Envisioning the Future of National Security: Healthcare Resilience and Predictive Innovation in an Era of Hybrid Warfare

Envisioning the Future of National Security: Healthcare Resilience and Predictive Innovation in an Era of Hybrid Warfare is a full-day conference hosted by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health’s Department of Health Policy and Management and the Uniformed Services University’s Center for Health Services Research. The program will explore the relationship between military conflict, biomedical innovation, healthcare preparedness, and national security.

The conference will consider vulnerabilities in pharmaceutical supply chains and their effects on civilian healthcare and military readiness, as well as the potential for artificial intelligence to predict disruptions and improve resilience. The Honorable Keith Bass, assistant secretary of war for health affairs, will deliver the keynote address.

When: October 30, 2026

Showtimes: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT

Venue: Hopkins Bloomberg Center, 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Tickets: Free

Registration: Registration is required, and attendees should register in advance.

Audience: The event is open to the general public, faculty, staff, and students.

Keynote: The Honorable Keith Bass, assistant secretary of war for health affairs, will give the keynote address.

Program: The conference will include four panel sessions: Historical Foundations; Hybrid Warfare Threats and Healthcare Vulnerability; Pharmaceuticals and National Security; and AI Prediction and Innovation.

Contact: Joy Acha, [email protected]