Past event: Future Ground Combat Vehicles Conference 2016

Next Generation Mobility, Protection, and Lethality

For the second year in a row, we are pleased to announce the return of our Future Ground Combat Vehicles event! This years event is aimed specifically at examining developments that have taken place since the release of the Combat Vehicle Modernization Strategy, and the critical next steps in this process. 

We will also examine new initiatives that are at the forefront of Future Ground Combat technology including Directed Energy, Modular Active Protection Systems, and Unmanned alternatives for Ground Combat Systems. Join us as we explore the hottest topics of the day as explained by the most respected experts in the defense sector!


Bigger! Badder! Bolder Topics!

  • Hear Updates from leading Program Managers on the progress of the Combat Vehicle Modernization Strategy
  • Gain insight from BCT Capabilities managers discussing tomorrow's Vehicle Requirements
  • Listen to Acquisition Updates from major Program Executive Offices
  • Understand the Requirements of Mobile Protected Firepower platforms for light maneuver Warfighters
  • Study the Strategy to Succeed in a Constrained Fiscal Environment
  • Hear about the value of Active Protection Systems and the different variants available
  • Listen to Acquisition Updates from major Program Executive Offices


''Great networking opportunities! Very informative conference.''
Northrop Grumman

''Ability and opportunity to interact with US Army and business leaders.''
Department of National Defence

''I was very pleased to be able to interact with the people directly responsible for fleet requirements.''
Shaw Development, LLC

Chairperson

  • LTC (R) Scott Coulson, Former Maneuver Chief, ARCIC Capabilities Directorate, U.S. Army

Featured Speakers

  • BG John George, Director, Force Development, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G8, U.S. Army
  • BG David Komar, Director, Capabilities Development Directorate, ARCIC, U.S. Army
  • Brig Gen (Ret) Didi Benyoash, Head, Future Combat Vehicle Development Team, Israel Ministry of Defense
  • Mr. Ted Maciuba, Deputy Director, Mounted Requirements, Maneuver Center Of Excellence, U.S. Army
  • COL John Atkinson, Director, Fires and Maneuver Integration Division, Capabilities Development Directorate, CD&I, HQMC
  • COL F. Wayne Brewster II, Director, TCM SBCT, U.S. Army
  • COL David Davidson, Deputy Commandant, U.S. Army Armor School
  • COL Christopher Stone, TRADOC Capabilities Manager, IBCT, U.S. Army
  • LTC Theodore "Ted" Johnson, Chief, Light Combat Systems, Mounted Requirements, U.S. Army MCoE
  • Dr. Reed Young, Program Manager, Robotics and Autonomy, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
  • Mr. Yiftach Kleinman, Head of Future Combat Systems, Manager for Active Protection Systems- Land Maneuver Systems Directorate, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
  • Dr. David Stoudt, Senior Executive Advisor, Engineering Felow for Directed Energy, Booz Allen Hamilton

Please fill in your name and email to receive the conference agenda of this event.


Protection Systems Focus Day - December 5,  2016
  • Including: Morning Refreshment Break, Lunch
Main Conference Day One - December 6, 2016
  • Including: Morning & Afternoon Networking & Refreshment Break, Networking Luncheon
Main Conference Day Two - December 7, 2016
  • Including: Morning & Afternoon Networking & Refreshment Break, Networking Luncheon

The agenda is available as PDF under downloads at the right side of the page.

Venue

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Venue

DoubleTree by Hilton Dearborn Detroit
5801 Southfield Fwy , Detroit, Michigan
48228, United States
Website:  http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/michigan/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-detroit-dearborn-DTTDBDT
Phone: 313-336-3340

Accommodation
The newly renovated DoubleTree by Hilton Detroit - Dearborn is designed with the needs of the traveler in mind and located minutes from Dearborn and Detroit. Our hotel is in the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame, having received outstanding traveler reviews five years in a row. Be greeted by our friendly staff with our signature DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie on arrival.

Relax in a spacious guest room or suite featuring signature bedding, complimentary WiFi and premium bath products. Select a suite to enjoy a separate living area, refrigerator, wet bar, jetted tub (select suites only) and two TVs. Work out in the fitness center, swim laps in our indoor pool or soak away the stress in one of two oversized hot tubs.

Situated near I-94, I-96, major thoroughfares and only 15 minutes from Detroit Metropolitan Airport and downtown Detroit, DoubleTree by Hilton Detroit - Dearborn is an easily accessible destination. Host your meeting with us and let our seasoned staff make your meetings worry-free in any of our 16 function rooms or a ballroom accommodating up to 800 people. Utilize our 24-hour business center with A/V equipment rental and printing services to attend to every need.

The special room rate of $119 has been established to make your reservation process easy.  Simply call 1-313-336-3340 or 1-800-222-TREE and give the group name Future Ground Combat Vehicles or “FGC” no later than November 18, 2016.  In addition the special rate has been extended to three days before and after the conference.

Please note:
We will never recommend, approve or appoint any third party rooming service to act on our behalf. Please be extremely wary if you are approached by any such companies. We will always endeavour to negotiate the best available rates for you so please use the Hotel´s website link provided.
Event details
Organizer : IQUS
Event type : Conference
Reference : ASDE-15476