MISSION
DEF connects and empowers people by convening events, forging partnerships, and amplifying initiatives to inspire and foster a culture of disruptive innovation in the U.S. national security community.
BOARD
The DEF Board provides strategic oversight and guidance to the Leadership Team and brings their expertise to further support the DEF community writ large.
Strategic Advisors
Strategic Advisors to DEF have previously served on the Board or are subject matter experts that bring unique insight and expertise to the community.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
From empowering the voices of the enlisted force to working to bring disparate resource communities together for collective impact, the all-volunteer leadership team works to provide structure and rigor to the serendipitous outputs that result from DEF members convening - both digitally and physically.
Ops
Community
Ops Lead
Strat. Comms
SPONSORS/PARTNER
Thanks to our sponsors & Partners
DEFENSE NEEDS INNOVATION