June 24 - 25, 2025 | MGM Grand Detroit
CONFERENCE DAY TWO
8:15 am - 8:50 am
MORNING REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING COFFEE
9:15 am - 9:25 am
CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKS
General (Ret.) David G. Perkins -
Former Commanding General,
US Army Training and Doctrine Command
General (Ret.) David G. Perkins
Former Commanding GeneralUS Army Training and Doctrine Command
9:30 am - 10:00 am
PANEL DISCUSSION: NAVIGATING THE FUTURE, PRIORITIES AND BUDGET UNDER THE NEW ADMINISTRATION
Lieutenant General Miles Brown -
Deputy Commanding General (DCG), Army Futures Command (AFC),
US Army
· Insights into what Army Futures Command is doing with the money they’ve been given, understanding current priorities and strategies
· Discussing changes in priorities, what can be expected in the near future
· Diving into the balance between imminent operational needs and investments into future technology and capabilities for long-term strategies
Lieutenant General Miles Brown
Deputy Commanding General (DCG), Army Futures Command (AFC)US Army
10:30 am - 11:00 am
DRIVING COMBAT READINESS: INSIGHTS ON ARMORED WARFARE TRAINING
Brigadier General Chad C. Chalfont -
Chief of Armor and Commandant, United States Army Armor School,
US Army
· Insights into evolving training doctrine in the face of evolving threat landscapes and complex battlefields
· Adapting training to new armored vehicles and next-generation systems
· Leveraging AI, augmented and virtual reality training tools to prepare for the future battlefield
Brigadier General Chad C. Chalfont
Chief of Armor and Commandant, United States Army Armor SchoolUS Army
11:00 am - 11:30 am
MORNING COFFEE AND NETWORKING
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
PANEL DISCUSSION: THE ROLE OF ROBOTICS IN THE FUTURE OF ARMORED VEHICLES
General (Ret.) David G. Perkins -
Former Commanding General,
US Army Training and Doctrine Command
· Examining integration of robotics and autonomous features into the next generation of ground combat systems
· Looking at the Army’s plans to field Robotic Combat vehicles, discussing the path to get there, obstacles, and plans
· Understanding the role of robotics in current and future defense strategy updates on experimentation and testing of robotic technologies
General (Ret.) David G. Perkins
Former Commanding GeneralUS Army Training and Doctrine Command
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
NEXT GENERATION: MODERNIZING THE US MARINE CORPS ARMORED VEHICLES
Mr. Stephen Bowdren -
Program Executive Officer, Land Systems,
USMC
· Updates on the US Marine Corps contract for Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30mm Program (ACV-30)
· Exploring increased lethality, protection, maximized payloads,, and enhanced ship-to-shore capabilities
· Strategies for integrating advanced technologies, including autonomy and AI, into existing and future systems
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
TESTING IN SUPPORT OF THE ARMY’S CONTINUOUS TRANSFORMATION
Colonel John Nelson -
Commander, Yuma Proving Ground,
US Army
· Exploring how testing at Yuma Proving Ground supports the Army’s armored vehicle modernization strategy
· Discussing innovation in testing, leveraging cutting edge technology for advanced assessments of mobility, firepower and protection
· Addressing standards and strategies for ensuring combat effectiveness
· Insights into current testing
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
NETWORKING LUNCH
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
STRATEGIC PANEL DISCUSSION: GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION: ENSURING EFFECTIVE ARMORED VEHICLES
Mr. Garry Bishop SES -
Deputy Director, Operational Test & Evaluation, Land and Expeditionary Warfare,
Office of the Secretary of Defense
· How DOT&E is supporting the integration and testing of new technologies that can enhance operation effectiveness for armored vehicles
· Exploring the criteria DOT&E has for armored vehicle evaluation, looking at survivability, mobility, lethality, and protection
· Leveraging testing and evaluation data for future procurement and upgrades
Mr. Garry Bishop SES
Deputy Director, Operational Test & Evaluation, Land and Expeditionary WarfareOffice of the Secretary of Defense
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBITION HALL
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
PANEL DISCUSSION: OPERATIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON ARMORED VEHICLE CHALLENGES, SUCCESSES AND NEEDS
General (Ret.) David G. Perkins -
Former Commanding General,
US Army Training and Doctrine Command
Colonel Charles L. Montgomery - Commander First Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade, US Army
Colonel Alexis Perez-Cruz - Commander, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team 3rd Infantry Division, US Army
Lieutenant Colonel David W. Griffith - Commander 3-67 Armor, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, US Army
· Exploring existing capability gaps, strategies and priorities, how can we fix these
· Sharing operational level insights into current operations of armored vehicle fleets
· Discussing lessons learned from current conflicts, and emerging needs
· Ensuring armored vehicles operational excellence on both the battlefields of today and the battlefields of tomorrow
General (Ret.) David G. Perkins
Former Commanding GeneralUS Army Training and Doctrine Command
Colonel Alexis Perez-Cruz
Commander, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team 3rd Infantry DivisionUS Army
Lieutenant Colonel David W. Griffith
Commander 3-67 Armor, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry DivisionUS Army
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
PANEL DISCUSSION: ENHANCING ARMORED VEHICLE COMBAT EFFECTIVENESS
General (Ret.) David G. Perkins -
Former Commanding General,
US Army Training and Doctrine Command
· Discussing efforts to increase interoperability, including international Programs
· Aligning strategies across varying NATO vehicles and platforms
· Exploring modernization strategies across all NATO and Five Eyes countries, looking at next-generation technology
General (Ret.) David G. Perkins
Former Commanding GeneralUS Army Training and Doctrine Command
5:00 pm - 5:15 pm
CHAIRMAN’S CLOSING REMARKS AND END OF CONFERENCE
General (Ret.) David G. Perkins -
Former Commanding General,
US Army Training and Doctrine Command
General (Ret.) David G. Perkins
Former Commanding GeneralUS Army Training and Doctrine Command
