Past event: C-UAS & Integrated Protection Summit 2024

Rapidly Fielding Enhanced C-UAS Solutions to Bolster Warfighting Capability

The C-UAS & Integrated Protection Summit bring together DoD, Military, Federal Government, International Partners & Industry leaders in a 'Town-Hall' style debate focused on current/future initiatives toward developing an effective C-UAS strategy that will deter, defend against & defeat UAS threats, both at home & abroad. This forum will provide insights on the military's strategy to counter the growing use of unmanned aerial systems by adversaries, focusing on a proactive approach and investment in commercial C-UAS & C-sUAS technologies.

Topics to be Covered

  • Ensuring DoD Readiness to Deter, Detect & Defeat UAS Threats
  • Enhancing C-UAS Capabilities for a Unified Defense
  • Driving Army C-UAS Development & Integration for Improved Operational Readiness
  • Advancing Domestic Counter-UAS Capabilities for Counterterrorism & Threat Prevention
  • Leveraging Commercial Innovation for Increased Counter-UAS Capabilities
  • Fielding Advanced C-UAS Technologies to Increasing Naval Defense Capabilities
  • Protecting US Borders & Securing US Airspace from UAS Threats
  • Evaluating the Performance, Effectiveness, & Reliability of C-UAS Systems to Support Warfighter Mission
  • Conducting Joint C-UAS Exercises with International Partners for a Unified Strategic Approach & Improved Capabilities
  • Prioritizing Air Domain Awareness Here at Home: Leading UAS Detection and Mitigation to Ensure Safer Skies & Enhance Overall National Security

Why You Should Attend this Year's Summit

The DoD is calling for more of a layered detection approach to C-UAS and want combine detection capabilities such as using EO/IR acoustic sensors to detect visual, sound, & heat signatures, radar systems, & using radio frequency sensors to identify wireless signals. Vendors agree and the DoD is looking for their help on a multitude of C-UAS capabilities. As a result, in the FY2024 budget, the Department of Defense (DOD) saw an increase across the Services on C-UAS spending with more than 177 million provided toward Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems (CUAS), Group 3 Defeat Acceleration, 5G-enabled drones, and high energy laser atmospheric study and prototype systems. The C-UAS & Integrated Protection Summit will highlight the importance of leveraging commercial innovation to enhance these systems & provide insights on the military's strategy to counter the growing use of unmanned aerial systems by adversaries, focusing on a proactive approach and investment in commercial C-UAS & C-sUAS technologies.

The ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Israel have highlighted the need to counter increasing unmanned and autonomous threats at scale. The increased availability and proliferation of UAS have provided U.S. adversaries with a low-cost means of conducting intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions against-or attacking-U.S. forces. Attendees will hear perspectives from key leaders across military & government on evaluating the performance, effectiveness, & reliability of C-UAS systems to support the Warfighter mission. This event will also feature a panel on conducting Joint C-UAS exercises with International Partners for a unified strategic approach & improved capabilities.

The team specializes in the extensive research and development of our Symposium's content and focus areas, and we will assemble the most respected minds in the counter unmanned systems space from leaders across Military, Government, Commercial, and Academia. Our non-partisan approach allows us to reach across all services and organizations to bring together a truly holistic group of decision makers and solution providers.

At our Summit You Will Have the Ability

  • Gain Education & Insight: Walk away with knowledge gained from our senior level speakers on some of the complex challenges facing the UAS communities.
  • Build Partnerships: The agenda is designed to allow for ample networking opportunities and the ability to engage in constructive dialogue among all in attendance.
  • Influence: Help foster ideas! Share your own insight and knowledge during our interactive sessions. All attendees are encouraged to address our speaker faculty and each other with their questions, comments or ideas.

Sponsors & Exhibitors

The C-UAS & Integrated Protection Summit provides opportunities including exhibit space, round table discussions, product demonstrations, and networking receptions.
Contact us for sponsorship information

2024 Confirmed Speakers

  • Lt Gen Dagvin Anderson, USAF, Director for Joint Force Development, Joint Staff, J7
  • RDML Donald Plummer, USN, Vice Director for Joint Force Development, Joint Staff, J7
  • Ronald Stuart, Deputy Assistant Secretary & Assistant Director for the Countermeasures Directorate, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, U.S. Department of State
  • BGen Farrell Sullivan, USMC, Director, Capabilities Development Directorate, Combat Development and Integration, Headquarters Marine Corps
  • Brig Gen Anthony Babcock, USAF, Director, Logistics, Engineering, Force Protection, Air Force Mobility Command
  • Dr. Amy S. Smith-Carroll, SES, Director, Surface Warfare, OUSD(A&S)
  • RDML Thomas J. Dickinson, USN, PEO, Integrated Warfare Systems, US Navy 
  • Garry Bishop, SES, Deputy Director, Operational Test & Evaluation, Land & Expeditionary Warfare, DOT&E
  • Warren O'Donell. SES, Deputy Director, RCCTO
  • COL Scott McLellan, USA, Military Deputy, Joint C-UAS Office (JCO), G3/5/7, HQDA
  • Jeffrey Vincent, Executive Director, UAS Integration Office, FAA
  • Steven Willoughby, Acting Director, C-UAS PMO, DHS
  • Lt Col Shai Sisso, Head of the C-UAS Department, Directorate of Defense, Research, and Development, Israeli Defense Force
  • CAPT Eric Flagg, USN, Military Director, Counter UAS, NAVAIR PMA-242
  • Col Andrew Konicki, USMC, Program Manager, Ground Based Air Defense, PEO Land Systems
  • Col Nate Huston, USAF, Ph.D., Director, US CENTCOM Innovation & Capability Integration
  • LTG L. Neil Thurgood, USA (Ret Senior VP, Anduril Industries (Event Moderator)
  • James Thom, Executive Director, Domain Awareness Security Operations, AMO, CBP
  • LTG L. Neil Thurgood, USA (Ret), Senior VP, Anduril Industries, Event Moderator

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Venue

Jackson Center
601 Moquin Dr NW, 35806
Huntsville, Alabama

Parking Details
Parking details will be provided to registrants one week before the event in the “Event Logistics” e-mail.

Nearby Hotels
The registration fee will include a light breakfast, full lunch, morning and afternoon refreshments, access to all networking receptions, and WiFi.

Hampton Inn & Suites Huntsville/Research Park Area
7010 Cabela Drive Huntsville, Alabama 35806 USA
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The Westin Huntsville
6800 Governors West, NW, Huntsville, Alabama, USA, 35806
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Hyatt Place Huntsville/Research Park
6860 Governors West NW, Huntsville, AL 35806, United States of America
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Event details
Organizer : DSI
Event type : Conference
Reference : ASDE-25152