Defense Logistics & Support Conference 2024

October 29-30, 2024 - Arlington, VA, United States

Winning Tomorrow's Multi-Domain Battle Through Technology-Driven Logistics

With the expertise of thought leaders from the US Department of Defense, industry, academia and allied nations, we will dive deeper into contested logistics, assessing current challenges and strategies. Our discussions will encompass the cutting-edge technology shaping the future of defense logistics and procurement to support the warfighter, including the use of data analytics for prediction & maintenance, unmanned delivery, and more.

Esteemed leaders will guide in analyzing the cyber risks associated with defense logistics, assessing weaknesses in the defense industrial base, and working towards a decreased reliance on foreign materials. Together, we will explore the resilience challenges faced by the defense industrial base post COVID, along with the current efforts to stay ahead of near-peer nations. Join us for engaging discussions and insights into supporting the warfighter through logistical success and resilience now and in the future.

Benefits of attending

  • Gain insight into strategies and priorities for supporting the warfighter and strengthening resilience in anticipation of future challenges, ensure logistics success and preparedness  
  • Dive into the complexities of contested logistics, examining both current conflicts and potential future conflicts
  • Hear about cutting edge defense logistics innovation, including technology solutions and managing the evolving landscape of the defense industrial base
  • Hear from and network with 200+ leaders from Industry, military and academia 

2024 Chair Person

  • Major General Allan E. Day (Ret.), VP, Logistics/Sustainment Industry Strategy Global Public Sector, SalesForce

2024 Speakers

  • Lieutenant General Mark T. Simerly, Director, Defense Logistics Agency, US Department of Defense
  • Vice Admiral Jeffrey Jablon, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Installations and Logistics (OPNAV N4), US Navy
  • Adarryl Roberts SES, Chief Information Officer, Defense Logistics Agency
  • Lieutenant General Tom D. Miller, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics Engineering and Force Protection, US Air Force
  • Major General Donald K. Carpenter, Director, F-35 Fleet Readiness and Sustainment, US Air Force
  • Ms. Carla N. Zeppieri, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Industrial Base Reslience Industrial Base Policy, US Department of Defense
  • Beth Behn, Director of Operations, G-43/5/7, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff , G-4, US Army
  • Forrest C. Poole, Assistant Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics (LP), US Marine Corps.
  • Brigadier General Stefan Lampl, Commander of the Austrian Forces Logistics School, Austrian Armed Forces
  • Colonel Jason Kalin, Commander, 735th Supply Chain Operations Group
  • Bruce Hollywood, Associate Chief Operations Officer, United States Space Force
  • Jeff Waksman, Program Manager at the Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO), Office of the Secretary of Defense
  • Scott E. Boyd, Acting Director and Deputy Program Executive Officer (DPEO) for Combat Readiness, Combat Readiness Directorate, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, US Air Force
  • Erin M. Kern, Executive Deputy , Marine Corps Logistics Command, US Marine Corps
  • David W. McKeown, Deputy DoD Chief Information Officer for Cybersecurity (DCIO(CS)) and the DoD’s Senior Information Security Officer (SISO), US Department of Defense
  • Robert N. Hein, Director Maritime Operations U.S. Military Sealift Command (COMSC N04), US Navy
  • Kenneth D. Watson, Deputy Commander of Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
  • Steven L. “Steve” Martinez, Chief, Logistics Strategy, Concepts & Programs Division, United States Air Force
  • Mark D. Benedict, Senior Scientist for Convergent Digital Manufacturing, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, US Air Force
  • Todd McAllister, Director, Global Supply Chain & Logistics/Professor of Practice, National Defense University *subject to final confirmation
  • Glenn S. Daehn, Professor of Metallurgical Engineering, Ohio State University
  • Robert (Bob) N. Hein, Director Maritime Operations, U.S. Military Sealift Command (COMSC N04)
  • Melissa Elledge, Product Manager, Mobile Electric Power Systems (MEPS), Program Executive Office Combat Support and Combat Service Support (PEO CS&CSS), US Army
  • Mr. Remington Tonar, Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer, Cart.com
  • Kim M. Brown, Deputy Director of Logistics, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering, and Force Protection, Headquarters U.S. Arlington, Virginiar Force, US Air Force
  • Donald Anderson, Director, Analytics, Air Mobility Command, US Air Force
  • Shannon Boykin, Deputy Chief Information Officer, HQ Air Force Directorate of Logistics, US Air Force
  • Mr. Greg Little, Senior Counselor, Palantir
  • Brandon Daniels, Chief Executive Officer, Exiger
  • Katie Arrington, Vice President, Government Affairs, Exiger
  • Rich Martin, Executive Director, Supply Chain Management, Army Materiel Command, US Army
  • Emily Vogeler, Executive Director, J34, Logistics Policy and Strategic Programs in the Logistics Operations (J3) organization, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
  • Dana Dallas, Cold Chain/Vaccine Program Manager, Defense Logistics Agency

2024 Advisory Board

  • Colonel Kevin Sampels (Ret.), Associate Vice President, Defense Logistics, LinQuest Corporation

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Venue

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
900 South Orme Street, 22204
Arlington, Virginia, USA

Tel: +1 703-521-1900

Group Rate: $229 per night, excluding applicable taxes and fees
Reservation Method: Reserve your room by clicking on the reservation link below. We have reserved a selection of rooms at a discounted group rate, subject to availability.

Book your group rate for DefLog 2024

Cut-off date
: Monday, October 7th, 2024 (After that time, the group rate will be offered based on hotel availability only.) Rate is available 3 days prior and 3 days post the event dates. However, these rates are subject to availability and will not be available past the group cut of date.