National Security Forum of Northern Nevada

National Security Forum

The National Security Forum (NSF) is a non-partisan, educational, nonprofit organization that brings expert speakers from around the U.S. to talk about national and international security, domestic and foreign terrorism, economic and financial threats, the safety of our food and water supply, energy policy, electrical grid stability, and a variety of other topics that affect all Americans.

Thank you for your continued support for NSF so we can continue to deliver timely programs that stimulate your thinking about important national security issues.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

10/17/23: NSF Special Event – “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fundamentals and Risks“

10/17/23 Evening: NSF Friends of the Forum and Corporate Sponsor Reception

11/4/23: NSF-Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop

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Oct. 17, 2023 – HYBRID FORUM: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fundamentals and Risks

Our upcoming event will be our first NSF Forum-Workshop, delving into the basics of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) works, why it is essential to national security, and what are the risks. NSF is very lucky to have two leading AI experts in residence in Reno, Caleb and Rex Briggs.

Sept. 20, 2023 – Hybrid Forum: Domestic Extremism Risks and Responses

NSF is honored to have three national leaders who are at the forefront of responding to the threat of domestic extremism in the United States present their perspectives on threats and responses.

2023 Youth Security Forum – May 23, 2023

National Security Forum of Nevada and the Washoe County School District in partnership with Braver Angels of Nevada present the...

May 1-3, 2023: NSF Tour of the Nevada National Security Site

Our partner and corporate sponsor, Mission Support and Test Services (MSTS), is hosting NSF members and guests on a tour of the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS)

Mar. 30, 2023 – Hybrid Forum: Civil Discourse is Essential for National Security

NSF has covered many topics in our forums and events, but one topic lingers particularly large now as our country experiences widening division and divisiveness…whither “civil discourse.”

Feb. 28, 2023 – Hybrid Forum: Ukraine War 1 Year On

As we near the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the United States our NATO allies, and much of the world has been both horrified by ongoing brutality of the Russian assault and inspired by the resilience of President Zelensky, Ukrainian warfighters, and most notably, the Ukrainian people.

CORPORATE MEMBERS

Mission Support and Test Services LLC

Mission Support and Test Services is a dynamic team of experts and leaders from Honeywell International Inc., Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., and Stoller Newport News Nuclear, Inc. – a subsidiary of Huntington Ingalls Industries selected by the National Nuclear Security Administration as the Management and Operating Contractor for the Nevada National Security Site.

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NSF 2023 Youth Security Forum Highlights

NSF 2023 Youth Security Forum

NSF March Forum: Civil Discourse is Essential for National Security

NSF February Forum: Ukraine War 1 Year On: How bad is it and what happens next?

NSF Anniversary Event - Nov. 7, 2022

NSF October Forum: Ukraine War, NATO Enlargement, and European Security

NSF September Forum: War and Reconstruction Afghanistan Lessons Learned: Have we really?

NSF Nevada Energy Security Forum – June 22, 2022

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