Available on Demand | June 23, 2026 | 1 Hour | 1 CPE

Security, Control & Deployment in Mission Environments

As AI becomes central to critical infrastructure, national security is no longer just about physical borders but also about controlling the digital intelligence that shapes societal functions, economic stability, and defense.

The concept of AI sovereignty encourages governments to develop and deploy artificial intelligence using their own infrastructure, data, workforce, and business networks. It is intended to ensure that AI systems align with local laws, regulations, and ethical standards, reducing dependence on foreign technologies and protecting sensitive data. A global McKinsey survey of executives, investors, and government officials found that 71% consider sovereign AI an “existential concern” or “strategic imperative” to their organizational goals.

Featured Speakers:

Elena Peterson, Senior Cybersecurity Researcher & Group Leader, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Elena Peterson
Senior Cybersecurity Researcher
& Group Leader,
Pacific
Northwest National Laboratory
David Epperson, Chief Information Security Officer, H2O.ai

David Epperson
Chief Information Security Officer,
H2O.ai
Michael Kennedy, Moderator & Contributing Editor, FedInsider

Michael Kennedy
Contributing Editor,
FedInsider