The countdown to the Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference & Exhibition has begun! Take advantage of our regular pricing before it concludes on Friday, August 11 at 12:00 am. Secure your spot now, as seating is limited and filling up quickly.

Program Highlights

We’re excited to announce Margie Palmieri, Deputy Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer, will be giving a presentation on Wednesday, August 30, from 8:05 – 9:05 am in addition to an intriguing two-part panel centered around the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence.

In Part 1, scheduled for Tuesday, August 29, from 10:50 am to 11:50 am, we’ll delve into the theme of “Transforming Decision Making through AI.” Join us for insights from esteemed experts, including:

Kim Sablon, Principal Director for Trusted AI and Autonomy at the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
Young Bang, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology
Dr. Stevens Rogers, Senior Scientist for Automatic Target Recognition and Sensor Fusion, Air Force Research Laboratory
LtCol John (Jack) Long, Deputy to Navy Chief AI Officer, Office of Naval Research

Part 2 is slated for Tuesday, August 9, from 12:50 pm to 1:50 pm, and focuses on “Operationalizing AI for Defense.” Be part of the conversation featuring:

Kim Sablon, Principal Director for Trusted AI and Autonomy at the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
Ryan Luley, Senior Mathematician, Information Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory
Dr. Matthew Gaston, Director, SEI Artificial Intelligence Division, Carnegie Mellon University
Bruce Swett, Chief AI Architect & Fellow, Northrop Grumman

About the Conference 

The Hon
Kathleen Hicks
Deputy Secretary of Defense

The Hon
Dr. William LaPlante
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment

Admiral John Aquilino
Commander, US Indo-Pacific Command

The Hon
Christopher Lowman
Assistant Secretary of Defense
(Sustainment)

Dr. Stefanie Tompkins
Director, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

Lt. Gen. Leonard J. Kosinski
USAF, Director for Logistics,
the Joint Staff

The Hon
Heidi Shyu
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering

The Hon
Gabe Camarillo
Under Secretary of the Army

Doug Beck
Director, Defense
Innovation Unit

Jason Zander

Executive Vice President of the Strategic Missions and Technologies, Microsoft

Chris Miller

Author of Chip War

Associate Professor of International History, Fletcher School, Tufts University

Dr. Laura D. Taylor-Kale
DOD Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (OUSD(A&S))

BG Frank J. Lozano

Program Executive Officer (PEO),
Missiles and Space,
Redstone Arsenal, AL

Margie Palmieri

Deputy Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer

Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities

Only three booths remaining! If you are interested in exhibit space, secure your space as soon as possible!  Book your exhibit space today by visiting the exhibits website and click “Buy A Booth” on the main menu bar.

Sponsorships are a great way to enhance your presence at this inaugural conference. Many great opportunities have been secured but there are still ways to enhance your presence and be highlights at the conference. Click here to view the remaining sponsorship opportunities.

Contact Allison H. Carpenter at ahcarpenter@NDIA.org to secure your exhibit space and sponsorship today.

Thank you to our Sponsors

What is ETI (Emerging Technologies Institute)?

The National Defense Industrial Association’s Emerging Technologies Institute (ETI) performs research, hosts events, and bolsters public awareness through educational products and webinars focused on defense technology modernization and innovation. For more information on ETI activities, visit our website.

Dates

August 28 – 30, 2023

Location

JW Marriott Washington, DC 1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

Contact

Undral Dalai
Meeting Manager
udalai@NDIA.org

National Defense Industrial Association
2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 700
Arlington, VA 22201