Events
Vanderbilt Institute of National Security assembles thought leaders and builds partnerships across diverse communities to address the most pressing national security challenges.
Summit on Modern Conflict
Each year, the Vanderbilt Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats is a highly anticipated event where globally renowned leaders and experts from the military, intelligence, and technology sectors converge to address the most pressing national security challenges shaping our world.
This year’s theme, AI and the Future of National Security: Emerging Threats, Challenges, and Opportunities, featured thought-provoking panel discussions and insights from distinguished experts exploring the evolving landscape of global national security.
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, delivered the Opening Keynote on April 10, 2025.
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2024 Summit Highlights
Key takeaways from the 2024 Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats