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Editorial Army Leadership Keynote
U.S. Army leaders are rethinking the future of their force as the Biden administration reviews and reorients policy, budget, technology, and personnel priorities. Join us for a one-on-one conversation on topics including deterring Russia and China, training and supporting U.S. allies and partners, modernizing and networking weapons from land to space, and evolving the soldier experience.
General James C. McConville
Chief of Staff
U.S. Army
Kevin Baron
Executive Editor
Defense One
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Dan Kunze
Mission Account Manager, Army
ServiceNow
LTC Kristin Saling
Director of the Commanding General's Innovation Cell
U.S. Army Human Resources Command
Editorial Preview of Project Convergence 2022
The Army Modernization Strategy outlines a vision to be a Multi-Domain Force by 2035. This means they need to focus on the weapons systems they use, on the process in which commanders make decisions, and how they turn data into information. Now in its third year, leaders from the Army's Project Convergence want to focus their attention on the Indo-Pacific and European regions, while at the same time addressing how to fight with future capabilities on a larger scale. However, they cannot do so alone. During this session, join Defense One as they sit down with leaders from the Army Futures Command to discuss how they work with industry, academia, and other partners in Project Convergence to advance the Army's mission. They will examine the effects of data-driven analysis and deductions on future research, as well as the implementation of concept-driven experiments.
LTG Scott McKean
Deputy Commanding General & Director of the Futures and Concepts Center
Army Futures Command
Patrick Tucker
Technology Editor
Defense One
Sponsored A Path to Army Modernization: Prioritizing the Mission Network
Last year, the Army released its Unified Network Plan. The UNP is designed to create an operational framework and environment to converge enterprise and tactical capabilities while enabling multi-domain operations. A key objective is to align multiple, complex network modernization, data, cloud and convergence efforts. While the Army has made enormous progress in modernizing its tactical network capabilities, there is still work to be done to establish a standards based network architecture by synchronizing numerous horizontal capabilities such as SIPR Modernization, hybrid cloud, VDI, service management, and a regionalized voice modernization solution. During this session, Verizon will share perspectives on the synchronization between the Army’s enterprise and tactical capabilities of the unified network.
Anita Louise Stanton
Senior Account Executive, Army Portfolio
Verizon
Laurie Diamond
VP of Business Development
Defense One
Editorial Changes and Lessons Learned from the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
The Russian war on Ukraine is the first major land war in decades between two modern military units with advanced weapons. The lessons military leaders take from this battle will change the understanding of conflicts that are largely fought on land, and possibly reshape the future of the U.S. Army. So what are some of the most important takeaways so far? In this session, Defense One will speak with Army experts about the insights gained on leadership, training, discipline, and logistics for these types of long-term conflicts. They will discuss the future of warfare, from how to command troops to safeguarding soldiers against drones and insecure communications.
Elisabeth Braw
Senior Fellow
American Enterprise Institute
Mark Cozad
Acting Associate Director of International Security and Defense Policy Center & Senior International Defense Researcher
RAND
Patrick Tucker
Technology Editor
Defense One
1:00pm
Wednesday September 7
Sponsored Army Closing Remarks
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Patrick Tucker
Technology Editor
Defense One
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Editorial Navy Leadership Keynote
The U.S. Navy's future has become an urgent guessing game in Washington, where everyone seems to have an opinion -- and a stake. Defense One will talk with a senior Navy leader to explore the future fleet and how the service branch is evolving its ships, operations, manpower, and missions.
Admiral Michael Gilday
Chief of Naval Operations
U.S. Navy
Bradley Peniston
Deputy Editor
Defense One
Sponsored Supporting the Future Warfighter Today
This fireside chat with Dave McDonald, CIO – Plans and Programs, Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station, Pacific (NCTAMS PAC) will explore how the command’s approach to modernization has been evolving to meet mission needs and mandates. McDonald will share how they are navigating the technological as well as culture aspects of modernization.
Dave McDonald
CIO – Plans and Programs, Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station, Pacific (NCTAMS PAC)
U.S. Navy
Matthew Schmitt
Mission Account Manager, US Navy & Marine Corps
ServiceNow
Editorial Facing the Fleet and its Future
The Navy remains devoted to reaching a fleet of 355 ships—but of what type, and by when? Leaders remain concerned about their ability to define and reach those goals, even as China’s own navy grows in numbers and capability. In this session, Defense One will talk to Navy leaders about the current pressures on America's shipbuilders and shipyards. They will examine matters surrounding the size of the fleet as well as the challenges associated with shipbuilding, budget, and procurement.
Rep. Elaine Luria
Representative
D-VA-02
Charles Krugh
President
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works
Jacqueline Feldscher
Senior National Security Correspondent
Defense One
Sponsored Using Intelligence to Understand Convergence of Geopolitical & Cyber Threats
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Jake Munroe
Product Marketing Manager
Recorded Future
Editorial Establishing Overmatch in a Digital Battlespace
The Navy’s effort to develop a battle-ready network, Project Overmatch, is key to plans for the distributed maritime operations of the future. In this session, Defense One will talk to Navy leaders about Project Overmatch, its progress, and its challenges. They will examine how the branch is implementing a culture change to better integrate networks, tools, and architectures to understand data faster for decision-superiority in all things.
