Hypersonic Weapons Systems

April 26 – 27, 2022

Agenda

Day 1 - Tuesday, April 26, 2022

8:00	Registration & Refreshments
9:00	Opening Remarks from Co-Chairs
9:15	Keynote AF Hypersonic Needs, Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Perspectives
9:45	Keynote Rapid Fielding of Hypersonic Weaponry Capabilities, Needs & Requirements
10:15	Keynote Modernizing the DoD Hypersonic Weapons Vision & Strategy: A Roadmap to Defense Superiority
10:45	Networking Break
11:15	Presentation USSTRATCOM Hypersonic Requirements
11:45	Panel Discussion Challenges and Advancements in the Testing, Fielding and Capabilities of Hypersonic Weapons
12:45	Lunch Break
1:45	Panel Discussion Hypersonic Weapon Propulsion & Maneuverability Design Advancements
2:45	Keynote Address JHTO: Future DoD – Industry and Academia Engagement and Solicitation Opportunities
3:15	Networking Break
3:30	Panel Discussion High-temperature Materials and Aerothermochemical Effects R&D
4:30	Panel Discussion Hypersonic Detection Challenges and Needs
5:30	Adjournment Day 1

Day 2 - Wednesday, April 27, 2022

8:00	Registration & Refreshments
9:00	Opening Remarks from Summit Co-Chairs
9:15	Panel Discussion Advancements in Testing & Software Simulation & High Enthalpy Testing
10:15	Keynote Hypersonic Weapons Testing: Air Force Needs, Challenges & Opportunities
10:45	Networking Break
11:15	Presentation JHTO Workforce Development: The Crystal Ball of Future Hypersonics Workforce Needs
11:45	Presentation Hypersonic Weapons Budgetary & Industrial Imperatives for National Defense
12:15	Lunch Break
1:15	Panel Discussion Industrialization of Thermal Protection Systems for Hypersonics
2:15	Networking Break
2:45	Panel Discussion Predictive Modeling & Simulation Advancements
3:45	Panel Discussion Hypersonic Weapons: Warfighting Integration Plans & Strategies
5:00	Adjournment & Closing Remarks

Day 1 - Tuesday, April 26, 2022

8:00	Registration & Refreshments
9:00	Opening Remarks from Co-Chairs John “JV” Venable USAF-(Ret) Senior Research Fellow for Defense Policy, Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy The Heritage Foundation Dr. Eric Marineau Program Officer, Hypersonics, Aerothermodynamics, High Speed Propulsion and Materials Office of Naval Research (ONR) Aviation Force Protection, Integrated Defense Department
9:15	Keynote AF Hypersonic Needs, Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Perspectives Dr. Yvette S. Weber, SES Associate 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) (AT&L)
9:45	Keynote Rapid Fielding of Hypersonic Weaponry Capabilities, Needs & Requirements LTG Neil Thurgood, USA Director, Hypersonics, Directed Energy, Space and Rapid Acquisition Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology), USA Rapid Capabilities Office
10:15	Keynote Modernizing the DoD Hypersonic Weapons Vision & Strategy: A Roadmap to Defense Superiority Michael White Principal Director for Hypersonics (PD, H) Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering/Modernization U.S. Department of Defense
10:45	Networking Break
11:15	Presentation USSTRATCOM Hypersonic Requirements Robert Taylor SES, J8 Director, Capability and Resource Integration U.S. Strategic Command
11:45	Panel Discussion Challenges and Advancements in the Testing, Fielding and Capabilities of Hypersonic Weapons Rex Jordan SVP Indo-Pacific Global Enterprise Lead Booz Allen Hamilton Jon Ludwigson Director, Contracting and National Security Acquisitions Government Accountability Office (GAO) John “JV” Venable USAF-(Ret) Senior Research Fellow for Defense Policy, Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy The Heritage Foundation Eric Scherff Vice President Lockheed Martin Space Systems Moderator: Dr. Rodney Bowersox Director, Texas A&M National Aerothermochemistry and Hypersonics Laboratory Texas A&M University
12:45	Lunch Break
1:45	Panel Discussion Hypersonic Weapon Propulsion & Maneuverability Design Advancements Christopher Gettinger Director, Advanced Propulsion and Systems Northrop Grumman, Weapon Systems Dr. John Rhoads Chief Scientist Revolutionary Technology Programs Advanced Development Programs Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Company Dr. Valerio Viti Aerospace and Defense Team Lead Ansys Dr. Tim O’Brien Chief Engineer, Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) portfolio, Advanced High-Speed Weapons & Emerging Technologies Raytheon Missiles & Defense Moderator: Dr. Luca Maddalena Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Dept The University of Texas at Arlington, Dir., of the Aerodynamics Research Center, UT Arlington
2:45	Keynote Address JHTO: Future DoD – Industry and Academia Engagement and Solicitation Opportunities Dr. Gillian Bussey Director, Joint Hypersonics Transition Office Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (JHTO)
3:15	Networking Break
3:30	Panel Discussion High-temperature Materials and Aerothermochemical Effects R&D Dr. Rodney Bowersox Director, Texas A&M National Aerothermochemistry and Hypersonics Laboratory Texas A&M University Dr. Erica Corral Associate Professor and Distinguished Scholar of Materials Science and Engineering, High Temperature Ceramics, Manufacturing & Integration Laboratory University of AZ Dr. Eric Marineau Program Officer, Hypersonics, Aerothermodynamics, High Speed Propulsion and Materials Office of Naval Research (ONR) Aviation Force Protection, Integrated Defense Department Dr. Luca Maddalena Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Dept The University of Texas at Arlington, Dir., of the Aerodynamics Research Center, UT Arlington Moderator: Dr. Valerio Viti Aerospace and Defense Team Lead Ansys
4:30	Panel Discussion Hypersonic Detection Challenges and Needs Paul Wloszek Director, Spectral Sensors & Missile Warning Program Manager L3Harris Space & Airborne Systems CAPT David M. McFarland (USN-ret), Senior Director, Programs Integrated Defense Solutions BAE Systems, Inc., Intelligence & Security Lt Col Gary Goff, USSF Materiel Leader, Strategic Payloads Space Systems Command, Development Corps U.S. Space Force Capt. Jim Stein USN (Ret.) Director, Federal DOD Business Development KMPG Moderator: Dr. Erica Corral Associate Professor and Distinguished Scholar of Materials Science and Engineering, High Temperature Ceramics, Manufacturing & Integration Laboratory University of AZ
5:30	Adjournment Day 1

Day 2 - Wednesday, April 27, 2022

8:00	Registration & Refreshments
9:00	Opening Remarks from Summit Co-Chairs Dr. Rodney Bowersox Director, Texas A&M National Aerothermochemistry and Hypersonics Laboratory Texas A&M University John “JV” Venable USAF-(Ret) Senior Research Fellow for Defense Policy, Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy The Heritage Foundation
9:15	Panel Discussion Advancements in Testing & Software Simulation & High Enthalpy Testing Timothy P. Wadhams Sr. Research Scientist, VP CUBRC Aerosciences Sector Dr. Rodney Bowersox Director, Texas A&M National Aerothermochemistry and Hypersonics Laboratory Texas A&M University Dr. Steven Schneider Professor, School of School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Aerospace Sciences Lab, Lead Hypersonics SME. Purdue University Dr. Chris Combs Dee Howard Endowed Assistant Professor Aerodynamics, Mechanical Engineering Department The University of Texas at San Antonio Moderator: Dr. Tom Karako Senior Fellow, International Security Program and Director, Missile Defense Project Center for Strategic & International Studies
10:15	Keynote Hypersonic Weapons Testing: Air Force Needs, Challenges & Opportunities Dr. Victoria Coleman Chief Scientist United States Air Force U.S. Department of Defense
10:45	Networking Break
11:15	Presentation JHTO Workforce Development: The Crystal Ball of Future Hypersonics Workforce Needs Dr. Lori Stiglitz JHTO Workforce Development Lead Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Naval Sea Systems Command
11:45	Presentation Hypersonic Weapons Budgetary & Industrial Imperatives for National Defense Dr. Tom Karako Senior Fellow, International Security Program and Director, Missile Defense Project Center for Strategic & International Studies
12:15	Lunch Break
1:15	Panel Discussion Industrialization of Thermal Protection Systems for Hypersonics Dennis Helmich Director of Integrated Military Systems Sandia National Laboratories Scott Speet Senior Program Director Spirit Defense Moderator: Dr. Chris Combs Dee Howard Endowed Assistant Professor Aerodynamics, Mechanical Engineering Department The University of Texas at San Antonio
2:15	Networking Break
2:45	Panel Discussion Predictive Modeling & Simulation Advancements Dr. Graham Candler Mcknight Presidential Chair, Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics University of Mn Dr. Kelly Stephani Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Center for Hypersonics & Entry Systems Studies, (CHESS) University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Dr. Kevin Bowcutt Principle Senior Technical Fellow & Chief Scientist Hypersonics – Boeing
3:45	Panel Discussion Hypersonic Weapons: Warfighting Integration Plans & Strategies Lt Col Jeffrey Komives Office of the Undersecretary of Defense, Research & Engineering, OUSD(R&E), DDRE(M) PD, Hypersonics USAF CDR Rob Birchenough Joint Innovation & Experimentation Division USN U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM J81)
5:00	Adjournment & Closing Remarks

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