Digital Transformation for Acquisition (DxA) - Moving Faster than Bullet Time



Concluding the four-part series, Digital Transformation for Acquisition (DxA) Moving Faster than Bullet Time will feature a fireside chat focused on accelerating acquisition through digital transformation.

 

This session will feature Will Roper, CEO of Istari and former Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SAF/AQ). Drawing on experience across government, industry, and academia, Will will share insights from advancing digital acquisition practices and implementing DxA across diverse environments.

 

The conversation will be moderated by Bess Dopkeen, former Special Advisor to the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and former Professional Staff Member on the House Armed Services Committee. Together, they will explore how digital approaches can help acquisition organizations move faster and deliver capability at speed.

Speaker and Presenter Information

Bess Dopkeen (Moderator)
Keen Edge Strategies, LLC
Founder

 

Dr. Will Roper
Istari Digital
CEO

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Other Federal Agencies, Federal Government, State & Local Government


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Event Type
Webcast


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When
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 1:00pm - 2:00pm ET


Cost

Government/Members:  $0.00
Non-Members:  $45.00
Non-Members:  $45.00


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Organizer
NDIA - National Defense Industrial Association


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