National Congress on Next Generation Combat Vehicles 2024

Exploring The Future of Power, Survivability, and Lethality of Combat and Tactical Vehicles

May 21-22, 2024 - Arlington, VA, United States

Exploring The Future of Power, Survivability, and Lethality of Combat and Tactical Vehicles

The National Congress on Next Generation Combat Vehicles is the paramount gathering platform where the future of armored warfare takes center stage. This 2nd annual event will provide a unique platform to discuss the latest innovations in combat vehicle technology, from state-of-the-art tanks to futuristic infantry fighting vehicles.

About the Conference

Over the past year it has been demonstrated that the continued importance of combat vehicles in modern battle, cannot be overstated. In an era where military capabilities and strategic operations are inextricably linked with cutting-edge technology and innovation, the need for modernization of aging combat/armored vehicles along with introducing new warfighter protection, lethality, and maneuverability capabilities across all domains, including the fundamental land domain, has become key priority area for the U.S. Military.

With its unparalleled access to cutting-edge technology, expert insights, and industry connections, the National Congress on Next Generation Combat Vehicles stands as a crucial catalyst in driving the advancements that shape the U.S. and global defense capabilities.

Conference Highlights

  • Learn about development & testing of new combat warfighting capabilities for speed, range, and reliability
  • Address the needs of a changing operational environment necessitating a change to how combat vehicles are not only developed but sustained over time.
  • Discuss the latest developments in acquisition, training, testing and practice from across all domains.

Topics the Summit will Cover Include:

  • Enhancing the maneuverability, firepower, and effectiveness of military vehicles (USA/USMC/JLTV)
  • Scalable Armor protection Advancements & R&D
  • Leveraging Emerging Technologies: Exploring the transformative impact of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics, in optimizing space operations
  • NGCV Requirements and Acquisition Processes

Top Organizations that have Attended

  • Armored Brigade Combat Team, (ABCT) and Reconnaissance
  • CCDC Army Research Laboratory
  • DARPA Tactical Technology Office (TTO)
  • Defense Innovation Unit
  • Department of Defense
  • Next Generation Combat Vehicles Cross Functional Team
  • NSA
  • The Joint Staff/USA
  • U.S. Air Force
  • U.S. Army
  • U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
  • U.S. Army Futures Command
  • U.S. Army Research Laboratory
  • USSOCOM
  • ATI Defense
  • BAE Systems Inc
  • Boeing
  • CACI
  • Carmenta
  • Collins Aerospace
  • General Dynamics Land Systems
  • HDT Global
  • IDB Holding S.P.A
  • Leonardo DRS
  • Rafael Systems Global Sustainment
  • Raytheon Technologies Corp
  • Renk America
  • Rheinmetall

Co-Chairs

  • Lieutenant General (Ret’d) Guy Swan III, Former Commanding General U.S. Army North
  • Major General (USA-ret) Douglas C. Crissman, Former Deputy Commanding General U.S. Army Central
  • Col Warren Sponsler (USA-ret), Chief Operating Officer National Advanced Mobility Consortium

Distinguished Speakers

  • General Gary Brito, Commanding General TRADOC
  • Brigadier General Geoff Norman, USA, Director, Next Generation Combat Vehicle Cross Functional Team U.S. Army
  • Major General David Wilson, Commanding General U.S. Army Sustainment Command
  • Colonel James Armstrong, Commander, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division U.S. Army
  • LTC (USA-ret) Stuart Hatfield, Chief Robotics Branch HQDA Force Development Directorate, Army G-8
  • Steve Herrick, Product Manager, Robotic Combat Vehicle US Army
  • Col Timothy Hough, USMC, Program Manager, Advanced Amphibious Assault (PM AAA) The United States Marine Corps
  • Lieutenant Colonel Marc W. Jason, Armor Threat Integration, Foreign Intelligence Technology U.S. Army*
  • Brigadier David Kelly, Military Attache to North America Australian Department of Defense
  • Dr. Naim Lee, Chief Evaluator Land Warfare U.S. Joint Staff J8*
  • Ted Maciuba, P.E., Consultant, Robotics, AI and Technology, Former Deputy Director Maciuba Consulting LLC, Army Robotics Requirements, MCDID
  • Dr. Eric Martinson, Department Chair, Math and Computer Science Department Lawrence Technological University
  • Robert Monto, Director Advanced Capabilities and Concepts Technology U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities Office
  • Joseph Pipczynski, Jr, Vice President, Global Sales, Marketing & Business Development ScioTeq
  • Dr. Robert Sadowski, Chief Roboticist U.S. Army
  • Bhavanjot Singh, Engineering Supervisor, Autonomy and Automation for Armaments Systems U.S. Army
  • Confirmed Senior Representative, Ukrainian Army
  • Confirmed Senior Representative, Ground Common Infrastructure Architecture U.S. Army, Ground Combat Product Integration
  • Kaitlyn Tani, Deputy Product Manager for Medium Caliber Ammunition (PM MAS) Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition

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Venue

Cooperative Plaza Conference Center
4301 Wilson Boulevard, 22203
Arlington, VA, USA

Accommodations
We are pleased to offer our delegates a limited number of hotel rooms at the nearby Hilton Towers Arlington VA. To take advantage of these rates, please contact the hotel directly and quote “Group Code: ARB.”

Hilton Towers Arlington VA

950 North Stafford Street
Arlington, VA 22203
Reservations: 1-800-445-8667

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Please note that the guest room block cut-off date is April 26th, 2024. After that date OR when the room block fills, guestroom availability and rate can no longer be guaranteed.