You Can’t Have Drones Without Electronics - How to Stay Ahead in the Global Competition

28 Aug 2025
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This panel discussion will explore the pivotal role of electronics as emerging discriminators for modern warfare. We'll examine vulnerabilities in the electronics supply chain, particularly dependencies on China, and how to shift from treating electronics as an afterthought. Drawing lessons from the Ukraine conflict regarding electronics-based warfare challenges, the panel will discuss defense electronics beyond chips. The conversation will ultimately address the imperative of prioritizing advanced electronics in future national security systems to maintain a strategic advantage.

Speakers
Michael Kuiken
Michael Kuiken, Distinguished Visiting Fellow, The Hoover Institution at Stanford University (Moderator)
Dr. Dev Shenoy
Dr. Dev Shenoy, Director of Advanced Technologies, University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute
Dr. Dev Palmer
Dr. Dev Palmer, Director of the National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program, CHIPS for America Research and Development Office
Dr. Whitney Mason
Dr. Whitney Mason, Director, Microsystems Technology Office, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
David Schild
David Schild, Executive Director, Printed Circuit Board Association of America (PCBAA)