Sunday, January 26, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

  • Room: Hall A-C Foyer
Tracks:
Sponsored by:

    Monday, January 27, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    • Room: Hall A-C Foyer
    Tracks:
    Sponsored by:

      Monday, January 27, 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

      • Room: 1AB
      Speaker(s)
      Speaker (confirmed)
      LtGen Melvin (Jerry) Carter, USMC
      Deputy Commandant for Information
      Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps
      Speaker (confirmed)
      Jane Rathbun
      Chief Information Officer
      Department of the Navy
      Speaker (confirmed)
      VADM Karl O. Thomas, USN
      Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare, N2N6
      Director of Naval Intelligence
      Tracks:

        Monday, January 27, 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

        • Room: 1AB
        DoD CIO remarks and Fireside Chat...
        Speaker(s)
        Speaker (confirmed)
        Leslie Beavers
        Acting Chief Information Officer
        Department of Defense
        Speaker (confirmed)
        Jane Rathbun
        Chief Information Officer
        Department of the Navy
        Tracks:

          Monday, January 27, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

          • Room: 1AB
          West coast winners of the DON IT and Spectrum Award presentation and photo-op. ...
          Tracks:

            Monday, January 27, 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM

            • Room: 1AB
            DON CIO to provide a high-level overview of the Information Superiority Vision (ISV) 2.0....
            Speaker(s)
            Speaker (confirmed)
            Jane Rathbun
            Chief Information Officer
            Department of the Navy
            Tracks:

              Monday, January 27, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

              • Room: 1AB
              DON CIO Chiefs discuss ISV 2.0 tenets and efforts....
              Speaker(s)
              Moderator (confirmed)
              Barry Tanner
              Deputy Chief Information Officer
              Department of the Navy
              Panelist (confirmed)
              Beth Caswell
              Chief Digital Innovation Officer
              Department of the Navy
              Panelist (confirmed)
              Arthur (Art) DeLeon
              Director Strategic Spectrum Policy, Chief Information Office
              Department of the Navy
              Panelist (confirmed)
              Justin Fanelli
              Chief Technology Officer (Acting), Department of the Navy and
              Technical Director, Program Executive Office (PEO) Digital and Enterprise Services
              Panelist (confirmed)
              Emily Gawne
              Cyber Workforce Branch Head
              OPNAV N2/N6
              Panelist (confirmed)
              Alvin (Tony) Plater
              Chief Information Security Officer
              Department of the Navy
              Panelist (confirmed)
              Alicia Scott
              Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office
              Department of the Navy
              Tracks:

                Monday, January 27, 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM

                Monday, January 27, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

                • Room: 1AB
                Fleet leadership’s perspective and support of ISV 2.0....
                Speaker(s)
                Moderator (confirmed)
                Barry Tanner
                Deputy Chief Information Officer
                Department of the Navy
                Panelist (confirmed)
                RADM Eric C. Ruttenberg, USN
                Reserve Deputy Commander
                U.S. Pacific Fleet
                Panelist (confirmed)
                Matthew H. Swartz
                Executive Director and Chief of Staff
                U.S. Fleet Forces Command
                Panelist (confirmed)
                LtGen Calvert L. Worth, Jr., USMC
                Commanding General
                II Marine Expeditionary Force
                Tracks:

                  Monday, January 27, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

                  • Room: 1AB
                  An overview of the Navy’s Blueprint....
                  Speaker(s)
                  Speaker (confirmed)
                  Nathan Hagan
                  OPNAV N2N6D
                  Tracks:

                    Monday, January 27, 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

                    • Room: 1AB
                    How the Marine Corps is focusing on real-world applications, strategic integration, and tangible steps to achieve information superiority for warfighting....
                    Speaker(s)
                    Speaker (confirmed)
                    Col Bryan A. Eovito, USMC
                    Commanding Officer
                    U.S. Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group
                    Speaker (confirmed)
                    Jeffery (Jeff) Proudfoot
                    Technical Director
                    U.S. Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group
                    Tracks:

                      Monday, January 27, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

                      • Room: 1AB
                      Speaker(s)
                      Speaker (confirmed)
                      Barry Tanner
                      Deputy Chief Information Officer
                      Department of the Navy
                      Tracks:

                        Tuesday, January 28, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

                        • Room: Hall A-C Foyer
                        Tracks:
                        Sponsored by:

                          Tuesday, January 28, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

                          • Room: 1B
                          Overview of the roadmap for DON CDAO Data....
                          Speaker(s)
                          Speaker (confirmed)
                          Stephanie Tutko
                          Deputy Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer
                          Office of the DON CIO
                          Tracks:
                          Handout(s)

                            Tuesday, January 28, 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

                            • Room: 2
                            Established in 1999 as an independent, not-for-profit strategic investor, In-Q-Tel (IQT) is the trusted bridge between government, venture capital, and commercial startups. IQT makes strategic investments to leverage global startup innovation for the national security mission. IQT empowers our partners to advance their capabilities, safeguard their missions, and stay ahead of emerging threats....
                            Speaker(s)
                            Speaker (confirmed)
                            Kate Baldwin
                            Director, Growth Partnerships
                            In-Q-Tel
                            Speaker (confirmed)
                            Coley Lewis
                            Vice President, Growth Partnerships
                            In-Q-Tel
                            Tracks:

                              Tuesday, January 28, 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM

                              • Room: 4
                              Speaker(s)
                              Speaker (confirmed)
                              Joshua Reiter
                              Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor (PCA)
                              Department of the Navy
                              Tracks:

                                Tuesday, January 28, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

                                • Room: Primary Stage (Hall C)
                                Tracks:
                                Sponsored by:

                                  • Room: Primary Stage (Hall C)
                                  Watch livestream...
                                  Speaker(s)
                                  Keynote (confirmed)
                                  ADM Stephen T. (Web) Koehler, USN
                                  Commander
                                  U.S. Pacific Fleet
                                  Tracks:
                                  Sponsored by:

                                    Tuesday, January 28, 8:45 AM - 9:25 AM

                                    • Room: 4
                                    DOD CIO - CWF Strategy and 8140 Implementation....
                                    Speaker(s)
                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                    Matthew Isnor
                                    Program Lead, Cyber Workforce Development
                                    Office of the DoD Chief Information Officer
                                    Tracks:
                                    Handout(s)

                                      Tuesday, January 28, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

                                      • Room: 3
                                      Speaker(s)
                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                      VADM Karl O. Thomas, USN
                                      Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare, N2N6
                                      Director of Naval Intelligence
                                      Tracks:

                                        Tuesday, January 28, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

                                        • Room: 1B
                                        Interactive panel with CDOs and SDOs on Data Governance activities: DON, USN & USMC with a specific highlight of the DON Data Catalog. ...
                                        Speaker(s)
                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                        Kateryna Alkorn, Ph.D.
                                        Data and AI Lead, Office of the CDAO
                                        Office of the DON CIO
                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                        Colin Crosby, Ph.D.
                                        Marine Corps’ Service Data Officer (SDO)
                                        and Deputy DON Chief Data Officer (CDO)
                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                        Gary Tingley
                                        Service Data Offier
                                        OPNAV N2/N6
                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                        Stephanie Tutko
                                        Deputy Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer
                                        Office of the DON CIO
                                        Tracks:
                                        Handout(s)
                                          • Room: DON CIO Stage (Sails Pavilion)
                                          Discussion on convergence policy and the way ahead for converging the Marine Corps Cyberspace Environment, Marine Corps Enterprise Network, and Transport. Watch video...
                                          Speaker(s)
                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                          Col Matthew Schroer, USMC
                                          ICE Branch Head, Enterprise and Expeditionary Services
                                          Information Command, Control, Communications and Computers (IC4), HQMC
                                          Tracks:
                                          Handout(s)
                                            • Room: Exhibit Hall A-C and Sails Pavilion
                                            Tracks:
                                            Sponsored by:

                                              Tuesday, January 28, 9:15 AM - 5:00 PM

                                              • Room: Exhibit Hall A-C and Sails Pavilion
                                              Tracks:

                                                Tuesday, January 28, 9:25 AM - 10:00 AM

                                                • Room: 4
                                                8140 Transition Status, SECNAV 5239 Manual....
                                                Tracks:
                                                Handout(s)

                                                  Tuesday, January 28, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

                                                  • Room: 2
                                                  Provide overview of Space Strategy from SAF/SQ. Where do NAVAL requirements fit into their strategy?...
                                                  Tracks:
                                                    • Room: U.S. Naval Institute Booth #1341
                                                    Front Table: Ernie Snowden will sign Maritime Unmanned, Winged Brothers;  Back Table: Sam Tangredi will sign Algorithms of Armageddon, A.I. at War...
                                                    Tracks:
                                                      • Room: Navy Information Warfare Pavilion - Booth 206
                                                      Informal meetings with Program Managers and Subject Matter Experts. No appointment necessary. Zone 1: ONI/Executive Director of ONI’s Farragut Technical Analysis Center Mr. Leo Mendez Zone 2: NIWC Pacific/C5ISR Senior Scientific Technical Manager Mr. Raffianne Doyle ...
                                                      Tracks:

                                                        Tuesday, January 28, 9:40 AM - 10:00 AM

                                                        • Room: Booth 1251
                                                        ActionStreamer's IRIS (Integrated Respirator Information System) offers a groundbreaking solution for enhancing situational awareness, safety, and operational efficiency in hazardous and confined environments. Designed to address the complex challenges faced by Navy personnel, the IRIS system integrates wearable technology with live-streaming and data-capture capabilities, providing command teams with real-time visibility of an officer's perspective.   In high-risk scenarios such as inspections aboard vessels, submarine maintenance, or damage control in confined spaces, IRIS enables seamless communication and improved decision-making by streaming live footage directly from the field to command centers. The system enhances safety by allowing remote experts to guide personnel in navigating... ...read more...
                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                        Joe Early
                                                        Senior Director, R&D Solutions
                                                        MetroStar
                                                        Tracks:
                                                        Handout(s)

                                                          Tuesday, January 28, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

                                                          • Room: Sharpening Our Competitive Edge
                                                          In today’s fast-paced defense landscape, real-time intelligence at the edge is not just a capability—it’s a mission-critical necessity. Advanced AI solutions are revolutionizing the landscape by delivering actionable insights faster, improve decision-making, and enhance mission readiness. This session will explore how Analytics for Internet of Things (AIoT) provide unparalleled situational awareness, streamline AI governance, and ensure secure, scalable operations. Learn how edge-ready AI, low-latency intelligence, and simplified model management transform data into decisions where and when it matters most. Key focus areas include: Analytics for Maritime Operations: Enhancing maritime security by monitoring vessel movements, detecting anomalies, and leveraging AI to safeguard missions. Edge Computing for... ...read more...
                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                          Donald Robinson, Ph.D.
                                                          SVP Strategic Development
                                                          MAG Aerospace
                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                          David Schumann, Ph.D.
                                                          Principal Systems Engineer
                                                          SAS
                                                          Tracks:
                                                          Handout(s)
                                                          Sponsored by:

                                                          • Industry Thought Leadership Sessions
                                                          • Room: Defense in Depth Stage (Hall A)
                                                          The Department of Defense (DoD) is accelerating its software development process to enable its autonomous systems to operate at speed. This effort, spearheaded in part through the Replicator initiative, is establishing a baseline reference architecture informed by both government and industry expertise. The goal is to create a framework that fosters future opportunities for industry to compete and scale the best of breed solutions. Key efforts underway that the Navy is spearheading include ACT (Accelerate, Connect, and Transition) and ORIENT, which focus on continuous iteration of advanced technologies that will feed into the broader Navy Robotics Systems baseline, ensuring rapid... ...read more...
                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                          Moderator (confirmed)
                                                          CAPT Alex Campbell, USN
                                                          Maritime Portfolio Director
                                                          Defense Innovation Unit
                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                          Chris Brose
                                                          Chief Strategy Officer
                                                          Anduril Industries
                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                          RADM Elizabeth S. (Seiko) Okano, USN
                                                          Commander
                                                          Naval Information Warfare Systems Command
                                                          Panelist (invited)
                                                          RADM Christopher Sweeney, USN
                                                          Director, Integrated Warfare (N9I) Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
                                                          Tracks:
                                                            • Room: Readiness and Resilience Stage (Hall C)
                                                            Watch video...
                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                            Col Charles Von Bergen, USMC
                                                            Chief of Staff, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Western Recruiting Region
                                                            United States Marine Corps
                                                            Tracks:
                                                            Handout(s)

