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EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES FOR DEFENSE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES FOR DEFENSE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION

Conference Agenda

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07:00
  1. Registration
    60 mins
    Come see us at the registration desk to pick up your badges
    Thank you to our Registration Sponsor
  2. Networking Breakfast
    60 mins
    Head to the exhibit hall to network and enjoy breakfast
08:00
  1. Welcome Remarks
    Hall D
    15 mins
    The Hon. David L. Norquist
    The Hon. David L. Norquist, President and CEO - National Defense Industrial Association
    The Hon. Michael Bayer
    The Hon. Michael Bayer, Chair of the Board - National Defense Industrial Association
08:15
  1. Opening Fireside Chat
    Hall D
    45 mins
    Presentation
    The Hon. Dr. Kathleen Hicks
    The Hon. Dr. Kathleen Hicks, Deputy Secretary of Defense - U.S. Department of Defense
09:00
  1. Fireside Chat
    Hall D
    45 mins
    Presentation
    Arati Prabhakar
    Arati Prabhakar, Director - White House Office of S&T Policy and Science Advisor to President Biden
    The Hon. Heidi Shyu
    The Hon. Heidi Shyu, Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering
    The Hon. David L. Norquist
    The Hon. David L. Norquist, President and CEO - National Defense Industrial Association
09:45
  1. Networking Break
    Exhibit Hall D
    40 mins
    Head to the exhibit hall to network and enjoy coffee and light refreshments
    Thank you to our Networking Break Sponsor!
10:25
  1. Digital Materiel Management and Emerging Technologies
    60 mins
    Dr. Dinesh Verma
    Dr. Dinesh Verma, Executive Director - Systems Engineering Research Center (SERC)
    Mike McGrath
    Mike McGrath, Principal Consultant - McGrath Analytics LLC
    Kristen Baldwin
    Kristen Baldwin, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Science, Technology, and Engineering - Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics)
  2. EUCOM and AFRICOM Technology Focus Areas
    60 mins
    Introduced by: Mark Webber, Vice President, International Global Programs and Policy, Lockheed Martin Government Affairs International Division, NDIA
    Sally Pfenning
    Sally Pfenning, European Command, J8 Force Structure, Resources, and Assessment Directorate
    Peter Teil
    Peter Teil, Command Science Advisor - U.S. Africa Command
  3. Game Changers - Biotechnology
    60 mins
    Dr. Peter Emanuel
    Dr. Peter Emanuel, Senior Research Scientist for Bioengineering - U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center
  4. Technical Presentations
    60 mins
    CJADC2
  5. Contested Logistics: Regional Sustainment Framework
    60 mins
    The Hon. Christopher Lowman
    The Hon. Christopher Lowman, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment
    LTG Mark Simerly, USA
    LTG Mark Simerly, USA, Director - Defense Logistics Agency
    LTG Heidi J. Hoyle, USA
    LTG Heidi J. Hoyle, USA, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-4 - United States Army
    Daniel Fri
    Daniel Fri, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff - Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection HQ, U.S. Air Force
11:25
  1. Networking Lunch
    Exhibit Hall D
    60 mins
    Head to the exhibit hall to network and enjoy lunch
12:25
  1. National Defense Industrial Strategy Overview
    65 mins
    Introduced by: Jennifer Stewart, Executive Vice President for Policy & Strategy, NDIA
    The Hon. Laura Taylor-Kale
    The Hon. Laura Taylor-Kale, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy - Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment
  2. Technical Presentations
    65 mins
    Contested Logistics
  3. EUCOM Enduring Challenges
    65 mins
    Dr. Kevin Cohen
    Dr. Kevin Cohen, Special Advisor - U.S. European Command
    Fred Gregory
    Fred Gregory, Chief, Strategic Capabilities Division - U.S. Africa Command
    Shaffir Alikhan
    Shaffir Alikhan, Strategic Capabilities Planner - U.S. European Command
    Matthew Bush
    Matthew Bush - EUCOM Strategy Division
    Rachael Plumley
    Rachael Plumley, ECJ34 Chief, C-UXS - U.S. European Command
  4. Chief Digital & Artificial Intelligence Office Overview
    65 mins
    Introduced by: Maj Gen Arnold Punaro, USMC (Ret), Chief Executive Officer, The Punaro Group LLC  
