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Day 1
September 20, 2023
Undersea & Surface Platforms: Needs and Future Vision for in the Distributed Maritime Operations
Panel Discussion
Advancements Within the Autonomous Battlespace: Connective Tissue for Mission Autonomy, System’s Needs & Requirements for the Warfighter
Dr. Maia CookDirector, Human-Autonomy Integration & Chief ScientistPacific Science & Engineering
CAPT Scott Hattaway, USNDirector, Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC)Mine Countermeasures Technical Division (MCMTD)
Dr. Gregory PowerProgram Manager, Senior Research EngineerHQ, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
Gad ShaananCEO and FounderUNMANNED-AEROSPACE
- Future Mine Countermeasures
- Criticality of Human-Autonomy Integration in the Design of Unmanned Systems Technologies
- Sundown of Legacy Systems & Emerging Collaborative Combat Capabilities
- Growing Expeditionary MCM Capabilities
- Innovative Sea Basing Options & Improve UUV/USV/ROV
- USINDOPACOM: Getting Joint Capability to the Warfighter
- Counter UAS and Artificial Intelligence
Networking Break
CAPT Shea S. ThompsonUSN, CommodoreSurface Development Squadron ONE (CSDS 1)
- Electronics & Coordination of ISR Activities
- Mission Capabilities (Military – Commercial – Scientific)
- Migration of USVs intro Integrated Solutions and Way Ahead
- XLUUV – LUSV – MUSV- SUSV – VSUSV: Emerging Platforms and Propulsion Capabilities
Rebecca BoxermanONR Global Science Advisor, ONRG, Science Advisor to CommanderNaval Surface Forces
Dr. Sophia MerrifieldResearch Marine Physicist & Engineer, Marine Physical LaboratoryUC San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Adam OutlawSenor Program Manager, Maritime UnderseaBoeing Maritime & Intelligence Systems
Dr. Eric TerrillDirector, Marine Physical LaboratoryUC San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Neil ZerbeCEOAeroSpace & Defense Industry Partners
- Current Trends in the Development of Intelligent UUVs
- Payloads for Multiple Missions
- Integrating the Latest Commercial Technology & Sonars
- Leveraging Machine Learning & AI Algorithms
- Collaboratively with other UUVs & USVs with C2 Systems
- Mine/Anti-mine Warfare
- Offensive Systems Mining
Networking Lunch
Andrew CarterSenior Director, StrategyAnduril Industries
LtCol Nicholas Law, USMCCommanding OfficerMarine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 (VMU-3)
James McPhersonProgram ManagerGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
CAPT Dennis Monagle, USNProgram Manager Multi-Mission Tactical Unmanned Aerial SystemsNAVAIR
Jim RyanSenior Director, Global Military Sales Air Domain SystemsTextron
Bryan ScurrySES, Former Executive Director, CommanderNaval Air Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet
- Assets in Concert Towards a Shared Mission Objective
- Collaborative drone-to-manned assets operations
- Interaction Modalities for Tasking UAVs From the Cockpit of a Fighter
- Tasking Modalities in Manned-Unmanned Teaming Missions
- Collaborative drone-to-drone operations
Networking Break
UAS Emerging Aerial Platforms, Programs, Manned-Unmanned Teaming and Sensing
Panel Discussion
Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) Platforms, Payloads & State of the Art Emerging ISR Capabilities
LTC Jeff Bess, USAProduct Manager, TUAS (Shadow and FTUAS)Program Executive Office, Aviation
Lichen “Scuba” PursleyDirector, USAF Programs (StratDev)General Atomic Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
John “Streak” ScudiMQ-25, DirectorBoeing Defense, Space & Security
Mr. Sean TynanProduct Manager, EUAS (Gray Eagle)Program Executive Office, Aviation
Lt Col Bradford “CRUSH” WadeUSAF, Director of Operations17th Attack Squadron, 732d Operations Group, 432d Wing, Creech AFB, NV
Lt Col (USA-ret) Jerry L. Frazier, Jr.Managing Partner & Director,
Integrated Air and Missile SystemsAmalgam Defense Solutions, LLC
- FTUAS Emerging Expeditionary Capabilities
- MQ-9 Refueling Capabilities
- VTOL Reduced Size & Footprint
- The World of Carrier Launched Capabilities
- Augmenting Traditional Combatant Force
- Fielding & Demos, Survivability and Accelerating Toward the Future
- Buy – Try – Inform
Doug HaskinProduct Manager, Aerial Enhanced Radars, Optics, and Sensors (AEROS)Program Executive Office Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S)
- Assets in Concert Towards a Shared Mission Objective
- Collaborative drone-to-manned assets operations
- Interaction Modalities for Tasking UAVs From the Cockpit of a Fighter
- Tasking Modalities in Manned-Unmanned Teaming Missions
- Collaborative drone-to-drone operations
Presentation
Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare: Unmanned Applications and Opportunities with NAVFAC’s Expeditionary Warfare Center
Mark B. ThompsonOffice of Research and Technology Applications (ORTA) ManagerNaval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center
- Electronics & Coordination of ISR Activities
- Mission Capabilities (Military – Commercial – Scientific)
- Migration of USVs intro Integrated Solutions and Way Ahead
- XLUUV – LUSV – MUSV- SUSV – VSUSV: Emerging Platforms and Capabilities
Dr. Steven WillsNavalistCenter for Maritime Strategy at the Navy League of the United States
- Multinational High Visibility Project
- Maritime Domain & Investing in New Unmanned Capabilities
- NATO Allies Developing & Procuring Innovative Maritime Solutions
- Doctrine & Development
- Acquisition and Industry Engagement
End of Day 1 & Evening Reception
Day 2
September 21, 2023
UxS – DoD Testing & Evaluation Programs & Collaboration
Alex ZimmerUnderwater EOD AI/ML Program LeadNaval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC)
- Autonomous System Capable of Achieving its Mission with a Desired Probability of Success
- Enabling Speed of Delivery & Recognizing Early Test Opportunities
- Capability Gains and Credible Model and Simulation – Early Investment, Continuous Improvement
- Operational Considerations Starting with Development
Colonel (USAF-ret) Stephen “Lux” LuxionExecutive DirectorASSURE FAA UAS CoE
- Why? What? & WHO?
