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Program details are dynamic and may change without notice. 

Exhibit Hours:

Wednesday, August 27, 9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Thursday, August 28, 9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Friday, August 29, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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07:00
  1. Hall E Hackathon Area
    660 mins
  2. Networking Breakfast
    Hall E
    60 mins
  3. 660 mins
09:50
  1. Networking Break
    Exhibit Hall E
    35 mins
10:25
  1. 140AB
    60 mins
    This session will highlight CENTCOM technology initiatives and highlight efforts at accelerating next generation warfare capabilities in the 
  2. 102B
    60 mins

    Analysing Autonomous Drone Racing's technology readiness for contemporary military operations - Keirin Joyce, Royal Australian Air Force

    Altiro: A Resilient Software Backbone for Collaborative Autonomy in Contested Environments - Emma Bates, Cachai

    Uninterrupted Autonomy: The Need for Network Redundancy and Resilience for Scalable Unmanned Operations - James Kubik, Somewear Labs

    Wireless Power Beaming: Creating and Capturing New Competitive Advantage for Autonomy at Scale - Mike Hartnett, PowerLight Technologies

    Beast in the Machine: How Robotics and AI Will Transform Warfare and the Future of Human Conflict - George Dougherty, Author

  3. 102A
    60 mins

    A Game-Changing Digital Manufacturing Platform for Defense and Aerospace - Sahil Desai, Divergent

    Advanced Laser Manufacturing at Defense Scale - Adam Hicks, Air Force Research Laboratory

    Building the Defense Workforce of the Future: Insights from Hybrid Electronics Talent Readiness - Mereb Hagos and Paul Liu, The Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness

    Advancing Resilience Through Automated Manufacturing - Lloyd Rose and Richard McFarland, BioFabUSA

     

  4. 152AB
    60 mins
    As artificial intelligence and data analytics reshape the future of public service, government agencies face both extraordinary opportunities and complex challenges. This panel brings together leaders ...
  5. 151AB
    15 mins
    This panel will feature the J8 from U.S. European Command and Africa Command, who will describe how each combatant command is approaching developing new capabilities to develop new combat capabilities ...
  6. 101
    60 mins
    Experience has shown that the greatest benefits of digital transformation accrue when technology is used to change processes. This panel will present industry examples and benefits of using digital te ...
  7. 103AB
    60 mins
    This panel will examine how the Air Force is addressing the “valley of death” between basic research and operational deployment, with a focus on accelerating the transition of emerging technologies in ...
11:25
  1. Lunch - On Your Own
    60 mins
12:25
  1. 151AB
    60 mins
  2. 102B
    60 mins

    The Emerging Potential for Quantum Computing in National Security Applications - Paul Parazzoli, IBM

    Quantum Enhanced Warfare and the Future of Defense - Zoe Mullins, Leidos

    Edge Computing and Quantum-Secured Credential Generation - Abd'Malik Hakeem-Olowu, SE&M Solutions LLC

    Shipcom Quantum Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance - SQC5ISR - Thomas Faulkner, Shipcom Federal Solutions, LLC

  3. 102A
    60 mins

    INDUS-X - Sameer Lalwani, Special Competitive Studies Project

    Reimagining Warfare - lessons learned from the 12 days war and the role of AI - COL (Res.) Ryan Gity, Israel National Strategy and G2

    Exportability Methodology and Analysis: Forming a Design Strategy with Exportability Considerations - Michael Schneider, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

    Electronic Warfare and Directed Energy Synergies for Countering UAS Threats - Dr. David Stoudt, Directed Energy Professional Society

  4. 152AB
    60 mins
    Emerging technologies—from AI and edge computing to space-based systems—are rapidly redefining what’s possible in government. This panel convenes top technology and data leaders to discuss how innovat ...
  5. 140AB
    60 mins
    How do we measure cyber resiliency in the DIB? This panel will feature discussion on DOD initiatives to improve cyber resiliency, what this means for defense companies including small businesses, and ...
  6. 151AB
    60 mins
    Undersea Warfare in the EUCOM theater focuses on countering adversarial threats and securing critical undersea domains, including maritime routes, communication cables, and strategic chokepoints. Thro ...
  7. 101
    60 mins
    This session brings together esteemed leaders from both industry and government in a collaborative forum to discuss and advance digital objectives and capabilities. Our expert panel will delve into st ...
  8. 103AB
    60 mins
    This panel will connect U.S. Space Force and Air Force Research Laboratory priorities with industry expertise to accelerate the delivery of cutting-edge space capabilities, highlighting current needs, ...
13:30
  1. 151AB
    60 mins
  2. 102B
    60 mins

    Command, Control, Coexistence? Spectrum Sharing for Mission Success - Joe Kochan, National Spectrum Consortium

    VLFtron™: Deployable Charged-Particle Beam Antenna for Global Subsurface Sensing and Low-Frequency Communications - Eric Enig, Enig Associates, Inc.

    Scaling Smart Infrastructure: How 5G, AI, and Public-Private Innovation Are Transforming Communities and Defense - Nick Maynard, US Ignite

    Wireless Power Beaming: Creating and Capturing New Competitive Advantage for Autonomy at Scale - Mike Hartnett, PowerLight Technologies

  3. 102A
    60 mins

    Novel Hydrated Complex Compound Phase Change Material (HCC-PCM) based Thermal Energy Storage System for Directed Energy Application - Isaac Mahderekal, Honeywell

    Task, Workflow and System-level Opportunities for AI-based Tools to Support Defense Enterprise Efficiency - Zoe Szajnfarber, Systems Engineering Research Center (SERC)

    Sustainable HMIF and Machine Risk Deployment and Management, Through Real Time Predictive Battlefield Health Readiness, Using Less Energy Consuming AI-Based Non-Large Language Auto Banding Models - Sergio Tuberquia, Equipcast

    Brittle to Battle-Ready: Forging Trusted Artificial Intelligence (AI) with OptDef in Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery/Deployment (CI/CD) Testing & Evaluation (T&E) Pipelines - Jose Ramirez, OptTek Systems, Inc.

     

  4. 140AB
    60 mins
    This panel will explore points of view on planning for acquisition of enterprise and service level cyber capabilities within the Department of Defense. The discussion will include how emerging industr ...
  5. 151AB
    60 mins
    This panel will provide a comprehensive overview of key strategic initiatives and operational priorities in the Arctic, Baltic, and Northern Tier regions, emphasizing their growing importance in the c ...
  6. 152AB
    60 mins
    This panel explores how autonomy can persist in contested, denied, and degraded environments (D3) without relying on heavy infrastructure. Panelists will debate whether to scale compute up (more infra ...
  7. 101
    60 mins
    Join us for “DCS in Transition: Implications for Emerging Technologies for 2025 and Beyond,” a dynamic 60-minute fireside chat exploring the future of U.S. defense trade. Moderated by Mark Webber (LMC ...
  8. 103AB
    60 mins
    This fireside chat will explore NATO DIANA’s technology priorities, how DIANA supports the development and transition of new capabilities, industry engagement opportunities, and success stories of del ...
14:30
  1. Networking Break
    Exhibit Hall E
    45 mins
15:15
  1. Hall E
    15 mins
07:00
  1. Hall E Hackathon Area
    660 mins
  2. Networking Breakfast
    60 mins
  3. 660 mins
09:45
  1. Networking Break
    Exhibit Hall E
    40 mins
10:25
  1. 102B
    60 mins

    Invisible Threats, Irreversible Consequences: Fortifying GenAI for Defense - Jeff Dobin, Dynamo AI

    Tailorable Risk-Informed AI Test and Evaluation Strategy (TRAITES) Framework - Erin Lanus, Virginia Tech National Security Institute

    Automation, Artifical Intelligence, and Autonomy for Emerging Defense Applications - Ravi Ravichandran, BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

    Finding the Curious Incidents: A Language Modeling Approach to Maritime Anomaly Detection - Protima Banerjee, ASRC Federal

  2. 102A
    60 mins

    Strategic Radiation Hardening of Advanced Space Systems - Brian Munroe, Draper

    Thermal Management & Anti-Static Materials for Mission-Critical Electronic Equipment - Whit Brown and Richard Wessel, DuPont Electronics

    Architecting for Proliferation: A Data Layer Approach to Scalable Satellite Operations - Martin Slosarik, Picogrid

    Deployment of a hybrid GEO/LEO solution as a Backup to GPS through PNT as a Service (PNTaaS) - Alison Brown, NAVSYS Corporation

  3. 152AB
    60 mins
    Explore cutting-edge initiatives from the Joint Defense Manufacturing Technology Panel that are shaping the future of warfighter capabilities and supply chain resilience.
  4. 101
    60 mins
    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 dependenci ...
  5. 151AB
    60 mins
    This panel is intended to showcase how COCOM and their respective components are on-boarding or currently implementing their Innovation Ecosystems. The value proposition of incubating this type of end ...
  6. 140AB
    60 mins
    15 years into U.S. involvement in full-spectrum cyber operations, what is the next step of policy challenges to enabling these operations in cyber space? Topics for discussion will include AI integrat ...
  7. Main Stage
    60 mins
    How can government and industry work together to accelerate warfighter advantages in emerging technologies? This panel will bring together leaders from both small and large companies, as well as gover ...
  8. 103AB
    60 mins
    This panel will discuss the priority areas for U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command. Panelists will explore S&T needs for the Army, insights on funding trends, opportunities for industry ...
11:25
  1. 150AB
    60 mins
  2. Lunch - On Your Own
    60 mins
12:25
  1. 150AB
    60 mins
  2. 102B
    60 mins

    Sustaining US Military Technological Advantage: Toward a Multi-Factorial Approach - James Giordano, National Defense University

    A Secure and Supply Chain Resilient Meat Production Technology - Jonathan Lee, Fork & Good, Inc. 

    BioMADE: Pathways to Procurement for Industrial Biotechnology - Clem Fortman, BioMADE

    Decentralized, energy-efficient, and easy-to-deploy food production system - Luke MacQueen, Tender Food

  3. 102A
    60 mins

    Autonomous Mission Operation System ‎(AMOS): The Big Bang in Autonomous Systems Technologies, A‏ ‏Shift From Task-Executing Platforms To Mission-Executing Systems - Gabriel Schahor, Cassiopeia Aero-Technologies

    From Data to Decision: Transforming T&E with Digital Engineering, Automation, and Artificial Intelligence - Laura Freeman, Virginia Tech National Security Institute

    Transforming Defense IT Acquisition and Management (EO14222) - John Weiler, IT Acquisition Advisory Council

    Be like Apple: What This Means for the DoD - James Sherbinin, Cadence Designs Systems

  4. 101
    60 mins
    The Regional Sustainment Framework is the Defense Department's strategic initiative designed to optimize regional Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities through partnerships with allies ...
  5. 151AB
    60 mins
    This panel will explore the critical challenges CCMDs face with modernizing at the pace of innovation to enhance operational effectiveness, decision-making, and mission success in the face of rapid te ...
  6. 140AB
    60 mins
    Smaller technology disrupters often have difficulty breaking into cyber platform/scaling technology for COCOMs. This panel will discuss how we can lower the bar to entry and provide opportunities for ...
  7. 152AB
    60 mins
    As defense missions grow more complex and fast-paced, the Department of Defense is turning to advanced analytics and predictive tools to stay ahead. This panel brings together leaders driving transfor ...
  8. 103AB
    60 mins
    The Pentagon has struggled for decades to get new technologies out of the lab and into the hands of operators, but the Department of Defense is now using experimentation to more rapidly assess new cap ...
13:30
  1. 60 mins
  2. 102B
    60 mins

    An Approach Using LLMs and NLP to Support Large Document Changes - Douglas Buettner, Acquisition Innovation Research Center

    APQP Implementation to Facilitate Rapid Deployment of Emerging Technologies - Jeannette Jacques and Brian Adams, Raytheon

    Using AI to tell the Story of DoD Spending-Scoring & Ranking RDT&E Technology Projects - Stephanie Hughes, North AI, LLC

    Generative AI, Visualization, and the Future of Managing Megaprojects - Thomas McDermott, Systems Engineering Research Center

  3. 102A
    60 mins

    Next Generation PCIe Network Fabric for Simulators and High-Performance Computing - Charles Reynolds, Technical Systems Integrators

    AI in Disguise: Unveiling Machine Learning Hidden in Binaries - Connor Forman, ObjectSecurity

    From Silos to Synergy: A System-of-Systems Approach to Advancing the National Security Cyber Workforce - Payuna Uday, Systems Engineering Research Center

    ATRIO MK II: Enabling Edge-Based Digital Forensics for Tactical Cyber Operations - Amy Quezada, ArcPoint Forensics

  4. 101
    60 mins
    This panel will evaluate if current electronics meet the DoD's goal of detecting, tracking, and intercepting evolving air and missile threats to the United States homeland. Panelists will contrast the ...
  5. 103AB
    60 mins
    How can DoD quickly move cutting-edge materials and manufacturing innovations from the lab to full-scale production? This session will explore trends in advanced manufacturing, and the role of private ...
  6. 152AB
    60 mins
    This session convenes government, industry, and academia to show how multi-domain sensor fusion—spanning space, air, ground, and maritime—can sustain resilient kill and live chains in contested enviro ...
  7. 140AB
    60 mins
    At its ten year anniversary, hear from DIU leadership on the organization's expanding role in accelerating commercial technologies to the warfighter.
  8. 151AB
    60 mins
    This panel will explore the critical importance of cross-CCMD data sharing in enhancing operational effectiveness, decision-making, and mission success in an increasingly interconnected and contested ...
14:30
  1. Networking Break
    Exhibit Hall E
    45 mins
07:00
  1. 300 mins
09:10
  1. 60 mins

