Explore How the US Military and Allied Nations are Using Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Lethality and Intelligence Gathering
May 20 - 21, 2025 | Austin Marriott South, Austin, Texas
Day 1 - DATA, AI/ML, CLOUD, SPACE AND JADC2 FOCUS
DATA, AI, CLOUD, SPACE AND JADC2 FOCUS
8:00 - 8:50
MORNING REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING COFFEE
8:50 - 9:00
CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKS
9:00 - 9:30
ADVANCING INNOVATION: HOW THE US MARINE CORPS IS LEVERAGING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY
- How the USMC is integrating and utilizing artificial intelligence, and unmanned & autonomous vehicles
- Setting realistic expectations- how the US Marine Corps will continue to integrate critical technologies for transformational defense capabilities
- How the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA) will help to advance innovation within the Marine Corps
- What problems can these technologies solve, analyzing challenges, and the path forward
9:30 - 10:00
HOW PEO DIGITAL IS TRANSFORMING NAVAL CAPABILITIES
- Exploring the Naval digital transformation efforts of PEO Digital
- Cybersecurity, data analytics & artificial intelligence as tools for adaptation in a digital world
- Diving into the impacts and successes of PEO digital, and a look at disruptive technology trends and priorities
10:00 - 10:30
PROJECT LINCHPIN: UPDATES AND A ROAD MAP FOR SUCCESS
- How the US Army is fostering collaborative efforts between AI & humans in tactical situations
- Updates on Project Linchpin and a look at xTechScalable AI 2
- What the new Army xTech program means for Project Linchpin and its efforts to integrate AI & ML into tactical environments
- A look at the future of AI use in the US Army, takeaways from Linchpin, lessons to be learned for future projects
10:30 - 11:00
FIFIRESIDE CHAT: HOW DO WE HAVE A BETTER CONVERSATION ABOUT DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES?
11:00 - 11:30
MORNING COFFEE AND NETWORKING
11:30 - 12:00
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN DEFENSE: UPDATES FROM THE CHIEF DIGITAL AND AI OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
- Recent successful technology integration projects with the OSD, takeaways for the future
- Predicting whats to come on the defense technology front, which areas will remain most critical
- The importance of agility in a rapidly evolving technology landscape
- Breaking down the critical technology of the currently ongoing global conflicts
12:00 - 12:30
SEEDS OF DISRUPTION: DEVELOPMENTS IN DOD’S SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATIONS
Dr. Jagadeesh Pamulapati -
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology Foundations,
US Department of Defense
- Laying the Groundwork in Critical Technology Areas
- Fundamental Research Investment in an Era of Global Technology Competition
- Building Transition Pathways for Small Businesses and Non-Traditional Innovators
Dr. Jagadeesh Pamulapati
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology FoundationsUS Department of Defense
12:30 - 13:15
PANEL DISCUSSION: TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION AND IMPACT ON AIR FORCE UNITS OF ACTION
Dr. Jagadeesh Pamulapati -
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology Foundations,
US Department of Defense
Dr. Jagadeesh Pamulapati
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology FoundationsUS Department of Defense
13:15 - 14:15
LUNCH AND NETWORKING
14:15 - 14:45
A LOOK AT GERMANYS GHOSTPLAY PROGRAM
- nalyzing the AI virtual battlefield of Ghost play
- A look at the “third wave” AI algorithms involved in the weapons testing environment
- What does the future of Ghost play look like for Germany
14:45 - 15:30
INDUSTRY INSIGHT SESSION: SMX
15:30 - 16:00
AFTERNOON COFFEE AND NETWORKING/ WOMEN IN DEFENSE COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
16:00 - 16:30
BALANCING INNOVATION AND PROTECTION TO MAINTAIN TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGE
Dr. Jessica M. Appler -
Director, Maintaining Technology Advantage,
US Department of Defense
- Discussion of DoD’s posture for balancing innovation and technology protection
- Updates on DoD policies, including for SBIR/STTR awards
- Tips and resources to balance innovation and technology protection in your organization
16:30 - 17:00
NATO PERSPECTIVE: IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, ESPECIALLY EDT’S OM THE BATTLEFIELD OF THE FUTURE
17:00 - 17:30
PANEL DISCUSSION: PUTTING TRUST IN ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE
- The role of AI and machine learning in autonomous defense systems
- Posing the question of how much trust can we put in AI, and the ethics of artificial intelligence
- Exploring past and present DoD programs like Amelia
- Analyzing AIs role, current projects and potential for the future
