Program
Below is the high-level program for the 2025 AIAA DEFENSE Forum.
- Continental Breakfast
- Keynote: UAV Threat Briefing
Keynote
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Thomas Powers UAV Threat Analyst, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
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- Keynote
Keynote Speaker
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Sarah Beaudin Chief Engineer and Engineering Director, E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Block II Program, Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems
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- Networking Coffee Break
- Technical Sessions
Description
Access Technical Sessions - Lunch Available
- Technical Sessions
Description
Access Technical Sessions - Networking Coffee Break
- Keynote Panel: Long-Range Kill Webs
Moderator
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Meggan Schoenberg Principal Director for Integrated Network System of Systems (INSS), Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies, OUSD R&E
Panelists
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Maj. Gen. Luke Cropsey, USAF Program Executive Officer for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management (DAF PEO C3BM), Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition -
Elmer L. Roman Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Mission Integration, Office of the Secretary of Defense -
Lt. Col. Michael “Woody” Woodhouse, USA Deputy Cell Director for Warfighter Integration, Space Development Agency
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- Networking Reception
Description
Relax and enjoy conversation, drinks, and food with attendees and speakers. It’s a great way to miss the DC traffic!
- Continental Breakfast
- Keynote: The Transformative Role of Unmanned Systems
Speakers
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David DeVon Portfolio Manager/Lead for Unmanned and Air Systems, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Prototyping and Experimentation -
Lt. Col. Charles LeDeatte, USAF Director, AFCENT Battle Lab, Chief Technology and Data Officer, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) -
Maj Phillip Smith, USMC Program Manager, Tactical Technology Office, DARPA ,
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- Networking Coffee Break
- Technical Sessions
Description
Access Technical Sessions - Lunch Available
- Technical Sessions
Description
Access Technical Sessions - Networking Coffee Break
- Keynote Panel: Industrial Base and Capacity
Moderator
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Christine Michienzi Senior Associate (Non-resident), Defense-Industrial Initiatives Group, CSIS
Panelists
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Alison Perez Senior Investment Manager, Lockheed Martin Ventures -
Michael Rambo Technology Strategy Senior Manager, Spirit AeroSystems -
Tom Sarama Chief Engineer, Raytheon -
Neil Thurgood Senior Vice President, Anduril Industries -
Eric Wollerman President, Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies (FM&T), LLC
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- Continental Breakfast
- Keynote: Hypersonic Threat Briefing
Speakers
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Brett Boylston Foreign Technology Group Manager, Beyond New Horizons, LLC/Arnold Engineering Development Complex
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- Keynote: Hypersonics Update
Speakers
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James W. Weber Principal Director for Hypersonics, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
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- Networking Coffee Break
- Technical Sessions
Description
Access Technical Sessions - Lunch Available
- Technical Sessions
Description
Access Technical Sessions - Networking Coffee Break
- Keynote Panel: Combatant Commands
Moderator
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Jordan Feidler General Manager, Pentagon and Multi-Domain Division, The Aerospace Corporation
Panelists
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Dave Denhard Chief Scientist and Technical Advisor , U.S. Space Command -
Martin Lindsey Science and Technology Division Chief (J85), U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
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- Keynote: U.S. Navy Air Warfare
Keynote Speaker
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Rear Adm. Michael “Buzz” Donnelly, USN Director, Air Warfare Division, N98, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
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- Continental Breakfast
- Keynote Panel: Lessons Learned from Recent Conflicts
Moderator
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Bryan Clark Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Defense Concepts and Technology, Hudson Institute
Panelists
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Gillian Bussey Deputy Chief Science Officer, US Space Force -
CAPT Quinton Packard, USN Military Fellow, Defense and Security Department, CSIS -
Maj. Gen. James Smith Vice Director for Joint Force Development, Joint Staff
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- Networking Coffee Break
- Technical Sessions
Description
Access Technical Sessions
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