Unmanned Aircraft Systems West



DoD has reported an expected Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) growth rate between 2015 and 2035. It is expected that federal agency UAS fleets will grow from a few hundred to approximately 10,000, with over 90 percent of these vehicles categorized as Nano, Micro, or Small UAS. In all cases, the UAS is the transport for the payload, be it sensors or cargo. The number and type of UAS developed, acquired, and deployed will be driven by mission needs and costs. 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. Key issues will include:

 

  • Emerging UAS and DoD Needs & Requirements
  • DoD UAS Joint Program Updates, Emerging Platform & Sensor Capabilities & Testing
  • Hands-on User Perspectives on UAS
  • Next Generation UAS Payloads
  • Major UAV Program Updates and Platforms
  • Developing Counter UAS Sense & Avoid Technologies
  • sUAS & Nano System Innovations, Growth, & Maintenance Opportunities
  • FAA Plans and Programs Status

“Unmanned Aircraft Systems West” is a must have see investment of your time. Attendees will obtain invaluable information on the emerging opportunities in the Military, Government, Commercial and Civil Markets found nowhere else. Key program offices will examine UAS from first hand experiences and address the Needs, Requirements and Opportunities needed.

Speaker and Presenter Information

BGEN Mario Leblanc
Deputy Director for Operations (DJ3), Royal Canadian Air Force, HQ PACOM

 

Mr. Steven Armstrong
Chief, NORAD Strategic Engagement & Deputy Division Chief of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Operations Division

 

Mr. John Fiore, SES
Technical Director, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division

 

COL Courtney Cote, USA
Project Manager, UAS, PEO, Aviation, Redstone Arsenal

 

Mr. Jim Williams
Principal, Public Policy and Regulation Practice, Aviation and Aerospace, Dentons U.S. LLP

 

CDR (ret) Chris “Pyro” Fitzgerald
UAS Requirements for Commander Naval Air Forces, US Pacific Fleet

 

Mr. David “Nark” Narkevicius
Senior Staff Advisor, Office of the Secretary of Defense, CIO C4III, OASD NII

 

Mr. Erik Soykan
Director, Marine & Air Operations, National Air Security Ops, US CBP/DHS

 

Mr. Mark Farrar
Director of Training, USA, UAS Training Center, 2-13th Aviation Regiment

 

Mr. David Bruemmer
Co-Founder and CTO, 5D Robotics

 

LTCOL Todd “Dutch” Holland, USMC
Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

 

COL Keith “LJB” Ward, USAF
Vice Wing Commander, 163d Attack Wing, ANG, March AFB

 

LTC Tory Burgess, USA
Product Manager, Tactical UAS Project Office, Redstone Arsenal

 

COL Christopher “Lack-O” McDonald, USAF
Director of Disruptive Innovations for Headquarters US Air Force (HAF A2II)

 

Mr. Chris Jensen
Director, CI3 Solutions, Hitachi Data Systems Federal

 

Ms. Susie Alderson
Command Science Advisor, Innovation Lead, Distributed Lethality Task Force, “COMNAVSURFOR”

 

Mr. David Phillips
Vice President, Small and Medium Endurance UAS, Textron Systems

 

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

 

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

 

Colonel Ryan “Skindog” Sherwood, USAF
Commander, 49TH Operations Group, Holloman AFB

 

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

 

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

 

Senior Representative, USAF
432nd Wing Group, Creech Air Force Base

 

Mr. Thomas Baker
Founder, Shavano Prime Solutions; Formerly, Director, UAS & Counter UAS Initiatives, First Air Force/NORAD Continental Region

 

Dr. Reid Melville
Strategy Lead for Unmanned Air Systems, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)

 

Mr. Steve Jones
Manager, UAV, EW & Sensors Business Development, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Lands & Avionic C4ISR Division

 

Mr. Laben Fisher
Systems Engineer, SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific

 

Gray Eagle Representatives, USA
1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, “GUNFIGHTERS”

Expected Number of Attendees

175

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Veterans Affairs, GSA, NASA, Other Federal Agencies, CIA, FEMA, Coast Guard, FAA, National Guard Association

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When
Tue-Wed, Mar 7-8, 2017, 9:00am - 5:00pm


Exhibit Dates
Tue-Wed, Mar 7-8, 2017


Where
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
1355 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
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Website
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Organizer
Technology Training Corporation


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