decision-makers from across the GovCon ecosystem, with companies like SAIC, SOSi, Moody’s, SAP NS2, BigBear.ai, AT&T and others well represented. Between networking sessions, exhibit booths and the shared conversations that happen only in person, you’ll leave with new connections that strengthen your place in the market.
Why the 2025 Intel Summit Matters
As the intelligence community faces unprecedented change, the 2025 Intel Summit offers clarity, perspective and opportunity. It’s where the past decade of tradition meets the future of national security — and where GovCon leaders gain the knowledge and relationships they need to thrive. Register now before tickets sell out!
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