# Newport National Security Symposium

- Dates: 21 August 2026
- Location: Naval War College, Newport, United States
- Organiser: Naval War College Foundation
- Industry: Aerospace & Defense

## About

The Newport National Security Symposium is a gathering for senior military leaders, policymakers, defense industry executives, academics, and national security experts. It focuses on strategic challenges, emerging threats, defense innovation, geopolitical competition, and the evolving character of warfare.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://nwcfoundation.org/newportnationalsecuritysymposium/)
- [Registration](https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=a6c3be91-be0b-4c99-bf53-75e4aec03e3d&envId=p-sdc1Zh_F706XYCJX5c-GLg&zone=usa)

## Topics

- Security & Defense

## Speakers

- Bryan Clark, Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Defense Concepts and Technology, The Hudson Institute
- Mackenzie Eaglen, Senior Fellow
- Alycia Farrell, Senior Advisor
- Dr. Doyle K. Hodges, Dean of Academics, U.S. Naval War College
- Dr. Colin Jackson, Chair of the Strategic and Operational Research Department, U.S. Naval War College
- Ambassador David M. Satterfield, Director
- Brent Sadler, Senior Research Fellow, Naval Warfare and Advanced Technology
- Dr. Frank L. Smith III, Director, Cyber and Innovation Policy Institute, U.S. Naval War College
- Benham Ben Taleblu, Iran Program Senior Director and Senior Fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies

## Sponsors and partners

- Captain The Honorable Robert C. McCormack
- John Peracchio, NWCF Regional Director, and Brown University
- Barbara van Beuren and Stephen L. Glascock
- State Street
- Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC)
- Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Dimitruk

## Where to stay

- **Blennerhassett Hotel**: 220 m from the venue
- **TownePlace Suites**: 460 m from the venue, 415 7th Street, Parkersburg, 26101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/pkbts)
  - Phone: +1 304-485-4485

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