Disruptive Technology for Defense Transformation USA
AUGUST 06 - 07, 2024 | DOWNRIGHT AUSTIN HOTEL, AUSTIN, TX
Day 1 - DATA, AI/ML, CLOUD, SPACE AND JADC2 FOCUS
DATA, AI, CLOUD, SPACE AND JADC2 FOCUS
8:15 - 9:10
MORNING REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING COFFEE
9:20 - 9:30
CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKS
9:30 - 10:00
ADVANCING INNOVATION: HOW THE US MARINE CORPS IS LEVERAGING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY
Kevin “Astro” Murray -
Chief Technology Officer, Deputy Commandant for Information Headquarters Marine Corps,
US Marine Corps
- 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
Kevin “Astro” Murray
Chief Technology Officer, Deputy Commandant for Information Headquarters Marine CorpsUS Marine Corps
10:00 - 10:30
HOW PEO DIGITAL IS TRANSFORMING NAVAL CAPABILITIES
Justin Fanelli -
Department of the Navy Chief Technology Officer (Acting)/PEO Digital Technical Director,
US Navy
- 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
Justin Fanelli
Department of the Navy Chief Technology Officer (Acting)/PEO Digital Technical DirectorUS Navy
10:30 - 11:00
INDUSTRY INSIGHT SESSION: QINETIQ
11:00 - 11:30
MORNING COFFEE AND NETWORKING
11:30 - 12:00
PROJECT LINCHPIN: UPDATES AND A ROAD MAP FOR SUCCESS
Bharat Patel -
Product Lead, Project Linchpin, PEO IEW&S,
US Army
- 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
12:00 - 12:30
A LOOK AT GERMANYS GHOSTPLAY PROGRAM
Major General Wolfgang Gäbelein -
Director, German Office for Defence Planning,
Bundeswehr
- 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
13:00 - 14:00
LUNCH AND NETWORKING
14:00 - 14:30
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
14:30 - 15:00
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
15:00 - 15:30
AFTERNOON COFFEE AND NETWORKING/ WOMEN IN DEFENSE COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
15:30 - 16:00
PANEL DISCUSSION: PUTTING TRUST IN ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE
Vice Admiral (retired) Jeffrey E. Trussler -
Former Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare,
US Navy
Colonel Tucker “Cinco” Hamilton - Commander, 96th Operations Group at Eglin AFB, US Air Force
- 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
Vice Admiral (retired) Jeffrey E. Trussler
Former Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information WarfareUS Navy
16:00 - 16:30
NATO PERSPECTIVE: IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, ESPECIALLY EDT’S OM THE BATTLEFIELD OF THE FUTURE
Brigadier General Thorsten Lyhne Jørgensen -
Assistant Chief of Staff Requirements,
NATO
16:30 - 17:00
MILITARY TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
Colleen Laughlin -
Senior Advisor, Military Technology & Innovation Office of the Secretary of Defense,
US 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
Colleen Laughlin
Senior Advisor, Military Technology & Innovation Office of the Secretary of DefenseUS Department of Defense
17:00 - 17:30
EXPLORING THE NEAR AND FAR FUTURE OF DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Colonel Gabe S. Arrington -
Commander, 12th Air Task Force,
US Air Force
- Discussing integration of the critical technology areas for advanced defense capabilities
- Analyzing evolving threats and disruptive innovations in the rapidly evolving cyber warfare landscape- exploring predictions for the future of these landscapes
- The potential impact of AI, ML, unmanned vehicles, autonomous vehicles and cyber on future warfare
- A look at “non traditional” disruptive technologies- their role now and in the future
17:30 - 17:45
CHAIRS CLOSING REMARKS
Vice Admiral (retired) Jeffrey E. Trussler -
Former Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare,
US Navy
Vice Admiral (retired) Jeffrey E. Trussler
Former Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information WarfareUS Navy
