Defense Conference

Hear senior executives across the federal defense and intelligence communities―in both government and industry―discuss how to support mission operations and accelerate transformation in technology, logistics and sustainment, and professional services. This is the premier event for engaging with and learning from leaders on ways the defense industry, Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Capitol Hill can work together effectively to address fast-evolving threats and deliver services and solutions for the current and future force and for mission requirements around the world.

Agenda:

Networking Lunch
12:00 p.m. ET

Opening Remarks
1:00 p.m. ET
David J. Berteau, President and CEO, PSC

Keynote Address
1:10 p.m. ET

The Future of Military Space:  Capturing Today’s Solutions for Tomorrow’s Capabilities
1:40 p.m. ET
With the increasing importance of space as a strategic domain for global competition in military and commercial functions, industry must position itself to meet growing demands from both federal and private sector entities. What cutting-edge technologies might prove critical to military missions going forward?  How does the Intelligence Community approach space?  How can the defense industry best straddle the line between government and commercial requirements?

In this session, hear from current and former government executives from both civilian and military space components discuss:

• Challenges faced by the defense and intelligence communities in the space domain; 
• Capabilities needed to meet those challenges; 
• Emerging technologies that could prove pivotal; and 
• Ways in which market disruptors and startups are influencing the landscape.

Panelists:
Kari Bingen, Director, Aerospace Security Project and Senior Fellow, International Security Program, CSIS
William McHenry, Senior Engagement Advisor to the Director, DUI 

Break
2:30 p.m. ET

Microelectronics – A Case Study on Industrial Base Security and Resilience
2:50 p.m. ET
As reflected in the 2022 National Defense Strategy, strengthening domestic sources and working with U.S. allies and partners to secure critical resources is critical to U.S. national and economic security. Using the microelectronics market as a case study, this panel will explore ways in which the CHIPS Act is impacting the defense market; the shape and scale of current domestic mining operations; strengthening relations with allies and partners for critical supplies; and “Whole of Government” policy initiatives that are underway to balance near-term requirements with a longer-term goal of supporting domestic production capacity. 

In this session, hear from government and industry representatives on how best to address known domestic shortfalls in critical materials.  Learn about:

• U.S. commercial and partner nation fabrication efforts; 
• Intellectual property ownership and challenges, and 
• Strategies employed to leverage the commercial market for DoD needs. 

Panelists:
Dr. Nicholas Martin, Director, Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA)
Dr. Dev Shenoy, Principal Director for Microelectronics, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering

Break
3:40 p.m. ET

Building and Sustaining the Pacific Theatre – Lessons in Contested Logistics
4:00 p.m. ET
Understanding how to work with allies and partners to prepare for, and overcome, contested logistics around the globe remains a focal point.  What are the Indo-Pacific region’s challenges and what industry efforts are supporting DoD in the contested logistics space?  How will AUKUS re-shape both the U.S. domestic and the global Defense Industrial Base? How are U.S. officials working to incorporate ally and partner perspectives?  

In this session, hear from senior leaders on:

• Preparations underway for today’s engagements; 
• Pre-positioning efforts in advance of tomorrow’s need; and 
• What regulatory or policy revisions are underway, or necessary, to support best use and alignment of our foreign partners and allies.

Panelists:
Michael Owens, Executive Director - Project Management, RPS | Australia, Asia, Pacific
Will Johnson, Senior Vice President, Defense Group, Leidos (moderator)

Closing Keynote Address
4:50 p.m. ET

Wrap-up and Summary
5:20 p.m. ET

Networking Reception
5:30 p.m. ET

Please visit our website for the full agenda!