ARLINGTON, Va., May 30, 2025 – The Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), a non-partisan, non-profit project dedicated to strengthening America’s long-term competitiveness in artificial intelligence (AI), announced new and returning media partners for their second AI+ Expo, scheduled for June 2-4, 2025 in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.:
- POLITICO is a global authority on the intersection of politics, policy and power. It is a robust news operation and information service specializing in politics and policy, which informs influential audiences with insight, edge and authority. Founded in 2007, POLITICO has grown to a team of more than 1,100 journalists and media professionals across North America, and Europe. In October 2021, POLITICO was acquired by, and is a subsidiary of, Axel Springer SE.
- Punchbowl News is a membership-based news community founded by journalists and best-selling authors Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer, and co-founded by veteran Capitol Hill reporter John Bresnahan. Punchbowl News’ credo is Power, People, Politics.
- AIScoop is a one-stop source for everything AI — providing breaking news, trends, information, events and more at the intersection of AI and the public sector. Built on Scoop News Group’s success in producing world-class AI news and events, AIScoop delivers industry-leading coverage and unparalleled access to insider information in the rapidly evolving AI landscape
- The Cipher Brief is an independent, national security-focused media organization covering cyber, defense tech, innovation and intelligence via exclusive daily publications and events.
- Foreign Policy has helped readers for over 50 years dive well below the headlines to examine the latest policy developments with rigorous analysis and award-winning journalism. Through its comprehensive coverage, including its events, analysis, podcasts, newsletters, and more, FP provides a deep dive on all things global affairs.
- Foreign Affairs, a magazine for in-depth analysis and debate of foreign policy, geopolitics, and international affairs. Published by the nonprofit think tank, the Council on Foreign Relations, the magazine offers insights into the issues that shape the world around us from the experts in their fields.
- Salem is a growing leader in the conservative media marketplace. Salem’s voices offer insight and an informed perspective on breaking news, political developments and cultural trends.
“We’re incredibly grateful for the support of all seven of our AI Expo media partners this year. Their commitment is vital to the important dialogue we’re driving about America’s future in tech innovation,” said SCSP President Ylli Bajraktari. “These partnerships are crucial. They help amplify the exciting conversations and highlight the key discussions at the AI Expo focused on our nation’s leadership in these critical, emerging technologies.”
“We’re thrilled to partner with the Special Competitive Studies Project for its largest AI+ Expo yet,” said Billy Mitchell, executive editor of AIScoop’s parent company, Scoop News Group. “The stakes couldn’t be higher as the U.S. looks to adopt artificial intelligence for its most vital national security, defense and public sector missions. As our nation looks to outpace its adversaries, forums like the AI+ Expo are crucial to bringing together the best and brightest from government, industry, academia and more to chart a course for continued global leadership in AI.”
“The Cipher Brief is proud to support SCSP and the important work it’s doing in bringing together experts from the public and private sectors to help ensure that the U.S. maintains the technological edge it needs for future national security,” said Cipher Brief CEO & Publisher Suzanne Kelly.
“FP is excited to participate in what’s shaping up to be a very impressive AI+ Expo and The Exchange,” said Foreign Policy CEO Andrew Sollinger. “Building on our partnership on the Tehran Security Conference simulation at MSC in Munich last February, FP is honored to continue to support Ylli Bajraktari and SCSP’s important work.”
The three-day AI+ Expo is free to attend and aims to educate the public on AI and other emerging technologies shaping the modern world. Last year’s event featured 29 sponsors, 156 exhibitors, over 400 speakers, and drew more than 10,000 attendees from 84 countries. With the show floor almost sold out, this year’s Expo is expected to draw even greater participation.
Sponsorship for 2025 is now closed! To join the Sponsorship Waitlist for 2026 please email Hina Gir at hmg@scsp.ai. To register, visit https://expo.scsp.ai.
In addition to the Expo, SCSP will host The Exchange: Advancing the Legacy of Innovation and National Security, co-located with the Expo. For more information about SCSP, the AI+ Expo, and The Exchange, visit https://www.scsp.ai.