AI & Defense Experts to Lead OpenTeams’ National Defense Summit Alongside SXSW
Open Source AI Provider to Host Invite-Only Event on March 9, 2025
Exclusive AI & National Security Event During SXSW
AUSTIN, TX – March 05, 2025 – OpenTeams, a global leader in open source AI, will host the National Defense AI Summit taking place alongside SXSW on Sunday, March 9, 2025. The invitation-only event will bring together experts and leaders across the Department of Defense, government executives, the AI community, and open source technology leaders to discuss the future of AI and the challenges at the intersection of national defense and technological innovation.
Key Topics: The Future of AI in Warfare & Security
The summit will tackle critical challenges at the intersection of national defense and AI innovation, including:
- Preserving U.S. dominance in the global AI arms race
- AI’s impact on modern warfare and space defense
- Preparing the next generation for AI-driven security threats
- Scalable AI solutions for defense applications
- The transformative potential of AI-powered intelligence
National Security & AI Experts Headlining the Summit
Esteemed speakers at the National Defense AI Summit include:
- Jovita Neliupšienė – Ambassador of the EU to the U.S.
- Ross Coffman – LTG (Retired), U.S. Army; President, Forward Edge-AI
- Hon. Patrick Murphy – Former 32nd Under Secretary of the Army; FOX News Contributor
- Jennifer Gavito – Former DAS, U.S. State Dept; Senior Advisor, The Cohen Group
- Justin Fanelli – Acting CTO, U.S. Navy
- Deeph Chana – Managing Director, NATO DIANA
- Michael Stewart – Director, Disruptive Capabilities Office
- Col. Robert Giovannetti – Director, Air Force Cyberworx
- Travis Oliphant – President, OpenTeams; CEO of Quansight
Why Open Source AI is the Future of National Defense
“Open-source AI has transformed how AI will determine who wins and loses in national defense,” said Joe Merrill, CEO of OpenTeams. “Future wars won’t be decided by who has AI—but by who can innovate on it the fastest. The U.S. and its allies must accelerate development cycles to stay ahead of adversaries with access to the same technology.”
Merrill continued, “OpenTeams is proud to host the National Defense AI Summit, bringing together top security leaders to explore how AI and open-source technology will shape the future of defense.”
Join the Conversation at the National Defense AI Summit
For more information and to request an invitation, visit:
👉 openteams.com/events-registration-2025
About OpenTeams
OpenTeams delivers tailored, open-source AI solutions that protect proprietary data while ensuring flexibility, transparency, and ethical AI deployment. Founded by Travis Oliphant, the creator of NumPy and SciPy, OpenTeams partners with leaders across tech, finance, government, and science—including Meta, Google, Amazon, Nvidia, and numerous U.S. government agencies.
Learn more at openteams.com .
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