                                                              Tuesday, January 28, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

                                                              • Room: 3
                                                              Department of the Navy Strategic Spectrum Policy....
                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                              Arthur (Art) DeLeon
                                                              Director Strategic Spectrum Policy, Chief Information Office
                                                              Department of the Navy
                                                              Tracks:

                                                                Tuesday, January 28, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

                                                                • Room: Primary Stage (Hall C)
                                                                In today’s rapidly evolving global security environment, Sea Service community leaders are at the forefront of advancing operational capabilities to ensure U.S. military superiority and readiness. China as the pacing threat, plus Russia, North Korea, Iran, and their proxies all present an increasing array of complex, multi-domain threats, and these senior leaders are driving innovative approaches in how they train, equip, and maintain their forces for operational deployment. This session will explore how these commanders are adapting their operational strategies to meet the demands of modern warfare—preserving peace, responding in crisis, and winning decisively in combat. Navy panelists will discuss their... ...read more...
                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                VADM Peter H. Daly, USN (Ret.)
                                                                Former CEO and Publisher
                                                                U.S. Naval Institute
                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                RDML Brad Andros, USN
                                                                Commander
                                                                Navy Expeditionary Combat Command
                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                LtGen Eric E. Austin, USMC
                                                                Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command
                                                                Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration
                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                VADM Daniel L. Cheever, USN
                                                                Commander, Naval Air Forces
                                                                Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet
                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                VADM Robert (Rob) M. Gaucher, USN
                                                                Commander, Naval Submarine Forces
                                                                Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet/Commander, Allied Submarine Command
                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                VADM Brendan R. McLane, USN
                                                                Commander, Naval Surface Forces
                                                                Commander, Naval Surface Force, Pacific Fleet
                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                RADM Milton J. Sands III, USN
                                                                Commander
                                                                Naval Special Warfare Command
                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                VADM Michael (Mike) Vernazza, USN
                                                                Commander
                                                                Naval Information Forces
                                                                Tracks:
                                                                Sponsored by:

                                                                  Tuesday, January 28, 10:10 AM - 10:30 AM

                                                                  • Room: Booth 1251
                                                                  Fathom5, a Texas-based defense innovation firm specializing in tactical-edge AI infrastructure, succeeded in delivering the Navy’s first program-of-record deployment of artificial intelligence to a warship. Under the government direction of NAVSEA, Fathom5 refactored the legacy codebase for Enterprise Remote Monitoring (ERM) to create a modern AI hosting environment aboard USS FITZGERALD.  This ERM tactical platform as a service (PaaS) hosts predictive analytics that make maintenance recommendations to Sailors via a direct interface to the ship’s maintenance planning system. In addition to ERM, Fathom5 has announced that its patented ARIA technology has been chosen for the 2024 National Security Innovation Network (NSIN)... ...read more...
                                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                                  Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                  Zac Staples
                                                                  CEO and Founder
                                                                  Fathom5
                                                                  Tracks:

                                                                    Tuesday, January 28, 10:10 AM - 10:40 AM

                                                                    • Room: 4
                                                                    Cyber Workforce Program....
                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                    Juan Pendergrass
                                                                    Cyber Workforce PM
                                                                    Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific
                                                                    Tracks:
                                                                    Handout(s)

                                                                      Tuesday, January 28, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

                                                                      • Room: 3
                                                                      Deputy E3/Spectrum Policy & Programs....
                                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                      Mark Johnson
                                                                      CNO Lead for EM Environmental Effects/Spectrum
                                                                      OPNAV N2/N6
                                                                      Tracks:

                                                                        Tuesday, January 28, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

                                                                        • Room: 1B
                                                                        Best practices for transforming faulty data to data ready for reporting to senior leadership....
                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                        Claire Ameen
                                                                        Data Scientist
                                                                        Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic
                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                        Isaac Callicrate
                                                                        Department of the Navy PIO
                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                        Jim Raimondo
                                                                        Special Assistant to the CNO
                                                                        U.S. Navy
                                                                        Tracks:
                                                                        Handout(s)
                                                                          • Room: 1A
                                                                          Overview of what an Enterprise IT Service is, the process for designation and highlights of the designated DON Enterprise IT Services....
                                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                          Shevon Harris
                                                                          Enterprise Service Lead
                                                                          Department of the Navy, Chief Technology Office
                                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                          Molly Johnson
                                                                          Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Information Warfare and Enterprise Services
                                                                          Tracks:
                                                                          Handout(s)
                                                                            • Room: DON CIO Stage (Sails Pavilion)
                                                                            PEO Digital has five ambitious goals largely focused on the delivery of Digital Workplace, Cybersecurity & IT Lifecycle, IT Platforms, and IT Infrastructure solutions, along with fostering a Culture of Excellence. This brief will provide an overview of how PEO Digital’s FY25 Objectives are aligned to the 3-5 year ambitious goals to meet the mission of providing the Marine Corps and Navy with a decisive information advantage in support of the ISV 2.0. Watch video...
                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                            Louis Koplin
                                                                            Executive Director
                                                                            PEO Digital
                                                                            Tracks:
                                                                              • Room: Navy Information Warfare Pavilion - Booth 206
                                                                              Informal meetings with Program Managers and Subject Matter Experts. No appointment necessary. Zone 1: NIWC Pacific/COSMOS Project Manager Ms. Heather Heben Zone 2: Cancelled        ...
                                                                              Tracks:

                                                                                Tuesday, January 28, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

                                                                                • Room: Sails Pavilion
                                                                                Join us in the Sails Pavilion for complimentary Lavazza cappuccinos, lattes and espressos.      Available while supplies last. ...
                                                                                Tracks:

                                                                                  Tuesday, January 28, 10:40 AM - 11:00 AM

                                                                                  • Room: Booth 1251
                                                                                  In order to manage an electromagnetic footprint in spectrum-denied environments, electronic warfare (EW) systems must be able to process and exploit signals in a congested electromagnetic environment in order to quickly deliver decision-worthy actions which may counter active threats or optimize, scale, and prioritize self-generated electromagnetic signals. Signals footprint adaptability and speed of decision making will be essential in countering complex electronic attacks while also remaining one step ahead of adversaries in future battlespaces. Our ManTech Defense Chief Technical Officer, J David Britt, offers a framework discussion that is foundationally based upon a model-based systems engineering (MBSE) digital ecosystem (DEE) running... ...read more...
                                                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                                                  Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                  J David (TUBA) Britt
                                                                                  Vice President, Defense Technology & Innovation
                                                                                  ManTech
                                                                                  Tracks:

                                                                                    Tuesday, January 28, 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

                                                                                    • Room: 2
                                                                                    Provide overviews of efforts from other services to rapidly develop and/or leverage space based technology for the warfighter. Compare and contrast different approaches and understand where alignment benefits All-services....
                                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                    William Joo
                                                                                    Special Projects Engineer
                                                                                    Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific
                                                                                    Tracks:
                                                                                    Handout(s)

                                                                                      Tuesday, January 28, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

                                                                                      • Room: 3
                                                                                      USMC Spectrum Policy & Program....
                                                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                      Seth Nagy
                                                                                      USMC DCI IC4 Spectrum
                                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                      CWO4 Richard Reece, USMC
                                                                                      USMC DCI IC4 Spectrum
                                                                                      Tracks:

                                                                                        Tuesday, January 28, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

                                                                                        • Room: Readiness and Resilience Stage
                                                                                        Watch video...
                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                        Mark S. Gorak
                                                                                        Principal Director, Resources and Analysis, and Director, Cyber Academic Engagement Office
                                                                                        Office of the DoD Chief Information Officer
                                                                                        Tracks:
                                                                                        Handout(s)
                                                                                          • Room: Defense in Depth Stage (Hall A)
                                                                                          How is the Navy preparing for the infrastructure required to support systems and technologies for future warfare in contested environments. This panel will explore key efforts and pathways underway that will enable operational energy and installation resilience from refueling, powering AI, information warfare and more. Watch video ...
                                                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                                                          Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                          CAPT Newt McKissick, USN
                                                                                          Senior Military Advisor, Energy Portfolio
                                                                                          Defense Innovation Unit
                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                          BGen Nick I. Brown, USMC
                                                                                          Commanding General
                                                                                          Marine Corps Installations West - Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendelton
                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                          Andrew Higier, Ph.D.
                                                                                          Director, Energy Portfolio
                                                                                          Defense Innovation Unit
                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                          RDML Brad Rosen, USN
                                                                                          Commander
                                                                                          Navy Region Southwest
                                                                                          Tracks:
                                                                                            • Room: Sharpening Our Competitive Edge Stage (Hall C)
                                                                                            Today’s critical infrastructure must defend against a diverse and evolving threat landscape. With new technologies that pose an increased potential for harm against our nation’s security, reliance on existing compliance processes is insufficient. To optimize cybersecurity solutions, particularly in a highly interconnected networking environment, Systems Security Engineering (SSE) provides an Engineering mission-first approach to constructing a cyber-resilient architecture. Systems Security Engineering delivers systems engineering rigor to develop trustworthy systems that satisfy stakeholder requirements within their established risk tolerance. This emerging approach has the power to transform security across the federal space beginning with mission needs and using strategic, risk-informed, tailored processes... ...read more...
                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                            Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                            Andy Sauer
                                                                                            CEO and Co-Founder
                                                                                            Sentinel Blue
                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                            Kasey Cleaver, Ph.D.
                                                                                            Technical Program Manager
                                                                                            Dark Wolf Solutions
                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                            Robert Morgan, Ph.D.
                                                                                            Senior Cyber Software Engineer
                                                                                            Beyond Ordinary Software Solutions
                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                            Johnathan Villalobos
                                                                                            Cyber Piloting and Transitions Lead
                                                                                            PEO Digital
                                                                                            Tracks:
                                                                                              • Room: Operations In Focus Stage (Sails Pavilion)
                                                                                              The evolving landscape of warfare demands innovative, adaptable responses to keep pace with rapidly advancing threats. From seabed cyber to outer space, the U.S. military faces a complex mix of challenges requiring a shift in how it fields disruptive capabilities. In this panel, leaders will examine how they are fielding new capabilities and transforming operations to meet threats and assess whether current advancements are keeping up with adversary capabilities. Moderated by LtGen Matthew Glavy, USMC (Ret.), the panel will address the unique challenges and opportunities of disruptive capabilities in modern warfare.  Watch Livestream...
                                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                                              Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                              LtGen Matthew G. Glavy, USMC (Ret.)
                                                                                              Former Deputy Commandant for Information
                                                                                              Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps
                                                                                              Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                              VADM Craig A. (Clap) Clapperton, USN
                                                                                              Commander, U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/Commander, TENTH Fleet
                                                                                              Commander, Joint Force Headquarters-Cyber (Navy)
                                                                                              Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                              CAPT Colin Corridan, USN
                                                                                              Deputy Director, Disruptive Capabilities Office
                                                                                              U.S. Navy
                                                                                              Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                              VADM Karl O. Thomas, USN
                                                                                              Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare, N2N6
                                                                                              Director of Naval Intelligence
                                                                                              Tracks:
                                                                                              Sponsored by:

                                                                                                Tuesday, January 28, 11:10 AM - 11:30 AM

                                                                                                • Room: Booth 1251
                                                                                                The Navy's reliance on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) continues to grow, transforming operations in areas like Condition Based Maintenance Plus (CBM+) and Supply Chain Management. Generative AI (Gen AI) offers unprecedented potential to further revolutionize naval capabilities. This talk explores how a secure, robust and scalable data platform, delivers AI as a Service and empowers the Navy to harness the power of Gen AI. By addressing critical challenges such as data security, model governance, and operational efficiency, our solution enables cost effective development and deployment of robust Gen AI applications. Key platform features should include: • Robust Security and Governance: Ensuring... ...read more...
                                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                Rick Taylor
                                                                                                Senior Solutions Engineer
                                                                                                Cloudera
                                                                                                Tracks:

                                                                                                  Tuesday, January 28, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

                                                                                                  • Room: U.S. Naval Institute Booth #1341
                                                                                                  Front Table: Ward Carroll will sign Punks War, Punks Fight, Punks Wing;  Back Table: Brent Sadler will sign U.S. Naval Power in the 21st Century...
                                                                                                  Tracks:
                                                                                                    • Room: Ballroom 6, Upper Level
                                                                                                    *Ticket Required...
                                                                                                    Tracks:

                                                                                                      Tuesday, January 28, 11:40 AM - 12:00 PM

                                                                                                      • Room: Booth 1251
                                                                                                      Holographic visualization used to be “the future.” Now it’s quickly becoming the present. What does that mean for military operations? Our game-changing display delivers a powerful user experience and superior visualization capabilities that enables military and defense teams to engage with mission data like never before. Immersive, intuitive, and incredibly detailed, holographic displays sharpen decision-making and increase situational awareness....
                                                                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                      Russ Baker
                                                                                                      Co-Founder and Vice President
                                                                                                      Avalon Holographics
                                                                                                      Tracks:

                                                                                                        Tuesday, January 28, 12:10 PM - 12:30 PM

                                                                                                        • Room: Booth 1251
                                                                                                        Ciena and IncrediTek have joined forces to develop an innovative Secure 5G solution, 5G Secure Wireless with Post Quantum Cryptography. By leveraging Purism secure US Made end user devices and a 5G American made RAN, this solution delivers enhanced security to a secure 5G deployment, ensuring government operations can adapt and thrive in today's fast paced digital world. Our solution harnesses the power of an adaptable 5G architecture and Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) to deliver tailored solutions and capabilities designed to meet unique operational requirements. We will cover end to end arch from 5G UE to RAN and MEC, 5G... ...read more...
                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                        Ron Malenfant
                                                                                                        Head of 5G Strategy and Architecture - Sales CTO
                                                                                                        Ciena
                                                                                                        Tracks:
                                                                                                        Handout(s)

                                                                                                          Tuesday, January 28, 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

                                                                                                          • Room: 3
                                                                                                          NMSC Spectrum Overview and Insights....
                                                                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                          James Gibson
                                                                                                          Navy Marine Corps Spectrum Center
                                                                                                          Tracks:

                                                                                                            Tuesday, January 28, 12:40 PM - 1:00 PM

                                                                                                            • Room: Booth 1251
                                                                                                            Current Navy communications technology has brought a need for enhanced base modernization, replacing antiquated phone systems, and redefining the perception of soldier mobility. Imagine a base that has an infrastructure that has enhanced interoperability, flexible enough to work with current technologies (inside plant and outside) while providing a roadmap for the Navy to move to a new, modernized platform with minimal constraints. Verizon can not only provide the products and services in this journey, but true expertise in evolving the journey - conception to activation to servicing, with a trusted partner. Learn more about how base modernization utilizing private networks and fixed wireless... ...read more...
                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                            Dominic Bonaduce
                                                                                                            Senior Product Strategy Manager
                                                                                                            Verizon
                                                                                                            Tracks:

                                                                                                              Tuesday, January 28, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

                                                                                                              • Room: 3
                                                                                                              Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO)...
                                                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                              Randy Witz
                                                                                                              Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Center
                                                                                                              Naval Information Warfare Development Center
                                                                                                              Tracks:

                                                                                                                Tuesday, January 28, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

                                                                                                                • Room: Operations in Focus Stage (Sails Pavilion)
                                                                                                                The ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the complex security environment in the Red Sea have highlighted new challenges and strategic dynamics that are reshaping the future of global military operations. From the evolving tactics in conventional warfare to the growing importance of naval power in contested regions, these events offer valuable lessons on how the U.S. and its allies must adapt their forces and strategies to stay ahead. This session will offer key insights from senior leaders on how these two pivotal theaters are informing future requirements for U.S. military readiness. Watch Livestream ...
                                                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                ADM James (Sandy) A. Winnefeld Jr., USN (Ret.)
                                                                                                                Former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
                                                                                                                Department of Defense
                                                                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                VADM Daniel W. Dwyer, USN
                                                                                                                Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans, and Strategy, and Warfighting Development, N3/N5/N7
                                                                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                RDML Michael S. Mattis, USN
                                                                                                                Commander, Task Force 66; Director, Strategic Effects
                                                                                                                U.S. Naval Forces Europe; U.S. Naval Forces Africa
                                                                                                                Tracks:
                                                                                                                  • Room: Navy Information Warfare Stage (Hall A)
                                                                                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                  Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                  VADM Michael (Mike) Vernazza, USN
                                                                                                                  Commander
                                                                                                                  Naval Information Forces
                                                                                                                  Tracks:

                                                                                                                    Tuesday, January 28, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

                                                                                                                    • Room: 1B
                                                                                                                    Implementation of data product framework. Overview slides....
                                                                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                    Cody Ferguson
                                                                                                                    Data and AI Tools/Services Division Director
                                                                                                                    DoD Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Office
                                                                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                    Alfred Hull
                                                                                                                    Director, Data Integration Division
                                                                                                                    Office of the Army Chief Information Officer
                                                                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                    Alicia Scott
                                                                                                                    Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office
                                                                                                                    Department of the Navy
                                                                                                                    Tracks:
                                                                                                                    Handout(s)
                                                                                                                      • Room: 2
                                                                                                                      Perspective and view of other developers of Space Technology from the Government to discuss their efforts in the Space Domain....
                                                                                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                      Nathan Getz
                                                                                                                      Space Development Agency
                                                                                                                      Tracks:
                                                                                                                        • Room: 4
                                                                                                                        Central Data Exchange (CDX) is an API Marketplace and Gateway which consolidates multiple backend services into a single endpoint, improving performance and reliability to the end user experience. CDX is an ATO-accredited Mulesoft-based Enterprise Data Integration Platform (EDIP) hosted in AWS GovCloud....
                                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                        Jonathan Butterfield
                                                                                                                        MuleSoft
                                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                        Tara Duckworth
                                                                                                                        NAVWAR/PEO Digital
                                                                                                                        Tracks:
                                                                                                                        Handout(s)
                                                                                                                          • Room: DON CIO Stage (Sails Pavilion)
                                                                                                                          Both the DON Chief Information Office and Principal Cyber Advisor recognize that managing cybersecurity as a shared portfolio empowers the DON to tackle security challenges more effectively and comprehensively, ensuring better risk management, resource allocation, and overall resilience against evolving threats. It's a more dynamic, adaptable, and collaborative way to protect organizational assets and information. Join us for this fireside chat led by the DON Chief Information Security Officer while they will discuss their strategic visions and opportunities to collaborate to achieve a competitive advantage....
                                                                                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                          Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                          Alvin (Tony) Plater
                                                                                                                          Chief Information Security Officer
                                                                                                                          Department of the Navy
                                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                          Jane Rathbun
                                                                                                                          Chief Information Officer
                                                                                                                          Department of the Navy
                                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                          Anne M. Schumann
                                                                                                                          Principal Cyber Advisor
                                                                                                                          Department of the Navy
                                                                                                                          Tracks:
                                                                                                                          Handout(s)
                                                                                                                            • Room: 1A
                                                                                                                            Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the latest advancements and updates in Naval Identity Services (NIS). This session will feature key leaders and experts who will share their knowledge and experiences on how NIS is transforming identity, credential, and access management (ICAM) within the Department of the Navy...
                                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                            Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                            Michelle Rosa-Maldonado
                                                                                                                            DON CIO/CTO Directorate
                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                            Frank Briguglio
                                                                                                                            Federal CTO
                                                                                                                            SailPoint
                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                            Cristina Genoese Zerbi
                                                                                                                            Product Manager
                                                                                                                            PEO Digital and Enterprise Services
                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                            Teri-Lee Holland
                                                                                                                            ART Product Manager
                                                                                                                            PEO Digital Identity and Access Management
                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                            Curt Parker
                                                                                                                            Lead Engineer, Naval Identity Services
                                                                                                                            Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic
                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                            David Voelker
                                                                                                                            Zero Trust Architecture Lead
                                                                                                                            Department of the Navy
                                                                                                                            Tracks:
                                                                                                                            Handout(s)

                                                                                                                              Tuesday, January 28, 1:10 PM - 1:30 PM

                                                                                                                              • Room: Booth 1251
                                                                                                                              The Navy acquisition environment continues to adapt to address the department’s multiple modernization realignment efforts and meet evolving objectives. Understanding the Navy budget landscape for FY 2025 can help you build a winning sales strategy. Deltek explores the Navy’s FY 2025 funding priorities and unpacks procurement and contract spending trends, including how small businesses stack up. They also address: • Navy’s top issues and priorities • Preferred contract vehicles and top contractors • Opportunity highlights and potential project leads...
                                                                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                              John Slye
                                                                                                                              Senior Advisory Research Analyst
                                                                                                                              Deltek
                                                                                                                              Tracks:
                                                                                                                              Handout(s)

                                                                                                                                Tuesday, January 28, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

                                                                                                                                • Room: Exhibit Hall A-C and Sails Pavilion
                                                                                                                                Tracks:
                                                                                                                                  • Room: 3
                                                                                                                                  Joint Staff Spectrum Update 2025....
                                                                                                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                  Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                  Duane Jones
                                                                                                                                  Deputy Spectrum Branch Chief
                                                                                                                                  Joint Staff J6 Warfighter Communications Division
                                                                                                                                  Tracks:

                                                                                                                                    Tuesday, January 28, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

                                                                                                                                    • Room: Defense in Depth Stage (Hall A)
                                                                                                                                    An inside look at how NavalX, DIU, and key program offices are driving innovation and transforming acquisition strategies to deliver cutting-edge capabilities for the Naval enterprise. Panelists will dive into how Joint-level collaboration and Service-specific prototyping reduce risk, fast-track solutions, and open doors for small businesses through SBIR and strategic partnerships. This session offers acquisition officers, program managers, and businesses insights into contracting pathways and innovation integration—don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the minds shaping the future of military acquisition. Watch video...
                                                                                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                    Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                    Noam Oz
                                                                                                                                    Deputy Director for Product Development
                                                                                                                                    NavalX
                                                                                                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                    CAPT Alex Campbell, USN
                                                                                                                                    Maritime Portfolio Director
                                                                                                                                    Defense Innovation Unit
                                                                                                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                    CAPT Matthew Culp, USN (Ret.)
                                                                                                                                    Senior Program Strategist, Strategic Consultant
                                                                                                                                    Vannevar Labs
                                                                                                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                    Djian R. Salgado
                                                                                                                                    Operating Partner and Head of Partnerships
                                                                                                                                    R3 Experiential
                                                                                                                                    Tracks:
                                                                                                                                      • Room: Navy Information Warfare Pavilion - Booth 206
                                                                                                                                      Informal meetings with Program Managers and Subject Matter Experts. No appointment necessary. Zone 1: NIWC Pacific/Deputy Chief Engineer Mr. Ritesh Patel Zone 2: NAVWAR/Human Systems Integration Ms. Ana Borja ...
                                                                                                                                      Tracks:
                                                                                                                                        • Room: Sharpening Our Competitive Edge Stage (Hall C)
                                                                                                                                        USMC is in a driving towards a unified network at echelon. This panel will lay the progress the policy/governance, acquisition, technology and operational perspectives and inform the industry partners on areas where we can gain further advantages through further transport agnostic, data centric, cyber secure, and have reduce the signature footprint. Watch video...
                                                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                        Daniel Corbin, Ph.D.
                                                                                                                                        DC(I) C4 Technical Director
                                                                                                                                        USMC Senior Information Security Official
                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                        Gaurang Dave
                                                                                                                                        Cyber Technology Officer
                                                                                                                                        Marine Corps Systems Command
                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                        Keegan Mills
                                                                                                                                        Engineering IT & Cyber Tech Lead
                                                                                                                                        Marine Corps Systems Command
                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                        Shery S. Thomas
                                                                                                                                        Cyber Technology Officer
                                                                                                                                        U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command
                                                                                                                                        Tracks:
                                                                                                                                          • Room: Excellence in Warfighting/DISA Stage (Sails)
                                                                                                                                          PEO Unmanned and Small Combatants will discuss the state of development and acquisition of Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS) as the PEO works to implement the CNO’s NAVPLAN direction to get more “ready players on the field.” The panelists will provide an update on the latest developments across the USV, UUV and Autonomy spheres.  Watch video...
                                                                                                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                          Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                          RDML Kevin R. Smith, USN
                                                                                                                                          Program Executive Office, Unmanned and Small Combatants
                                                                                                                                          United States Navy
                                                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                          CAPT Jon Haase, USN
                                                                                                                                          Major Program Manager, PMS 408
                                                                                                                                          United States Navy
                                                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                          CAPT Matt Lehmann, USN
                                                                                                                                          Major Program Manager, PMS 420 LCS Mission Modules
                                                                                                                                          United States Navy
                                                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                          CAPT Matthew Lewis, USN
                                                                                                                                          Program Manager, Unmanned Maritime Systems, PMS 406
                                                                                                                                          United States Navy
                                                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                          CAPT Gregory Mitchell, USN
                                                                                                                                          Program Manager, PMS 300
                                                                                                                                          United States Navy
                                                                                                                                          Tracks:
                                                                                                                                            • Room: Readiness and Resilience Stage
                                                                                                                                            China’s export restrictions of critical minerals could halt the production and operation of systems and industries vital to U.S. national security and defense. Learn about advances in AI which enable the ability to rapidly identify critical mineral dependencies, vulnerabilities, and risk across your supply chain. Take action today to get on the offensive and to ensure resiliency within your supply chain. Watch video...
                                                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                            Griffin Fletcher
                                                                                                                                            Senior Manager of Product Intelligence
                                                                                                                                            Exiger
                                                                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                            Derek Lemke
                                                                                                                                            Senior Vice President of Product Level Intelligence
                                                                                                                                            Exiger
                                                                                                                                            Tracks:
                                                                                                                                            Sponsored by:

