Strategic advantage in the twenty-first century depends as much on mastery of data, algorithms, and supply chains as on conventional military capabilities. The 2026 NSDPI Annual Conference will convene leading scholars, policymakers, industry partners, and students to examine how data and emerging technologies are reshaping global competition and U.S. national power.
Over two days of discussion, participants will explore how the United States can harness scientific innovation to sustain its advantages and navigate intensifying strategic competition in an increasingly contested international environment.