    The Hon. Dr. Radha Plumb
    The Hon. Dr. Radha Plumb, Chief Digital & Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAO) - U.S. Department of Defense
  5. Science & Emerging Technologies Introduction
    10 mins
    James Chew
    James Chew, Chair - NDIA Science & Technology Division
12:35
  1. S&T Executive's Perspectives: Transitioning Technologies
    70 mins
    The Hon. Dr. Aprille Ericsson
    The Hon. Dr. Aprille Ericsson, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science & Technology - Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering
    Chris Manning
    Chris Manning, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Research and Technology
    RADM Kurt Rothenhaus, USN
    RADM Kurt Rothenhaus, USN, Chief of Naval Research - Office of Naval Research
    Kristen Baldwin
    Kristen Baldwin, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Science, Technology, and Engineering - Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics)
    Col Benjamin
    Col Benjamin "Bach" Bishop, Deputy Director for Transition, Adaptive Capabilities Office - DARPA
13:30
  1. Fireside Chat: Counter UAS – Strategies for Rapid Acquisition
    60 mins
    Megan Milam
    Megan Milam, Senior Vice President of Government Relations - Anduril
    Brent Ingraham
    Brent Ingraham, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Platform and Weapon Portfolio Management (PWPM)
  2. Implementing Strategic-to-Tactical CJADC2 Architectures and Integrated Data Layers
    60 mins
    Jane Overslaugh Rathbun
    Jane Overslaugh Rathbun, Chief Information Officer - U.S. Department of the Navy
  3. Technical Presentations
    60 mins
    Game Changing Emerging Technologies
  4. EUCOM Capability Requirements and Innovation
    60 mins
    Col Glenn McCartan, USMC
    Col Glenn McCartan, USMC, Defense Innovation Unit Representative to U.S. European Command
    Mike McGuiness
    Mike McGuiness, Science Advisor - U.S. European Command
    LTC Timothy Hodge, USA
    LTC Timothy Hodge, USA, Chief - U.S. European Command Integration Branch, Capability Requirements & Innovation Division
    Shaffir Alikhan
    Shaffir Alikhan, Strategic Capabilities Planner - U.S. European Command
    Matt Winters
    Matt Winters, Lead Integrator - Strategic Capabilities Office EUCOM (United States Army Europe and Africa)
13:45
  1. University Industry Partnerships
    45 mins
    Dr. Bindu Nair
    Dr. Bindu Nair, Director of Basic Research - Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
14:30
  1. Networking Break
    Exhibit Hall D
    30 mins
    Head to the exhibit hall to network and enjoy coffee and light refreshments
    Thank you to our Networking Break Sponsor!
15:15
  1. State of Defense Acquisition Panel
    Hall D
    75 mins
    Welcomed by Maj Gen Arnold Punaro, USMC (Ret), Chief Executive Officer, The Punaro Group, LLC, Chair, NDIA ETI Advisory Board
    The Hon. Dr. William LaPlante
    The Hon. Dr. William LaPlante, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment
    The Hon. Andrew Hunter
    The Hon. Andrew Hunter, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics
    The Hon. Frank Calvelli
    The Hon. Frank Calvelli, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration
    The Hon. Nick Guertin
    The Hon. Nick Guertin, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition
    Young Bang
    Young Bang, Principal Deputy, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology
16:30
  1. Closing Remarks
    Hall D
    5 mins
    The Hon. David L. Norquist
    The Hon. David L. Norquist, President and CEO - National Defense Industrial Association
16:35
  1. Networking Reception
    Exhibit Hall D
    85 mins
    Join us in the exhibit hall for a networking reception
07:00
  1. Registration
    60 mins
    Come see us at the registration desk to pick up your badges
    Thank you to our Registration Sponsor!
  2. Networking Breakfast
    60 mins
    Head to the exhibit hall to network and enjoy breakfast
08:00
  1. Welcome Remarks
    Hall D
    20 mins
    Dr. David Honey
    Dr. David Honey, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering - U.S. Department of Defense
08:20
  1. Warfighter Perspectives
    Hall D
    40 mins
    Fireside Chat
09:00
  1. Networking Break
    Exhibit Hall D
    30 mins
    Head to the exhibit hall to network and enjoy coffee and light refreshments
    Thank you to our Networking Break Sponsor!
