Explore DoD Strategies and Advancements in Hypersonic Weapons Amid Global Competition
As global adversaries rapidly advance their hypersonic capabilities, staying ahead demands more than just innovation-it requires collaboration, intelligence, and decisive action. The 4th Annual Hypersonic Weapons & Emerging Technologies Summit is where senior military leaders, defense innovators, and key industry players unite to shape the trajectory of next-generation warfare.
This high-impact event goes beyond theoretical discussions, delivering strategic insights on DoD priorities, procurement pathways, and cutting-edge advancements in hypersonic weaponry. Designed for those at the forefront of defense modernization, this summit equips you with the intelligence needed to drive mission success and strengthen national security in an era of high-speed threats.
Why Attend?
Hypersonic Defense Systems & Missile Integration - Gain real-time updates on U.S. hypersonic programs & strategy.
Strategic Deterrence & Global Security - Analyze the impact of hypersonic warfare on U.S.-China-Russia military competition, and the role of high-capacity weapons systems in reshaping defense priorities.
Breakthrough R&D & Industry Collaboration - Discover how military agencies and industry leaders are driving hypersonic innovations, to enhance operational effectiveness.
Join us to gain essential intelligence, engage with key decision-makers, and take part in discussions that will define the future of hypersonic dominance and national security.
Stay ahead. Secure your role in the next era of global defense superiority.
Artificial Intelligence for Guidance and Control of Hypersonic Systems
Counter Hypersonic Interceptor Development
About the Conference
With the proliferation of hypersonic systems increasing with both emerging and near peer adversaries the speed at which the U.S. needs to research, develop and advance U.S. hypersonic weapon technologies is at a critical stage. This summit will address these critical needs in advancement as well as how to use these technologies to further develop & enhance our global posture.
The interactive event will not only give you unprecedented close-up access to hypersonic experts each discussing the DoD's approach to the ongoing global proliferation of hypersonic weapons, but will also give you opportunities for one-on-one networking with the people you want to learn and hear from the most.
Event Highlights
Enhance your understanding on Government/DoD and International Cooperation Plans and Policies to Maintain a Global Defensive Superiority
Learn about the Latest DoD Hypersonic Weapon Systems Posture, Programs & Emerging Capabilities and Opportunities for Industry
Meet policymakers, subject matter experts, and strategy leaders to inform your policy, transform concepts of operation, and enhance operational effectiveness
Understand Counter Hypersonic Technologies and Platforms - Challenging the Adversarial Threats
Key Features of the National Summit on Hypersonic Weapons Systems
Keynote Presentations - Discover the future of Hypersonic at our exclusive Keynote Presentations. Delve into the insights and perspectives on critical topics such as Offensive and Defensive Hypersonic Weapons Requirements, Navy Strategic Systems Hypersonic Plans and Programs Testing and Opportunities to Accelerate Hypersonic Capability.
Expert Led Panel Discussions - Explore the forefront of innovation by participating in our Expert Led Panel Discussions on Hypersonic Weapons Propulsion Systems, Hypersonic Ground Test Capabilities From Low Disturbance to High Enthalpy, Hypersonic Propulsion Materials R&D, Advancements in Computational Simulation for Design, Analysis, and Virtual Flight Testing, and much more.
Unmatched Networking Opportunities - Seize the opportunity to expand your professional network where like-minded individuals and industry trailblazers come together to foster connections, share insights, and explore collaborative possibilities in the ever-evolving landscape of innovation.
This was a fantastic opportunity to engage with the leading minds in hypersonic research! I loved the panels and discussions on current challenges and progress, and I thoroughly enjoyed the dialogue and questions from the group during the Warfighter Integration panel. I look forward to attending this conference again next year!
The conference was exceptionally beneficial to me because of the many subject matter experts and thought leaders in hypersonic technology speaking and participating on the panels. The keynote speakers were thought provoking and informative.
A perfect balance of government's vision, industry's leadership and networking opportunities.
2025 Co-Chairs
Dr. Mark Lewis, President & CEO Purdue Applied Research Institute
Steven Dunn, Senior Fellow, Chief Scientist: Intermediate Range Conventional Strike Weapons Lockheed Martin Space
Keynote
Dr. James Weber, Principal Director for Hypersonics Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E))
Rear Admiral Michael S. Richman, USN, Deputy Director, Hypersonics Navy Strategic Systems Programs
Lieutenant General Robert A. Rasch, Jr., USA, Director Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO)
Christoph Müller, Chair, Applied Vehicle Technology Panel, Collaboration Support Office NATO Science & Technology Organization
DoD/Gov
Lt Col Jared Thompson, USAF, Chief, Advanced Capabilities Integration Branch USSTRATCOM J875
Jon Ludwigson, Director, Contracting and National Security Acquisitions Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Mark Glenn, Director, OSD Joint Hypersonic Transition Office Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, (OUSD R&E)
Dennis Helmich, Director of Integrated Military Systems Sandia National Laboratories
Dr. Charles Camarda, Hypersonic Researcher and Innovator & Author Former NASA Astronaut & Sr. Advisor for Innovation, Office of Chief Engineer, Johnson Space Center
Dr. Sarah Armstrong, SSTM, Distinguished Engineer for Advanced Hypersonics Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division
Dr. Thomas Eason, Director of the Structural Sciences Center, AFRL/RQH Principle Scientist, High Speed Systems Division AFRL Aerospace Systems
Dr. Yadunath Zambre, Chief Microelectronics Officer Department of the Air Force
Stan Stafira, Chief Architect Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
Industry
Lieutenant General (USA-ret) Neil Thurgood, Senior Vice President, Air and Ground Deterrence Division Anduril
Marty Hunt, Vice President, Hypersonics Systems Leidos Dynetics
Dave McFarland, Director, Missile Defense Solutions Northrop Grumman
Muk Pandian, Director Strategic Partnerships and Advanced Concepts, Varda Space Industries
Geoff Adams, Senior Mission Architect, Missile Defense L3 Harris Space & Airborne Systems
Mike Beltrani, Vice President, Strategic Systems General Dynamics Mission Systems
Mark Ogren, Senior Director of Strategy and Technology, Launch Vehicles Northrop Grumman
Len Orlando, Senior Executive, Federal, Aerospace and Defense Business Unit Ansys Government Initiatives
Steven Labitt, Technical Director, Land & Air Defense Systems Raytheon
Kevin Greenwood, Program Manager Raytheon Missiles and Defense
Dr. Tim Ferguson, Vice President & Distinguished Engineering Fellow Kratos SRE
Association
Todd Harrison, Senior Fellow American Enterprise Institute
Academia
Dr. Joseph Jewell, John Bogdanoff Associate Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics College of Engineering, Purdue University
Dr. Greg Scofield, Hypersonics Laboratory Director Purdue Applied Research Institute
Mark Glenn, Director, OSD Joint Hypersonic Transition Office Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, (OUSD R&E)
Senior Representative, Women in Hypersonics
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Venue
Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville Hotel & Spa 800 Monroe Street, 35801 Huntsville, AL, USA
Reservations: 256-539-7373
Accommodations We 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 Hypersonic Weapons“.
Please note that the guest room block cut-off date is March 17, 2025. After that date OR when the room block fills, guestroom availability and rate can no longer be guaranteed.
