Disruptive Technology for Defense Transformation USA
AUGUST 06 - 07, 2024 | DOWNRIGHT AUSTIN HOTEL, AUSTIN, TX
Day 2 - CYBER, AUTONOMOUS AND INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION FOCUS
8:10 - 9:50
MORNING REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING COFFEE
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
8:50 - 9:00
CHAIRMAN’S OPENING 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
9:00 - 9:30
SATELLITE CONSTALATIONS FOR EFFICIENT DATA TRANSMISSION
Dr. Lisa A. Costa -
Chief Technology and Innovation Officer (CTIO),
US Space Force
- The role of space-based technology, leveraging the most innovative tools and solutions to ensure success
- Challenges of space-based data collection & transmission and how industry can help
- Unpacking the crucial role of anti-satellite technology in the current operational theater
- Exploring Space Force efforts towards satellite and ground system resiliency for enhanced defense in the space domain
9:30 - 10:00
DIVING INTO DEFENSE INNOVATION: UPDATES FROM STRATEGIC CAPABILITIES OFFICE
Jay Dryer -
Director of the Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO),
US Department of Defense
- A deeper dive into what the Strategic Capabilities office does and how it does it
- Looking at current needs and projects for INDOPACOM and EUCOM
- How is SCO working to meet warfighter needs more effectively & efficiently
10:00 - 10:30
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN DEFENSE: UPDATES FROM THE CHIEF DIGITAL AND AI OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Dr. William W. Streilein -
Chief Technology Officer,
Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office
- Fast Tracking Integration, how CDAO is ensuring responsible AI use
- Working towards a more agile DoD strategy for enhanced warfighter support
- Harnessing data: standardizing procedures for data organization and structure
Dr. William W. Streilein
Chief Technology OfficerChief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office
10:30 - 11:00
INDUSTRY INSIGHT SESSION DIGITAL SCIENCE: ENHANCING SECURITY THROUGH NETWORKED RESEARCH INTELLIGENCE
Dr. Leslie McIntosh -
VP of Research Integrity,
Digital Science
- Leverage research for data integrity and security in emerging technology to enhance defense research capabilities.
- Identify networks and collaboration vulnerabilities and opportunities that potentially impact defense research.
- Detect research authorship issues and undisclosed affiliations to mitigate risk for research innovators.
11:00 - 11:30
MORNING COFFEE AND NETWORKING
11:30 - 12:00
EMERGING SPACE CAPABILITIES: MISSLE TRACKING SYSTEMS AND MORE
Frank Turner -
Technical Director and Acting Chief, Emerging Technologies,
Space Development Agency
- Overview and updates on Tranche 2 Tracking Layer
- Exploring low orbit satellite technology and interconnected communication satellites
- Diving into Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture
Frank Turner
Technical Director and Acting Chief, Emerging TechnologiesSpace Development Agency
12:00 - 12:20
SKYDIO: BRIDGING COMMERCIAL AND MILITARY: THE DUAL-USE APPROACH TO ACCELERATE DRONE INNOVATION
Justin Jordan -
VP of Federal Sales of Defense and Critical Infrastructure,
Skydio
12:20 - 13:00
PANEL DISCUSSION: THE FUTURE OF CYBER WARFARE
Deron McElroy -
Chief of Cybersecurity,
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Vice Admiral (retired) Jeffrey E. Trussler - Former Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare, US Navy
- Analyzing the current landscape of cyber warfare, ongoing conflicts, risks and opportunities for the future
- Exploring defensive and offensive strategies, tools and technology for cyber-attacks, and understanding the role of industry in this innovation
- Discussing the cutting-edge technologies and solutions that could disrupt the current cyber warfare landscape
Deron McElroy
Chief of CybersecurityCybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Vice Admiral (retired) Jeffrey E. Trussler
Former Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information WarfareUS Navy
13:00 - 14:00
LUNCH AND NETWORKING
14:00 - 14:30
STRATEGIC PANEL DISCUSSION: HOSTED BY QINETIQ
14:30 - 15:00
