United States Marine Corps Generative and Agentic Artificial Intelligence Workshop – Announcing New Dates

1.  This message announces the rescheduled dates for the United 
States Marine Corps (USMC) Generative and Agentic Artificial 
Intelligence (AI) Workshop hosted in Quantico Virginia.
1.A.  Generative AI (GenAI) is a category of AI that creates new 
content – such as text, images, audio, or code – based on patterns
learned from existing data.  GenAI is advancing rapidly with broad
applicability to augment Marines across the spectrum of functional 
areas and activities. 
1.B.  Agentic AI is an emerging AI capability of systems that can 
autonomously pursue goals.  These systems use GenAI models as their 
core reasoning engine, combined with memory and access to external 
tools, allowing AI agents to plan and execute complex, multi-step 
tasks to achieve a specific objective with minimal human
intervention.
1.C.  The character of war is increasingly defined by the speed and 
accuracy of decision-making.  As outlined in the references, the 
Marine Corps' ability to out-pace our adversaries is critical to the
success of Force Design and to prevail in strategic competition.
1.D.  The USMC Service Data Officer (SDO) will convene a Generative 
and Agentic AI Workshop to conduct a hands-on, warfighter-focused 
considerations for AI capabilities against real-world challenges.
2.  Mission.  From 09 to 12 March 2026, the USMC SDO will conduct 
a Generative and Agentic AI Workshop in Quantico, VA to understand 
high impact uses for AI across the Service, provide an overview of 
Joint and industry solutions, and develop the USMC "North Star" to 
maximize value for rapid USMC integration.
3.  Execution.
3.A.  Commander's intent. Conduct a workshop focused on AI solutions 
that complement existing initiatives, maximize outcomes, and enhance 
the warfighter. 
3.B.  Concept of operations.  The workshop is a four-day, in-person 
event. 
3.C.  The workshop schedule, materials, and coordinating 
instructions will be provided to confirmed attendees.
3.D.  Tasks. Participating commands are solicited to register 
Marines and civilians with demonstrated expertise in AI, AI-related 
fields, and relevant stakeholders.  Individuals can register to 
attend the workshop as an "attendee" or request a briefing role by 
selecting "participant" in the provided registration form. 
3.D.1.  Individuals requesting a "participant" role must include a 
GenAI or agentic AI use case brief to be presented at the workshop 
along with command approval to speak on behalf of their command.
3.E.  Coordinating instructions.
3.E.1.  The workshop will be held from 09 to 12 March 2026 in 
Quantico, VA.
3.E.2.  Registration deadline is 01 February 2026. 
3.E.3.  Registration packages should be submitted via the 
registration link: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/0H3DKaGPZw.
3.E.4.  Industry partners and vendors interested in showcasing GenAI
or agentic AI capabilities should submit their applications using 
the form available at the following link:
https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/GG77sChRie.   
3.E.5.  All prior government, military, and industry registrations 
submitted in response to reference A have been retained and do not 
require resubmittal unless a change is desired. 
4.  Admin and logistics.
4.A.  Funding.  All TAD costs will be the responsibility of the 
command. 
4.B.  Security.  The workshop will be held at the unclassified 
level.
4.C.  Additional admin and logistics will be provided to registered 
attendees.
5.  Release authorized by LtGen M. G. Carter, 
Headquarters Marine Corps, Deputy Commandant for Information.