Military and Government UAS and Counter UAS Symposium

Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Remotely Piloted Aircraft have seen a golden age in the last decade growing to an annual budget of $7 billion. Most of this growth has been through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but with the drawing down of troops, what’s next? Analysts still predict growth in this industry, estimating a total increase to just over $89 billion in the next decade. Not only is the military expected to sustain its backing of UAS technology, but the civil and commercial markets are poised to open up to a host of opportunities for the industry.

This exclusive symposium will be an invaluable opportunity that will enable attendees to obtain the latest information on the emerging UAS technical capabilities, needs, and challenges from key DoD, Government, and Industry UAS subject matter experts.

Emerging UAS and DoD Needs & Requirements

Emerging Platform & Sensor Capabilities & Testing

Developing Counter UAS Sense & Avoid Technologies

Next Generation UAS Payloads

Major UAV Program Updates and Platforms

sUAS & Nano System Innovations, Growth, & Maintenance Opportunities

FAA Plans and Programs Status

This comprehensive conference brings together key officials and representatives from both government and industry that will examine the recent developments, most critical capability gaps, and likely future direction for UAS/RPA systems.

Speaker and Presenter Information

Brig Gen John Rauch, USAF
Director of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Capabilities, HQ, the Pentagon

Mr. Kenneth Callicutt, SES
J8 Director Capability and Resource Integration, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM)

Mr. Erik Soykan
Director, Air Operations, National Air Security Operations HQ, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations, DHS

Mr. Steven Armstrong
Deputy Division Chief of North American Aerospace Defense Command Operations

Mr. Ralph Wade
Vice President, Digital Solutions/C4ISR, Strategic Innovation Group, Booz Allen Hamilton

Mr. Jean-Charles Lede
Program Manager, Tactical Technology Office, DARPA

Mr. Ron Arsenault
Manager, Ground Based Sense and Avoid Project Manager, USAF Materiel Command

Mr. John Fanelle
Director, Radar Systems, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

BG Arne Skjaerpe (Army-Ret)
General Manager, Prox Dynamics USA

Mr. Matthew Barger
Intelligence and Technology Portfolio Lead, Outreach Programs Division, Infrastructure Protection, DHS

Dr. Javid Bayandor
Director, CRashworthiness, Aerospace Structures and Hybrids (CRASH) Lab, VA Tech

Senior Representative
432nd Air Expeditionary Wing, Creech Air Force Base

Dr. Kim Stambler
Sales and Business Development Leader, Battelle

Colonel Chris McDonald, USAF
163 Attack Wing, Air National Guard

Mr. Samuel Septembre
Command Science Advisor, ONR-G Fleet Cyber Command, U.S. 10th Fleet

Mr. Ric Vandermeulen
Vice President, Space & Satellite Broadband, ViaSat

LtCol Noah Spataro, USMC
UAS Capabilities Integration/Requirements Officer, HQMC Combat Development and Integration

Mr. Dan Stamm
cUAS Program Manager, Battelle

Mr. Ron Stearns
Business Development Director, Robotics and Unmanned Systems, Velocity Group

Mr. Steve Jones
Senior Manager, U.S. Army UAS/Rotary Wing EW/IRCM Programs, Northrop Grumman Corp.

Dr. Leah Rowe
711 Human Performance Wing, Air Force Research Lab (AFRL)

Mr. Thomas Baker
Founder, Shavano Prime Solutions, Former Director, UAS & Counter UAS Initiatives, First AF/NORAD

Mr. Rob Hughes
Senior Policy Advisor, Airworthiness & Airspace Integration, Northrop Grumman Corp.

Mr. Michael Blades
Senior Industry Analyst, Aerospace & Defense, Frost & Sullivan

CW3 Adam Rickert, USA
3rd Flight Platoon Leader, Senior Warrant Officer, 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion (Gunfighters)

Expected Number of Attendees

150

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Transportation, NASA, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), FEMA, Coast Guard, FAA, Federal Government