Military Vehicle Systems Summit 2024

Modernizing Military Ground Systems to Enable Multi-Domain Maneuverability

November 20-21, 2024 - National Harbor, MD, United States

The 4th Military Vehicles Systems Summit will convene senior level experts and decision makers marking a pivotal gathering for defense professionals to explore the forefront of military mobility. In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and evolving security challenges, this conference serves as a vital platform for discussing innovations in vehicle design, propulsion systems, and autonomous technologies. Recent funding trends and increased investments across all service branches highlight the emphasis on enhancing vehicle lethality, survivability, and mobility.

Topics To Be Covered

  • Future-Proofing Army Combat Vehicles: The Path Ahead for Innovation and Progress
  • Modernizing Army’s Ground Combat Systems: Project Updates and Future Goals
  • Enhancing Combat Readiness and Capability of USMC Land Systems
  • Rapid Acquisition and Prototyping: Delivering Cutting-Edge Solutions Across RCCTO
  • Advancing AI and Automation for U.S. Military Combat Vehicles through VC Collaboration
  • Enabling Tactical Communications and Networking for Modern Combat Vehicles
  • Enhancing Defense Exports and International Cooperation to Stimulate Innovative Solutions

Why You Should Attend This Summit

As rapid technological advancements and shifting security dynamics redefine modern warfare, this summit is crucial for exploring cutting-edge innovations in vehicle design, propulsion systems, and autonomous technologies. The recent surge in funding and investment across all service branches underscores the growing focus on enhancing vehicle lethality, survivability, and mobility, making this event essential for those shaping the future of military capabilities.

The Summit will also provide a platform for discussing how recent field tests have informed improvements in vehicle performance and reliability. Attendees will gain valuable insights into next-generation armored vehicles, unmanned ground systems, and the importance of sustainability and adaptability in contemporary warfare. A highlight of the event will be a panel discussion on the transformative impact of autonomous systems on reconnaissance, logistics, and combat scenarios, ensuring that the U.S. military remains agile and prepared in a constantly evolving global landscape.

The team specializes in the extensive research and development of our Summit’s content and focus areas, and we will assemble the most respected minds in the vehicle systems community as well as key policy-makers across military and civilian offices. 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 to

  • Gain Education & Insight: Walk away with knowledge gained from our senior level speakers on some of the complex challenges facing the DoD and Military Services as it relates to the air survivability community.
  • Build Partnerships:The agenda is designed to allow for ample networking opportunities and the ability to engage in constructive dialogues 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 2024 Military Vehicle Systems Summit provides opportunities for exhibit space, round table discussions, product demonstrations, luncheon, and cocktail receptions.
Contact us for sponsorship information

2024 Early Confirmed Speakers

  • Stephen Bowdren, SES, PEO Land Systems, USMC
  • COL J. Frederick Dente, USA, Chief of Staff, Next Generation Combat Vehicles CFT, Army Futures Command
  • Col Timothy Hough, USMC, PM, Advanced Amphibious Assault, PEO Land Systems
  • Kevin Mills, Deputy Executive Director, Ground Vehicle Intelligent Systems, U.S. Army DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center
  • Eric Craig, Fielded Ground Systems Lead, Expeditionary Platform Integration Division, NIWC Atlantic
  • Brent Lance, MLOPS Lead, Senior Scientist & AI Researcher, DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
  • LTG Joseph Anderson, USA, President & CEO, Rafael Systems Global Sustainment, LLC, Former U.S. Army Deputy Chief of Staff G-3/5/7 (Event Moderator)

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Venue

151 St. George
151 St. George Blvd, 20745
Oxon Hill, National Harbor, MD

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

Nearby Hotels
Hotel rooms are available at a discounted rate, available 60 days before the event begins. The registration fee will include a light breakfast, full lunch, morning and afternoon refreshments, access to all networking receptions, and WiFi.

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