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES: ACHIEVING SUCCESS ACROSS MULTIPLE PLATFORMS
- Exploring AFWERX and its role in advancing Air Force technology through outside collaboration, understanding the need for new acquisition models
- How AFWERX Project Arc is enabling innovation through the use of specialized skills in the field
- A look at AFWERX strategies for integration and utilization of expanded critical technology areas including AI, ML, unmanned and autonomous vehicles
15:00 - 15:30
ACCELERATING ARMY INNOVATION: ARMY APPLICATIONS LAB ‘S VISION AND IMPACT
Dr. Casey Perley -
Executive Director, Army Applications Laboratory,
US Army
- Exploring the Army Applications Lab’s collaborative approach to cutting edge solutions
- How the Army Application Lab is fostering rapid solutions to address evolving Army requirements
- A look at the achievements and success stories from the AAL
15:30 - 16:00
AFTERNOON COFFEE AND NETWORKING
16:00 - 16:30
HARNESSING DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN G-6 INITIATIVES
Danny Burns -
Chief Technology Officer Army Deputy Chief of Staff, G-6,
US Army
- Future Technology roadmap for the US Army G-6, priorities for leveraging disruptive technology
- How disruptive technologies can enhance communication capabilities for the Army
- The importance of agile and flexible IT and infrastructure for rapid technological advancements
16:30 - 17:00
FIRESIDE CHAT: DISCUSSING THE MARINE INNOVATION UNIT’S UTILIZATION OF PRIVATE SECTOR EXPERIENCES
Captain Anthony Owens -
Capability Development Line of Operation (LOO) Lead, Marine Innovation United (MIU),
US Marine Corps
- Diving into who the MIU is and what they do- understanding their unique approach to innovation
- A non-traditional approach to partnership- how MIU uses Marine private sector experiences, and relationships to foster enhanced collaboration with industry
- Focus areas for the MIU, successes, plans, programs and goals for the future
Captain Anthony Owens
Capability Development Line of Operation (LOO) Lead, Marine Innovation United (MIU)US Marine Corps
17:00 - 17:30
DIVING INTO THE MARINE CORPS SOFTWARE FACTORY AUSTIN
Lieutenant Colonel Charlie Bahk -
Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Software Factory in Austin,
US Marine Corps
- Innovative solutions: cutting-edge software tailored to Marines needs
- How the USMC Software Factory is working to empower future forces
- Working on minimized timelines for expedited readiness
Lieutenant Colonel Charlie Bahk
Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Software Factory in AustinUS Marine Corps
17:30 - 18:45
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
Roundtables
JOINT-FORCE DESIGN
16:30 - 17:15 FUTURE JOINT FORCE DESIGN: WHAT CAPABILITIES WILL BE FIELDED FIRST?This round table will explore capability transformation at the joint level – assessing the impact of joint enablers and MILTECH on future force structure. It will invite participants to generate ideas and consider which technologies will be delivered and adopted first. The interactive discussion will run under the premise that there are no budgetary constraints to allow for creativity and wider exploration of the art of the possible in military capability.
JOINT-FORCE DESIGN
16:30 - 17:15 NETWORK RESILIENCEEnsuring seamless connectivity in congested and contested environments is integral to combat effectiveness. As dispersed operations stretch communications to the breaking point, armed forces require newer and more sophisticated solutions. It is now timely to integrate common operating environments and work to advance information maneuverability to support operations in increasingly information-dominated battlespaces.
JOINT-FORCE DESIGN
16:30 - 17:15 AGILE ACQUISITION FOR MACHINE-SPEED WARFAREAttendees will have the opportunity to examine different procurement models and approaches to infusing innovation into force structure. We will challenge the traditional bureaucratic procedures and assess the role of experimentation and prototyping in speeding up the delivery of capability. The round table will examine case studies and the feasibility of smaller R&D budgets to drive innovation and will address commercial technologies and their integration into the defence enterprise.