09:40
  1. Operational Perspectives: Live VTC with Arcane
    60 mins
    Thunder 24 Exercise in Morocco
    Peter Teil
    Peter Teil, Command Science Advisor - U.S. Africa Command
  2. We Can't Have It If We Can't Make It: DoD Manufacturing Technology Enables Readiness
    60 mins
    Introduced by: Jim Segelstrom, Chair, Manufacturing Division, NDIA
    Tracy Frost
    Tracy Frost, Director, Manufacturing Technology - ManTech Program
  3. Technical Presentations
    60 mins
    Allies and Partners
    Jerry McGinn
    Jerry McGinn, Executive Director - George Mason University Center for Government Contracting 
  4. Importance of Small Business to NDIS Implementation
    60 mins
    Fireside Chat Introduced by: ML Mackey, Chair, NDIA Small Business Division
    Farooq Mitha
    Farooq Mitha, Director, Office of Small Business Programs - Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
  5. Future G
    60 mins
    Tom Rondeau
    Tom Rondeau, Principal Director for Future G - U.S. Department of Defense
10:50
  1. A&S Initiatives: Industry Investments
    60 mins
    Introduced by: Moshe Schwartz, President, Etherton & Associates
    Adele Ratcliff
    Adele Ratcliff, Director, Innovation Capability & Modernization - Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment
    Aissa Tovar
    Aissa Tovar, Deputy Director, Defense Production Act Investments - Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
    Eric Fleming
    Eric Fleming, Director, Planning, Programs & Analysis International Cooperation Directorate - Office of the Under Secretary of Defense Acquisition & Sustainment
  2. Rapid Acquisition for CJADC2
    60 mins
    Bryan Clark
    Bryan Clark, Senior Fellow & Director, Center for Defense Concepts & Technology - Hudson Institute
    Thomas Browning
    Thomas Browning, Performing the Duties of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Mission Capabilities
    Rob Morrison
    Rob Morrison, Director, Joint Mission Accelerator - U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
  3. EUCOM Technology Initiatives Panel
    60 mins
    Shaffir Alikhan
    Shaffir Alikhan, Strategic Capabilities Planner - U.S. European Command
    LtCol. Johnathan Boucek, USMC
    LtCol. Johnathan Boucek, USMC, Chief of Training and Experimentation Capability (EMTEC) - U.S. European Command
    Scott Nesmith
    Scott Nesmith, Deputy Chief Joint Fires Division
  4. Emerging Technologies for Sustainment
    60 mins
    James Chew
    James Chew, Chair - NDIA Science & Technology Division
    Steve Morani
    Steve Morani, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment
    Melinda Reed
    Melinda Reed, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Enabling Technology - Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering
    Dr. Nicholas Martin
    Dr. Nicholas Martin, Director - Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA)
    Terence Emmert
    Terence Emmert, Director - Adaptive Capabilities Office, DARPA
  5. Technical Presentations
    60 mins
    Game Changing Emerging Technologies
11:50
  1. Networking Lunch
    60 mins
    Please enjoy lunch on your own
12:50
  1. Fireside Chat: Office of Strategic Capital
    60 mins
    Jason Rathje
    Jason Rathje, Director - Office of Strategic Capital
  2. Counter UAS – Business Opportunities
    60 mins
    Amy Smith-Carroll
    Amy Smith-Carroll, Director dor Surface Warfare - Office of the Under Secretary of Derfense for Acquisition & Sustainment
  3. T&E At Speed
    60 mins
    George Rumford
    George Rumford, Director - Test Resource Management Center
  4. Technical Presentations
    60 mins
    Emerging Technologies
  5. Technology Needs for CJADC2
    60 mins
    John Waterston
    John Waterston, Director, CJADC2 Division - Chief Digital & Artificial Intelligence Office
13:50
  1. Networking Break
    Exhibit Hall D
    30 mins
    Head to the exhibit hall to network and enjoy coffee and light refreshments
    Thank you to our Networking Break Sponsor!
