{"id":10,"date":"2015-08-11T16:26:03","date_gmt":"2015-08-11T16:26:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.canadianinstitute.com\/event-template\/?page_id=10"},"modified":"2026-06-22T14:36:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T14:36:00","slug":"overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/naval-futurefleet-summit\/","title":{"rendered":"Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- #3 OPENING START -->\r\n<style>\r\n#intro-component { margin-top: 144px; margin-bottom: 168px; }\r\n#intro-component h2 { margin-bottom: 32px !important; }\r\n#intro-component h3 { margin-bottom: 35px !important; }\r\n#intro-component .copy-wrap { max-width: 848px; padding-right: 48px; }\r\n#intro-component .img-wrap img { border-radius: 2px; }\r\n#intro-component .vid-wrap { background-color: #f5f5f5; padding: 36px; border-radius: 2px; justify-content: center; }\r\n#intro-component .vid-wrap iframe { aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9; width: 100% !important; }\r\n#intro-component .vid-wrap p { margin-top: 12px !important; margin-bottom: 5px !important; }\r\n#intro-component a.mainlink { font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.7px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: underline; outline: none; color: #242424; }\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 1279px) {\r\n  #intro-component { margin-top: 72px; margin-bottom: 96px; }\r\n  #intro-component .copy-wrap { max-width: initial; margin-bottom: 29px; }\r\n  #intro-component .img-wrap img { width: 100%; }\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {\r\n  #intro-component { margin-top: 72px; margin-bottom: 96px; }\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n  #intro-component { margin-top: 72px; margin-bottom: 96px; }\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 599px) {\r\n  #intro-component { margin-top: 48px; margin-bottom: 60px; }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"row\" id=\"intro-component\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n  <div class=\"row\">\r\n    <div class=\"col-xxxs-12 col-md-8 col-lg-8 col-xl-7\">\r\n      <div class=\"copy-wrap\">\r\n        <h3>The maritime domain is becoming increasingly contested, and the U.S. Navy faces urgent demands to modernize. From the rapid expansion of peer naval forces to the accelerating pace of technological innovation, the next decade will define the Navy\u2019s ability to deter, compete, and win in contested maritime environments.<\/h3>\r\n        <p>ACI\u2019s National Summit on Future Fleet: Naval Power, Autonomy &#038; Innovation is a U.S. Navy modernization conference focused on Maritime Autonomy, Naval AI, Distributed Maritime Operations, Undersea Warfare, and Next-Generation Fleet Readiness. Bringing together Navy leaders, Defense Industry executives, technologists, and operational commanders, the event examines how emerging technologies, strategic modernization initiatives, and operational lessons are shaping the future of naval warfare and maritime security.<\/p>\r\n      <h5>Why Attend<\/h5>\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li>Hear directly from senior Navy and DoD leaders shaping the Fleet of 2035 <\/li>\r\n        <li>Gain insights into the technologies driving autonomy, C5ISR, and distributed maritime operations <\/li>\r\n        <li>Understand industrial base constraints and opportunities for scaling UxS and next\u2011generation platforms <\/li>\r\n        <li>Explore lessons learned from recent conflicts and their implications for maritime readiness <\/li>\r\n        <li>Network with program offices, warfare centers, primes, and emerging technology innovators <\/li>\r\n        <li>Participate in discussions that will influence future requirements, acquisition pathways, and operational concepts <\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"col-xxxs-12 col-md-4 col-lg-4 col-xl-5\">\r\n      <div class=\"img-wrap\">\r\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/naval-futurefleet-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2209\/2026\/06\/744H26-SDO-Overview-01.jpg\" alt=\"image\" width=\"672\" height=\"672\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/naval-futurefleet-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2209\/2026\/06\/744H26-SDO-Overview-01.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/naval-futurefleet-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2209\/2026\/06\/744H26-SDO-Overview-01-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/naval-futurefleet-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2209\/2026\/06\/744H26-SDO-Overview-01-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/naval-futurefleet-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2209\/2026\/06\/744H26-SDO-Overview-01-660x660.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/naval-futurefleet-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2209\/2026\/06\/744H26-SDO-Overview-01-460x460.jpg 460w, https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/naval-futurefleet-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2209\/2026\/06\/744H26-SDO-Overview-01-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/naval-futurefleet-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2209\/2026\/06\/744H26-SDO-Overview-01-260x260.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/naval-futurefleet-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2209\/2026\/06\/744H26-SDO-Overview-01-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/naval-futurefleet-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2209\/2026\/06\/744H26-SDO-Overview-01-130x130.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/naval-futurefleet-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2209\/2026\/06\/744H26-SDO-Overview-01-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/naval-futurefleet-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2209\/2026\/06\/744H26-SDO-Overview-01-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/naval-futurefleet-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2209\/2026\/06\/744H26-SDO-Overview-01-72x72.jpg 72w, https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/naval-futurefleet-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2209\/2026\/06\/744H26-SDO-Overview-01-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/naval-futurefleet-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2209\/2026\/06\/744H26-SDO-Overview-01-136x136.jpg 136w, https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/naval-futurefleet-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2209\/2026\/06\/744H26-SDO-Overview-01-312x312.jpg 312w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- #3 OPENING END -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- UPPER START -->\r\n<!--\r\n<style>\r\n#upper-component { background-color: #F5F5F5; 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Trinque<\/p>\r\n              <p class=\"details\"><em>Director, Surface Warfare Division, N96, Office of the Chief of Naval Operation<\/em><br><span style=\"font-weight:500;\">U.S. Navy<\/span><\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"speaker\">\r\n              <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/naval-futurefleet-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2209\/2026\/06\/garrett-miller.png\" alt=\"Speaker Headshot\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/>\r\n              <p class=\"name\">Captain Garrett H. Miller<\/p>\r\n              <p class=\"details\"><em>Commodore, Surface Development Group ONE (SURFDEVGRU\u20111)<\/em><br><span style=\"font-weight:500;\">U.S. Navy<\/span><\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"speaker\">\r\n              <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/naval-futurefleet-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2209\/2026\/06\/kyle-aduskevich.png\" alt=\"Speaker Headshot\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/>\r\n              <p class=\"name\">Captain Kyle Aduskevich<\/p>\r\n              <p class=\"details\"><em>Commanding Officer (Incoming), USS Miguel Keith (ESB\u20115)<\/em><br><span style=\"font-weight:500;\">U.S. Navy<\/span><\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"speaker\">\r\n              <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/naval-futurefleet-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2209\/2026\/05\/chris-michienzi.png\" alt=\"Speaker Headshot\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/>\r\n              <p class=\"name\">Dr. Chris Michienzi<\/p>\r\n              <p class=\"details\"><em>Founder and CEO<\/em><br><span style=\"font-weight:500;\">MMR Defense Solutions, LLC<\/span><\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"speaker\">\r\n              <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanconference.com\/naval-futurefleet-summit\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2209\/2026\/05\/jeremy-werner-1.png\" alt=\"Speaker Headshot\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/>\r\n              <p class=\"name\">Dr. Jeremy Werner<\/p>\r\n              <p class=\"details\"><em>Defense Tech Architect & Ambassador<\/em><br><span style=\"font-weight:500;\">Cadence Design Systems<\/span><br><em>Former Chief Scientist for Strategic Initiatives, Policy, and Emerging Technologies (SIPET) at the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)<br>Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E)<\/em><\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <hr>\r\n          <a href=\".\/speakers\/\">View All Speakers<\/a>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n-->\r\n<!-- #4 SPEAKERS END -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- #6 TOPICS START -->\r\n<style>\r\n#topics-component { padding: 96px 0px 0px; 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