DATA
16:30 - 17:15 BIG DATA ANALYTICSAs the volume, variety, velocity, and veracity of data is rapidly evolving, militaries require big data analytics to accelerate complex decision-making. Developing algorithms for the extraction of actionable intelligence will be crucial to winning in hybrid warfare, and staying a step ahead of adversaries. Turning fused and synthesised information into intelligence has to be achieved. How will armed forces address the speed of acquisition of MILTECH, blockchain, and big data solutions?
DATA
16:30 - 17:15 LAYERED INTELLIGENCEWith considerably more numerous methods of gathering useful data for decision makers to effectively utilize in the field, networks must ensure that the right information is collected at the right time. This panel shall discuss the levels of data gathering, from edge to system level intelligence, that can be maximized by the armed forces and how best to develop networks that can ensure its full optimization.
Led by: Dr David Benson, Professor of Strategy and Security Studies, School of Advanced Air and Space Studies (SAASS) (Subject to final confirmation)
DATA
16:30 - 17:15 CLOUD COMPUTING & DATA STORAGEEnsuring mission success in operations of today and tomorrow will depend on the ability to process large volumes of data and enable timely, data-driven decisions. Cloud architecture has the potential to empower the modern Warfighter with the critical data by providing an easily accessible, secure, network-based storage. This round table will investigate cloud advantages, information security, network resiliency, and data transparency
UNCREWED SYSTEMS
16:30 - 17:15 ROBOTICS & AUTONOMYUnmanned and autonomous platforms are the future. The question remains how to integrate unmanned assets with legacy platforms, ensure effective information integration, manoeuvre, while adhering to safety regulations and AI certification. This round table aims to explore the future of remotely-piloted and autonomous technologies and the challenges associated with fielding them. It will invite participants to discuss unmanned payloads, autonomous PNT, and the role of the human in the OODA loop.
UNCREWED SYSTEMS
16:30 - 17:15 DIGITAL ENABLERS FOR AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMSAutonomous and uncrewed systems are developing to be a major asset within the battlespace but how can the Armed Forces ensure that they integrate with existing legacy equipment and are effectively able to share information across the network. This panel shall delve into these questions and explore how best to tackle the challenges of information sharing across distributed platforms, whilst hearing participants views on how autonomous systems can be better integrated.
UNCREWED SYSTEMS
16:30 - 17:15 THE OPTIMAL CONSTRUCT OF A HUMAN-MACHINE TEAM (HMT)Human-Machine Teaming could very much be the solution to logistical and depleting manpower questions. But how does this change the way the Armed Forces will operate in the future? This round table will set about exploring this topic, looking at how humans and machines tactically integrate, how do we divide tasks in the HMT and HMT interactions.
INNOVATION
16:30 - 17:15 INNOVATION AND FUTURE MARITIME CAPABILITYUnmanned and autonomous capability in the maritime sector is promising – allowing for dispersed lethality and persistent presence in areas of maritime responsibility. As competitors are building capability, NATO navies and partners cannot afford to lag behind. Apart from the MUM-T concept, what disruptive technologies will be employed to retain the information advantage and reinforce naval presence?
INNOVATION
16:30 - 17:15 INNOVATION AND FUTURE LAND CAPABILITYThe land domain is an intrinsically more complex operating environment than the airspace, with austere terrains aggravating the fog of war. This round table will focus on optionally manned, unmanned, and autonomous UGVs and UASs and their role in future operations. Assessing current experimentation, it will delve into the challenges of information integration and the implementation of interoperable software for unmanned platforms.
INNOVATION
16:30 - 17:15 INNOVATION AND FUTURE AIR CAPABILITYImplementing RPAs, integrating human-machine teaming, and enhancing stealth and lethality of platforms is desirable. This round table will explore capability development in air and space, focusing on the roadmap for development of 6th generation aircraft and the potential of the “loyal wingman” concept.
