"To secure the nation and build the future"

"Welcome to the 2026 National Cyber Innovation Forum.

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This annual Forum convenes leaders from across government and industry to examine the policies, partnerships, and innovations shaping America’s cyber and national security outlook. This year’s program comes at a pivotal moment. Cybersecurity is more important than ever for national security. The technologies that will define the coming decade—from artificial intelligence and quantum computing to the renewed energy renaissance and rise of autonomous platforms—are central to economic dynamism, military readiness, and our strategic technological advantage.

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A recurring theme throughout the Forum is that technological superiority depends not only on innovation, but also on our ability to translate ideas into operational capability at speed and scale. That requires effective policy, modern acquisition, resilient infrastructure, boundless entrepreneurship, and a world-class workforce.

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America’s enduring strength has always rested on our capacity to innovate, build, and adapt. As we approach the nation’s 250th anniversary, the challenge before us is clear: to preserve our technological edge, strengthen collective defense, and ensure that the United States remains the world’s leading cyber and technology power."

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-Andrew McClure