
Alena Mikhaelyan chosen to represent SAIS at the 2025 Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Conference.

Students interested in receiving funding to attend a conference are encouraged to fill out the form linked below.

Martin Makaryan chosen to represent SAIS in San Francisco as the 2025 RSA Security Scholar.

Student Spotlight

Site Visits
A Firsthand Look at Cutting-Edge Innovations
A chance for students to experience the real-world impact of emerging technologies firsthand. These visits provide access to high-profile institutions, government organizations, or cutting-edge companies transforming global affairs.

Student Ambassador Spotlight
Sponsorships to Attend Technology Conferences
Our students, sponsored by the Emerging Technologies Initiative, represent the school at prominent conferences, gaining valuable opportunities to present their research, network with influential experts, and engage in discussions shaping the future of global innovation, international relations, and policy-making.

SAIS Technology Club
Join the Cutting-Edge Tech Community at SAIS
The SAIS Technology Club is a student-driven initiative that allows members to stay ahead of tech trends, network with professionals, and collaborate on projects with an international impact.


Alumni Happy Hours
Reconnect, Network, and Share Ideas
Our Alumni Happy Hours offer an informal atmosphere where past participants of the Emerging Technologies Initiative can reconnect, discuss ongoing developments, and stay engaged with SAIS technology initiatives.