SEPTEMBER 22-24, 2026 | NATIONAL HARBOR, MD |
Advancing Resilience Across Critical Infrastructure Systems
A cross-sector forum to address the systems, risks, and technologies shaping national resilience.
| Critical infrastructure is no longer siloed. | Energy, cyber, communications, and supply chains are deeply interconnected and increasingly exposed. |
Resilience Week brings together the organizations working at that intersection.
Resilience Week convenes researchers, operators, technology developers, and decision-makers focused on strengthening the systems communities and missions depend on every day. This is where resilience moves from concept to application.
Attendees engage across technical, operational, and policy perspectives to:
| Identify vulnerabilities across interconnected infrastructure systems | |
| Share real-world approaches to risk-informed resilience | |
| Explore emerging technologies shaping energy, cyber, and community resilience | |
| Connect with partners advancing deployment across government and industry | |
As part of the broader Defense TechConnect Innovation Summit ecosystem, Resilience Week sits alongside federal agencies, industry leaders, and innovation programs working to accelerate solutions aligned with national priorities.
Why this Matters Now
| Important Dates |
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Due: May 29, 2026 Acceptance Notifications: June 30, 2026 |
Submissions will be reviewed with a preference towards:
| New interdisciplinary approaches or perspectives | |
| Applications-focused work with clear industry relevance | |
| Interactive sessions | |
| Important Dates |
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Due: June 26, 2026 Acceptance Notifications: August 14, 2026 Final Papers Due: September 4, 2026 |
Submissions will be reviewed with a preference towards:
| New interdisciplinary approaches or perspectives | |
| Clear alignment with focus and topical areas | |
| Papers will be submitted to IEEE for publication in Xplore | |
| 4 pages minimum, 10 pages maximum | |
| Work in progress papers will not be accepted this year | |
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