NDIA is hosting classified sessions on September 8, 2026, at the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA), 730 E Glebe Rd, Alexandria, VA 22305.

There will be two concurrent breakout rooms with programming from government planning partners. 

Please note that attendance at these sessions requires an active security clearance at the SECRET/NOFORN level. To confirm your participation, you MUST submit your security clearance information for verification. Please see detailed instructions on how to do so below:

Passing Clearances to IDA

All incoming visitors are required to submit their clearance with the IDA Technical Host’s (Meeting POC) Jessica West, 703-845-6760 failure to include this information will result in the visit being canceled in DISS.

Please send clearances via DISS with the following details:

·         Host Facility: Institute for Defense Analyses

·         SMO Code:  7A293  (collateral & SCI)

·         Level: SECRET/NOFORN

·         Visit Date(s): Tuesday, September 8th

·         Visit Purpose: ET Conference Classified Day

·         IDA Technical POC and Phone Number: Jessica West, 703-845-6760

·         Security POC: Veronica Curtis or Norberta Ghansah; 703-845-2000; ReceptionDesk@ida.org Security POC CANNOT be used in place of IDA Technical POC; failure to include this information will result in the visit being canceled in DISS.

Facilities who do not have access to DISS may send clearances:

·         via EMAIL with password-encrypted file to ReceptionDesk@ida.org

·         via FAX to 703-845-2588(U)

·         via JWICS OSDASNORTHCOMIDASCIFSecurity@coe.ic.gov

Facilities who do not have access to DISS, ensure the following details are included on the VAR:

·         SSN, Place of Birth, Date of Birth, Visit Dates, Visit Purpose, and Meeting POC.

·         Granted AND Briefing dates for clearance level and all special accesses if included.