Securing AI systems: New challenges and research priorities

At the request of the National Science Foundation, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will hold a convening to identify research priorities for securing machine learning and AI-enabled systems. The meeting will examine frameworks and concepts for measuring AI security, assess how existing cybersecurity tools and practices can be adapted, identify novel and unique AI security challenges and explore emerging risks in high-impact applications such as scientific research, drug discovery, and financial services.

Bringing together experts in cybersecurity and AI, the meeting will frame research priorities and inform future research programs and strategies for academia, industry, and government aimed at advancing the security and resilience of AI systems.

Full event details

When:

Day 1: Monday, April 20, 2026, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Day 2: Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Where:

Attend virtually: 

You will receive the relevant link(s) to attend virtually via email.

Attend in person:

National Academy of Sciences Building