The SCSP AI Expo 2025 began on June 2 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., featuring sessions at The Exchange and a hackathon. The event brings together government officials, industry leaders, and academics to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and its role in national security and innovation. U.S. Cabinet Secretary Wright delivered a keynote address on using AI to optimize energy research and development, streamline permitting, and accelerate breakthroughs to secure America's global energy leadership. Other notable speakers included Vice President of Taiwan Bikhim Hsiao, SCSPTech President & CEO Ylli Bajraktari, former Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller, and Dr. Anshuman Roy, CEO of Rhombus Power. Key sessions covered AI's impact on industries and the workforce, the need for upskilling, and the intersection of quantum computing and AI. Keith E. Sonderling, Deputy Secretary of Labor, and Keith Strier of AMD discussed workforce changes, while Dr. Condoleezza Rice and George Lee addressed AI's implications for national security and strategy. Andrew Sollinger of Foreign Policy moderated a discussion on the future of national security. The agenda included panels on frontier technology, export controls, U.S. government AI adoption, and inclusive talent development, with Lauren Buitta and Eva Koca of Girl Security. Military officers from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps participated in discussions on maintaining U.S. military advantage in the AI era. Demonstrations featured Boston Dynamics' Spot robot, and companies like SandboxAQ, DIU_x, and Primer participated, with Primer at Booth #1333 and a speaker at PalantirTech Booth #706. The three-day event continues to highlight developments in AI for defense and national security.
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That's a wrap for Day 1 of #SCSPAIExpo25! Thank you to all our speakers, participants, and attendees for an incredible day of groundbreaking discussions, inspiring demos, and vital insights into the future of AI. We can't wait to see you back tomorrow for Day 2! https://t.co/uJmODLmExU
Great afternoon here at #TheExchange2025! We heard from @SandboxAQ & @DIU_x on quantum and AI and how the United States can spur innovation and harness the capabilities of quantum computing. https://t.co/zsxx8HKA6L