14:20
  1. DIU Update
    Hall D
    60 mins
15:20
  1. Private Capital and VC Perspectives on Defense Emerging Technology Markets
    Hall D
    60 mins
    Paul Madera
    Paul Madera, Co-founder and General Partner - Meritech
    Katherine Boyle
    Katherine Boyle, General Partner - Andreessen Horowitz
    Josh Wolfe
    Josh Wolfe, Founder, Managing Director - Lux Capital
    Raj Shah
    Raj Shah, Managing Partner - Shield Capital
16:20
  1. Fireside Chat: Service Perspectives
    Hall D
    60 mins
    Keynote Presentation
    The Hon. Kristyn Jones
    The Hon. Kristyn Jones, Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary of the Air Force - U.S. Air Force
    The Hon. Gabe Camarillo
    The Hon. Gabe Camarillo, Under Secretary of the Army - U.S. Army
    The Hon. Robert Work
    The Hon. Robert Work, Former Deputy of Defense - U.S. Department of Defense
17:20
  1. Closing Remarks
    5 mins
    Closing Remarks
17:25
  1. Networking Reception
    60 mins
    Join us in the exhibit hall for a networking reception
07:00
  1. Networking Breakfast
    Exhibit Hall D
    60 mins
    Head to the exhibit hall to network and enjoy breakfast
  2. Registration
    60 mins
    Thank you to our Registration Sponsor!
08:00
  1. Welcome Remarks
    Hall D
    10 mins
08:10
  1. Fireside Chat: Future of Research & Engineering
    Hall D
    50 mins
    Fireside Chat
    The Hon. Ellen Lord
    The Hon. Ellen Lord, Former Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment
    The Hon. Heidi Shyu
    The Hon. Heidi Shyu, Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering
09:00
  1. Networking Break
    Exhibit Hall D
    30 mins
    Head to the exhibit hall to network and enjoy coffee and light refreshments
09:30
  1. Using Data Analytics to Support Emerging Technology Supply Chains
    60 mins
    Keith McSweeney
    Keith McSweeney, Deputy Director, Industrial Scenario Analysis - Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy
  2. Autonomous Weapon Issues Policy
    60 mins
  3. CJADC2: Battle Management Command, Control & Communications
    60 mins
    LTG Ross Coffman, USA
    LTG Ross Coffman, USA, Deputy Commanding General - Army Futures Command
  4. Allies & Partners Capabilities and Partnership Opportunities
    60 mins
    Colonel Mihaita Petre
    Colonel Mihaita Petre, Chief Endowment Programs Management Directorate for Armaments - Romanian Ministry of National Defense
    General Loan Mischie
    General Loan Mischie, Commander of Airbase
  5. Technical Presentations
    60 mins
    Counter UAS
10:30
  1. A&S Initiatives: Industry Tools
    60 mins
    Julie Loiland
    Julie Loiland, Deputy Director, International and Industry Engagement - Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
    Joe Sopcisak
    Joe Sopcisak, Technical Integration Officer for Manufacturing Capability Expansion and Investment Prioritization (MCEIP) - Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy
    Ike Blanton
    Ike Blanton, Office of Global Investment and Economic Security Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy
  2. Technical Presentations
    60 mins
    Game Changing Emerging Technologies
  3. Trusted AI
    60 mins
    Theresa Mayer
    Theresa Mayer, Vice President for Research - Carnegie Mellon University
    Dr. Kimberly Sablon
    Dr. Kimberly Sablon, Principal Director for Trusted AI & Autonomy - Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering
  4. Service Software Initiatives
    60 mins
    Introduced by: Dr. Suzette Johnson, NG fellow, Lean Agile, Northrop Agile
    Heather Shirey
    Heather Shirey, Performing the Duties of Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army Strategy & Acquisition Reform
    Justin Fanelli
    Justin Fanelli, Acting Department of Navy Chief Technology Officer & Technical Director - PEO Digital
    Jason Bonci
    Jason Bonci, Chief Technology Officer at Office of the Chief Information Officer - Department of the Air Force
  5. Foreign Allies & Partners Capabilities and Partnership Opportunities
    60 mins
11:40
  1. Fireside Chat: Joint Chiefs Perspectives
    Hall D
    50 mins
    Jeffrey (Jeff) Rhoads
    Jeffrey (Jeff) Rhoads, Vice President for Research - University of Notre Dame
    ADM Christopher Grady, USN
    ADM Christopher Grady, USN, Vice Chairman - Joint Chiefs of Staff
12:30
  1. Closing Remarks
    Hall D
    10 mins

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