The 71st Annual MSC Student Conference on National Affairs is an annual collegiate conference that educates delegates from across the nation to address the United States' toughest issues. This transformational experience will be held February 11-14, 2026, and brings together students from the nation’s military academies and top universities to interact with prominent academic scholars, government officials, and industry leaders to discuss critical national issues and create policy proposals. These policy proposals will be judged by a high-profile leader in our nation in a policy competition with prizes awarded for best-written policy and best policy presentation. Two meals and a formal banquet are provided throughout the conference.
ISCNE:
The International Strategic Crisis Negotiation Exercise (ISCNE) is a 2-day event from February 10th-11th that takes place before the Annual MSC SCONA Conference. The purpose of the event is to offer students an opportunity to interact with like minded professionals in their field of interest. Students will be able to practice conflict management, negotiation, and teamwork. The program will take place at the MSC and will have an audience of students from various universities, U.S Army War College personnel, university faculty, and active military personnel. The event is from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both days. The first day consists of an event introduction, planning sessions, and negotiation meetings. The second day includes planning sessions, negotiation meetings, and a final summit/conclusion.
The ISCNE and SCONA conference together will take place from February 10th-14th.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact MSC SCONA at [email protected]
