Upcoming Events

National Security Symposium 

Join the Vanderbilt community for the 16th Annual National Security Symposium, featuring a keynote conversation with Admiral Christopher W. Grady (USN, Ret.). This annual reunion tradition brings together students, alumni, and leaders in defense and national strategy for conversations on leadership, service, and the challenges facing our nation. Register to attend the 2026 Symposium happening on Friday, October 16th, 2026!

Convening in the Capital: Autonomy at Scale 

Join leaders from the government, military, industry, academia, and the national security communities for our inaugural Convening in the Capital: Autonomy at Scale in Washington, DC on November 18, 2026.

Tennessee World Affairs Council Fall 2026 Events 

Students may become members of the TWAC for $25 per year, and this gives access to webinars. Events cost $25, which includes lunch. You may register at the bottom of the events page for a specific event or email admin@twac.org to RSVP. Parking at events is always free with validation.   

Dialogue Vanderbilt's 2026 Event Series

Dialogue Vanderbilt’s 250 Conversations on America: Civil Discourse in Action is a yearlong series celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary and Vanderbilt’s enduring commitment to open dialogue.  

 

For more information on upcoming events, head to the main events page for the Institute of National Security!