Use the registration link on the homepage. An active OSAC account is required. To create a new account go to osac.gov/About/JoinUs

OSAC members may register throughout the duration of the Annual Briefing. We encourage you to register early to receive all correspondence ahead of the event and to secure your place in networking sessions.

This event is open to all OSAC members: both at the Limited and Full membership level. If you do not have an account, please visit the Join Us page on our main site.

If your organization is not yet registered with OSAC, the highest ranking security official at your organization may apply on the Join Us page of OSAC.gov. That person will need to provide your organization’s articles of incorporation. Once the organization is registered, an unlimited number of registrants can become OSAC members under the umbrella of that organization.

Yes, Country Chapter members may register even if they do not have Full membership status. You just need an OSAC.gov account.

To request Full OSAC membership under your registered organization, click here. The point of contact for your organization will receive an email notification to approve your request. Once approved, you can register for the Annual Briefing.

This year, newsletter subscribers can register to attend the Annual Briefing! To become a newsletter subscriber, click here. Please note you will need your OSAC.gov username to register for the Annual Briefing.

If your organization is registered as an OSAC member, your staff can request to become an approved user by your organization by clicking on the Join Us page of OSAC.gov and selecting “apply as a user to an existing member organization.” The Point of Contact for the organization will then receive a prompt to approve the request. Once approved, they can register for the Annual Briefing.

Yes. If you have a .gov or .mil USG email address, you can register for an OSAC.gov login. Once you have an OSAC.gov username, you may register to attend the Annual Briefing.

The OSAC Annual Briefing will be virtual and can be viewed on OSAC’s Annual Briefing website. Content will be aired on the website’s homepage. The Annual Briefing website also provides information on the event’s agenda, sponsors, networking opportunities, and more. Registered attendees will receive highlighted content and reminders through their email prior to the Annual Briefing.

As the event draws closer, registered attendees will receive an email to log into their accounts on the Annual Briefing website. Attendees must set a password and log in to see the virtual event on our event website. Logged in members will be given access to the networking and main stage content areas. Links emailed to attendees are unique to each individual and should not be shared.

OSAC considers the safety and security of its attendees, venues, and platforms its number one priority – whether the event is in-person or virtual. For this year’s Annual Briefing, OSAC is requiring all participants to hold an active OSAC.gov member, newsletter, and/or government user login credential, have registered to attend, and acknowledged adherence to Chatham House Rule and OSAC’s Code of Conduct. Violation of any of the above risks the participant’s future involvement in OSAC’s groups and access to its resources. If you have any security concerns, please contact OSACRegistration@state.gov immediately.

Yes, with the exception of virtual networking, the event will be posted to the Annual Briefing website for registered, logged in users directly following the event. Additionally, members may pause and resume the virtual event as it happens.

Yes, closed captioning will be available for this event.

This year, OSAC is conducting virtual networking through the Braindate platform.

Braindate allows one-on-one or small group conversations based on topics posted by you and fellow participants in the Braindate Topic Market. Join conversations led by Regional Security Officers, OSAC Analysts, Council leaders, and other OSAC members, or you can create your own!

With Braindate, you can discuss specific security challenges, brainstorm mitigation strategies, or
just share experiences while getting to know new colleagues. To find out more, visit our networking page above.

Although the Annual Briefing main content will take place on November 17, OSAC is opening the virtual networking from November 16 to November 18 so members can interact with
each other without missing any of the action. Participants can host and attend Braindates about any topic on all three days, but each day will also feature specific Braindates.

• On November 16, we’ll feature regional analysis and AMA sessions with our OSAC Research & Analysis team.
• On November 17, we’ll debrief about the mainstage panels on Climate Change, Nonstate Actors, and Disinformation so members can share their own experiences.
• On November 18, we’ve invited Regional Security Officers (RSOs) and Diplomatic Security professionals from embassies around the world to host Braindates about their respective postings.

Once you register for the Annual Briefing, you will also automatically register for Braindate! No additional registration is required. When you first go to the Braindate website through our Annual Briefing website, you will be prompted to create a password and log in. That’s it! Keep an eye on your email for more information on Braindate.

Yes, please! Visual participation will help build an atmosphere of trust and is more likely to lead to a more productive conversation.

Virtual networking sessions will not be recorded and waitlists are not available for these sessions.

Virtual networking sessions will not be recorded.

A maximum of eight (8) people will be able to join a group Braindate. One-on-one Braindates will be just that!

Register for an OSAC account by applying on the Join Us page of OSAC.gov. Once you submit your application, it will be sent to a POC at your organization to approve. Once that person approves your account, you will get an email asking to verify your account and to set up a password. If you need more information or assistance, please contact OSACAdmin@state.gov.

If you need to reset your password, visit OSAC.gov and click “I forgot my password” at the login screen and follow the instructions. This request will be sent to the email you have on a file with OSAC. If you need help, please reach out to OSACadmin@state.gov.

Please wait five business days before reaching out about the status of your account. If you know your organization’s OSAC POC, we recommend you check in with them to make sure they have approved your application.

It is the responsibility of the organization’s point of contact to review all pending user applications for their organization. If you have not received approval, please reach out to the POC within your organization for a status update. If you do not know your organization’s POC, or if that person has departed your organization, please contact OSACadmin@state.gov.

If you require assistance, please email OSACRegistration@state.gov for assistance.

The International Security Foundation (ISF) is a nonprofit 501(c)3 tax-exempt educational organization with the mission to fund information-sharing programs and networking programs conducted by OSAC. Private sector organizations are able to provide in-kind donations and financial support to the ISF, which are in turn applied to OSAC initiatives. Every year, the ISF hosts its Annual Dinner to celebrate OSAC’s strong public-private partnership and the support of its sponsors and stakeholders. This year, the ISF will host a virtual reception. To view more, please see our sponsors page.

The virtual ISF reception will be held on Wednesday, November 17th at 5:00pm EST.

Registration for this free, virtual reception can be found at register.isf4osac.org. Please note that this is a separate registration from OSAC’s Annual Briefing.