                                                                                                                                            • Industry Thought Leadership Sessions

                                                                                                                                            Tuesday, January 28, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

                                                                                                                                            • Room: 7
                                                                                                                                            Join the Department of the Navy’s Program Executive Office for Digital and Enterprise Services (PEO Digital) and Program Executive Office for Manpower, Logistics and Business Solutions (PEO MLB) for an Industry Open House from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. PT on Tuesday, Jan. 28 in room 7AB on the upper level (Bayside) of the San Diego Convention Center. Representatives from PEO MLB and PEO Digital will meet with industry on a first-come, first-served basis. Stop by to chat and learn about the work of PEO Digital and PEO MLB. No advance appointments necessary. PEO MLB Industry Open House participants are: Technical Director Office  MyNavy... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                              Tuesday, January 28, 1:40 PM - 2:00 PM

                                                                                                                                              • Room: Booth 1251
                                                                                                                                              Cyber defenders and incident responders have largely been detecting and reacting to human-driven attack efforts – even large-scale offensive cyber attacks are being launched and managed by human operators. Offensive use of artificial intelligence is expanding and with it the speed and scale at which attackers can operate necessitates defensive security tools capable of responding in kind.   Sophisticated attacks prey upon rigid architectural and political boundaries separating infrastructure, identity, software and platform resources and exploit the deficit of human responders relative to vast amounts of data produced requiring inspection and correlation.   Defenders need tools that ‘think’ like attackers.     A true security-led AI... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                              Zachary Vaughn
                                                                                                                                              Director, Federal Security Engineering
                                                                                                                                              Vectra AI
                                                                                                                                              Tracks:
                                                                                                                                              Handout(s)

                                                                                                                                                Tuesday, January 28, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

                                                                                                                                                • Room: Navy Information Warfare Stage (Hall A)
                                                                                                                                                Watch video...
                                                                                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                VADM Craig A. (Clap) Clapperton, USN
                                                                                                                                                Commander, U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/Commander, TENTH Fleet
                                                                                                                                                Commander, Joint Force Headquarters-Cyber (Navy)
                                                                                                                                                Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                  Tuesday, January 28, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                  • Room: Operations in Focus Stage (Sails Pavilion)
                                                                                                                                                  This panel will discuss changes in Navy/Marine Corps fleet training to prepare carrier strike groups, expeditionary strike groups, and Marine air-ground task forces for deployment to today’s high-threat areas and possible combat operations. Watch Livestream...
                                                                                                                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                  Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                  CAPT William (Bill) Hamblet, USN (Ret.)
                                                                                                                                                  Editor-In-Chief, Proceedings
                                                                                                                                                  U.S. Naval Institute
                                                                                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                  RADM Joseph F. Cahill III, USN
                                                                                                                                                  Commander
                                                                                                                                                  Naval Surface Force Atlantic
                                                                                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                  LtGen Michael S. Cederholm, USMC
                                                                                                                                                  Commanding General
                                                                                                                                                  I Marine Expeditionary Force
                                                                                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                  VADM John F. G. Wade, USN
                                                                                                                                                  Commander
                                                                                                                                                  U.S. THIRD Fleet
                                                                                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                  LtGen Calvert L. Worth, Jr., USMC
                                                                                                                                                  Commanding General
                                                                                                                                                  II Marine Expeditionary Force
                                                                                                                                                  Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                    Tuesday, January 28, 2:10 PM - 2:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                    • Room: Booth 1251
                                                                                                                                                    The software supply chain faces increasingly sophisticated attacks, from malicious backdoors in critical open-source projects to exploited vulnerabilities in widely used dependencies. High-profile incidents like SolarWinds, Log4Shell, XZ, and the recent npm compromise underscore a troubling trend: hidden threats are becoming harder to detect and mitigate. For years, security professionals in the federal industry have asked, “Can you determine whether open-source contributors are linked to adversary nations or known threat actors?” The XZ backdoor turned this fear into reality. While solving the challenge of verifying every contributor is daunting, the question remains: what can we do today to protect our software... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                    Connor Wynveen
                                                                                                                                                    Solutions Engineer
                                                                                                                                                    Chainguard
                                                                                                                                                    Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                      Tuesday, January 28, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

                                                                                                                                                      • Room: 1B
                                                                                                                                                      Best practices associated with data visibility within the DON....
                                                                                                                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                      Edith MacDonald
                                                                                                                                                      Information Technology Program Manager
                                                                                                                                                      Naval Supply Systems Command
                                                                                                                                                      Tracks:
                                                                                                                                                      Handout(s)
                                                                                                                                                        • Room: 2
                                                                                                                                                        Planned capabilities beyond ubiquitous Internet services. Assured and Alternative Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (A2PNT) service; Direct-to-Device 5G NTN; and hosted payloads....
                                                                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                        Chris Elder
                                                                                                                                                        Sales Manager
                                                                                                                                                        SpaceX
                                                                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                        Michael Pollack
                                                                                                                                                        Government Executive
                                                                                                                                                        AST SpaceMobile
                                                                                                                                                        Tracks:
                                                                                                                                                          • Room: DON CIO Stage (Sails Pavilion)
                                                                                                                                                          This presentation will provide information on the DOD CIO’s Cyber Workforce Strategy Implementation Plan, DOD Cyber Workforce Framework, DOD 8140 Cyberspace Workforce Management and Qualification Program, Academic Outreach, and Cyber Excepted Service. Watch video...
                                                                                                                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                          Mark S. Gorak
                                                                                                                                                          Principal Director, Resources and Analysis, and Director, Cyber Academic Engagement Office
                                                                                                                                                          Office of the DoD Chief Information Officer
                                                                                                                                                          Tracks:
                                                                                                                                                          Handout(s)
                                                                                                                                                            • Room: 1A
                                                                                                                                                            A discussion emphasizing that a unified approach to securing, operating, and defending information is a critical aspect of maneuver warfare. ...
                                                                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                            William Bush
                                                                                                                                                            DCI IC4
                                                                                                                                                            Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                              Tuesday, January 28, 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                              • Room: 3
                                                                                                                                                              Global Spectrum Access – WRC Update....
                                                                                                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                              Fumie Wingo
                                                                                                                                                              DON International Spectrum Policy Lead
                                                                                                                                                              Office of the DON CIO
                                                                                                                                                              Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                Tuesday, January 28, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                • Room: Navy Information Warfare Pavilion - Booth 206
                                                                                                                                                                Informal meetings with Program Managers and Subject Matter Experts. No appointment necessary. Zone 1: NAVWAR/NAVWAR HQ Mission Engineering Department Head Mr. Robert Weaver Zone 2: NIWC Pacific/ Communications and Networks Department Head Mr. Mike Winslow ...
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                                                                                                                                                                  Tuesday, January 28, 2:40 PM - 3:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                  • Room: Booth 1251
                                                                                                                                                                  The United States Department of Defense agencies all utilize state of the art data sharing technologies. However, some commands have chosen their own unique technology and infrastructure that does not always communicate or share data effectively. In addition, maintaining security levels of data across disparate technologies for data is cumbersome and often ineffective. Join this session to learn how to architect an Intelligent Data Infrastructure that leverages AI to effectively secure and share data across data fabrics and data backbones for multiple partners and allies while ensuring optimal efficiency, security, and flexibility to drive strong mission outcomes....
                                                                                                                                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                  Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                  Jim Cosby
                                                                                                                                                                  Chief Technology Officer
                                                                                                                                                                  NetApp
                                                                                                                                                                  Tracks:
                                                                                                                                                                  Handout(s)

                                                                                                                                                                    Tuesday, January 28, 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                    • Room: 3
                                                                                                                                                                    National Policy Updates....
                                                                                                                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                    Christina McCann
                                                                                                                                                                    Office of the DON CIO
                                                                                                                                                                    Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                      Tuesday, January 28, 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

                                                                                                                                                                      • Room: Navy Information Warfare Stage (Hall A)
                                                                                                                                                                      Watch video...
                                                                                                                                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                      Jane Rathbun
                                                                                                                                                                      Chief Information Officer
                                                                                                                                                                      Department of the Navy
                                                                                                                                                                      Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                        Tuesday, January 28, 3:10 PM - 3:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                        • Room: Booth 1251
                                                                                                                                                                        In the maritime domain, the exponential growth of operational, intelligence, and cyber data presents unique challenges to existing infrastructure, budgets, and data management strategies. As fleets and shore-based facilities deploy a growing array of sensors, platforms, and security systems, maritime operations must deliver actionable, data-driven insights in increasingly resource-constrained environments. These insights are essential for enhancing threat detection, improving situational awareness, ensuring compliance, and maintaining fleet readiness and mission effectiveness. Meeting these demands requires innovative solutions to eliminate data silos and inefficiencies inherent in traditional workflows.    This session will focus on how strategic data management can securely route information from diverse... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                        Derek Gleich
                                                                                                                                                                        Manager, Solutions Engineering
                                                                                                                                                                        Cribl
                                                                                                                                                                        Tracks:
                                                                                                                                                                        Handout(s)

                                                                                                                                                                          Tuesday, January 28, 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                          • Room: 3
                                                                                                                                                                          DISA Spectrum Overview...
                                                                                                                                                                          Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                            Tuesday, January 28, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                            • Room: 2
                                                                                                                                                                            Delivering USNO time service via Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites by hosting JHU/APL’s “Tracer” system on Lynk satellites. Services include Cesium grade Two-Way Satellite Time Transfer (TWSTT) and One-Way Satellite Time Transfer (OWSTT)....
                                                                                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                            Joe Bravman, Ph.D.
                                                                                                                                                                            Chief Engineer
                                                                                                                                                                            Lynk Global, Inc.
                                                                                                                                                                            Tracks:
                                                                                                                                                                              • Room: 1A
                                                                                                                                                                              RAISE + cATO + Containerization of Software Delivery...
                                                                                                                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                              Edmond Kuqo
                                                                                                                                                                              Lead Systems Engineer for DevSecOps
                                                                                                                                                                              Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic
                                                                                                                                                                              Tracks:
                                                                                                                                                                                • Room: DON CIO Stage (Sails Pavilion)
                                                                                                                                                                                Session will present moving from compliance to training and development for the Cyber Workforce....
                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                Daryck Fickel
                                                                                                                                                                                Information Workforce Division (IWD)
                                                                                                                                                                                Office of the Deputy Commandant for Information, U.S. Marine Corps
                                                                                                                                                                                Tracks:
                                                                                                                                                                                Handout(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Room: Navy Information Warfare Pavilion - Booth 206
                                                                                                                                                                                  Informal meetings with Program Managers and Subject Matter Experts. No appointment necessary. Zone 1: NAVWAR/HQ Cybersecurity Department Head Mr. Duane Phillips Zone 2: NIWC Pacific/ Senior Scientific Technical Manager for Cybersecurity Engineering Mr. Phil Juarez ...
                                                                                                                                                                                  Tracks:
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Room: Defense in Depth Stage (Hall A)
                                                                                                                                                                                    Breakthroughs in AI and related applications are dramatically and rapidly changing the character of war. Can we match pace? How quicky and how well we operationalize AI-enabled decision-support tools, robotic autonomous systems, and associated capabilities has profound implications for how we fight as well as how we develop and acquire capability, maintain and sustain systems, train and retain the talent we need. We must adapt and innovate at the “speed of technology” to prevail.  What are the cornerstones of our new foundation as we develop AI talent and technology at faster speed and at greater scale? Watch video...
                                                                                                                                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                    Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                    VADM Ann E. Rondeau, USN (Ret.)
                                                                                                                                                                                    President
                                                                                                                                                                                    Naval Postgraduate School
                                                                                                                                                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                    RADM Mike Brookes, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                    Commander, Office of Naval Intelligence
                                                                                                                                                                                    Director, National Maritime Intelligence-Integration Office
                                                                                                                                                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                    Capt Ace Padilla, USMC
                                                                                                                                                                                    Operations Analysis Masters Student
                                                                                                                                                                                    Naval Postgraduate School
                                                                                                                                                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                    LTC Charlie Rowan, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                    Interim Director & Assistant Professor
                                                                                                                                                                                    The MOVES Institute, Naval Postgraduate School
                                                                                                                                                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                    LT Artem Sherbinin, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                    Chief Technology Officer, Task Force Hopper
                                                                                                                                                                                    U.S. Naval Service Forces
                                                                                                                                                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                    RADM Christopher Sweeney, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                    Director, Integrated Warfare (N9I) Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
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                                                                                                                                                                                      • Room: Operations in Focus Stage (Sails Pavilion)
                                                                                                                                                                                      As global threats intensify, traditional military systems are increasingly challenged to adapt to new forms of warfare. The nexus of current operations and disruptive technology offers an opportunity to redefine defense capabilities. In this panel, senior leaders from the military and industry will discuss how lessons learned from recent operations are influencing the development of future technologies and capabilities, ensuring they remain relevant in an ever-changing global security context. The panel will highlight industry and government partnerships essential for readiness. Watch Livestream...
                                                                                                                                                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                      Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                      CAPT Colin Corridan, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                      Deputy Director, Disruptive Capabilities Office
                                                                                                                                                                                      U.S. Navy
                                                                                                                                                                                      Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                      VADM Michael (Mike) Connor, USN (Ret.)
                                                                                                                                                                                      Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
                                                                                                                                                                                      ThayerMahan
                                                                                                                                                                                      Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                      VADM Thomas Copeman III, USN (Ret.)
                                                                                                                                                                                      Vice President, Strategy and Naval Systems, Missiles and Fire Control
                                                                                                                                                                                      Lockheed Martin
                                                                                                                                                                                      Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                      VADM Bob Harward, USN (Ret.)
                                                                                                                                                                                      Executive Vice President, International Business Development
                                                                                                                                                                                      Shield AI
                                                                                                                                                                                      Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                      RDML D. Wilson Marks, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                      Commander
                                                                                                                                                                                      Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center
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                                                                                                                                                                                        Tuesday, January 28, 3:40 PM - 4:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Room: Booth 1251
                                                                                                                                                                                        The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is at the forefront of defending a vast and increasingly complex digital infrastructure. As threats evolve, so must its approach to cybersecurity. Modernizing its cyber risk management strategy is crucial to protecting cloud systems, hybrid environments, containers, and IoT devices in an era of ever-expanding attack surfaces. To meet these challenges, the program needs enhancements such as real-time scanning, seamless integration of new technologies like DevSecOps pipelines, and scalable solutions that ensure all assets are covered. These advancements will not only strengthen defenses but also position the DoD to anticipate and neutralize future threats... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                        Brian Recore
                                                                                                                                                                                        Cybersecurity Solutions Engineer
                                                                                                                                                                                        Merlin Cyber
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                                                                                                                                                                                          Tuesday, January 28, 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Room: Exhibit Hall A-C and Sails Pavilion
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                                                                                                                                                                                            • Room: U.S. Naval Institute Booth #1341
                                                                                                                                                                                            Front Table: Sandy Winnefeld will sign Sailing Upwind;  Back Table: Jeff Cares and Tony Cowden will sign Fighting the Fleet...
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                                                                                                                                                                                              Tuesday, January 28, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                              Tuesday, January 28, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Room: Navy Information Warfare Stage (Hall A)
                                                                                                                                                                                              Watch video...
                                                                                                                                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                              RADM Nicholas (Nick) M. Homan, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                              Commander, Fleet Information Warfare Command – Pacific
                                                                                                                                                                                              Director, Maritime Information Warfare – U.S. Pacific Fleet
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                                                                                                                                                                                                Tuesday, January 28, 4:10 PM - 4:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Room: Booth 1251
                                                                                                                                                                                                The evolving threat landscape in maritime security demands innovative solutions that can outpace adversarial tactics. Starboard Maritime Intelligence, a state-of-the-art platform, redefines the intelligence cycle by enhancing maritime domain awareness (MDA) and enabling cross-border collaboration. Designed to address transnational challenges like drug trafficking, IUU fishing, and vessel-based crimes, Starboard integrates advanced analytics, automated anomaly detection, and real-time data sharing to support actionable intelligence. Leveraging collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the Pacific Fusion Centre (PFC), and the Pacific Transnational Crime Coordination Centre (PTCCC), Starboard supports multinational information-sharing efforts vital for operational coordination. By fusing encounter algorithms,... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                Vincent Nguyen
                                                                                                                                                                                                Business Development and Enablement Manager
                                                                                                                                                                                                Starboard Maritime Intelligence
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                                                                                                                                                                                                  Tuesday, January 28, 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Room: 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Summary and sampling of highlights from the SATCOM LEO and MEO Technical Information Meetings and Exchange (SLaM TIME). Brief summary of the state of NGSO as well as supporting ground infrastructure from the likes of AWS, Google, and NCTAMS will be presented....
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                  CAPT Andrew Gibbons, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Senior Military Acquisition Advisor
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                  William Joo
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Special Projects Engineer
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Wednesday, January 29, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Room: Hall A-C Foyer
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                                                                                                                                                                                                      Wednesday, January 29, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Room: 1B
                                                                                                                                                                                                      DON CDAO Analytics/AI Roadmap Overview....
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Alicia Scott
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Department of the Navy
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                                                                                                                                                                                                      Handout(s)

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Wednesday, January 29, 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Room: 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                        An update on NAVWAR/PEO C4I efforts to develop and deliver A2PNT to the warfighter both maritime and expeditionary....
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                        CAPT Andrew Gibbons, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Senior Military Acquisition Advisor
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                        William Joo
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Special Projects Engineer
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Wednesday, January 29, 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Room: 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Megan Cane
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Deputy Director, Enterprise Networks and Cybersecurity
                                                                                                                                                                                                          OPNAV N2N6D
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Jing Deng
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Director, Information Workforce Division
                                                                                                                                                                                                          U.S. Marine Corps
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Wednesday, January 29, 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Room: 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                            National Spectrum Strategy (NSS) Panel....
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Elvira Pearce
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Office of the DON CIO
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Arthur (Art) DeLeon
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Director Strategic Spectrum Policy, Chief Information Office
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Department of the Navy
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Mark Johnson
                                                                                                                                                                                                            CNO Lead for EM Environmental Effects/Spectrum
                                                                                                                                                                                                            OPNAV N2/N6
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Joseph Molnar
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Section Head
                                                                                                                                                                                                            US Naval Research Lab
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Joshua Weaver
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Wednesday, January 29, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Room: Primary Stage (Hall C)
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Tracks:
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Sponsored by:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Room: Primary Stage (Hall C)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                The Indo-Pacific region is the center of gravity in the 21st century’s global security landscape, where partnerships and alliances are vital for maintaining stability and deterring aggression. This panel brings together senior naval leaders from key allied and partner nations to discuss how shared goals, interoperability, and collaborative operations are shaping the strategic environment in the region. Panelists will address the challenges and opportunities of working together to counter common threats, enhance maritime security, and sustain a rules-based order. The discussion will also explore how evolving partnerships, such as AUKUS, and deepened bilateral ties are redefining defense strategies in the... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                ADM Harry B. Harris Jr., USN (Ret.)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Former Commander, U.S. Pacific Command
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Former Ambassador to the Republic of South Korea (2018 – 2021)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                RADM Stephen Hughes, AM, CSC, RAN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Head Navy Capability
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                ADM Stephen T. (Web) Koehler, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Commander
                                                                                                                                                                                                                U.S. Pacific Fleet
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                RAdm James Parkin, CBE, RN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Navy Director Develop
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Royal Navy United Kingdom
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Wednesday, January 29, 8:55 AM - 9:25 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Room: 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Dashboard Overview / Readiness & Qualifications – DOD - Advana....
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Alfredo Rodriguez
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Program Lead, Cyber Workforce Data & Analytics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Office of the DoD CIO
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Wednesday, January 29, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Room: 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    OSCAR - Dynamic Spectrum Management....
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Andrew Portune, Ph.D.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Senior Research Scientist
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Peraton
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Wednesday, January 29, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Room: 1B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Formalizing the capability requirements and evaluation process for closing end-to-end data & AI gaps related to policy and infrastructure....
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Nick Kesler
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Chief of Staff
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      AI NIF
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Sandy Landsberg
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Division Director, C5ISRT & AI
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Office of Naval Research
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Martin Sprague
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Support to US Fleet Forces Command N904
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Booz Allen Hamilton
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Gary Tingley
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Service Data Offier
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      OPNAV N2/N6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Stephanie Tutko
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Deputy Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Office of the DON CIO
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Charles Yetman
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Senior Scientific Technical Manager for Data Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Room: DON CIO Stage (Sails Pavilion)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Join Dr. Jasper and a panel of distinguished experts as they delve into the critical considerations for implementing Zero Trust across Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) systems. This session will focus on unique challenges, opportunities, and real-world applications that directly impact operational readiness and mission success. Watch video...
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Scott E. Jasper, Ph.D.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Senior Lecturer, National Security Affairs Department
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Naval Postgraduate School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Rachel Bondi
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Technical Director
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        PEO C4I - PMW 130
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Capt Jacob Slaughter, USMC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        DC I / IC4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        David Voelker
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Zero Trust Architecture Lead
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Department of the Navy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Andrew York
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Lead Systems Engineer for Cybersecurity
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Tracks:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Room: Exhibit Hall A-C and Sails Pavilion
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Sponsored by:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Wednesday, January 29, 9:15 AM - 5:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Room: Exhibit Hall A-C and Sails Pavilion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Wednesday, January 29, 9:25 AM - 10:10 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Room: 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cyber Workforce Reporting in TWMS...
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Joel Alegre
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Commander, Navy Installations Command J621
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Wednesday, January 29, 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Room: Navy Information Warfare Stage (Hall A)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Watch video...
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                VADM Karl O. Thomas, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare, N2N6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Director of Naval Intelligence
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Wednesday, January 29, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Room: 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The panel session will be composed of two industry and two government members with CAPT Gibbons as the moderator. We will contrast between U.S. GPS and GNSS, in general, with alternatives such as recent offerings from the NGSO community....
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  CAPT Andrew Gibbons, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Senior Military Acquisition Advisor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Tracks:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Room: U.S. Naval Institute Booth #1341
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Front Table: Brent Sadler will sign U.S. Naval Power in the 21st Century Back Table: Sam Tangredi will sign Algorithms of Armageddon, A.I. at War...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Room: Navy Information Warfare Pavilion - Booth 206
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Informal meetings with Program Managers and Subject Matter Experts. No appointment necessary. Zone 1: U.S. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command Captain Erin Ceschini, USN  ...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Wednesday, January 29, 9:40 AM - 10:00 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Room: Booth 1251
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        As the Department of Defense leverages advanced technology to maintain mission-critical readiness, the software landscape continues to evolve. With open-source software downloads exceeding 6.6 trillion in the past year, innovation has accelerated—but so have risks to the DOD’s software supply chain, including open-source malware and “persistent risk.” In this session, Sonatype and MFGS, Inc., will demonstrate how integrating Sonatype's software supply chain management solutions with OpenText Fortify delivers a powerful, end-to-end approach to software supply chain security. Together, we’ll explore how to: • Enhance DOD Cybersecurity Compliance: Use OpenText Fortify’s application security tools in tandem with Sonatype’s Software Bill of Material (SBOM)... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Andy Earle
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Fortify Security Solutions Architect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        MFGS, Inc.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Bryan Whyte, CISSP
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Director, Solutions Engineering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Sonatype
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Wednesday, January 29, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Room: Excellence in Warfighting/DISA Stage (Sails)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Joint Interoperability Test Command will provide an overview mission capability with an update of its efforts for strategic partner collaboration on early engagements, interoperability, standards conformance, and test automation. The brief will include efforts that JITC supports for Navy programs. Watch video...
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Gordon Bradley
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Technical Director
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          DISA Joint Interoperability Test Command
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Capt David Collins, USAF
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Chief of Operations, Radio Test Facility
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          DISA Joint Interoperability Test Command
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Shawn Kelley
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Chief, Automations Branch (JT4B)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          DISA Joint Interoperability Test Command
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Robin Murray
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Chief, Armed Services Division
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          DISA Joint Interoperability Test Command
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Room: Defense in Depth Stage

