Reasons to Attend

While there are many reasons to attend AIAA DEFENSE Forum, we’ve carefully narrowed it down to three.

1. A Comprehensive Technical Program

The technical program is extensive, with more than 150 presentations covering the most important topics for the aerospace and defense communities. Technical disciplines featured in the program include:

• Advanced Prototypes
• Air and Missile Defense
• Autonomy, Collaborative Engagement, Machine Intelligence, Robotic and Uncrewed Systems
• Digital Engineering
• Directed Energy Weapons
• Guidance, Navigation, Control, and Estimation
• High-Maneuverability and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies
• Space Access and Space Systems
• Strategic Missile Systems
• Survivability
• System and Decision Analysis for National Security
• System Performance Modeling and Simulation
• Tactical Missiles
• Test and Evaluation
• Weapon Systems History and Lessons Learned
• Weapon System Operational Performance

2. Engaging Sessions and Inspiring Speakers

The keynote sessions will address critical challenges shaping the future of national defense, and will feature experts from government, industry, and academia.

Topics include:

• Defense Industrial Base and Capacity
• Hypersonic Systems Update
• Lessons Learned from Recent Conflicts
• Threat Briefings

Confirmed speakers include:

• Alexis Bonnell, Chief Information Officer and Director, Digital Capabilities Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory
• Bryan Clark, Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Defense Concepts and Technology, Hudson Institute
• Keith Kosan, Director of Advanced Technology Test, Missile Defense Agency
• Lt. Col. Charles LeDeatte, USAF, Director, AFCENT Battle Lab, Chief Technology and Data Officer, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central)

3. A Classified Event for Aerospace and Defense Professionals

The forum’s size fosters an environment ideal for in-depth, classified discussions on critical defense and security topics. It encourages meaningful collaboration, idea exchange, and strategic insights. Attendees will have the chance to connect with peers, engage with industry leaders, and grow their professional networks.

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