The Information Professionals Association, in partnership with The Cipher Brief and the National Center for Narrative Intelligence, will host Pinnacle 2026 on 9–10 February 2026 at the Carahsoft facility, 11493 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 100, Reston, Virginia. The event will be conducted in coordination with the National Security Council’s Cognitive Advantage initiative.
This year’s updated conference theme is:
Gray Zone Convergence: Cognitive Security at the Intersection of Influence, Innovation, and Shared Interests
Pinnacle 2026 will bring together leading experts from government, industry, academia, and the national security community for two days of high-impact discussions on cognitive security, influence operations, emerging technology, and the evolving challenges of the global gray zone. Attendees can expect a dynamic mix of keynote speakers, panels, and networking engagements.
If you purchased a ticket for the deferred September 2025 dates, your registration remains valid, you do not need to purchase another ticket. If you have not yet registered, we encourage you to secure your seat. If you are unable to attend on the new dates, IPA will provide a refund upon request.
We will share additional updates, including speaker confirmations, session highlights, and venue details as they are finalized.
Registration is available at: https://information-professionals.org/event/pinnacle-2025/#tribe-tickets__tickets-form
Organizations interested in becoming a conference sponsor should contact austin.branch@crescent-bridge.com directly for details.
Thank you for your continued support and engagement with the information community. We look forward to reconvening in February for an energizing and forward-looking event.
Stay connected — and stay inspired.