4th Annual Stanford Conference

The premier student-run conference in Silicon Valley.

The 4th Annual Stanford Conference on Tech + National Security will take place on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at the Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center. We look forward to welcoming you this fall to the campus of Stanford University to explore the intersection of tech and national security with other leaders from across academia, government, and industry.

More details and conference schedule soon!

The conference is hosted by Stanford DEFCON, a student network under the purview of the Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation at Stanford University.