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The DoD is rapidly shifting focus toward Unmanned Autonomous Systems (UAS), with senior leaders across all services emphasizing UAS as critical to future operations. Integrating various technologies across UAS to improve situational awareness, decision-making, and operational effectives across the DoD is imperative to gain a competitive advantage over our adversaries. Amazon Web Services (AWS) and our partners recognize the importance of this and are driving innovation across the entire lifecycle; from design /development to deployment, operations, and sustainment, catering to aerial, ground, surface, and underwater systems for both manufacturers (i.e.... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Martin Miller
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Sr. Soltions Architect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            AWS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Rick Jack
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            NAVWAR
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Zach Kramer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            GM of Mission Command Connected Warfare
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Anduril
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Allen Mcafee
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            CTO
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Fuse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Rob Nolen
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Chief Technologist & Senior Principal Architect for U.S. DoD
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Amazon Web Services
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Alex Zimmer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Underwater Explosive Ordnance Disposal Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Program Lead
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Industry Thought Leadership Sessions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Room: Sharpening Our Competitive Edge Stage (Hall C)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2024 was an eventful year for carrier aviation, most acutely in the CENTCOM area of responsibility - operating in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Carriers Eisenhower, Roosevelt, Lincoln, and Truman all conducted strikes against regional hostile forces in Syria, Iraq, and Yemen while also participating in Operation Prosperity Guardian, dedicated to keeping vital sea lanes open. Those operations were unique and unprecedented, and carrier strike groups demonstrated their worth against the threat, at once asymmetric and highly lethal. However, challenges lie ahead. This panel of carrier and aviation leaders will discuss operational capabilities, key priorities for the Naval Aviation... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            CDR Ward Carroll, USN (Ret.)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Host
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Ward Carroll's YouTube Channel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            CAPT Lew Callaway, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Strike Aircraft and Weapons Branch Head
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Air Warfare Division (N98)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            RDML Kavon Hakimzadeh, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Commander, Carrier Strike Group TWO
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            RDML Keith A. Hash, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Commander, Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Assistant Commander for Test and Evaluation, Naval Air Systems Command
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            RADM Douglas (V8) Verissimo, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Commander
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Naval Air Force Atlantic
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Room: Readiness and Resilience Stage (Hall C)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              This presentation is a continuation the Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School's (MCCES) strategy. MCCES has made amazing strides fielding technologies which drastically increases the virtual hands-on aspect of learning. Furthermore, we will introduce a concept to insert technology for 'beyond operator level training' for leaders who are managing operators vice being hands-on operators. Watch video...
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Col Nathaniel T. (Nate) Lauterbach, USMC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Commanding Officer, Air Control Training Squadron
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              LtCol Steven P. Murello, USMC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Commanding Officer, Communication Training Battalion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Col Atiim Phillips, USMC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Commanding Officer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Wednesday, January 29, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Room: 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                SRF Lead/TTNT Updates...
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Elvira Pearce
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Office of the DON CIO
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Lamar Woods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                SRF Engineer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Office of the DON CIO/Spectrum Policy
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Wednesday, January 29, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Room: Primary Stage (Hall C)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  In this critical panel session, a key member of the House Armed Services Committee and leaders from the Navy and Marine Corps will examine whether the Sea Services are sufficiently funded and equipped to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. Together, these leaders will engage in an open discussion on the fiscal, strategic, and technological challenges of staying ahead of emerging threats, the balance between readiness and innovation, and the roles Congress plays in ensuring the Sea Services are ready to defend U.S. interests in the maritime domain. It is also an opportunity to discuss the process and plans... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ADM Jonathan W. Greenert, USN (Ret.)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Former Chief of Naval Operations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Department of Defense
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Representative Joe Courtney (D-CT)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Member, House Armed Services Committee
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ranking Member, Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  VADM John B. Skillman, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Integration of Capabilities and Resources, N8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Wednesday, January 29, 10:10 AM - 10:30 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Room: Booth 1251
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    In today's ever-evolving digital landscape, the intersection of AI technologies and cybersecurity is paramount for ensuring robust data research and data resiliency. This session delves into the innovative utilization of AI to augment user data research and forensics capabilities while bolstering cyber defenses. Key topics include: AI-Powered Data Research: Explore how AI technologies, utilizing Machine Learning (ML), Large Language Models (LLM), Neural Networks, and Deep Learning, are harnessed to enhance user data research processes. Understand the nuances of ML applications and the time considerations involved in training models. Cyber Resiliency Foundations: Discover the pivotal role of cyber resiliency, where protection, response, and recovery... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Marlin McFate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Federal CTO
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Cohesity
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Wednesday, January 29, 10:20 AM - 10:50 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Room: 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      DON Cyber Readiness Dashboard – D4 & DC I Qualifications and Readiness...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Candace Gallihugh
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Manpower and HR Systems Directorate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Wednesday, January 29, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Room: 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        SRF/CBRS Update...
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Duane Vandross
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Office of the DON CIO
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Wednesday, January 29, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Room: Navy Information Warfare Stage (Hall A)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Watch video...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          RADM Mike Brookes, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Commander, Office of Naval Intelligence
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Director, National Maritime Intelligence-Integration Office
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Wednesday, January 29, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Room: 1B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Highlight best practices and lessons learned for AI Use Case development....
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Tomer Atzili
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Office of the DON CIO
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Room: DON CIO Stage (Sails Pavilion)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Part 1: USMC Cyber Security 5G Part 2: MAGTFTC/MCAGCC Private 5G Network in Support of Service Level Training Watch video...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Jacklyn Meiers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Enterprise Cybersecurity Architect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              U.S. Marine Corps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Matt Moreno
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff G-6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Room: Navy Information Warfare Pavilion - Booth 206
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Informal meetings with Program Managers and Subject Matter Experts. No appointment necessary. Zone 1: PEO C4I/DPEO Acquisition Management Ms. Lisa Haney Zone 2: OPNAV/Deputy Oceanographer Dr. Christopher Ekstrom ...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Room: Operations In Focus Stage (Sails Pavilion)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The Indo-Pacific theater remains a strategic focal point, with the Seventh Fleet at the forefront of regional deterrence and engagement. As partnerships with allies like Japan and Australia deepen, fleet operations are shaping the way the U.S. Navy and its allies approach the future fight. In this panel, fleet leaders will discuss the role of regional partnerships, mine warfare, and strategic planning in building an agile, capable force to address the distinct challenges of the Indo-Pacific.  Watch Livestream...
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  VADM William (Bill) R. Merz, USN (Ret.)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Former Commander
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  U.S. SEVENTH Fleet
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  VADM Fred W. Kacher, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Commander
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  U.S. SEVENTH Fleet
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Rear Admiral S.M. Waddell, RCN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Deputy Commander
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Royal Canadian Navy
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Wednesday, January 29, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Room: Sails Pavilion
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Join us in the Sails Pavilion for complimentary Lavazza cappuccinos, lattes and espressos.      Available while supplies last. ...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Wednesday, January 29, 10:40 AM - 11:00 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Room: Booth 1251
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Pittsburgh Coastal Energy is an early-stage hardware startup using ocean waves to charge underwater systems while submerged. At-sea systems such as unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) rely heavily on battery power for operational energy, which imposes significant limitations on their mission duration, stealth capabilities, and weight and size dimensions. Our mission is to expand undersea capabilities for UUVs and other naval systems by delivering underwater battery charging solutions to enhance long-duration stealth, ensure protection against storms, and offer operational flexibility for unmanned systems, thus providing strategic advantages unobtainable with other energy generation technologies. Our core innovation - the Polar Ionic Nanogenerator (PING)... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Theophilus Human
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Chief Strategy Officer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Pittsburgh Coastal Energy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Priscilla Prem
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Founder and CEO
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Pittsburgh Coastal Energy
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Wednesday, January 29, 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Room: 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Drawing from personal experience during Albania’s 2022 state-sponsored cyberattack, we’ll examine how a well-coordinated kinetic assault and cyber campaign on a host nation’s critical infrastructure will undermine DoD’s military readiness while operating overseas. We’ll explore the advantages of mass-producing modular, tailor-made UAVs directly on the front lines, where battlefield adaptability and speed are paramount. Finally, we’ll discuss the indispensable role of a cyber-hardened logistics pipeline for frontline UAV mass production and rapid capability upgrades while operating from the first island chain. As the saying goes: “Amateurs talk tactics; professionals talk logistics.” Let’s dive into why trusted networks – and mass... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Dan Magy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        CEO and Founder
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Firestorm Labs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        CAPT Mel Yokoyama, USN (Ret.)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        President and Co-Founder
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        DecisiveInstincts, LLC
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Wednesday, January 29, 10:50 AM - 11:00 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Wednesday, January 29, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Room: 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          AI technologies implemented in a spectrum management system to provide signal characterization, risk mitigation, and dynamic response....
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Joseph Molnar
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Section Head
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          US Naval Research Lab
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Wednesday, January 29, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Room: Defense in Depth Stage (Hall A)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The COVID-19 pandemic exposed significant vulnerabilities in preparing for and responding to the global pandemic. Many of these same vulnerabilities would also be of concern for other biological risks including a large-scale biological warfare (BW) attack. Understanding how current trends in biotechnology are likely to affect the potential for a BW attack and the development of mitigations will be essential for protecting the warfighter. ...
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Daniel M. Gerstein, Ph.D.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Former Acting Undersecretary for Science and Technology, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            RAND Senior Policy Researcher and Professor, Pardee RAND Graduate School
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Wednesday, January 29, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Room: Excellence in Warfighting/DISA Stage (Sails)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              A Secure, Multi-Faceted Approach Addressing the Requirements of NIST 800-207 and 800-218 in Service of Research Collaboration Workloads The United States Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), with its nearly 14,000 personnel and vast network of research partners spanning the Department of Defense, the defense industrial base, academia, and our allied nations, demands a robust platform to facilitate seamless research collaboration.  When the COVID pandemic threatened to disrupt progress, two innovative AFRL researchers, in partnership with Mile Two LLC, embarked on the development of a secure, multi-governance platform in Google Cloud to address the evolving collaboration requirement. This initiative has since grown into a... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Brandon Campbell
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Principal Security Consultant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Google Public Sector (Mandiant)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Jonathan Flack
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Distinguished Cloud and Security Architect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Air Force Research Lab, U.S. Air Force
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Andrew Tash
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Head of Architecture
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Google Public Sector
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Bringing the Edge to the warfighter presents great challenges, and great potential. There are many factors to consider when bringing information to the Edge such as how to assess, design, and rapidly transform Enterprise IT networks, and ways to integrate emerging technologies in real-time, at scale in tactical environments.  Enter SAIC, an organization dedicated to solving big problems that has worked closely with the US Air Force, PEO Digital and NAVWAR to incorporate best of breed solutions from IoT, ruggedized edge compute, and a holistic and tailored approach to data transport at the Edge. Join SAIC, as we explore these... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Tim Foerster
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                SVP Business Development for Navy Business Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                SAIC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Kenny Hy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Chief of Staff C5ISR and Training Solutions Business Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                SAIC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Jason Kiel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Oceans Department Customer Advocate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Expeditionary Warfare Center, Port Hueneme
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Ryan McArthur
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Chief Technology Officer, Public Sector, Federal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Zscaler
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                CAPT Kevin White, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                PEO C4I PMW/A 170
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Naval Information Warfare Systems Command
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Industry Thought Leadership Sessions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Wednesday, January 29, 11:10 AM - 11:30 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Room: Booth 1251
