The Creative Defense Foundation convenes leaders across government, industry and investment through three core event offerings:
Events
- Creative Disruptors In the Desert – Annual Conference in California
- Creative Disruptors By The Lakes – Strategic Retreat in Minnesota
- Rapid Response Roundtable (R3) Series – Discussions held in Washington D.C. to address urgent national security challenges
Upcoming Events
Creative Disruptors
In the Desert
February 19-21, 2026
La Quinta, CA
Creative Disruptors
By The Lakes
September 2026
Minnesota
Past Events
Creative Disruptors
By The Lakes
September 11-12, 2025
Eagan, MN
Creative Disruptors
In the Desert
February 21-22, 2025
Indian Wells, CA
Creative Disruptors
By The Lakes
September 20-21, 2024
St. Paul, MN
Creative Disruptors
In the Desert
February 23-24, 2024
La Quinta, CA
Past Roundtables
A Creative Defense Foundation R3 Series
Rapid Response Roundtables are a series of focused, high-impact sessions addressing urgent national security challenges through rapid collaboration and actionable dialogue.
Closing the DoD Capabilities Validation Gap
Rapid Response Roundtable
April 30, 2025
