2024 Speakers
Lieutenant General (USMC-ret) Steven R. Rudder
Former Deputy Commandant for Aviation, USMC, Former Commanding General, United States Marine Corps Forces, Pacific
Bryan Scurry
Former SES, & Executive Director
Commander Naval Air Forces
Naval Air Systems Command
CDR Sophia Haberman, USN
CommanderCo-Chair
Unmanned Surface Vehicles Division ONE (USVDIV-1)
Alex Zimmer
MK 18 UUV Autonomy & AI/ML Data Dominance (ATR) Lead
Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific, (NIWC)
Christopher Collins, SES
Executive Director, Developmental Test, Evaluation, and Assessments
OUSD(R&E)
Dr. Gregory Power
Program Manager, Senior Research Engineer
HQ, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
About the Conference
By attending the 2nd Annual Unmanned Systems West Conference, you will gain invaluable insights into the latest advancements in UxS, ranging from drones and robotic platforms to AI-powered systems and autonomous vehicles. Network with military/government and industry experts to explore the diverse applications of unmanned systems in intelligence gathering, surveillance, reconnaissance, logistics, and even combat scenarios. With geopolitical dynamics constantly shifting, attending this event will help equip you with the knowledge and awareness necessary to navigate the complexities of the modern battlefield, shape defense strategies, and contribute to the future of national security.
Explore the cutting-edge capabilities and tactical advantages UxS offers to today’s combat, multi domain and DoD support operations.
Gain the knowledge and awareness essential to negotiate the complexity of the modern battlefield, as well as discuss innovative defense strategies.
Contribute to the advancement of national security in an era where geopolitical forces are continuously changing.
Build effective partnerships across the UxS community to stay up-to-date on the latest developments and establish critical business partnerships with key decision-makers in the unmanned systems sector.
Top Organizations that have Attended
- AeroSpace & Defense Industry Partners
- Aevex Aerospace
- AMALGAM Defense Solutions LLC
- Anduril Industries
- Berry Aviation Inc
- Boeing Maritime & Intelligence Systems
- Collins Aerospace
- COLSA
- Defense Contract Management Agency
- DTSA
- Echodyne Corp
- Ecs
- Elbit Systems Of America
- GDMS
- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc
- HQ – U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
- Huntsman Corporation
- IAI North America
- Innovative C2 Solutions LLC (IC2S)
- Intellisense Systems
- Korean Embassy
- L3Harris
- Leidos
- Marine Unmanned Ariel Vehicle Squadron 3 (VMU-3)
- MITRE Corp
- Mitsubishi International Corporation
- Navair
- Naval Air Forces – U.S. Pacific Fleet
- Neya Systems
- Northrop Grumman
- NSW
- Office of the Undersecretary of Defense Research and Engineering (OUSD R&E)
- Overwatch Aerospace Ltd
- QinetiQ Inc
- Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd
- Raytheon
- Robotics ST
- Sekai Electronics Inc.
- Sierra Technical Services, Inc.
- Solipsys Corporation
- Surface Development Squadron ONE (CSDS 1)
- Textron Systems
- Thales Avionics
- Transcend Robotics
- U.S. Air Force
- U.S. Army Robotics Requirements
- U.S. Department of Defense
- U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
- U.S. Navy
- Viasat
Key Features of the
3rd Unmanned Systems West
Expert Led
Panel Discussions
Enhance your understanding of the key DoD & Government latest needs, requirements, capabilities and industry opportunities by participating in our panel discussions.
Insights for
Industry Leaders
A one-of-a-kind forum offering delegates accessibility to meet key DoD/Gov, Industry, and leading experts from Academia that are leading the way in Multi-Domain Unmanned Systems.
Unmatched Networking Opportunities
Seize the opportunity to expand your professional network where like-minded individuals and industry trailblazers come together to foster connections, share insights, and explore collaborative possibilities in the ever-evolving landscape of innovation.
“I thought the UXS conference was informative, including SMEs from industry and the military end users completely framed current UXS environment and direction of the future. It should serve as a catalyst for both public/private sectors to prioritize innovation in preparation for peer-to-peer conflict”
“Great to hear about the challenges and goals from varying players within the unmanned industry and stakeholders”
“Event was fantastic, speakers were great. Lots of knowledge in the room on such a critical topic.”
“A perfect balance of government’s vision, industry’s leadership and networking opportunities.”
