Upcoming Events

March, 2026

AI, Cyber, and National Security

Translating Cyber Threats: Navigating National Security Policy in the Digital Age

March 13–15, 2026
$450 per person
All meals included

Join us at Concordia Language Villages near Bemidji, Minnesota for an introduction to issues at the intersection of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, national security, and policy.

Participants will leave with practical insights into career pathways, an understanding of how decisions are made in crisis situations, and a network of peers across different backgrounds who share interest in this critical and rapidly evolving field.

• All meals included, featuring global cuisines and cultural activities
• A practitioner-developed and guided program for those curious about the three-letter agencies of Washington and how policy gets made and implemented
• Fun, immersive, and welcoming for all levels of cyber-domain awareness

This seminar will be facilitated by Kate Bjelde, who recently completed a 2.5-year tour as a civilian in the Pentagon, serving in the Department of the Army and the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Her portfolio included critical infrastructure cybersecurity, weapon system cybersecurity, AI literacy, and legislative affairs.

🔗 Register here:
https://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/college-programs#wf-form-Filter