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Many DoD entities are either currently implementing Wi-Fi for the first time or enhancing their deployment as users are migrated from primarily wired to wireless.  This session will facilitate those efforts by highlighting recent changes in Wi-Fi standards including Wi-Fi 6e (which adds the 6 GHz spectrum) and Wi-Fi 7.  The focus of the session will be on transitioning from previous standards, Wi-Fi 5 & 6, paying attention to important changes that can affect deployment.  We’ll distinguish fact from fiction in 6 GHz Wi-Fi and help you plan for adoption of these newer standards.  During the session, we will explore the following... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Rick Macchio
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Consulting Systems Engineer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                CommScope
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Wednesday, January 29, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Room: Exhibit Hall A-C and Sails Pavilion
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Wednesday, January 29, 11:40 AM - 12:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Room: Booth 1251
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    The concept of Network Centric Warfare (NCW) has been pivotal in shaping military strategy since at least the 1990s, certainly following the publication of Joint Vision 2010 by the Joint Chiefs of Staff Washington DC. At its core, NCW transforms data from the edge into actionable information and from there into knowledge with which Commanders at the core can then take action directly or enable action closer to the edge. As we reflect on the journey from JV 2010, Sea Power 21, and other looks to the future that is now our present’s past, it's important to examine the evolution... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    RADM Christian (Boris) Becker, USN (Ret.)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Founder and President
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Silvergate Consulting
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Wednesday, January 29, 12:10 PM - 12:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Room: Booth 1251
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Modern military communication systems increasingly rely on digitally modulated signals, necessitating accurate RF power measurements to ensure operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. Traditional RF power meters like the Bird 4410A, designed for continuous wave (CW) and frequency-modulated (FM) signals, exhibit significant inaccuracies when measuring complex digital modulation schemes due to their reliance on conventional diode detector technology. This paper presents a comprehensive comparison between the legacy Bird 4410A and the advanced Bird 4480A digital power meter, which employs Schottky diodes operating in the square law region to provide accurate average power measurements independent of modulation format. Through rigorous testing, including... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Russell Buttriss
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Applications Engineer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Bird Technologies
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Wednesday, January 29, 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Room: 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Ensuring Readiness: The Latest in FAS and Equipment Spectrum Certifications....
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Matt Doll
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        NMSC/NAVIFOR
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Yigrem Israel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Electronics Engineer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Navy Marine Corps Spectrum Center
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Wednesday, January 29, 12:40 PM - 1:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Room: Booth 1251
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          This session covers how Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) are transforming defensive cybersecurity capabilities. SealingTech, a trusted mission partner to Cyber Protection Teams across the Department of Defense (DoD), is developing a Generative AI solution designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the cyber warfighter. The presentation will highlight how AI agents can seamlessly integrate with defense information systems to empower cyber defenders in protecting critical data. Attendees will discover cutting-edge AI technologies that enhance information awareness, enabling both junior and senior cyber defenders to rapidly understand complex mission environments and deliver actionable intelligence to decision-makers. The session... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Andres Giraldo
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Deputy Director, Product Development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          SealingTech
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Wednesday, January 29, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Room: 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            NTIA Spectrum Operations Panel...
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            RADM Charles (Mike) Brown, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Director for Operations in the Information Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Office of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            James Gibson
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Navy Marine Corps Spectrum Center
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            CWO4 Richard Reece, USMC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            USMC DCI IC4 Spectrum
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Binyam (Ben) Tadesse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            NTIA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Christina McCann
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Office of the DON CIO
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Learn how DON and DoD use Zero Trust Metrics Collection System to track progress towards Zero Trust compliance....
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Kateryna Alkorn, Ph.D.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Data and AI Lead, Office of the CDAO
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Office of the DON CIO
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Wednesday, January 29, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Room: Defense in Depth Stage (Hall A)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Rapid technological advancements are crucial to maintaining operational readiness and sustaining forward-deployed forces. The need for efficient acquisition, swift integration, and effective sustainment methods has never been more pressing. In this panel, key defense leaders will discuss strategies for accelerating essential new capabilities to the fleet....
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                The Hon. Ellen M. Lord
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Former Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Department of Defense
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                LtGen Eric E. Austin, USMC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                VADM James Pitts, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfighting Requirements and Capabilities, N9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Wednesday, January 29, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Room: 1B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Demonstration of deployment of OpenSource LLMs and development with use of such models; automating the deployment of LLMs via containerization. Demonstrating how that works and show how to use those models to do Retrieval Augmenting Generative (RAG) capabilities via open source Large Language Models....
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Edmond Kuqo
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Lead Systems Engineer for DevSecOps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Room: 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    5G interference management techniques conforming to 3GPP specifications. The presentation discuss applications of 5G interference management techniques for supporting Dynamic Spectrum Sharing and Transmission Security leveraging O-RAN....
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    DJ Shyy, Ph.D.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Principal Communications Engineer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    MITRE
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      DISA’s Hosting and Compute team that provides Cloud, Hybrid and On-Prem hosting to DOD. Topics include: “Continued support of Navy workload within DISA”, “Data center partnership”, “INDOPACOM Navy and DISA partnership”....
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Jefferson (Jeff) P. Marshall
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Director, Hosting and Compute
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Defense Information Systems Agency
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Room: DON CIO Stage (Sails Pavilion)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        PEO MLB’s Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Financial IT Services is transforming the Navy’s financial management systems. The Navy is performing a technical upgrade of its financial system to S4 Hana utilizing business process re-engineering to transform processes while maintaining S4 HANA standard configuration. Navy ERP+, the nextgeneration general ledger, system of records, and enterprise supply system used to manage the Navy’s finances, will be a modernized solution in a cloud environment that supports all of the existing functions while taking advantage of the additional out of the box capability from the COTS solution.  Watch video...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Ashley Evans
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Director of Data and Digital Transformation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management and Comptroller)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Chris Hills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Deputy Program Manager, Navy ERP Financial IT Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Program Executive Office for Manpower, Logistics and Business Solutions (PEO MLB)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Gregory Koval
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Financial Management Systems
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Room: Operations in Focus Stage (Sails Pavilion)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          In parallel to the WEST conference theme, "The Future is Now: Are We Advancing Operational Capabilities That Pace the Threat?" This panel discussion will focus on a variety of questions around technology, innovation, interoperability, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) and industry's role. Senior DoD CIO, Cyber, and Information leaders will explore strategies to accelerate capability development while maintaining robust security in an increasingly complex threat environment. Panelists will discuss the challenges and opportunities of integrating cutting-edge technologies into defense operations, ensuring interoperability across domains, and building resilient, secure systems. Attendees will gain insights into how the DoD and industry... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          LTG Susan S. Lawrence, USA (Ret.)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          President and Chief Executive Officer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          AFCEA International
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          LtGen Melvin (Jerry) Carter, USMC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Deputy Commandant for Information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Jane Rathbun
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Chief Information Officer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Department of the Navy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          RDML Vince Tionquiao, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Deputy Director, Command, Control, Communications, and Computer / Cyber Systems, J6,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Joint Staff
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Room: Sharpening our Competitive Edge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The DIU Digital OnRamp Platform is a cutting-edge solution, designed to connect innovative private sector organizations to DoD opportunities, while also making private sector capabilities discoverable by Department of Defense (DoD) users.  The Platform will bridge the knowledge gap and provide a demand signal from the DoD to commercial/academic technology communities.  Leveraging the latest advancements in AI technologies (AI/ML/LLM/etc.), this platform aims to simplify and enhance the process of matching private sector capabilities with DoD opportunities, and vice versa. Watch video...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Cheryl Ingstad
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Deputy Director, Digital Platforms & Developer Ecosystem
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Wednesday, January 29, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Room: 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Join the Department of the Navy’s Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (PEO C4I) for an Industry Engagement Day from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. PT on Wednesday, January 29th in room 7 on the upper deck (Bayside) of the San Diego Convention Center. Representatives from PEO C4I will meet with industry on a first-come, first-served basis. Stop by to chat with us and learn about the work of PEO C4I. No advance appointments necessary....
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Wednesday, January 29, 1:10 PM - 1:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Room: Booth 1251
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Join Deloitte’s Government and Public Sector leaders, Rob Lantz and JP Parker, as they explore the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications within Edge computing environments to enhance support for War Fighters operating in contested and degraded information settings. This session will delve into practical use cases that demonstrate superior decision-making capabilities that can be made ready for production and deployment....
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Robert Lantz
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Managing Director
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Deloitte
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Justin Parker
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Managing Director
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Deloitte
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Wednesday, January 29, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Room: 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Enhancing Connectivity: The Latest in Link-16 Developments....
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Jimmy Floyd
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Navy Marine Corps Spectrum Center
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Yigrem Israel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Electronics Engineer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Navy Marine Corps Spectrum Center
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Room: U.S. Naval Institute Booth #1341
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Front Table: Vince O’Hara will sign Innovating Victory, Fighting in the Dark;  Back Table: Jeff Cares and Tony Cowden will sign Fighting the Fleet...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Wednesday, January 29, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Room: Navy Information Warfare Stage (Hall A)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Watch video...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      RDML Brian A. Harding, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Commander
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Naval Information Warfighting Development Center
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Wednesday, January 29, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Room: Navy Information Warfare Pavilion - Booth 206
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Informal meetings with Program Managers and Subject Matter Experts. No appointment necessary. Zone 1: NAVWAR/HQ Mission Assurance Department Head Mr. Mitch Seime Zone 2: PEO C4I/ PEO C4I Strategic Advisor Dr. Sarah Burnett ...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Room: Readiness and Resilience Stage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          What if I told you there is nothing wrong with a Risk Management approach to cybersecurity authorizations? That with a few implementation tweaks the DoD could finally begin to realize the promise of Risk Management Framework (RMF) to accelerate cybersecurity approvals and reduce costs? This session discusses a handful of issues in the DoD’s implementation of RMF and possible solutions, from the presenter’s view as an expert in Navy RMF. Watch Video...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Sean Perryman
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Naval Enterprise Networks (NMCI and ONE-net) ISSM, PEO Digital Package Submitting Officer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          NAVWAR
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Wednesday, January 29, 1:40 PM - 2:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Room: Booth 1251
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The Sea Service community has faced increasing challenges in operational readiness, resource optimization, logistics, and cybersecurity amid rapidly evolving technology and complex missions. Advanced data-driven solutions are now critical to achieving mission success and resilience. Join DataRobot for an engaging session exploring how The Department of the Navy can leverage generative AI to address mission-critical challenges. Discover practical strategies, real-world use cases, and valuable lessons from successful AI implementations across the armed forces. Attendees will learn how to operationalize AI to enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and drive measurable mission impact—all while ensuring compliance with security standards....
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Justin Swansburg
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            VP, Applied AI and Technical Field Leads
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            DataRobot
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Wednesday, January 29, 2:10 PM - 2:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Room: Booth 1251
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              The persistent gap between the influx of university graduates with degrees in Cybersecurity and other STEM fields and the hiring challenges faced by the government and defense contractors and agencies underscores a critical workforce issue. Despite the high demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals, for example, organizations are unable to hire suitable candidates. This abstract proposes innovative ideas to bridge the gap between the students graduating with a degree in cybersecurity and the challenge that companies and the government face with trying to hire these students.  Internships are one great idea, so what else can we do? ...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Teresa Duvall
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Faculty Lecturer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ODU School of Cybersecurity
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Wednesday, January 29, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Room: 1B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Highlight best practices and lessons learned for AI Use Case development....
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                LT Artem Sherbinin, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Chief Technology Officer, Task Force Hopper
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                U.S. Naval Service Forces
