Past event: UAS West Symposium

Emerging Opportunities, Needs and Challenges

DoD has reported Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) growth rate between 2015 and 2035. It is expected that federal agency UAS fleets will grow from a few hundred to approximately 10,000, with over 90 percent of these vehicles categorized as Nano, Micro, or Small UAS. Ultralight, Light Sport, and Medium sized UAS will find a role with a number of agencies, such as Bureau of Land Management or Coast Guard, who need to survey large tracts of land or water for a variety of missions. In all cases, the UAS is the transport for the payload, be it sensors or cargo. The number and type of UAS developed, acquired, and deployed will be driven by mission needs and costs. Analysts still predict growth in this industry, estimating a total increase to just over $89 billion in the next decade. Not only is the military expected to sustain its backing of UAS technology, but the civil and commercial markets are poised to open up to a host of opportunities for the industry.

''Unmanned Aircraft Systems West'' is a very valuable investment in your time. Attendees will obtain invaluable information on the emerging opportunities in the Military, Government, Commercial and Civil Markets found nowhere else. Key program offices will examine UAS from first hand experiences and address the Needs, Requirements and Opportunities needed. Key issues will include:
  • Emerging Defense and Government UAS Needs & Requirements
  • DoD UAS Joint Program Updates, Emerging Platform & Sensor Capabilities, Training & Testing
  • UAV Program Updates and Platforms
  • Developing Counter UAS & Detect & Avoid Technologies
  • sUAS Innovations, Growth, Capabilities and Opportunities
  • FAA NAS Regulatory Updates

''Unmanned Aircraft Systems West'' is a must have see investment of your time. Attendees will obtain invaluable information on the emerging opportunities in the Military, Government, Commercial and Civil Markets found nowhere else. Key program offices will examine UAS from first hand experiences and address the Needs, Requirements and Opportunities needed.


Symposium Themes:

  • Emerging UAS DoD and Government Needs & Requirements from: - USA - USN - HQ USAF -USMC - USPACOM - USSTRATCOM - USSOUTHCOM - TRADOC
  • Major UAS Program Updates and Emerging Platforms Needs, Capabilities & Opportunities
  • Cutting-Edge Mission Opportunities and Updates Within Homeland Security, Customs & Border Protection, Maritime Security, and FAA


Special Presentations by:

  • Brig Gen Aaron Prupas, USAF, Dir., Warfighting Operations Support to the Deputy Chief of Staff, HQ USAF
  • Mr. Kenneth Callicutt, SES, (J8) Dir, Capability and Resource Integration (USSTRATCOM)
  • CAPT Mike Davis, USN, Deputy J36, Space and Integrated Air and Missile Defense Div, (USPACOM)
  • Dr. George Kailiwai, III, SES, Dir., Resources and Assessment Directorate (USPACOM)

Speakers

  • Brigadier General Aaron Prupas, USAF, Dir., Warfighting Operations Support to the Deputy Chief of Staff, ISR, Headquarters U.S. Air Force
  • Mr. Kenneth Callicutt, SES, J8 Director Capability and Resource Integration, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM)
  • Dr. George Kailiwai III, SES, Dir., Resources and Assessment Directorate (J8) (USPACOM)
  • CAPT Mike Davis, USN, Deputy J36, Space and Integrated Air and Missile Defense Div, (USPACOM)
  • COL Courtney Cote, USA, Project Manager, U.S. Army UAS PEO Aviation, Redstone Arsenal
  • CDR (USN-ret) Chris "Pyro" Fitzgerald, Contract Support, Commander Naval Air Forces Pacific (N809A), (COMNAVAIRFOR, CNAF), UAS Requirements
  • CAPT Terence Hoeft, USN, CNAP Deputy Force Requirements (N8A)
  • CAPT John Fischer, USN, CNAP Aviation Safety Director, (N45)
  • Mr. Ed Ward, Chief, UAS Fleet Management, U.S. Army UAS PEO Aviation, Redstone Arsenal
  • Mr. Mark Farrar, Dir. of Training, USA, UAS Training Center, 2-13th Aviation Regiment, Fort Huachuca, AZ
  • LtCOL Todd "Dutch" Holland, USMC, Commanding Officer, Marine Aircraft Group, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
  • Mr. Mike Blades, Research Director, Aerospace & Defense, Frost & Sullivan
  • Colonel Paul A. Cravey, USA, Dir., TRADOC Capabilities Manager, UAS, US Army Aviation Center of Excellence
  • Dr. Fabrice Kunzi, UAS Civilian Airspace Integration, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
  • CAPT Ted Venable (USN ret), CNT/UAS Program Manager at Commander, U.S. Naval Forces South and CDR, U.S. 4th Fleet Counter Illicit Trafficking PM
  • Major Dan "Matrix" Riley, USAF, Dir., Emerging Technologies Combined Test Force
  • LT Phillip Martinez, USN, J2 Directorate Collection Requirements Management Branch Chief, (USSOUTHCOM)
  • Maj Marshall Gray, USA, Assistant Product Manager, Tactical UAS Project Office, Redstone Arsenal
  • Ms. Jennifer Gillum, Dir., Army Rapid Integration and Acceptance Center (RIAC)
  • Mr. Mark Dombroff, Partner, Dentons US LLP
  • Lt Col Matthew "Bronco" Brancato, USAF, Commander, 160th Attack Squadron, Air National Guard
  • Mr. Michael Lyons, Global Hawk Business Development, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
  • Mr. Joseph Hosack, Science & Technology Branch Chief, (USSOUTHCOM)
  • LTC Col Dan Isabell, USA, G3, Army Intelligence Center of Excellence, Fort Huachuca, AZ
  • LTC (USA-ret) Barney Owens, DoD Certificate of Authorization (COA) Manager
  • Senior Representative, 432d, Air Expeditionary Wing Group, Creech Air Force Base
  • Mr. William Mahoney, Program Airworthiness Director, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems

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  • General Managers
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  • Directors
  • Deputy Directors
  • Branch Chiefs
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  • Sr. Managers, Federal Accounts
  • Sr. Analysts
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  • Principal Scientists
  • Program Managers
  • Project Managers
  • Product Managers
  • Program Analyst
  • Aerospace Engineers
  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Systems Engineers
  • Flight Operations Managers
  • Test Engineers
  • Engineering Leads


Venue

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
1355 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 232-3861

Attendee accommodations must be arranged directly with the hotel.
Event details
Organizer : TTC
Event type : Conference
Reference : ASDE-17219