Bryan Clark
Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology
Hudson Institute
Patrick Tucker
Technology Editor
Defense One
1:00pm
Wednesday September 14
Navy Closing Remarks
Thank you for attending State of the Navy!
Patrick Tucker
Technology Editor
Defense One
All times ET and subject to change
Editorial Marines Leadership Keynote
No U.S. military branch is transforming more dramatically than the Corps. Join Defense One's keynote interview with a senior USMC leader to discuss the commandant's plans for 2023 — and beyond.
General David Berger
Commandant
U.S. Marine Corps
Patrick Tucker
Technology Editor
Defense One
Editorial Securing the Indo-Pacific with Next-Gen Amphibious Operations
As China and Russia extend their reach in the vast Indo-Pacific region, the Corps is developing new capabilities to respond. Join Marine leaders as they discuss amphibious and littoral operations within the First Island Chain, and naval power in an ever-more-complex world.
Brig. Gen. Joseph Clearfield
Deputy Commander
U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific
Caitlin Kenney
Reporter
Defense One
12:00pm
Thursday September 15
Editorial Marines Closing Remarks
Thank you for attending Marines State of Defense
Caitlin Kenney
Reporter
Defense One
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Editorial Air Force Leadership Keynote
After decades in the Middle East, the Air Force is focused on modernizing to counter China and Russia. Join us for a one-on-one conversation with the Air Force leadership to talk about why modernization needs to happen now.
General Charles Q. Brown, JR.
Chief of Staff
U.S. Air Force
Tara Copp
Senior Pentagon Reporter
Defense One
Sponsored Helping the Air Force shorten the modernization curve and keep its competitive advantage
In today’s evolving global landscape, the Air Force has said it needs to accelerate change or risk losing its competitive advantage. It has pointed to a need to modernize, improve readiness and agility, and drive innovative new capabilities into the service. In this session, Liz Martin, Director, AWS DoD, outlines how industry can support those efforts, what work still needs to be done, and where her organization is investing to help the Air Force remain agile and protect our national interests.
Liz Martin
Director, US Department of Defense, Worldwide Public Sector
Amazon Web Services
Daniela Fayer
Publisher
Defense One
2:59pm
Tuesday September 27
Program Break: Check out the State of Defense Resources Hub
During this quick break, take some time to explore the Resources hub to gather, read, and download exclusive resources from our underwriters.
Sponsored The Implications of Propulsion Technologies on the Fighter Fleet
As the F-35 evolves in the coming decades to stay ahead of emerging
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Tweedie, about why we need more power and cooling capacity for next-generation systems,
better fuel economy, additional thrust and more durability than ever before for our future fighter
fleet.
David Tweedie
Executive Director, Advanced Products
GE Edison Works
Daniela Fayer
Publisher
Defense One
The Air Force of the Future
The Air Force has long struggled to replace older aircraft with ones better suited to future combat. Disputes in the Pacific and fighting in Ukraine have cast a spotlight on this need. With F-35s, KC-46 tankers, B-21 stealth bombers, and more advanced drones hitting the tarmac, what does a modernized Air Force look like? Is there a future for 4th generation aircraft in theaters other than China? In this session, Defense One will talk to US Air Force leaders to explore the future of the Air Force fleet and potential changes to its operations.
Lt. Gen. S. Clinton Hinote
Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategy, Integration, and Requirements
U.S. Air Force
Chris Dougherty
Senior Fellow, Defense Program
CNAS
Marcus Weisgerber
Global Business Editor
Defense One
4:00pm
Tuesday September 27
Air Force Closing Remarks
Thank you for attending!
Marcus Weisgerber
Global Business Editor
Defense One
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Space Force Leadership Keynote
In just a few years, the Space Force has acquired several new commands and thousands of guardians, with more growth expected. In this one-on-one conversation, Defense One will talk to the service’s Vice Chief of Space Operations on what comes next for the branch and how ready Americans should be for conflict above the atmosphere.
General David D. Thompson
Vice Chief of Space Operations
U.S. Space Force
Tara Copp
Senior Pentagon Reporter
Defense One
Editorial Exclusive Interview with Congressman Doug Lamborn
Congressman Doug Lamborn
CO-05
U.S. Congress
Jacqueline Feldscher
Senior National Security Correspondent
Defense One
Editorial Preparing for War in the Atmosphere
Innovation and dominance in space are indispensable to effectively counter future threats. As a result, Congress has allocated millions of dollars in funding for space-based projects and further the construction of the National Defense Space Architecture. But how are defense and industry partners using these funds to effectively build a marketplace that can quickly deliver new space capabilities to the warfighter? During this session, Defense One will talk to space experts about some newly awarded contracts and what they mean for the future of the branch, and their efforts to mobilize satellites that can deliver non-line-of-sight targets to warfighters around the world.
Steven Butow
Director of the Space Portfolio
Defense Innovation Unit
Dr. Frank Turner
Technical Director
Space Development Agency
Thomas E. Ayres
Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel
Voyager Space
John Serafini
CEO
Hawkeye 360
Jacqueline Feldscher
Senior National Security Correspondent
Defense One
2:15pm
Wednesday September 28
Editorial Closing Remarks Space Force
Thank you for attending!
Jacqueline Feldscher
Senior National Security Correspondent
Defense One