Open Source Intelligence Conference at The Citadel
October 23 – 25, 2024
The Citadel Department of Intelligence and Security Studies, teamed with the Department of Political Science’s Governor John C. West Chair, will host an OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) Conference on October 23 – 25, 2024, at The Citadel Military College in Charleston, SC. This conference will bring together OSINT practitioners in Academia, the Private Sector, and the Government to drive OSINT partnerships, innovation, technology, tradecraft, education, and workforce development to support national security consistent with the Director of National Intelligence OSINT 2024-2026 strategy
Panels and speakers will include government experts and leaders in the OSINT field along with policy makers to facilitate discussions, collaboration, and information sharing in support of national security objectives.
Guest speaker photos and biographies can be viewed here.
October 23 will mark the beginning of the conference with a special reception (by invitation only). Conference panels and guest speakers will be featured on October 24 and 25.
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The Citadel is inviting leaders from within the U.S. intelligence, military, law enforcement, corporate, and policy communities; they have confirmed government participation for panels on AI, technology, disinformation, policy, ethics, and law.
Specific themes of speakers and panels include the following:
- Technology – Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Deep Fakes, Misinformation, 5G and Wireless Foundation
- Director of National Intelligence OSINT 2024-2026 Strategy
- Vision for Expanding Partnerships
- The Citadel’s Academic OSINT Tradecraft
- Government/Academic/Private Sector Teaming
- Law Enforcement and Homeland Security
- OSINT and Financial World
- Targeting
- Ethics, Policy, and Law
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Admission rates for attendees will be as follows:
- Citadel faculty, staff, and students: $0
- Students from other institutions: $20
- General Admission: $50
Please use the link here to register for the conference and pay applicable admission rates.
For more information, please contact The Citadel Department of Intelligence and Security Studies:
843-953-6886
intell@citadel.edu
Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Please contact Page Tisdale at The Citadel Foundation: