Conferences
As a student in Georgetown University’s Master of Arts in Security Studies (SSP), you’ll have access to one-of-a-kind conference opportunities. Our events connect you with leading scholars, policymakers and practitioners shaping the field of security and intelligence today.
Through keynote lectures, fireside chats and dynamic panel discussions, you’ll engage with some of the most pressing questions in global security. Conferences offer you the chance to witness and participate in conversations that define security studies—whether it’s exploring the future of defense policy, analyzing the state of alliances or debating emerging threats in an era of rapid change.
SSP students benefit from regular conferences hosted or co-sponsored by the Center for Security Studies, featuring senior government officials, distinguished military leaders and renowned academics. Recent events have examined topics such as the future of the all-volunteer force and NATO’s evolving role in global security—giving you a front-row seat to real-world policy debates.
The Kalaris Intelligence Conference
The Kalaris Intelligence Conference bridges the worlds of intelligence and academia. Named after George T. Kalaris, a former senior CIA official, this annual event is a hallmark of the SSP experience.
Each year, the Kalaris Conference brings together intelligence professionals, policymakers, corporate leaders, academics and students to explore critical issues at the intersection of intelligence and national security. Topics have included cyber threats, counterterrorism, intelligence reform and geopolitical risks. Providing students a unique opportunity to gain insight from those working at the highest levels of government and industry.
Past conferences
Explore recaps and recordings from past SSP conferences to revisit keynote speeches, panel discussions and student reflections. Watch leading experts share insights and lessons on today’s most pressing security challenges.
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NATO at 75: Charting a New Course
Sponsored by the Center for Security Studies, this conference was inspired by the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The conference featured panels with prominent North American and…
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SSP at the NATO Public Forum
The SFS Security Studies Program represented at the NATO Public Forum on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. The NATO Public Forum, co-organized by NATO, the Eastern Europe Studies Centre, the German…
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The All-Volunteer Force at 50: Civil-Military Challenges and Opportunities
Co-sponsored by the Center for Security Studies and the America in the World Consortium, this conference investigated America’s relationship with its armed forces. The conference featured a keynote address by…
Upcoming events
Nov 4
Navigating the Internship Cycle for International Students
Nov 11
Veterans Day with SSP
Nov 14
Geopolitics of Whisk(e)y
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