Unmanned Systems West

September 27 – 28, 2023

2022 Agenda

Day 1 - Thursday, September 29, 2022

8:00	Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00	Opening Remarks from Co-Chairs
9:15	Keynote UAS Needs Requirements: Naval Air Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet
9:45	Panel Discussion Redefining the Autonomy Battlespace: Connective Tissue for Mission Autonomy
10:45	Networking Break
11:15	Panel Discussion Tactical UAS Platforms, Payloads & State of the Art Emerging ISR Capabilities
12:15	Special Address Presentation Affordable Runway Independent UAS for Manned/Unmanned Teaming
12:45	Lunch Break
1:45	Panel Discussion Unmanned Surface Vessels
2:45	Networking Break
3:15	Presentation FAA Assure Center of Excellence Capabilities
3:45	Panel Discussion Air Force UAS applications for Adversary Air and More
4:45	Special Presentation SoCal Tech Bridge NavalX Industry Innovation Needs and Requirements
5:15	Message from the Gary Sinise Foundation
5:30	Adjournment Day 1 Cocktail Reception Sponsored By:

Day 2 - Friday, September 30, 2022

8:00	Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00	Opening Remarks from Co-Chairs
9:15	Keynote Test and Evaluation of Unmanned Systems – Shifting Left and Looking Right
9:45	Keynote Air Force Autonomous Systems and Digital Transformation
10:15	Panel Discussion DoD Autonomous & Robotic System’s Needs & Requirements
11:15	Presentation AFRL Air Force Accelerator Agile Innovation Opportunities for Industry
11:45	Networking Break
12:15	Panel Session Autonomous & Counter Defense Systems Industry Perspectives
1:15	Lunch Break
2:15	Special Army Presentation Army UAS Sensors Intelligence
2:45	DHS Presentation U.S. CBP (Air Land /Sea) Platforms, Needs, Requirement, & Capabilities
3:15	Networking Break
3:30	Panel Session UAS Platforms, Payloads & State of the Art ISR Warfighter Capabilities
4:30	Navy Unmanned Task Force: Needs, Requirements & Opportunities
5:00	Adjournment & Closing Remarks

Day 1 - Thursday, September 29, 2022

8:00	Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00	Opening Remarks from Co-Chairs Layne Merritt Vice President, Technology & Innovation Elbit Systems of America Dr. N. Andrew Browning Senior Program Director of Autonomy AeroVironment
9:15	Keynote UAS Needs Requirements: Naval Air Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet Bryan Scurry, SES Executive Director, Naval Air Forces U.S. Pacific Fleet
9:45	Panel Discussion Redefining the Autonomy Battlespace: Connective Tissue for Mission Autonomy Captain Patrick Thien Deputy Director, Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) Mine Warfare Division USN Mike Tall Senior Scientific Technical Manager (SSSTM), Project Overmatch Autonomy Lead, Integrated Autonomous C4ISR, Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Dr. Nick Ernest Chief AI Architect Thales USA Mike Atwood Senior Director Advanced Programs General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
10:45	Networking Break
11:15	Panel Discussion Tactical UAS Platforms, Payloads & State of the Art Emerging ISR Capabilities Dr. N. Andrew Browning Senior Program Director of Autonomy AeroVironment Wayne Prender Senior Vice President of Air Systems Textron Systems Maj David “Jon” Lilja Assistant Product Manager, Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Army Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office Program Executive Office, Army Aviation Moderator: Dave Ogburn Capture Manager, Undersea and Seabed Technologies Aerojet Rocketdyne
12:15	Special Address Presentation Affordable Runway Independent UAS for Manned/Unmanned Teaming Joe Valenzuela Vice President of Strategy Tactical Platforms Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems
12:45	Lunch Break
1:45	Panel Discussion Unmanned Surface Vessels Dave Ogburn Capture Manager, Undersea and Seabed Technologies Aerojet Rocketdyne Commander Jerry Daley, USN Commanding Officer Unmanned Surface Vehicles Division ONE Rebecca Boxerman Science Advisor, ONR, Science Advisor to Commander Naval Surface Forces, Surface Development Squadron (SURFDEVRON) 1 Neil Zerbe CEO AeroSpace & Defense Industry Partners Moderator: Lt Col (USAF-ret) Jerry L. Frazier, Jr. Managing Partner, Director, Integrated Air and Missile Defense Amalgam Defense Solutions, LLC
2:45	Networking Break
3:15	Presentation FAA Assure Center of Excellence Capabilities Colonel (USAF-ret) Stephen “Lux” Luxion Executive Director ASSURE FAA Center of Excellence for UAS
3:45	Panel Discussion Air Force UAS applications for Adversary Air and More Dr. John Matyjas SES, Chief Scientist Air Combat Command Alyson Turri Program Manager Air Force Research Laboratory Wright-Patterson AFB, OH Dr. Doug Meador Air Vehicles Lead Autonomous Collaborative Enabling Technologies (ACET) Portfolio Air Force Research Lab LtCol Lawrence Ware, USAF Director of Autonomous Collaborative Enabling Technologies Air Force Research Laboratory Moderator: Joe Murray Principal Blue Force Technologies
4:45	Special Presentation SoCal Tech Bridge NavalX Industry Innovation Needs and Requirements Captain Ben Cohen Director The NavalX SoCal Tech Bridge USMC
5:15	Message from the Gary Sinise Foundation Ray Chaney San Diego Chapter Board member Gary Sinise Foundation
5:30	Adjournment Day 1 Cocktail Reception Sponsored By:

Day 2 - Friday, September 30, 2022

8:00	Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00	Opening Remarks from Co-Chairs
9:15	Keynote Test and Evaluation of Unmanned Systems – Shifting Left and Looking Right Chris Henry Deputy Director Naval Warfare Office of the Secretary of Defense Director, Operational Test & Evaluation
9:45	Keynote Air Force Autonomous Systems and Digital Transformation The Honorable Andrew P. Hunter Assistant Secretary of the Air Force Acquisition, Technology & Logistics (AT&L) Kevin D. Stamey, SES Director for Information Dominance Programs Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (AT&L)
10:15	Panel Discussion DoD Autonomous & Robotic System’s Needs & Requirements Sgt. Nicholas Link UAS Unit Sergeant San Diego Police Department Operational Support Major (P) Michael P. Brabner Robotics Requirements Division / Air Branch Chief Maneuver Capabilities Development & Integration Directorate Army Futures Command Chan Saunders Technical Director Naval Surface & Undersea Systems Raytheon Missiles & Defense Carson L. Wakefield Product Lead Soldier Unmanned Aircraft Systems Unmanned Aircraft Systems Project Office Program Executive Office (PEO) Army Aviation Moderated by: Colonel (USA-ret) Rob Menti Business Development Armament Systems, Northrop Grumman Corporation Defense Systems
11:15	Presentation AFRL Air Force Accelerator Agile Innovation Opportunities for Industry Darshan “Dash” Divakaran Senior Manager, Strategic Innovation & Partnerships Company - AFWERX, United States Air Force
11:45	Networking Break
12:15	Panel Session Autonomous & Counter Defense Systems Industry Perspectives Erik Grant Vice President C-UAS Solutions, CACI International Inc. Lt Col (USAF-ret) Jerry L. Frazier, Jr. Managing Partner, Director, Integrated Air and Missile Defense Amalgam Defense Solutions, LLC Colonel (USA-ret) Rob Menti Business Development Armament Systems, Northrop Grumman Corporation Defense Systems Moderated by: Layne Merritt Vice President, Technology & Innovation Elbit Systems of America
1:15	Lunch Break
2:15	Special Army Presentation Army UAS Sensors Intelligence Dennis Teefy Project Director Sensors Aerial Intelligence (PDSAI), Program Executive Office Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S)
2:45	DHS Presentation U.S. CBP (Air Land /Sea) Platforms, Needs, Requirement, & Capabilities Keith Jones Executive Director, Domain Awareness Security Operations U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations
3:15	Networking Break
3:30	Panel Session UAS Platforms, Payloads & State of the Art ISR Warfighter Capabilities Col Steven Beattie II, USAF Commander, 49th Operations Group Holloman AFB, NM Travis Burdine Director of Domestic Business Development & Strategy Insitu (A Boeing Company) Chris Pehrson Chief Growth Officer Parry Labs Moderator: Erik Grant Vice President C-UAS Solutions, CACI International Inc.
4:30	Navy Unmanned Task Force: Needs, Requirements & Opportunities Vinny Capobianco Rapid Innovation Cell, Navy Unmanned Task Force Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona
5:00	Adjournment & Closing Remarks

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