- Research & Future (FAA-NASA-FEMA)
- Internal Engagement & Center of Excellence
- Safe & Reliable Access to the National Air Space — Standards, Regulations & Guidance
- Partnerships and Opportunities
Delegate Networking Break
Special Presentation
Bridging the Multi-Domain DoD UxS Technologies Needs and Opportunities for Industry Innovation
Gerald James “Jay” CavalieriSoCal Tech Bridge (NavalX) Co-ChairNUWC Division, Keyport
Graham PlasterDirectorNautilus
A DEFENSEWERX Partnership with NavalX
- Bringing Warfighters to the Ecosystem
- Enable Connection within the Ecosystem (Academia, Government & Military)
- Living Labs for Agile R&D
- Iterative R&D opportunities for all Stakeholders and Engagement
Disruptive Autonomous Technologies: Civil & Commercial Opportunities
Andrew CapodieciDirector of RoboticsNeya Systems
Neil CribbHuman Machine Integration (FDH) Division Chief, GS-15, G-8U.S. Army
Dr. Nick ErnestChief AI ArchitectThales USA
CAPT Jeffrey Hoyle (USN-ret)Vice President, MaritimeElbit Systems of America
Ted MaciubaFormer Deputy Director US Army Robotics RequirementsU.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence
- Maneuver Strategies
- Artificial Intelligence (Shoot-Move-Communicate)
- Disruption – Flexibility & Preparation
- sUAS – Long/Medium/Short Range Reconnaissance
- Cutting-edge Multi-Domain Platforms, Capabilities for the Warfighter
- AI & ML Robotic & Autonomous Technologies
Networking Luncheon
Scott ShyneChief of the Information Warfare DivisionAir Force Research Laboratory
Dr. Robert SadowskiSESU.S. Army Chief Roboticist
- Training – Baseline and Equipping the Warfighter addressing Operator Overload
- Microwave, Directed Energy, and Developing Countermeasures
- Lessons Learned in War in Ukraine
- CUAS Policy for State, Local, Stadium and Commercial Entities
Presentation
Assessment of Human Performance: Interfacing with UAS and in Countering UAS in the National Airspace
Shivanjli SharmaATM-X Deputy Project ManagerNASA Ames Research Center
David ZahnNASA Ames Research Pilot and Principal InvestigatorNASA Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign (
- The Human Performance Human Machine Interface
- Autonomous Collaborative Platforms
- Performance Measures Explored in Flight Testing Being Conducted with DARPA & Sikorsky
- Trust: Human-Machine Systems Appropriate Reliance
Delegate Networking Break
Autonomous Ground Vehicles and Robotic Technologies in Multi-Domain Environments
DHS Presentation
Emerging Drone Technology and Unmanned Aircraft System Threats to Critical Infrastructure
Brian KeithProtective Security AdvisorUS Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity, and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Senior RepresentativeSan Diego UAS Working GroupFBI
- Emerging Small Unmanned Aircraft systems (sUAS) Technology & their uses for Law Enforcement and Emergency management
- Overview of sUAS Threats to Critical Infrastructure, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
- sUAS Resources Available to Mitigate these Threats
- Best Practices from the Los Angeles area UAS Working Group
Presentation
Unmanned Ground Vehicles & Smart Robots (Human-Autonomy Integration) for Combats Operations
Lt Col (USA-ret) Jerry L. Frazier, Jr.Managing Partner & Director,
Integrated Air and Missile SystemsAmalgam Defense Solutions, LLC
- Military, Commercial, Law Enforcement, Federal Law Enforcement Threat Reduction
- Multioperation Range of Combats Applications & Terrain Mapping
- Cutting-Edge Robotics Platforms and Defense, Civil & Commercial Applications
- Fully Autonomous UGVs for Next Gen ISR
- Smart Robotics for Diverse Combats Tasks and Target Acquisition