An International Forum for Capability Advancement and Collaboration UAS-UGV-USV-UUV-Robotics
Join us this Fall as we explore the cutting-edge capabilities and tactical advantages unmanned systems offer to modern defense and security operations, as well as discovering how unmanned systems are enhancing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, enabling real-time situational awareness and informed decision-making in complex operational environments.
Topics the Summit will Cover Include:
- Redefining the Autonomy Battlespace: Connective Tissue for Mission Autonomy
- Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) Platforms, Payloads & State of the Art Emerging ISR Capabilities
- Air Force UAS applications for Adversary Air (ADAIR-UX)
- NATO Maritime Unmanned Systems (MUS), A Multinational Effort
About the Conference
By attending the 3rd Annual
Unmanned Systems West Conference, you will gain invaluable insights into the latest advancements in UxS, ranging from drones and robotic platforms to AI-powered systems and autonomous vehicles. Network with military/government and industry experts to explore the diverse applications of unmanned systems in intelligence gathering, surveillance, reconnaissance, logistics, and even combat scenarios. With geopolitical dynamics constantly shifting, attending this event will help equip you with the knowledge and awareness necessary to navigate the complexities of the modern battlefield, shape defense strategies, and contribute to the future of national security.
Conference Highlights
- Explore the cutting-edge capabilities and tactical advantages UxS offers to today’s combat, multi domain and DoD support operations.
- Gain the knowledge and awareness essential to negotiate the complexity of the modern battlefield, as well as discuss innovative defense strategies.
- Contribute to the advancement of national security in an era where geopolitical forces are continuously changing.
- Build effective partnerships across the UxS community to stay up-to-date on the latest developments and establish critical business partnerships with key decision-makers in the unmanned systems sector.
Co-Chairs
- Dr. Mark Joel Lewis, President & CEO Purdue Applied Research Institute, Play interview
- Dr. Rodney Bowersox, Deputy Director, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, Senior Associate Dean for Research, College of Engineering, Holder, Ford Motor Co. Design Professorship I Regents Professor, Executive Director University Consortium for Applied Hypersonics
- Christopher Collins, SES, Executive Director, Developmental Test Eval, and Assessment Office of the Undersecretary of Defense Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E))
- Rear Admiral Stephen Tedford, USN, Program Executive Officer Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons
- CAPT Shea S. Thompson, USN, Commodore Surface Development Squadron ONE (CSDS 1)
DoD & Government Speakers
- Dr. James Weber, Principal Dir., for Hypersonics Office of the Director of Defense Research and Engineering (Modernization) (OUSD (R&E))
- Lieutenant General (USA-ret) Neil Thurgood, SVP Anduril
- Dr. Knox Millsaps, SES, Head, Division of Aerospace Science, Air Warfare and Weapons, Naval Air Warfare and Weapons ONR
- Dr. Joseph Jewell, John Bogdanoff Associate Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics College of Engineering Purdue University
- Dr. Brandon Chynoweth, Research Assistant Professor Purdue University
Industry & Academia
- Andrew Carter, Senior Director, Strategy Anduril Industries
- Andrew Capodieci, Director of Robotics Neya Systems
- Ray Chaney, San Diego Chapter Board member Gary Sinise Foundation
- Dr. Maia Cook, Director, Human-Autonomy Integration & Chief Scientist Pacific Science & Engineering
- Dr. Nick Ernest, Chief AI Architect Thales USA
- Lt Col (USA-ret) Jerry L. Frazier, Jr., Managing Partner & Director, Integrated Air and Missile Systems Amalgam Defense Solutions, LLC
- CAPT Jeffrey Hoyle (USN-ret), Vice President, Maritime Elbit Systems of America
- Ted Maciuba, Former Deputy Director US Army Robotics Requirements U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence
- James McPherson, Program Manager General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
- Dr. Sophia Merrifield, Research Marine Physicist & Engineer, Marine Physical Laboratory UC San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography
- Adam Outlaw, Senor Program Manager, Maritime Undersea Boeing Maritime & Intelligence Systems
- Lichen “Scuba” Pursley, Director, USAF Programs (StratDev) General Atomic Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
- Jim Ryan, Senior Director, Global Military Sales Air Domain Systems Textron
- John “Streak” Scudi, MQ-25, Director Boeing Defense, Space & Security
- Gad Shaanan, CEO and Founder UNMANNED-AEROSPACE
- Dr. Eric Terrill, Director, Marine Physical Laboratory UC San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography
- Neil Zerbe, CEO AeroSpace & Defense Industry Partners
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Venue
Four Points by Sheraton
8110 Aero Drive, 92123
San Diego, CA, USA
