 David Berteau, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Professional Services Council (PSC), discusses innovation in the defense industrial base during a plenary panel at the 2024 Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Acquisition Research Symposium. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Langholf)
DOD is going harder than ever on artificial intelligence.
Leveraging AI has been a defense priority for several years now. But new executive orders and Department of Defense guidance emphasize its strategic importance going forward.
This push for AI is accompanied by an equally big push to reform and streamline defense acquisition to accelerate the development and fielding of new capabilities for the forces.
This is why we're pleased to invite you to "Creating Synergy for Informed Change: Transitioning Technology to the Warfighter," the
NPS 22nd Annual Acquisition Research Symposium.
This year's virtual, interactive event features a variety of researchers, DOD leaders, and industry practitioners speaking on how to transform acquisition and leverage AI throughout DOD and the military services.
Here are some of the highlights:
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Ms. Van Hendrey, Executive Director of PEOIWS at NAVSEA, will chair a panel exploring the use of AI to modernize and accelerate defense acquisition.
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Mr. Randy Pugh, Col USMC (ret), AI Task Force Lead / AI Portfolio Director at NPS, will lead a panel of researchers studying AI-based software acquisition and acquisition management.
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Doug Beck will join us from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to share how DIU has leveraged commercial transaction authorities and adaptive acquisition pathways to prototype, field, and scale new technology for the warfighter.
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NPS' Kaitie Penry will lead a lively conversation on leveraging partnerships between the military, industry, and academia to speed innovation and accelerate technology transition.
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Joseph Pack of OUSD(R&E) will chair a panel on AI metrics, the Software Acquisition Pathway, and system sustainment.
Plus, a who's who of senior military leaders, DOD officials, and acquisition experts will share their insights on the past, present, and future of military technology and defense acquisition.
Speakers and panelists include:
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Mr. Steven J. Morani, Performing Duties of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S))
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Honorable Sean J. Stackley, Former Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition (ASN RD&A)
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Michael Williamson, Lt Gen, USA (ret.), President of Lockheed Martin International
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Lieutenant General Robert Collins, USA, Principal Military Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology) and Director, Army Acquisition Corps
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Rear Admiral Kurt J. Rothenhaus, USN, Chief of Naval Research
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Geoffrey Bryce (SES), Chief Deterrence Technology Officer, Strategic Systems Programs
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Hon. David Berteau, President and CEO, Professional Services Council
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Mr. Patrick Mason, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Assistant Secretary of the Army, (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology)
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Mr. Peter Modigliani, Senior Advisor, Govini
As you can see, we have an impressive group of experts joining us for this event -- and we expect lots of fascinating conversation and valuable insights!
The event takes place on May 7-8, at 9am to 5pm Eastern / 8am to 4pm Central / 6am to 2pm Pacific.
It's a free, DOD-sponsored, unclassified public event.
We would love to have you there -- but you DO have to register to attend.
And please do so soon -- the event is coming up FAST!
Click below to view the full program and complete your registration.
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