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
- Lieutenant General (USMC-ret) Steven R. Rudder, Former Deputy Commandant for Aviation, USMC, Former Commanding General, United States Marine Corps Forces, Pacific
- Bryan Scurry, Former SES, & Executive Director, Commander Naval Air Forces Naval Air Systems Command
Keynote
- Kevin “Astro” Murray, SES, Chief Technology Officer, Deputy Commandant Information (DC I) HQ, U.S. Marine Corps (HQMC)
- Christopher Collins, SES, Executive Director, Developmental Test, Evaluation, and Assessments OUSD(R&E)
- Rear Admiral (USN-ret) BD Gaddis, Vice President, Navy Carrier Air Wing, Programs Business Development, Defense, Space & Security Senior Director, Autonomous Systems Boeing
- CAPT Pete Sheehy, USN, Director, Narrowband SATCOM Acquisition Delta, Space Systems Command Military Communications & PNT Program Executive Office
- The Honorable Dr. Douglas Schmidt, Director, Operational Test and Evaluation Office of the Secretary of Defense
DoD & Government Speakers
- LTC Michael “Brabs” Brabner, Robotics Requirements Division / Air Branch Chief Maneuver Capabilities Development & Integration Directorate Army Futures Command
- Tracy Conroy, Experimental Director Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific
- LT Luis Escheverria, USN, Commanding Officer, Task Group 59.1 U.S. Naval Forces Central Command
- John Gill, Supervisor, Special Operations Group (SOG) Federal Bureau of Investigation
- CDR Sophia Haberman, USN, Commander Unmanned Surface Vehicles Division ONE (USVDIV-1)
- LTC (USA-ret) Stu Hatfield, Division Chief, Human Machine Integration U.S. Army G-8
- CAPT Loren “Wookie” Jacobi, USN, Executive Officer Naval Base Coronado
- Alan Jaeger, Office of Research and Technology Applications Manager, (ORTA) Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division
- Tom Matthews, Principle Deputy, Navy & Marine Corps Small, Tactical UAS Program Office (PMA-263) NAVAIR
- Dr. Gregory Power, Program Manager, Senior Research Engineer HQ, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
- CAPT Derek Rader, USN, Commanding Officer Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron 3
- LCDR Ian Roessle, USN, Deputy Director, Chief Scientist, Center for High Assurance Computer Systems, Adjunct Professor for Artificial Intelligence, Whiting School of Engineering Johns Hopkins University
- Dr. Robert Sadowski, SES, Army Chief Roboticist U.S. Army DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center
- Shivanjli Sharma, ATM-X Deputy Project Manager NASA Ames Research Center
- Leland “Kent” Shea, Product Manager, Robotics and Autonomous Systems Program Executive Office, Combat Support & Combat Service Support
- Major Christopher Simpkins, USA, Assistant Product Manager (APM), sUAS Project Office PEO Army Aviation
- Mike Tall, Senior Scientific Technical Manager (SSSTM), Integrated Autonomous C4ISR Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC)
- Col James “Fangs” Valpiani, USAF, Commandant Test Pilot School, Edwards AFB
- CAPT (USN-ret) Ted Venable, CNT/UAS Program Manager, (COMUSNAVSO/C4F) U.S. Fourth Fleet Counter Illicit Trafficking
- Lt Col Bradford “Crush” WADE, USAF, Commander, 556 Test and Evaluation Squadron Creech AFB, NV
- Alex Zimmer, Underwater Explosive Ordnance Disposal (UWEOD) AI/ML Program Lead Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific, (NIWC PAC)
Industry & Academia
- Sean Baity, Technical Director Textron Systems
- Samuel Byers, Senior National Security Advisor Center for Maritime Security
- Maia B. Cook, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, President Pacific Science & Engineering
- Lt Col (USA-ret) Jerry L. Frazier, Jr., Managing Partner & Director, Integrated Air and Missile Systems Amalgam Defense Solutions, LLC
- Lichen “Scuba” Pursley, Director, INDOPACOM General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
- Greg Landis, Senior Program Manager Maritime Undersea Boeing
- Rear Admiral (USN-ret) James Rodman, CEO Mission Focused Systems, Inc.
- Dr. Leena Singh, Senior Technical Staff Control and Autonomous Systems Engineering Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Neil “Cowboy” Zerbe, CEO Aerospace & Defense Industry Partners
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Venue
Four Points by Sheraton
8110 Aero Drive, 92123
San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: 1 (888) 236-2427
Book NowAccommodationsWe are pleased to offer our delegates a limited number of hotel rooms at a negotiated rate. To take advantage of these rates, please contact the hotel directly and quote “ACI’s Unmanned Systems West“.
Please note that the guest room block cut-off date is September 10, 2024. After that date OR when the room block fills, guestroom availability and rate can no longer be guaranteed.
