The Kalaris Intelligence Conference is an annual event hosted by the Center for Security Studies at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service. The conference focuses on an intelligence and policy perspective to national and international security issues. It brings together a wide array of professionals, including intelligence officials, policymakers, corporate leaders, academics, and students, to discuss current challenges and trends in the intelligence community.
Named after George T. Kalaris, a former senior CIA official, the conference covers topics ranging from cyber threats, counterterrorism, intelligence reform, and geopolitical risks. Its objective is to bridge the gap between intelligence professionals and academia, fostering dialogue and sharing insights on the evolving nature of global security issues.
Join us for the 2026 conference from Wednesday, September 30, to Thursday, October 1
This year's conference partners with the International Intelligence Historical Association and features academic paper presentations from intelligence historians under the theme, "Potentials and Limits of Intelligence."
Highlights include:
Fireside Chat with Michael P. Dempsey, former acting Director of National Intelligence | 4:30 PM on September 30
Career Fair | 4:00 PM on October 1 (Exclusively for Georgetown University Students)
Looking for information about past conferences? Find more on our Past Events page.