The Institute for National Strategic Studies’ Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction at National Defense University invites you to join us on 16-17 July 2025 for our Annual Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Symposium, entitled:
Deter, Counter, and Defeat: WMD Challenges for the Joint Warfighter
This year’s symposium will focus on pressing WMD-related challenges facing the U.S. Joint Warfighter and U.S. interagency over the next five years, potential solutions, and overarching implications for U.S. deterrence and countering-WMD strategies.
SYMPOSIUM FEE: The registration fee of $50.00 is payable at the time of registration. All payments must be made online through this website. If you have any payment questions, please email WMDCenter_Symposium@ndu.edu. The registration fee covers the costs of catering and other administrative expenses.
There are only 120 tickets available to this year’s in-person symposium, so register early!
Registration 1 June - 09 July 2025
SYMPOSIUM DETAILS
Symposium Fee
The symposium fee must be paid at the time of registration. All payments (VISA, Mastercard, American Express) must be made online through EventBrite.
Through 09 July 2025, a registration fee of $50.00 will apply. The fee covers the costs of catering and other administrative expenses.
Registration may be cancelled without penalty on or before 04 July 2025. After that date, refunds will not be issued. Refunds will not include EventBrite registration fees. We regret no fee reduction can be made if you are unable to attend all of the events at the symposium.
If you have any payment questions, please email WMDCenter_Symposium@ndu.edu.
Symposium Discussion Policy
The National Defense University maintains a strict policy of non-attribution. Without the express permission of the speakers, nothing can be attributed directly or indirectly in the presence of anyone who was not authorized to attend the conference.
Symposium Attire
Business attire for civilians and Service equivalent uniform (Class B) for military.
Badging
The conference facility opens at 7:15 a.m. All attendees and participants are required to sign in at the registration desk and to present photo identification to obtain a badge. Attendees must wear the badge visibly at all times while at National Defense University.
Messages
Please reach out to WMDCenter_Symposium@ndu.edu for questions and concerns.
This year’s symposium will be conducted at the unclassified level, under the Chatham House Rule. Registered participants will receive the final agenda and read-ahead materials 2-3 days prior to the event.
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