Creating Agility and Speed for Advanced Multi-Domain Operations DaytonDefense (the Dayton Area Defense Contractors Association) will host the 12th annual Wright Dialogue with Industry July 18-20, 2017 at the Dayton Convention Center, Dayton, Ohio. Learn how the Air Force plans to develop and network military capabilities that create a common operational picture for our military to achieve success at a decision speed unrivaled by our adversarie...

AFRL has identified Autonomy as one of its Game Changing Technologies. While the technology has broad meaning and development approaches, AFRL is focused on advancing machine intelligence and human-machine teaming technologies. Ms Kearns' talk will highlight AFRL's current investment areas and future visions of where the technologies will impact AF and DoD applications.

The Cyber Revolution: Great Disruption Leading to Positive Transformation In 2017 a revolution in cyber security is unfolding that will see hacking evolve supported by a supercharged connectivity with the IoT., bringing with it unmanaged risks. It’s anticipated Crime syndicates will take quantum leaps with crime-as-a-service, brand reputation and trust will be a target, all culminating in new regulations accompanied by new compliance ris...

DaytonDefense welcomes Kevin W. Buckley, AFPEO for Air Force Mobility Programs. Mr. Buckley will be speaking about his mission to execute USAF mobility system programs, his direction from Secretary of the Air Force-Acquisition (SAF/AQ) for acquisition reform, and his challenges for industry in helping his teams deliver against warfighter requirements.

A Pentagon Perspective: USAF FY17 budget, and resultant AF program impacts - with focus on AFMC implications - as well as industry challenges and opportunities in the new fiscal environment.

Join DaytonDefense as we welcome Arthur F. Huber II, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Deputy Director for Operations. Mr. Huber will be speaking on a variety of AFRL UAS activities with focus on their latest initiatives in Ground Based Sense & Avoid for Unmanned Systems. Learn how local industries can leverage AFRL's work to expand their play in local and broader UAS market.

Join DaytonDefense as we welcome Dr. Douglas Blake, Director, Aerospace Systems Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). Mr. Blake will be sharing the mission, challenges and initiatives of the AFRL directorate as well as his vision for the future USAF air vehicle platform and propulsion technologies. Join us in learning how industry can assist in maturing these technologies toward commercialization.