2026 NUCLEAR DETERRENCE SUMMIT
Accelerating the Mission: Delivering Deterrence with Urgency
Leaders convene across the nuclear enterprise to confront one shared imperative—accelerating the mission. With new directives emphasizing urgency, modernization, and strategic alignment across the NNSA, DoD, and industry partners, this year’s discussions focus on breaking barriers to production, advancing capability faster, and sustaining the resilience and readiness that underpin America’s nuclear deterrent. From policy to platform, the Summit explores how government and industry are delivering deterrence at the speed of national need.
WHY ATTEND?
Seize the opportunity to gain expert insights, strategic networking, and stay up-to-date on policy and nuclear management innovation. Check out the 6 compelling reasons why YOU should attend the Summit:
REGISTER
Gather information through conference sessions, such as deterrence outlook, modernization strategy, updates from the National Nuclear Security Agency labs, Congressional initiatives and more!
WHO YOU’LL MEET AT NDS
Meet senior officials from DOE, NNSA, DoD and national laboratories alongside prime contractors, emerging innovators and key suppliers from across the U.S. nuclear enterprise.
2026 SPEAKERS
The 2026 Summit features speakers from the NNSA, the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, National Laboratories, the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Department of Defense, contractors, and more.
2026 Sponsors
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