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Room: 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Distributed Warfighting architectures will require the use of commercial communications available throughout the theater with our Allies and Partners. This brief will talk through some of the ongoing efforts in Guam and Tinian which could be a template across the INDOPACOM Area of Responsibility. Connectivity will be crucial so our personnel can complete their Mission and return home safely....
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  William Fong
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Engineer, Advanced Development & Experimentation Branch, ISR Division
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PAC)
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Room: DON CIO Stage (Sails Pavilion)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Transforming the existing software baseline of US Naval Forces Logistics IT systems is an enormous task, but substantial progress is being made across a number of lines of effort. This briefing will explain the unique structure of the program office responsible for modernizing the Navy’s logistics IT, the overarching system architecture used to support this modernization, provide a status update on the progress, and discuss the near term future plans for each line of effort. Government and industry participation is critical to the program’s success. Watch video...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Quinn Daniels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Logistics IT Technical Director
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Program Executive Office for Manpower, Logistics and Business Solutions (PEO MLB)
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Room: 1A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      A discussion emphasizing that a unified approach to securing, operating, and defending information is a critical aspect of maneuver warfare....
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Col Bryan A. Eovito, USMC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Commanding Officer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      U.S. Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      LtCol Natalie Lamb, USMC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Cybersecurity Division OIC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      U.S. Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Maj Daniel Putnam, USMC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Defense Cyber Operations OIC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      U.S. Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Wednesday, January 29, 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Room: 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Operational Excellence: NMCSO FE Training on OPTASK COMM and Radar Planning....
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Jason Boggs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Navy Marine Corps Spectrum Office Far East
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Wednesday, January 29, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Room: Navy Information Warfare Stage (Hall A)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Watch video...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          RDML Charles M. (Mike) Brown, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Director for Operations in the Information Environment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Office of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare (OPNAV N2N6).
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Wednesday, January 29, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Room: Navy Information Warfare Pavilion - Booth 206
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Informal meetings with Program Managers and Subject Matter Experts. No appointment necessary. Zone 2: U.S. Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command Captain Mike Svatek, USN ...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Wednesday, January 29, 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Room: 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Real-Time Spectrum Operations (RTSO)....
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Quentin Ward
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              PMW 120
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Wednesday, January 29, 3:30 PM - 3:50 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Room: Booth 1251
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                The rapid evolution of digital networks and cybersecurity threats poses significant challenges to defense organizations and civilian agencies whose success hinges on reliable communication systems and robust cybersecurity defenses. Validating the performance of these mission-critical systems under real-world conditions is essential—but often difficult. This session will introduce a modern, easy-to-use approach to performance testing that empowers government agencies and the military to evaluate and optimize networks in a controlled, repeatable lab environment before deployment. During this session, we will explore how to: • Simulate real-world network impairments like latency, bandwidth constraints, and adverse weather. • Generate high-scale, realistic traffic to measure performance... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Cade Nelson
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Sales Engineer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Apposite Technologies
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Wednesday, January 29, 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Room: 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  5G coexistence techniques in O-RAN standards...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Wednesday, January 29, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Room: 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    NATO Digital Backbone Experiment (DiBax) was hosted in Latvia with the goal of employing a 5G warfighting network. The enabling technologies were RAN sharing, 5G secure roaming, and internetworking between a 5G core and tactical radios. Overview of the DiBaX architecture with a focus on how Non-3GPP Interworking Function (N3IWF) was used to connect legacy tactical radios to a 5G network....
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Tom Collins
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      What does Zero Trust look like in its earliest stages? Join Mr. Sylvester and Mr. James for an engaging Tech Talk that explores early insights, challenges, and wins from Zero Trust implementation....
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Doug James
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Chief Information Security Officer Directorate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Office of the DON CIO
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Kyle Sylvester
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Office of the DON CIO
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Room: DON CIO Stage (Sails Pavilion)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        PEO MLB’s Ready Relevant Learning (RRL) and Marine Corps Manpower IT Systems Modernization (MITSM) portfolios are transforming the way the Navy and Marine Corps manage training and talent management. RRL is breaking the Navy out of its dependence on “brick and mortar” schoolhouses and delivering training materials to the direct point of need on the waterfront, flight line and on afloat and expeditionary units. RRL leverages training technology ranging from simple visual demonstration tools and videos to more complex, immersive simulators and virtual trainers. MITSM is digitally modernizing the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ talent management initiative through proof-of-concept and... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Col Matthew Beck, USMC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Marine Corps Manpower IT Systems Modernization Director
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Program Executive Office for Manpower, Logistics and Business Solutions (PEO MLB)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        David S. Kemp
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Ready Relevant Learning Director
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Program Executive Office for Manpower, Logistics and Business Solutions (PEO MLB)
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Room: U.S. Naval Institute Booth #1341
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Front Table: Vince O’Hara will sign Innovating Victory, Fighting in the Dark;  Back Table: Scot Christenson will sign Cats in the Navy, Dogs in the Navy...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Room: Navy Information Warfare Pavilion - Booth 206
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Informal meetings with Program Managers and Subject Matter Experts. No appointment necessary. Zone 1: PEO C4I/Innovation Lead Captain David Gast, USN Zone 2: PEO C4I/Wartime Readiness Officer Captain David Kuhn, USN  ...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Technological prowess is not limited to the United States and our allies. In fact, competitor nations have been on the move for decades, studying our strategies and platforms, and developing forces and tools designed to combat us. In some cases, their capabilities have improved exponentially in the last decade alone. As reflected in the Navy’s recently released Science and Technology Strategy, there are multiple areas of critical importance where we must maintain dominance. Come see how the U.S. Naval Science and Technology community is working to achieve the goals of the Naval Science and Technology Strategy, Chief of Naval Operations Navigation... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              RDML James Rodman, Jr., USN (Ret.)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Chief Executive Officer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Mission Focused Systems Inc.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              CAPT Jesse H. Black, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Commanding Officer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Thomas Jones
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Science Advisor to the Commander
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Naval Air Forces Office of Naval Research Global
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Joseph Mathews
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Superintendent, Information Technology Division
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Wednesday, January 29, 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Room: Navy Information Warfare Stage (Hall A)
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                John W.R. Pope, III
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Executive Director
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR)
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Wednesday, January 29, 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Room: Exhibit Hall A-C and Sails Pavilion
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Wednesday, January 29, 4:00 PM - 4:20 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Room: Booth 1251
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming its own “arms” race and for good reason. With the advent of Large Language Models, the applicable use cases for AI technology have exploded and global actors are participating in innovating AI capabilities as well as AI exploitation. “The United States has been at the forefront of AI innovation… However, China has emerged as a formidable competitor over the past decade. And the narrative that China is merely a “copycat” is false and outdated. China’s strong academic institutions and innovative research, particularly from Tsinghua University, has [sic] produced the majority of China’s top AI start-ups… China... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Kasimir Schulz
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Principal Security Researcher
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    HiddenLayer
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Wednesday, January 29, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Wednesday, January 29, 4:30 PM - 4:50 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Room: Booth 1251
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      This presentation explores the deployment of both containers and virtual machines (VMs) within Kubernetes environments, highlighting the benefits and challenges associated with this approach. By leveraging Kubernetes, naval operations can gain greater data flexibility, scalability, and resilience. The presentation will cover key concepts, new implementation strategies, and early adopter use cases, providing a comprehensive understanding of how containers, VMs, and Kubernetes can be harnessed to enhance naval capabilities and ensure future readiness....
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Greg McPhee
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Federal Solutions Architect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Veeam
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Wednesday, January 29, 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Room: 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The recent GRGB Piers and Transport Summits have both highlighted the critical need to find innovative ways to upgrade critical communications infrastructure and architectures to support the DON’s growing mission requirements as well as MWR needs to support Sailors and Marines. Spiral 4 may be part of that solution....
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Leontine Thompson
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Naval Supply Systems Command
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Thursday, January 30, 6:30 AM - 12:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Room: Hall A-C Foyer
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Thursday, January 30, 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Room: Primary Stage (Hall C)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC) is hosting their signature monthly breakfast in conjunction with WEST. After breakfast and networking, SDMAC breakfast attendees will remain in place to hear the WEST keynote speaker. * Separate breakfast ticket purchase is required. Capacity is limited....
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Thursday, January 30, 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Room: 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              SSRA and SSIPT Awareness for Operational Excellence....
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Yigrem Israel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Electronics Engineer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Navy Marine Corps Spectrum Center
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Thursday, January 30, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Room: 1A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ABE SEA2/NAUTILUS/5G/PLEO global deployment....
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                CAPT Kevin White, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                PEO C4I PMW/A 170
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Naval Information Warfare Systems Command
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Thursday, January 30, 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Room: 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Potential solutions utilizing groundbreaking product platform, addressing two critical Navy challenges: Hypersonic Communications, achieving reliable broadband connectivity with Mach 5+ vehicles and Intelligent RF Security and Sensing, including real-time RF threat ...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Thursday, January 30, 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Room: 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Overview Remarks from Military Leadership....
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Joshua Reiter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor (PCA)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Department of the Navy
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Thursday, January 30, 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Room: 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      SATURN...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Thomas Snead
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Chief, Spectrum Operations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, A3CS
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Thursday, January 30, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Room: Primary Stage (Hall C)
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Room: Primary Stage (Hall C)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Watch Livestream...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Keynote (invited)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          VADM Brad Cooper II, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Deputy Commander
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          United States Central Command
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Thursday, January 30, 8:55 AM - 9:25 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Room: 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Residential Qualification – OJT/Environment Specific....
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            CAPT Sharon Pinder, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Commanding Officer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Thursday, January 30, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Room: 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Center and GPS 101....
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              GySgt Matthew Black, USMC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Spectrum Manager
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              U.S. Strategic Command/Joint EMSO Center
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Thursday, January 30, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Room: 1A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Overview and demo of NESD as a DON Enterprise Service....
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Melissa Gatti
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                NESD Service Owner
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                PEO-Digital
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Room: Exhibit Hall A-C and Sails Pavilion
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Thursday, January 30, 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Room: Navy Information Warfare Stage (Hall A)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Watch video...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    CAPT Erin-Michelle Ceschini, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Commanding Officer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Fleet Weather Center San Diego
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Thursday, January 30, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Room: 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      We discuss a hybrid quantum-classical framework for the Finite Element Method based on Variational Quantum Algorithm. This approach is potentially suitable for existing Noisy Intermediate - Scale Quantum (NISQ) computers with limited numbers of qubits and shallow quantum circuits. We present some preliminary results obtained by quantum simulators and IBM quantum computers and discuss some challenges in scaling up such methods to realize quantum advantage, detection and characterization....
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Arzhang Angoshtari, Ph.D.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Engineer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Room: DON CIO Stage (Sails Pavilion)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The DON Zero Trust Blueprint provides a step-by-step guide for implementing Zero Trust across the DON enterprise. Mr. Voelker will share key frameworks, practical tools, and implementation strategies to ensure a smooth Zero Trust adoption.  Watch video...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        David Voelker
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Zero Trust Architecture Lead
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Department of the Navy
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Thursday, January 30, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Room: Exhibit Hall A-C and Sails Pavilion
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