National security meets next-gen tech at Disrupt 2025 AI Defense panel

TechCrunch Disruption 2025 Where breakthrough ideas meet the real-world challenges that define the future-and convert more than 10,000 startups and VC leaders, there is no better place for strict conversations. One of the most urgent one? How is artificial intelligence re -shape national defense, protection and critical infrastructure in real time.

Entered Have your defenseOne panel cannot be discussed in one of the two AI levels, where the leaders of the government, initiatives and armed services will look for innovation and national protection high partnership clashes.

Why this conversation is important now

As the AI developed at a speed, the parts of the defense innovation were never high. US defense and intelligence communities are not compromising with ethics, supervision or protection from the autonomous systems and decision detectives to the preparation of cybers and battlefields – smart, more adapted technology.

This panel The subtle balance between intelligence and control, the role of startups in defense innovation, and national protection and many billions of dollars arising at AI.

If your startup touches on defense, government, cyberquacy or AI infrastructure, this is a conversation that you cannot miss.

Where defense, intellect and innovation are combined

On stage, you will hear Dr. Cathlene FisherInformation DarpaWho is leading the allegations of technology, which gives an end to the war of the United States and its allies in the twenty -first century information war. With a career that spreads AT&T labs and academia at the University of Tofts, Fisher combines the credibility of research with strategic views and he is transforming the next generation of defense-grade AI.

Are joined in the panel Shri ChandrashikarManagement partner Point 72 initiativeAnd the leader of the CIA’s strategic investment in the hands of in-que-tail. He has developed an investment structure to support the Frontier Tech spot on how Chandrashikar removes the needle and support some of the intelligence community’s difficult missions.

The panel is made round JustinChief Technology Officer of the Navy Department. Funlli lives at the intersection of cyberscope, innovation and adoption, drives the digital transformation among one of the most complex government agencies. From his DRPa Service Chiefs Fellowship to his national recognized work on the Defense Health and Command System, Funllie brings out the ground-on-ground view on how to defend in the AI era.

Hold it live at TechCrunch disrupt 2025

This Have your defense The panel takes place AI stageThe The correct session is coming soon – but don’t wait for your pass to claim.

TechCrunch disrupts 2025 runs in Francisco in Moscone West on October 27-29. Join for 10,000+ startups and VC leaders for three -day conversations and connections that define the next key. Take your pass now before the price goes up after July.