Date: March 18-19, 2026
Location: Monterey Conference Center, Monterey, CA
Formerly hosted by Advanced Onion, Inc, Defense Strategies Institute will host the 10th Insider Risk Summit West, March 18-19, 2026, in Monterey, CA.
The Insider Risk Summit West unites the nation’s leading experts, innovators, and security professionals dedicated to tackling one of today’s most complex challenges — the insider risk. Hosted on the West Coast, this premier forum will bring together voices from big tech, AI, social media, energy, and all levels of government to explore the evolving insider risk landscape and the strategies needed to stay ahead of it.
What to Expect:
A Regional Focus on Innovation: Explore insider risk in the heart of the West Coast tech and energy corridor, with sessions tailored to AI, social media, autonomous systems, and utility sectors.
Federal, State, and Local Collaboration in Action: Engage with representatives from West Coast federal agencies, DOW Commands, and state and local governments working together to advance insider risk prevention and strengthen regional security.
Insights from Leading Technology and Security Experts: Hear directly from leaders across big tech, AI-driven enterprises, energy, and utilities as they share real-world strategies to safeguard data, protect IP, and strengthen organizational resilience.
Behavioral Science and Emerging Technology in Practice: Learn how behavioral analytics, AI-enabled detection tools, and cross-sector collaboration are transforming how insider threats are identified and mitigated.
Key Topics of Discussion:
- Mitigating insider risk & improving operational resilience through partnership, innovation, & technology
- Securing innovation: insider risks and the future of big tech
- Addressing the growing risk of insider attacks as semiconductor demand skyrockets
- Tackling insider risks at social media enterprises
- Navigating the future threat landscape in AI, autonomous, & electric vehicles
- .. and more!
Registration is now open. Active-duty US military and government employees attend complimentary. Sponsorship & exhibit opportunities are available. For more information, visit https://insiderwest.dsigroup.org/.
