Connecting Maryland's National Security Community
Maryland is home to one of the nation's most dynamic national security ecosystems. From federal agencies and military installations to defense technology companies, research institutions, and policymakers, the state plays a critical role in advancing America's security and innovation.
Yet many of these communities operate independently, limiting opportunities to collaborate, share ideas, and collectively address the complex challenges facing our nation. NatSec Annapolis was created to change that.
"NatSec Annapolis serves as the hub for Maryland's national security community, fostering collaboration, education, and advocacy across the defense, technology, and policy sectors to advance initiatives that strengthen national security and the public good."
Maryland's national security assets are unmatched.
The state is home to world-class military commands, federal agencies, leading universities, innovative technology companies, and one of the nation's largest concentrations of cybersecurity and defense expertise. Its proximity to Washington, D.C., places Maryland at the intersection of policy development and national security execution. NatSec Annapolis exists to connect these communities, creating opportunities for collaboration that accelerate innovation, inform policy, and strengthen our national security enterprise.
Bringing leaders together across the ecosystem
NatSec Annapolis brings together leaders from across the national security ecosystem through:
- Policy education and expert briefings
- Strategic roundtables and convenings
- Cross-sector collaboration
- Advocacy on issues affecting Maryland's national security community
- Partnerships that connect innovation with policymakers
Our work is designed to foster dialogue, build relationships, and advance practical solutions to the challenges facing our nation.
Serving the full national security landscape
NatSec Annapolis serves organizations and individuals across the national security landscape, including:
We believe that the strongest solutions emerge when diverse perspectives come together around a shared mission.
"We envision Maryland as the nation's premier hub for national security collaboration and innovation—a place where government, industry, academia, and emerging technology work together to strengthen America's security, advance public policy, and develop the next generation of national security solutions."