Upcoming Events

SPARK + FBI Webinar: China’s Virtual Targeting Strategy: What You Need to Know

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM UTC

Webinar

Joshua Obstfeld, FBI Counterintelligence Sr. Executive, External Engagement, will discuss how China’s intelligence services use professional networking platforms, online job boards, and virtual recruitment strategies to target individuals with access to sensitive and proprietary information.

NSF SECURE Center Mentorship Program

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 5:00:00 PM UTC

Virtual Event

COGR October Membership Meeting

Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 11:00:00 PM UTC

Washington Marriott Georgetown

PRIMR Annual Conference

Monday, November 16, 2026 at 5:00:00 PM UTC

Denver

Past Webinars

Tue, Aug 04
SPARK + CBP and FBI Webinar: Import of Biological Research Materials
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Aug 04, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Webinar
Join the NSF SECURE Center for a SPARK webinar on importing biological research materials into the U.S. Learn about import requirements, compliance challenges, biological security risks, and best practices from experts at CBP and the FBI.
Thu, Jul 16
NSF SECURE SPARK Webinar: Changes to NSF SBIR/STTR Programs - Foreign Influence and Research Security
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Jul 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Webinar
Designed for small businesses, startups, and technology transfer professionals, this webinar explores how research security and foreign influence considerations are shaping the NSF SBIR/STTR program, with practical guidance for applicants, awardees, and industry partners.
Tue, Jul 14
BIOSECURE Act and Beyond – Evolving Federal Biotech Policy
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Jul 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Webinar
Gain an overview of the BIOSECURE Act, its implications for research institutions, and the evolving biotechnology security landscape. This session covers implementation considerations, recent biotechnology company designations, and related policy recommendations.
Tue, Jun 16
SPARK + FBI Webinar: China - Technology Transfer Threat Through Recruitment and Talent Plans
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Jun 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Teams Webinar
In this NSF SECURE SPARK Webinar, James Noble, Unit Chief - FBI Counterintelligence & Espionage Division, will discuss China’s evolving approach to technology acquisition and research exploitation, and how strengthening public and private sector awareness can help disrupt these threats.
Tue, May 12
NSF SECURE Center SPARK Webinar - AI and Analytics for Smarter Research Security
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May 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Webinar
Join us for a dynamic panel exploring how AI, analytics, and big data are reshaping research security and what it takes to turn complex data into meaningful, defensible decisions.
Fri, May 01
NSF SECURE Center SPARK Webinar - Strengthening Shared Awareness in Research Security
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May 01, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT
Online
Tue, Apr 28
SPARK Webinar: Research Security by Design
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Apr 28, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM PDT
Online
Tue, Apr 14
NSF SECURE Center SPARK Webinar: DoW Risk Matrix
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Apr 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT
Webinar