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Two-Day Event Includes Policy Discussions and a Public Festival Featuring Live Demos, Interactive Exhibits, and More.

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) will host AI Unlocked, a free two-day event on October 3–4, 2025 in National Landing (Crystal City, between 15^th and 20 streets and South Bell Street) area of Arlington, Virginia. AI Unlocked is presented in partnership with JBG SMITH, additional event sponsors and partners include the National Landing Business Improvement District (BID), Arlington Economic Development (AED), the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA), Capitol CNCT, and The Silverene Group. This unique event will showcase how artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies are transforming everyday life.

"AI Unlocked is not your typical AI event — it is a celebration of what this technology can do when policy, creativity, innovation, and community intersect. From leading experts to local artists, this event gathers diverse perspectives on America's technological future," said SCSP President Ylli Bajraktari. "With the support of our partners, we are proud to offer community members of all ages a place to explore and participate in this transformation."

On Friday, October 3, AI Unlocked will explore the real-world impact of artificial intelligence on policy and technology. Leaders from industry, academia and the government will lead discussions on critical topics like AI's role in emergency response and the future of autonomous vehicles.

On Saturday, October 4, National Landing will transform into a vibrant, family-friendly three-block festival celebrating AI's role in creativity and community. The event will showcase the surprising uses of AI in arts, music, education, and sports.

AI Unlocked is supported by partners including:

• JBG SMITH is a leading real estate investment trust that owns, operates, invests in, and develops high-growth mixed-use properties in and around Washington, D.C.
• National Landing Business Improvement District is a non-profit, public-private partnership focused on enhancing the vibrancy and economic competitiveness of National Landing, the urban core of Northern Virginia comprising the Crystal City, Pentagon City, and Potomac Yard neighborhoods. The BID fosters initiatives to drive economic development, transportation, public realm improvements, culture and community activation.
• Arlington Economic Development is dedicated to growing a thriving Arlington economy through collaborative partnerships, promotion of our unique place and innovative programming.
• C2PA provides an open technical standard for creators, publishers, and consumers to verify the origin, history, and edits of digital content in order to promote transparency and combat misinformation.
• Capitol CNCT is a networking platform for political staffers in Washington, D.C. that aims to foster community, professional development, and bipartisanship.
• The Silverene Group helps leaders turn AI disruption into a competitive advantage by aligning culture, leadership, and teams for confident adoption. As organizations race to integrate AI without eroding trust or productivity, the firm's proprietary SPARK AI.Q™ Diagnostic measures the human side of AI readiness and provides a clear roadmap to accelerate adoption and reduce change friction.

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For more information about SCSP, please contact Vice President of Communications Tara Rigler at tmr@scsp.ai. To subscribe to the SCSP newsletter, please click here.

SOURCE Special Competitive Studies Project