Military Applications of Emerging Technologies

  • Room: Sharpening Our Competitive Edge Stage - Hall B
  • Session Number:3307597
Tuesday, February 10, 2026: 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM

Speaker(s)

Moderator (confirmed)
Sam J. Tangredi, Ph.D.
Leidos Chair of Future Warfare Studies
U.S. Naval War College
Panelist (confirmed)
CAPT George Galdorisi, USN (Ret.)
Director, Strategic Assessments and Technical Futures
Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific
Panelist (confirmed)
CDR Jeffrey Hogan, USN
N5D Navy Branch Lead
Navy Warfare Development Center
Panelist (confirmed)
LCDR John T. Howe, USN
UxS Integration Officer, Warfighting Assessment and Readiness (N9)
Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet
Panelist (confirmed)
Brad Poeltler
CEO
Brad Poeltler and Associates LLC
Panelist (confirmed)
Randy Pugh
Vice Provost Warfare Studies
Naval Postgraduate School

Description

Application of advanced technologies to military applications bring both operational advantages and force vulnerabilities. The panel will provide an objective examination of future warfighting, including AI and autonomous systems, and suggest approaches for industry, particularly start ups.

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Learning Objectives

Recognize the both the advantages and the inherent vulnerabilities of applying advanced technologies to military operations.