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Convening in the Capital: Autonomy at Scale

On November 18, 2026, Vanderbilt äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBվ’s Institute of National Security will host its inaugural Convening in the Capital: Autonomy at ScaleÌý¾±²Ô Washington, D.C. The one-day event will bring together leaders from government, the military, industry, academia, and the national security community to examine how drones and autonomous systems are reshaping the character of warfare—and what the United States must do to decide faster, defeat cheaper, and deliver at scale.

Featuring a keynote conversation with Eric Schmidt, KBE, former Chairman and CEO of Google, and remarks from Oleksandr Kamyshin, former Minister of Strategic Industries of Ukraine, the convening will move beyond discussion toward action. Through expert-led panels, live technology demonstrations, and the launch of a formal research challenge, the program will focus on practical solutions organized around three core priorities: Decide, Defeat, Deliver.

Additional confirmed speakers and panelists, along with the full agenda, are coming soon. Attendance is by invitation only. Those interested in learning more are encouraged to click the button below to complete the form or contact modernconflict@vanderbilt.edu.