Major General Allan E. Day (Ret.)

·      Exploring the unique logistical challenges faced by each branch of the US military

·      Joint logistics initiatives, how collaborative efforts can propel operational logistic and supply chain success

·      A look at the future, what challenges could each branch face in potential near-peer conflicts- efforts to prepare

·      Looking at potential use cases for artificial intelligence in defense logistics

·      How predictive analytics and forecasting can optimize resource allocation

·      The potential role of AI in contested logistics environments

A session of six roundtables discussions which will address several key challenges in the logistics and sustainment community, including:

•  Ensuring U.S. leadership in semiconductor technology and securing the integrity of the value chains that design, manufacture, package, and distribute these chips
• Strengthening the Domestic DIB through increasing rare earth element mining domestically
• System modernization and cybersecurity
• Artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud-based predictive analytics, and technology
• Specific contract-led session to improve the full contracting phase