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With Scott Frohman (Head of Defense Programs, Google), Katrina Mulligan (Head of Nat'l Security Partnerships, OpenAI For Govt), Mark McQuade (Founder/CEO, Acree AI), Maynard Holliday (CEO Strategic AI).
Venue, To Be Announced, San Francisco
Jan 29 (Thu) , 2026 @ 06:00 PM
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Signals of TEDAI San Francisco & AIN Ventures present: Beyond the Front Lines: Defending the Future in the Age of AI

An intimate salon bringing together leaders in defense technology, dual-use AI, & strategic innovation to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming U.S. defense capabilities. Discuss the new frameworks accelerating military AI adoption, how dual-use companies are uniquely positioned to lead this shift, & why this convergence of defense & commercial AI is critical to maintaining strategic advantage.

Co-hosted with AIN Ventures, a pre-seed & seed-stage venture fund at the forefront of dual-use technology investment. AIN Ventures backs veteran-led startups & deep tech companies building infrastructure with applications across defense & commercial sectors.

Panelists (more to be announced soon):

Katrina Mulligan, Head of National Security Partnerships at OpenAI for Government, Formerly DOD, NSC, DOJ, & IC
Mark McQuade, Founder & CEO of Acree AI
Scott Frohman, Head of Defense Programs at Google
Maynard Holliday, CEO Strategic Technologies AI, Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies
Colin Kahl, Senior Fellow, FSI/CISAC at Stanford University

What we'll explore:

Emerging frameworks for AI adoption in defense systems & security infrastructure

How dual-use companies are driving innovation across military & civilian applications

The evolving relationship between commercial AI development & defense technology

The role of venture capital in scaling breakthrough dual-use technologies

This is an invitation-only conversation with founders, operators, & investors shaping the future of defense AI.
 
 
 
 
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