NOVEMBER 19 - 20, 2024
|The Bethesda Marriott, Maryland
Conference Day 2 | November 20
Agenda Day 2
8:00 - 9:30
REGISTRATION AND COFFEE
8:55 - 9:00
CHAIRMAN'S OPENING REMARKS
Mr Matt Roper -
Chief, Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance,,
NATO Communications and Information Agency
Mr Matt Roper
Chief, Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance,NATO Communications and Information Agency
9:00 - 9:30
OPENING KEYNOTE FIRESIDE CHAT: ITELLIGENCE INNOVATION IN C4ISR: DRIVING OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN JOINT OPERATIONS
Mr Matt Roper -
Chief, Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance,,
NATO Communications and Information Agency
Brigadier General Ryan Gunst - Deputy Director of Intelligence for Operations, Joint Staff Intelligence Directorate (J23)
• Integrating Intelligence into C4ISR Systems: Explore the role of advanced analytical tools and techniques in processing intelligence data and providing actionable insights to commanders in real-time, enabling rapid and informed responses to emerging threats and dynamic operational conditions.
• Enabling Joint C4ISR Operations: Highlight examples of intelligence-driven C4ISR initiatives that have improved joint force coordination, synchronization, and mission execution, enhancing unity of effort and achieving strategic objectives in complex and contested environments.
• Next-Generation Intelligence Tech for C4ISR: Discuss advancements in areas such as sensor integration, data fusion, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, and their potential to revolutionize intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination within the C4ISR architecture.
Mr Matt Roper
Chief, Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance,NATO Communications and Information Agency
Brigadier General Ryan Gunst
Deputy Director of Intelligence for OperationsJoint Staff Intelligence Directorate (J23)
9:30 - 10:00
MODERNIZING C4ISR: NAVIGATING THE FUTURE OF ARMY OPERATIONS
Major General Jeth Ray -
Director, Network C4 Services and Integration,
US Army
10:00 - 10:30
THE VITAL ROLE OF C4ISR IN CONFRONTING EMERGING CHALLENGES
Group Captain Keith Slack MBE MRes MA -
Commander Defence Intelligence Training Group,
UK Strategic Command
- Enhancing Situational Awareness through Integrated ISR Platforms: Discuss the critical role of C4ISR in enhancing situational awareness through the integration of diverse ISR platforms and capabilities. Highlight how diverse capabilities contribute to real-time intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination, providing commanders with timely and actionable information to confront emerging threats
- Intelligence Fusion and Multi-Domain Integration: Address the importance of intelligence fusion and multi-domain integration within the C4ISR framework to enable comprehensive threat assessment and decision-making. Explore how intelligence data from various sources are fused and analyzed to generate a cohesive operational picture, supporting joint and coalition operations across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains
- Adapting C4ISR to Hybrid and Asymmetric Threats: Examine strategies for adapting C4ISR capabilities to confront hybrid and asymmetric threats in today's complex security environment. Discuss the agility, resilience, and flexibility required in ISR operations to detect, deter, and respond to unconventional threats effectively
Group Captain Keith Slack MBE MRes MA
Commander Defence Intelligence Training GroupUK Strategic Command
10:30 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE AND NETWORKING
11:00 - 11:30
HARNESSING CONNECTIVITY: COAST GUARD’S ROLE IN ADVANCING JADC2 CAPABILITIES
RDML Russel "Rusty" Dash -
Assitant Commandant for C4 & IT (CG-6), Chief Information Officer,
United States Coast Guard
- Interoperability and Integration: Discuss the Coast Guard’s strategies for integrating its C4 and IT capabilities into broader joint and coalition operations under JADC2
- Enhanced Situational Awareness: Explore how JADC2 initiatives are improving the Coast Guard’s maritime domain awareness, including real-time data sharing and collaboration with other military branches and agencies
- Operational Effectiveness: Highlight specific operational scenarios where JADC2 technologies have enhanced the Coast Guard’s Ability to respond to maritime threats and emergencies effectively.