    Building Capacity to Produce Talent Needed to Win - Karen Thornton, Acquisition Innovation Research Center

    NextG RDT&E Testbed for Radar Co-existence and Non-Kinetic Effects - Sachin Shetty, Old Dominion University

    Quantum Thin Film Lithium Niobate Photonics - Natalie Rozman, Leidos

    Australia-U.S. Defence Innovation: Allied Technologies for a Complex World - Lincoln Parker, Defence Innovation Network (DIN)

  2. 102A
    60 mins

    Innovation Pathways at MDA: SBIR/STTR Programs - Candace Wright, Missile Defense Agency

    The Path to a Program of Record - Jay Rozzi, Creare LLC

    Fundamentally Shifting Defense Logistics and Operations with Transportable Nuclear Power - Igor Dubinsky, BWXT Advanced Technologies

    The REGENT Seaglider: A Game-Changing Emerging Technology for Maritime Dominance - Tom Huntley, RegentCraft

  3. 152AB
    60 mins
    This session maps how government, industry, and academia can fuse space/air/ground/maritime sensors into a secure, interoperable “sensor fabric” that sustains resilient kill and live chains and plugs ...
  4. 140AB
    60 mins
    How much progress has been made in modernizing the defense industrial base, and what work still lies ahead? This fireside chat will explore strategies for building a resilient, innovative industrial b ...
  5. 151AB
    60 mins
  6. 101
    60 mins
    US industrial might was a powerful deterrent in the years following WWII, but it has eroded as the defense industrial base consolidated, commercial manufacturing was increasingly offshored, and lean m ...
  7. 103AB
    60 mins
    This fireside chat will explore the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering's science and technology (S&T) efforts. This session will cover USD(R&E)'s critical technology areas, fundin ...
10:10
  1. 60 mins

    The Age of Autonomous Materials Innovation - Joseph Krause, Radical AI

    Environmental Monitoring of Missiles & High Value Assets Using the Raytheon System Health Monitor - Darciei Volk, RTX

    Making Exploitation a Guessing Game: Dynamic Fragmented Address Space Layout Randomization (DFASLR) - Patrick Hong, RTX

    The Evolving Future of OT Network Defense: Lessons from National Security - Dan O’Donohue, Owl Cyber Defense

    Shipcom Quantum Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance - SQC5ISR - Vikram Chauhan, Shipcom Federal Solutions, LLC

  2. 102A
    60 mins

    Internet of Models: Creating a Level Digital Engineering Playing Field for the Defense Industrial Base - Chris Benson, Istari Digital

    Model Based System Engineering enabling Counter-UAS - Thomas Konicki, Honeywell Aerospace Technologies

    Accelerating Mission Engineering with a Digital Twin Command Center - Benjamin Bell, PBDC Federal Group

    Unlocking Product Lifecycle Intelligence using Graph based Digital Thread and Generative AI - Vedanth Srinivasan, Amazon Web Services

  3. 140AB
    50 mins
    Traditional C2 platforms struggle to keep pace with the current and future needs of cyber operations. This panel will discuss what capabilities are needed from the next-gen command and control platfor ...
  4. 151AB
    50 mins
    Deliberate and sustainable burden sharing in the EUCOM theater emphasizes equitable distribution of responsibilities and resources among NATO allies and partners to strengthen collective defense and r ...
  5. 152AB
    50 mins
    This panel explores how agentic autonomous systems are reshaping trust, decision-making, and human-machine teaming in contested environments, with a focus on mission alignment, ethical autonomy, and o ...
  6. 101
    50 mins
    This panel will discuss steps that DoD is taking to enable industrial surge capacity, and how digital transformation and advanced engineering and manufacturing technology support such activities. It w ...
  7. 103AB
    50 mins
    This panel will explore how adversary behavior analysis can inform modern deterrence strategies, with a focus on data-driven modeling, behavioral signaling, and the integration of AI and analytics to ...
11:15
  1. Hall E
    30 mins
    This fireside chat with the leader of Boeing Phantom Works, Boeing’s advanced R&D and rapid prototyping division for defense, explores how culture, experimentation and partnership turns bold ideas int ...

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