Past Events

The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) event calendar is expansive. Through reflection and examination, past NWC events may still highlight our educational and research position in the naval community and the wider defense audience.

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U.S. Naval War College Past Events

Peter Singer, strategist at New America, delivers the keynote address at U.S. Naval War College’s Future Warfighting Symposium, Aug. 5, 2021.

Future Warfighting Symposium

Wednesday, August 09-10, 2023
8:00 a.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

The Future Warfighting Symposium launches the U.S. Naval War College’s academic year with a symposium on emerging technologies, cyber war and space operations.

Peter Singer, strategist at New America, delivers the keynote address at U.S. Naval War College’s Future Warfighting Symposium, Aug. 5, 2021.

Future Warfighting Symposium

Wednesday, August 03-04, 2022
8:00 a.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

The Future Warfighting Symposium launches the U.S. Naval War College’s academic year with a symposium on emerging technologies, cyber war and space operations.

Phil M. Haun, dean of academics, U.S. Naval War College (NWC), provides opening remarks at the Future Warfighting Symposium in NWC’s Spruance Auditorium, Aug. 6.

Future Warfighting Symposium

Thursday, August 05, 2021
8:00 a.m.
Virtual Event

The Future Warfighting Symposium launches the U.S. Naval War College’s academic year with a symposium on emerging technologies, cyber war and space operations.

Todd Harrison speaks to U.S. Naval War College students during the panel “Milspace Operation and Organization” during the Future Warfighting Symposium held in the college's Spruance Auditorium, Aug. 8.

Future Warfighting Symposium

Tuesday, August 04-04, 2020
8:00 a.m.
Virtual Event

The Future Warfighting Symposium launches the U.S. Naval War College’s academic year with a symposium on emerging technologies, cyber war and space operations.

Gen Charles Bolden, USMC (Ret.), former Administrator of NASA at U.S. Naval War College (NWC)

Future Warfighting Symposium: August 2019

Tuesday, August 06-08, 2019
8:00 a.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

The Future Warfighting Symposium will start the U.S. Naval War College academic year with a three-day symposium convening subject-matter experts to enrich the existing curriculum for intermediate and senior students.

Charles Bolden, retired Marine Corps major general and former administrator and astronaut at National Aeronautics and Space Administration, speaks to students, staff and faculty during U.S. Naval War College’s (NWC) inaugural Future Warfighting Symposium held at the college in Newport, Rhode Island.

Future Warfighting Symposium: August 2018

Monday, August 06-08, 2018
8:00 a.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

The Future Warfighting Symposium responds directly to the Chief of Naval Operations’ call for increased education in the topics of Emerging Technologies, Cyber War, and Space Operations.