Conference

CSi Conference 2026

The CSi Conference 2026 – Intelligence & National Security in a Changing World

23rd – 24th July

Magdalene College,

Cripps Court,

1-3 Chesterton Road,

Cambridge CB4 3AD

CSi 2026 Conference Tickets

We are pleased to announce that tickets for in-person attendance at the CSi 2026 Conference, Intelligence and National Security in a Changing World, are now available for purchase here.

Intelligence and National Security in a Changing World Conference Schedule

Day 1: Thursday, July 23

10:45 – 11:15	Registration at Cripps Court, Magdalene College
11:15 – 11:45	**Welcome Remarks: Sir David Omand**
11:45 – 12:45	Keynote 1: Why Hard Power Still Matters Lt. Gen. (ret) Doug Chalmers in conversation with Prof Brendan Simms Chair: Prof Brendan Simms
12:45 – 14:00	*Buffet Lunch*
14:00 – 15:15	Keynote 2: Fireside Chat with Lord Jonathan Evans Chair: Prof David Gioe
15:15 – 15:45	*Refreshments*
15:45 – 17:00	Panel: Living and Fighting on Russia’s Bloody Borders
	Speakers: Natia Gvenetadze, Dr Yevgeniya Gaber Chair: Prof David Gioe
19:00	Drinks and Conference Dinner (19:30) at St Johns College

Conference Schedule

Day 2: Friday, July 24

09:00 – 09:30	*Refreshments and Welcome*
09:30 – 10:45	Panel: The Iran War and Regional Reverberations Speakers: Dr Renad Mansour, Dr Burcu Ozcelik Chair: Prof Mike Goodman
10:45 – 11:00	*Break*
11:00– 12:15	Panel: Risks and Opportunties in the Levant, the Sahel, and South Asia Speakers: Dr Dina Rezk, Gala Riani, Dr Sumitha Kutty Chair: Dr David Oakley
12:15 – 13:15	*Buffet Lunch*
13:15 – 14:30	Panel: China and Indo-Pacific Security Matters Speakers: Angus Knowles-Cutler, Mark Logan, Dr Philip Shetler-Jones Chair: David Ludlow
14:30 – 14:45	*Break*
14:45 – 15:45	*The Intelligence Shift: Leveraging OSINT for Munition & Conflict Tracking* Speakers: Taylor Sands, Raphaela Lark Chair: Callum MacDonald
15:45 – 17:00 17:00 – 17:15	Panel: Hybrid Threats in an Age of Geopolitical Crisis Speakers: Belen Carrasco Rodiguez, Charlie Edwards, Dr Louise Hurel Chair: Dr Thomas Maguire *Closing Remarks:* Prof David Gioe, Prof Michael Goodman

CSi Conference

The annual, two-day CSi Conference, “Intelligence and National Security in a Changing World”, is one of the highlights of the ISI Programme. All ISI students attend and are joined by ‘paying guests’ with an academic or professional interest in the field. The Conference addresses the most pressing security challenges facing governments, private industry, and even private citizens in a globalised and interconnected world. Attendees can expect to hear about Great Power challenges to global order, such as those offered by Russia and China. The ever-present issues of global instability, terrorism, and regional conflict will be considered alongside the impacts of cutting-edge technological innovation, nuclear proliferation and cyber operations. With panels and distinguished keynote speakers moderated by ISI teaching faculty, the conference offers a chance for attendees to hear first-hand insights (under the Chatham House rule) from former senior officials, intelligence and security practitioners and from academic experts.

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2023 CSi Conference Brochure

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2021 Virtual CSi Conference Brochure

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