As global rivals advance, this Summit delivers exclusive insights into DoD strategies, next-gen missile defense, and breakthrough technologies. Engage top defense leaders and stay ahead of what's shaping the future of high-speed precision warfare.
Join us to gain mission-critical intelligence on U.S. hypersonic programs like Dark Eagle, assess how China's global-strike platforms and Russia's Arctic launches are reshaping deterrence, and explore breakthrough innovations - from solid fuel ramjets to dual-mode propulsion - driven by DoD, national labs, and industry leaders. Engage directly with senior decision-makers as calls intensify for streamlined acquisition and centralized leadership.
At the Hypersonic Weapons & Emerging Technologies Summit, immerse yourself in the momentum redefining the battlespace. This is where senior defense officials, leading engineers, and top-tier contractors align on the technologies, testing, and integration efforts shaping tomorrow's high-speed, precision-strike capabilities. From propulsion and materials breakthroughs to counter-hypersonic defense and global deterrence strategy, this summit delivers the actionable intelligence and connections to stay ahead in the race for hypersonic superiority.
Why Attend?
Hypersonic Defense Systems & Missile Integration: Get real-time updates on U.S. programs like Dark Eagle and breakthrough propulsion tests driving near-term deployment.
Strategic Deterrence & Global Security: Understand how China's global-strike platforms and Russia's Arctic launches are reshaping U.S. defense priorities.
Breakthrough R&D & Industry Collaboration: Explore how DoD, labs, and industry are accelerating innovation-from solid fuel ramjets to dual-mode systems.
Policy, Procurement & Leadership Access: Engage with senior decision-makers as calls grow for a centralized hypersonic czar and streamlined acquisition.
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 Speakers Included
Dr. Mark Lewis, President & CEO Purdue Applied Research Institute
Steven Dunn, Senior Fellow, Chief Scientist: Intermediate Range Conventional Strike Weapons Lockheed Martin Space
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
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)
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
Todd Harrison, Senior Fellow American Enterprise Institute
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: +1 256-539-7373
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 "DoD Hypersonic Weapons Testing".
Please note that the guest room block cut-off date is April 6, 2026. After that date OR when the room block fills, guestroom availability and rate can no longer be guaranteed.
