Welcome - ASCE 2026 Seminar

ASCE: Empowering Academic Research Security

Born from a commitment to safeguarding the integrity of academic research, the Academic Security and Counter Exploitation (ASCE) program, spearheaded by The Texas A&M University System’s RISC Institute, fosters a sense of community among university research security professionals, uniting them in a collaborative defense against emerging threats.

Since its inception in 2016, ASCE has been a beacon in the fight against foreign influence, equipping academic institutions with the knowledge and tools needed to protect their invaluable research. Now in its tenth year, the annual ASCE Seminar stands as the preeminent gathering for training, networking, and collaboration, laser-focused on fortifying the academic research enterprise.

ASCE 2026: A Global Convergence

Anticipate a dynamic convergence of over 600 leaders from federal agencies, 150+ universities, and 25 countries at ASCE 2026. Join us as we shape the future of academic research security, together.

The ASCE 2026 theme is Securing Knowledge Across Borders: Strengthening International Research Partnerships,
under the following four thematic areas:

1) Institutional Research Security: Policy, Compliance, and Implementation

2) Global Collaboration and Strategic Partnerships

3) Emerging Threats and Adaptive Security Strategies

4) Education, Training, and Workforce Development in Research Security