RDML Russel "Rusty" Dash
Assitant Commandant for C4 & IT (CG-6), Chief Information OfficerUnited States Coast Guard
11:30 - 12:15
PANEL DISCUSSION: ENABLING THE FUTURE OF COLLABORATIVE MISSION AUTONOMY THROUGH MOSA
Mr Matt Roper -
Chief, Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance,,
NATO Communications and Information Agency
Gretchen Mock - Engineering Director Autonomy & Mission Engineering, Collins Aerospace, an RTX business
Joseph Graf - Senior Technical Fellow and FVL Chief Engineer, Collins Aerospace, an RTX business
Bernd Knox - Business Development Senior Manager, Mission Autonomy, Collins Aerospace, an RTX business
Troy Bergeron - Principal Systems Engineer, Autonomy & Mission Engineering Solutions, Collins Aerospace, an RTX business
Sponsored by: RTX
Mr Matt Roper
Chief, Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance,NATO Communications and Information Agency
Gretchen Mock
Engineering Director Autonomy & Mission EngineeringCollins Aerospace, an RTX business
Joseph Graf
Senior Technical Fellow and FVL Chief EngineerCollins Aerospace, an RTX business
Bernd Knox
Business Development Senior Manager, Mission AutonomyCollins Aerospace, an RTX business
Troy Bergeron
Principal Systems Engineer, Autonomy & Mission Engineering SolutionsCollins Aerospace, an RTX business
12:15 - 12:45
ACO CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT: CHALLENGES, TRENDS, AND STRATEGY
Jonathan "JJ" Johnson -
SHAPE J2 Capability Development Head,
NATO
- Joint ISR integration and C4ISR in contested environments, with insights from the Ukraine conflict.
- Intelligence collection and analysis advancements, including AI applications in cyberspace and space as NATO’s newest domains.
- Strengthening NATO and national interoperability to support effective operations across domains.
12:45 - 14:00
NETWORKING LUNCH
14:00 - 15:45
PANEL DISCUSSION: FUTURE TRENDS IN CYBER WARFARE AND ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM OPERATIONS
Mr Matt Roper -
Chief, Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance,,
NATO Communications and Information Agency
Colonel Stephen Hamilton - Director, Army Cyber Institute
Colonel John Hosey - Chief of Cyber, US Army Cyber Center of Excellence
- Integration of AI and Machine Learning: How advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning are shaping the future of cyber warfare and electromagnetic spectrum operations, including predictive analytics, autonomous systems, and decision-making algorithms
- Emerging Threats and Countermeasures: Exploration of new cyber threats such as AI-driven cyberattacks, and the development of resilient strategies and technologies to counter these threats in the electromagnetic spectrum domain
- Interoperability and Joint Operations: The role of interoperability among military branches and coalition partners in cyber warfare and electromagnetic spectrum operations, emphasizing joint training, standardization of protocols, and collaboration on defensive and offensive capabilities
Mr Matt Roper
Chief, Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance,NATO Communications and Information Agency
15:00 - 15:45
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK
15:45 - 16:15
INNOVATION IN MARITIME C4ISR: NRL’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO NAVAL COMMAND AND CONTROL
Captain Randy Cruz -
Executive Officer, United States Naval Research Laboratory,
United States Navy
- Advanced Sensor Tech: Discuss NRL’s research and development of advanced sensor tech tailored for maritime C4ISR operations. Explore innovations in radar, sonar, electro-optical, and other sensor systems designed to enhance maritime domain awareness and support naval C2 operations
- Data Fusion and Decision Support: Dive into NRL’s efforts to develop data fusion algorithms and decision support tools for maritime C4ISR. Highlight research initiatives aimed at integrating data from multiple sources to provide commanders with comprehensive and real-time understanding of the maritime battlespace
- Communications and Networking Solutions: Address NRL’s contributions to maritime communications and networking technologies to support C4ISR operations. Discuss research endeavors focused on enabling seamless data exchange and command and control across maritime forces
Captain Randy Cruz
Executive Officer, United States Naval Research LaboratoryUnited States Navy
16:15 - 16:45
LEADING IN COMPLEX ENVIRONMENT: COMMAND INSIGHTS FROM MARITIME OPERATIONS
Captain Rachel Lewis -
Commanding Officer, Maritime Intelligence Fusion Center Pacific (MIFC PAC),
United States Coast Guard
- Challenges faced in maintaining situational awareness in dynamic maritime environments
- Strategies for effective decision-making and command coordination across diverse operational scenarios
- The role of advanced C4ISR technologies in enhancing operational effectiveness and mission success
Captain Rachel Lewis
Commanding Officer, Maritime Intelligence Fusion Center Pacific (MIFC PAC)United States Coast Guard
