2026 Defense R&D Summit



As global threats evolve and the pace of technological advancement accelerates, the need for groundbreaking research and innovation in defense has never been greater. The Potomac Officers Club invites you to the 2026 Defense R&D Summit, where the nation’s top defense leaders, researchers and innovators will converge to examine the technologies revolutionizing the future of warfare. Through expert-led discussions and actionable insights, this summit offers a unique opportunity to explore strategies that will strengthen U.S. military capabilities and ensure national security. Don’t miss your chance to engage with key decision-makers and pioneers shaping the defense landscape of tomorrow.

Speaker and Presenter Information

Dr. Thomas Rondeau

Dr. Thomas Rondeau (Keynote)

Principal Director, FutureG & 5G (OUSD R&E)
U.S. Department of War (DOW)
 
Hon. Emil Michael
Hon. Emil Michael (Keynote)
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
& Acting Director of the Defense Innovation Unit
U.S. Department of Defense (OUSD R&E)
 
Theresa Campobasso
Theresa Campobasso (Moderator)
Senior Vice President, Government Success
Exiger
 
Jon Rhone
Jon Rhone (Moderator)
Command and Control Strategist
SAIC
 
Jay Coffey
Jay Coffey  (Moderator)
Vice President, Federal
Arqit
 
Michael Sherman
Michael Sherman (Panelist)
Director, Operational Resilience
Vantor
 
Col Jason Quinter
Col Jason Quinter (Panelist/Virtual)
Commanding Officer, Marine Air Control Group 38
U.S. Marine Corps
 
CDR Jeremiah Daley
CDR Jeremiah Daley (Panelist)
Military Director, PACFLT N9WAR
U.S. Navy
 
Steve Vogelsang
Steve Vogelsang (Panelist)
CTO Nokia Federal Solutions
Nokia Federal Solutions
 
Dr. Stacie Williams
Dr. Stacie Williams (Panelist)
Chief Science Officer
U.S. Space Force
 
LTG (Ret) John Morrison
LTG (Ret) John Morrison (Panelist)
Former Deputy Chief of Staff, G6, U.S Army
 
MAJ Robert Perez-Alemany
MAJ Robert Perez-Alemany (Panelist)
Technical Program Manager, Space Portfolio
Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
 
Leigh Method
Leigh Method (Panelist)
PDASW and PTDO ASW(S)
U.S. Department of War (DOW)
 
COL Richard Becker
COL Richard Becker (Panelist)
G6 & INSCOM CIO Deputy Director, Operations
INSCOM
 
Dr. Tucker Swindell
Dr. Tucker Swindell (Panelist/Pending Approval)
Acting Assistant Director, Network & Communications
US ARMY DEVCOM C5ISR Center
U.S. Army
 
Lt Col. Benjamin Pimentel
Lt Col. Benjamin Pimentel (Panelist)
Technical Lead for Expeditionary & Tactical Programs FutureG
U.S. Department of War (USW(R&E))
 
Col. Daniel May
Col. Daniel May (Panelist)
Chief AI Officer for Air Force Intelligence
U.S. Air Force
 
Dr. Amir Stephenson
Dr. Amir Stephenson (Panelist)
Director, 5G.MIL Programs
Lockheed Martin
 
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Lt Col. Charles Osterhout (Panelist/Virtual)
Division Chief: Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance,
and Combat Applications
U.S. Air Force
 
Sarah Campbell
Sarah Campbell (Panelist)
Associate VP of Research for Defense & Security
George Mason University
 
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Lt Col. Gregory Haverkorn (Panelist)
Special Operations, Personnel Recovery and Close Air Support
U.S. Air Force
 
Peter Cappiello
Peter Cappiello (Panelist)
Chief Executive Officer
Future Technologies Venture LLC

Relevant Government Agencies

DOD & Military, Federal Government, State & Local Government

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When
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 7:00am - 3:45pm


Cost

Government:  $0.00
Non-Member Government:  $25.00
Elite New:  $100.00
Member:  $185.00
Guest Member:  $350.00
Non-Member:  $495.00



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