# National Insider Risk Symposium 2026

- Dates: 15 September 2026 to 16 September 2026
- Location: National Housing Center, District of Columbia, United States
- Organiser: Defense Strategies Institute
- Industry: Cybersecurity
- Expected attendance: 58

## About

The National Insider Risk Symposium serves as a central gathering for professionals confronting the evolving challenge of insider threats within organizations. As the landscape of risk grows more complex, this event offers a timely forum for sharing strategies, technologies, and operational insights that help organizations safeguard sensitive information and assets from internal vulnerabilities.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.insiderriskevent.com/)
- [Registration](https://www.insiderriskevent.com/register)
- [Agenda](https://www.insiderriskevent.com/agenda)

## Topics

- Operational Challenges and Solutions
- Solution Providers and Technology Landscape

## Speakers

- HON George W. Street, Director
- Scott Breor, Acting Executive Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security, CISA
- Milancy Harris, VP, Chief Security Officer, AeroVironment
- James Smith, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
- Dr. Deanna D. Caputo, MITRE
- Gregory Ehrie, Chief Security Officer
- Shawn Whiteside, Executive Director, Maritime Transportation System ISAC
- Rick Karakadze, Associate VP, Global Maritime Security, Carnival Corporation
- Ashley Atiles, Senior Director, Human Risk, Labcorp
- Tom Dobbins, Executive Director, Water ISAC
- Ivelisse Cassas, Director of Security, DC Water

## Where to stay

- **Hotel Washington**: 340 m from the venue, 515 15th Street Northwest, Washington, 20004
  - [Hotel website](https://www.thehotelwashington.com/)
  - Phone: +1-202-661-2400
- **Willard InterContinental Hotel**: 400 m from the venue, 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, 20004
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/washington/washa/hoteldetail)
  - Phone: +1 202-628-9100
- **JW Marriott**: 440 m from the venue, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, 20004
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/wasjw-jw-marriott-washington-dc/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 202-393-2000
- **Hay-Adams Hotel**: 600 m from the venue, 800 16th Street Northwest, Washington, 20006
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hayadams.com/)
  - Phone: +1 202-638-6600
- **Sofitel Lafayette Square**: 640 m from the venue, 806 15th Street Northwest
  - [Hotel website](https://www.sofitel-washington-dc.com/)
  - Phone: +1 202-737-8800
- **AKA White House**: 640 m from the venue, 1710 H Street Northwest, Washington, 20006
  - [Hotel website](https://www.stayaka.com/locations/washington-dc)
  - Phone: +1-202-904-2500
- **Club Quarters**: 710 m from the venue, 839 17th Street Northwest
  - [Hotel website](http://www.clubquarters.com/)
  - Phone: +1 202-463-6400
- **Hampton**: 720 m from the venue, 1729 H Street Northwest, Washington, 20006
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/washshx-hampton-washington-dc-white-house/)
  - Phone: +1 202-296-1006

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