The Next Era of
H4D Education
DIU H4D EDUCATOR FORUM · AY 2026-27
An exclusive two-day intensive for educators driving national security innovation.
EVENT DATES
June 22-23, 2026
LOCATION
National Capital Region
FORMAT
2-Day Intensive
COST & TRAVEL
Free - funding available
THE FORUM EXPLAINED
Empowering educators to drive
national security innovation.
Your Educator Forum will take you from delivered semesters to mastery of a durable H4D program; scaling teams, building your TA bench, deepening MVP and team coaching, engineering classroom composition, and establishing the regional presence.
This experience marks the official kickoff to DIU’s enhanced educator support strategy, bringing together experienced educators to strengthen institutional engagement, expand innovation networks, and increase long-term program impact. Through hands-on workshops, expert-led discussions, and peer collaboration, participants will gain practical strategies and connect directly with national security and innovation leaders shaping the future of H4D.
LOGISTICS
Everything you need to know.
DATES
June 22-23, 2026
LOCATION
National Capital Region - Fly into DCA
FORMAT
Interactive workshops, peer learning & national security engagement
COST
Free and fully sponsored. Let us know during registration if you need travel funding support
TRAVEL
Attendees arrange flights, lodging & local transport. Lunch provided. Fly into DCA
PREPARATION
Detailed agenda and read-ahead materials shared in advance
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Skills, networks, and credentials,
all in two days
01
Scaling Delivery
Run more teams, source more interviews, and deepen MVP coaching without losing rigor.
02
Classroom Composition
Engineer recruitment, cross-listing, and student selection so the right teams show up before week one.
03
Educator Bench
Build and train your TA and co-instructor team to carry load and protect quality as you grow.
04
Team Dynamics & Student Support
Diagnose and resolve the higher-order issues - team conflict, stalled discovery, founder-track readiness - that surface in year two and beyond.
05
Regional Presence
Become the H4D program your region recognizes: sponsor relationships, prime-contractor engagement, and visibility that compounds across cohorts.
06
Beyond the Classroom
Move validated student work into pilots, prime-contractor partnerships, and funded follow-on pathways that extend your program's impact past the semester.
REQUIRED VIRTUAL SESSIONS
Two sessions precede
the in-person forum.
MAY 20, 2026 · VIRTUAL
The Evolving H4D Program
What's New and What's Changing for AY26-27. DIU overview of the new program structure, targeted support model, and opportunities for the coming academic year.
JUNE 10, 2026 · VIRTUAL
Student Recruitment Roundtable
Working roundtable on building strong student cohorts. Come prepared to share the recruitment materials you currently use - flyers, applications, syllabi excerpts, info session decks, social posts, anything else.
FORM
Register here.
By invitation only, RSVP by June 5, 2026; includes both registration and travel funding requests.