2024 Agenda
Day 1
September 25, 2024
Undersea & Surface Platforms and Robotics: DoD Needs and Future Operational Requirements
Panel Discussion
Cutting-Edge Mission Autonomy Using Human/Machine Integration within the Maritime Battlespace
Dr. Gregory PowerProgram Manager, Senior Research EngineerHQ, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
LTC (USA-ret) Stu HatfieldDivision Chief, Human Machine IntegrationU.S. Army G-8
Lt Col (USAF-ret) Jerry “Rhino” Frazier, Jr.CEO & Director, Integrated Air and Missile DefenseAmalgam Defense Solutions LLC
Mike TallSenior Scientific Technical Manager (SSTM)
Integrated Autonomous C4ISR Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC)
Greg LandisSenior Program Manager Maritime UnderseaBoeing
Maia B. Cook, PhDChief Executive Officer, PresidentPacific Science & Engineering
Delegate Networking Break
CDR Timothy Boston, USNExecutive OfficerUnmanned Surface Vessel
Division (USVDIV) 1
- Mission Capabilities (Military – Commercial – Scientific)
- Migration of USVs intro Integrated Solutions and Way Ahead
- XLUUV – LUSV – MUSV- SUSV – VSUSV: Emerging Platforms and Propulsion Capabilities
Rear Admiral (USN-ret) James RodmanCEOMission Focused Systems, Inc.
Tracy ConroyExperimental Director, Trident WarriorNaval Information Warfare Center Pacific
CAPT (USN-ret) Ted VenableCNT/UAS Program Manager, (COMUSNAVSO/C4F)U.S. Fourth Fleet Counter Illicit Trafficking
Alan JaegerOffice of Research and Technology Applications Manager, (ORTA)Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division
Neil “Cowboy” ZerbeCEOAerospace & Defense Industry Partners
- Current Trends in the Development of Intelligent UUVs
- Payloads for Multiple Mission
- Coast Trident Needs & Requirements
- Fathomwerx Needs & Requirements
- Rapid Defense Experimentation (RDER)
- Integrating the Latest Commercial Technology & Sonars
- Collaboratively with other UUVs & USVs with C2 Systems
UAS: Emerging Tactical Platforms and a Future Look at A.I. Innovation and M.L.
Delegate Luncheon
Panel Discussion
Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) Multi-Domain Innovation, Payloads & State of the Art Emerging ISR
John GillSupervisor, Special Operations Group (SOG)Federal Bureau of Investigation
Lt Col Bradford “Crush” WADE, USAFCommander
556 Test and Evaluation SquadronCreech AFB, NV
Lichen “Scuba” PursleyDirector
INDOPACOMGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
Major Jack Law, USAAssistant Product Manager
Tactical Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (TUAS)PEO Aviation
Greg LandisSenior Program Manager Maritime UnderseaBoeing
- Contested Logistics
- Electronic warfare
- Data Collection
- Information Sharing
Networking Break
Evening Reception
Day 2
September 26, 2024
UxS Multi-Domain Developmental Testing, Evaluation and Space Services Capabilities
Delegate Networking Break
Disruptive Autonomous & Robotic Integration Technologies
Leland “Kent” SheaProduct Manager
Robotics and Autonomous SystemsProgram Executive Office
Combat Support & Combat Service Support
- Human & Machine Integration on the Battlefield
- Project Convergence and Way Ahead
- A New Way of Looking at Future Acquisition Needs and Requirements
Networking Lunch
Panel Discussion
Robotic & Autonomous Systems Capabilities Needs & Requirements and Partnerships for Effective Solution Implementation
Dr. Leena SinghSenior Technical Staff Control and Autonomous Systems EngineeringMassachusetts Institute of Technology
LTC Michael “Brabs” BrabnerRobotics Requirements Division / Air Branch Chief Maneuver Capabilities Development & Integration DirectorateArmy Futures Command
CAPT (USN-ret) Ted VenableCNT/UAS Program Manager, (COMUSNAVSO/C4F)U.S. Fourth Fleet Counter Illicit Trafficking
Sean BaityTechnical DirectorTextron Systems
Samuel ByersSenior National Security AdvisorCenter for Maritime Strategy
- Advancements Robotics Integration and Harmonization Capabilities
- Maneuver Strategies
- Artificial Intelligence (Shoot-Move-Communicate)
- Disruption – Flexibility & Preparation
- Cutting-edge Multi-Domain Platforms, Capabilities for the Warfighter
- AI & ML Robotic & Autonomous Technologies
Delegate Networking Break
Panel Discussion
Multi-Domain Human/Machine Automation and Interfacing Using A.I. and M.L.: A Crystal Ball Look into the Future
CAPT Derek Rader, USNCommanding OfficerUnmanned Surface Vessel Squadron 3
Shivanjli SharmaATM-X Project ManagerNASA Ames Research Center
Samuel ByersSenior National Security AdvisorCenter for Maritime Strategy
LCDR Ian Roessle, USNDeputy Director, Chief Scientist
Center for High Assurance Computer Systems
Adjunct Professor for Artificial Intelligence
Whiting School of EngineeringJohns Hopkins University
Lt Col (USAF-ret) Jerry “Rhino” Frazier, Jr.CEO & Director, Integrated Air and Missile DefenseAmalgam Defense Solutions LLC