

SORM Symposium 2025
from August 13-15 in College Station, Texas
Award Application Instructions
Please reach out to Symposium planners at coop@sorm.texas.gov with any questions.
Keynote Speakers
Nick Reese most recently served as the first ever Director of Emerging Technology Policy at the US Department of Homeland Security where he advised the White House and senior Cabinet officials on national security implications of emerging technologies.
He is the author of the DHS AI Strategy, DHS’s Post-Quantum Cryptographic Transition Roadmap, and the 2022 DHS Space Policy. He was also the lead DHS representative for the development of Space Policy Directive-5, National Security Memorandum-10, the National Space Policy, and Executive Order 13960. A noted expert in cyber operations, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and outer space, he currently holds a faculty position at New York University teaching graduate courses related to emerging technology and geopolitics.
Mr. Reese has a 20+ year career in the US Military, Intelligence Community & Homeland security with a focus on operations and bringing technical solutions to high stakes national security challenges. From the frontlines of the War on Terror to building Quantum Computing Policy he has been an instrumental actor in protecting our nation with eye both on today and the future.
Mr. Reese is a graduate of Saint Leo University and Old Dominion University. He lives in the Washington DC area with his wife and their dog.
This year’s location is kindly provided by TEEX. The Les W. Bunte Building at the TEEX Brayton Fire Training Field. 1595 Nuclear Science Road, College Station Texas 77843.
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There are many nearby hotels in College Station which offer reasonable government rates. As such, we have added a statement to the registration form which should suffice. However, reach out to your chosen hotel and let Symposium planners know if they are needing additional information.
SORM Symposium 2025 Agenda coming soon! This year we will explore the theme Speaking Each Other’s Language.
BELFOR
Ultra Resilient Sponsor
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Institute for Homeland Security, Sam Houston State University
Ultra Resilient Sponsor
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