BY INVITATION ONLY · 250 SEATS
November 18, 2026 · Washington, D.C.
Executive Leadership forum
An invitation-only executive forum bringing together executives from fully designated CAE Community institutions and federal leaders to shape the future of cyber, AI, and workforce development. Hosted at National Defense University.
National Defense University, D.C.
Executive Audience
Eligibility & Invitations: Participation in the Executive Leadership Forum (ELF) is by invitation only and limited to fully designated CAE Community institutions. Formal invitations are issued to institutional presidents and senior executives.
The institution's CAE Point of Contact (POC) is also invited to participate in support of their executive and may attend only when accompanying a registered institutional executive.
Submission of the interest form serves as an expression of interest and supports the invitation process; attendance is confirmed only after an official invitation has been accepted.
ELF Comes to Washington, D.C.
The Venue
National Defense University. Hosted at National Defense University in Washington, D.C. bringing higher education leaders together just steps from the federal agencies shaping national cyber strategy.
The Focus
Cyber, AI, and workforce leadership. Explore the strategic challenges and opportunities driving cybersecurity education, artificial intelligence, workforce development, and national security.
The Audience
Executive-level engagement. Join presidents, senior academic leaders, and federal partners in an invitation-only forum designed for meaningful discussion—not large conference sessions.
What You'll Experience
Government Perspectives
Hear strategic updates and national priorities from federal leaders, including the Department of War Cyber Academic Engagement Office and the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Program Management Office.
Executive Discussions
Cyber, AI, and workforce leadership. Explore the strategic challenges and opportunities driving cybersecurity education, artificial intelligence, workforce development, and national security.
Networking Opportunities
Engage in discussion-driven sessions designed for candid conversations, strategic insight, and practical takeaways among executive peers.