Agenda
Day 1
May 21, 2024
7:30 am
Morning Coffee & Registration
8:50 am
Strategic Environment and Future Battlefield Requirements
9:30 am
10:00 am
Coffee Networking Break
Combat Vehicle System Design: Survivability, Mobility, And Sustainment
10:30 am
11:00 am
11:30 am
Case Study: What prototyping efforts were made to electrify Bradley infantry fighting vehicles?
- How does hybrid electrification align with the U.S. Army’s modernization goals and future battlefield requirements?
- What are the key challenges and opportunities in integrating hybrid-electric power generation technology into combat vehicles?
- In what ways can hybrid-electric systems enhance the lethality, maneuverability, and survivability of combat vehicles? How does hybrid electrification contribute to the Army’s sustainability and force sustainment goals?
- How does the U.S. Army plan to address logistical and operational considerations related to hybrid-electric vehicles in diverse operational environments?
- What role does industry collaboration play in advancing hybrid electrification solutions for military applications?
- What are the potential implications of hybrid-electric technology on the Army’s operational and maintenance training programs?
- How does the modular open systems approach impact the integration of hybrid-electric systems into Ground Combat System Common Infrastructure Architecture?
- What advancements in hardware and software components are crucial for optimizing the functionality and interoperability of hybrid-electric systems in armored vehicles?
- How can the Army standardize software and data interfaces to ensure persistent modernization and cost-effective integration of new capabilities?
12:15 pm
Lunch & Networking
Software Component: Modular Open System Architecture
1:30 pm
Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA): Enabling Faster Prototyping And Interoperability
2:00 pm
Panel Discussion
Ground Combat System Common Infrastructure Architecture (GCIA) and Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA): Shaping The Future Of U.S Army Combat Vehicles
Joseph Pipczynski, JrVice President, Global Sales, Marketing & Business DevelopmentScioTeq
How is open system architecture design integrated into the overall framework of the Next-Generation Combat Vehicle Program?
- In what ways does the combination of GCIA, MOSA, and open system architecture enhance the agility and responsiveness of combat vehicles to evolving mission requirements?
- Can you elaborate on the specific challenges and opportunities associated with implementing open system architecture in the context of combat vehicle design?
- What measures are in place to ensure that open system architecture design aligns with cybersecurity requirements and safeguards against potential vulnerabilities?
- How does the incorporation of open system architecture support the interoperability of the Next-Generation Combat Vehicle with other components of the Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) system?
- How is the US Army leveraging open system architecture to facilitate easier upgrades, maintenance, and sustainment of the Next-Generation Combat Vehicle throughout its lifecycle?
- Considering the future landscape of warfare, how does open system architecture contribute to the adaptability and resilience of combat vehicles in dynamic and unpredictable environments?
2:45 pm
Afternoon Coffee & Networking
Lethality, Firepower, Maneuverability
3:15 pm
3:45 pm
4:15 pm
4:45 pm
5:00 pm
Conference Drinks Reception
Day 2
May 22, 2024
8:00 am
Morning Coffee & Registration
9:15 am
Future Fleet
9:30 am
10:00 am
10:30 am
Coffee Networking Break
Human-Machine Integrating Formation: Challenges and Opportunities
11:00 am
Panel Discussion
Robotic Combat Vehicles and Human-Machine Integrating Formations – Implications for Doctrine and Training
Robert MontoDirector Advanced Capabilities and Concepts TechnologyU.S. Army Rapid
Capabilities Office
Steve HerrickProduct Manager, Robotic Combat VehicleUS Army
LTC (USA-ret) Stuart HatfieldChief Robotics BranchHQDA Force Development Directorate, Army G-8
Ted MaciubaP.E., Consultant, Robotics, AI and Technology, Former Deputy DirectorMaciuba Consulting LLC, Army Robotics Requirements, MCDID
In integrating robotic combat vehicles, what considerations are taken into account to ensure seamless coordination with manned fighting vehicles for effective ambush deterrence and mechanized formation protection?
- In what ways does the integration of robotic combat vehicles enhance or alter the sustainment requirements for mechanized formations, and how does this impact operational logistics?
- How are the human-machine integrating formations expected to evolve the traditional roles and responsibilities of military personnel, and what adjustments are being made in training programs to accommodate these changes?
- Considering the human in the loop, what are the training requirements to ensure effective communication and collaboration between human operators and autonomous robotic combat vehicles?
- Are there specific simulation or synthetic training environments being developed to prepare military personnel for the complexities of operating within human-machine integrated formations?
11:45 am
12:15 pm
12:45 pm
Lunch And Networking
2:00 pm
2:30 pm
3:00 pm
Afternoon Tea & Coffee Networking
International Perspectives
3:30 pm
4:00 pm