Accelerating Innovation To Achieve Strategic Overmatch
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, and defense is no exception. As militaries invest billions in AI technology, the challenge lies in implementing these tools effectively to improve intelligence gathering, decision-making, and lethality.
AI for Defense Transformation will bring together leaders and experts from across the U.S. military and allied forces to explore the latest advancements in AI and their applications in defense. Discussions will highlight key initiatives such as Advana, Project Linchpin, Replicator 2, and Project Maven, providing insight into how these programs are shaping the future of military AI.
Attendees will engage in thought-provoking sessions on topics like enhanced decision-making, advanced threat assessment, autonomous systems, and the critical role of AI in modern warfare. The conference will also tackle pressing cybersecurity challenges that complicate AI integration, discussing solutions to overcome these barriers.
Join us on May 20 & 21, 2025 in Austin, Texas for two days full of insights, to connect with industry leaders, share best practices, and help shape the future of AI in defense.
Benefits of Attending
- Learn from decisionmakers the role autonomous systems will play in the military
- Hear from cybersecurity experts on the threats facing the US military and its allies, and how the US Military plans to store and process data
- Hear from decision makers on next steps for current RFIs and future requirements/ capabilities
- Meet with venture capitalists looking to invest in AI for defense companies
2025 Chair
- Eileen Vidrine, CDAI for the Department of the Air Force (retired), IDGA
2025 Speakers
- Brigadier General Ryan Gunst, Military Intelligence Readiness Command Commanding General, Department Of Defense
- John Osborne, Senior Science and Technology Advisor, HQDA, G-2, Department Of Defense
- Dr. Delester Brown Jr., Chief Data Officer, National Guard Bureau
- Dr. Arnau Pons, AI Product Manager, NATO Headquarters Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, NATO
- Colonel Isaac Faber, Director of Army AI Capabilities at the Army Artificial Integration Center (AI2, US Army
- Gregory Weisler, Lead for the Applied Research Lab for Intelligence & Security (ARLIS), Department Of Defense
- Colonel Paul Evangelista, Chief Data Officer, West Point, US Army
- Julia McAdams, Director of Industry Relations, Army Futures Command, US Army
- Brigadier General (Retired) Trent Edwards, Limited Partner, Veterans Fund
- Evan Loomis, General Partner, Overmatch VC
- Pete Mathias, Partner, Alumni Ventures
- Dr. Matthew Willis, Director of Army Innovation Programs, US Army
- Tess DeBlanc-Knowles, Special Assistant to the Director for Artificial Intelligence, National Science Foundation
- Colonel Scott Ruppel, Director, DAF-MIT Artificial Intelligence Accelerator, US Air Force
- David Scott, NISP Authorizing Official, Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency
- Major Ronisha Carter, Cyberwarfare and Artificial Intelligence Fellow, US Air Force
- Colonel Gabe Arrington, Senior Director of Operations, Air Mobility Command, 618 Air Operations Center, US Air Force
- Zach Beecher, Partner, Scout VC
- Dr. John Stockton, Co-founder, Quantifind
- Rusty Ralston, Co-Founder and General Partner, Swell VC
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Venue
Austin Marriott South
4415 S I-35 Frontage Rd, 78744
Austin, TX, USA
Tel: +1 512-441-7900
Group Rate: $229.00 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 room here.Cut-off date: Monday, April 28th, 2025 (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.
