Past event: Defense Technologies & Requirements

DAY ONE - Tuesday, March 4, 2014

7:30 a.m.

Registration & Networking Breakfast

8:00 a.m.

Welcome Remarks

§  Joe Anselmo, Editor-In-Chief, Aviation Week & Space Technology

§  Ed Hazelwood, Editor-In-Chief Conferences, Aviation Week

8:15 a.m.

Keynote Address

Mr. Alan Estevez will share how sequestration and the continuing resolution budget will affect and constrain OSD/DoD. How will this impact change the Secretary of Defense’s plans? How will programs be prioritized and implemented?

§  Introduction: Joe Anselmo, Editor-In-Chief, Aviation Week & Space Technology  

§  Alan Estevez, Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics

9:15 a.m.

The Breakdown of the Budget

The Budget Control Act of 2011 is now officially the major influence on OSD/DoD budgets. There are no authorizations nor appropriations bills passed, and programs are now operating in a world of continuing resolutions. The Under Secretary of Defense Comptroller will provide a comprehensive account on the effects of the Budget Control Act, as well as priorities of programs in the fiscal budget. 

§  Introduction: Ed Hazelwood, Editor-In-Chief Conferences, Aviation Week

§  Robert Hale, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) & CFO, OSD

10:15 a.m. 

Break

10:30 a.m. 

Keeping Technology Programs Alive and Running

Funding on technology programs will be among the first to be scrutinized and re-assessed in the current environment.  As some technologies take years to bring to fruition, these programs may be quickly cut or stretched out.  To endure, how can OSD innovatively work with its partners to support DoD technology Programs? What can industry do to adapt and collaborate with OSD?

§  Alan Shaffer, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, OSD

11:30 a.m. 

Lunch

1:00 p.m.    

Preparing and Adapting to Changes in the Acquisition System 

The mission of The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Acquisition) (ASD(A)) is to reshape the enterprise utilizing short and long-term initiatives that create lasting changes to the acquisition system.  Acquisition reform in conjunction with Better Buying Power 2.0 will change the way OSD / DoD will be working with primes and suppliers. ASD(A) also has oversight of the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), which provides Contract Administration Services to the DoD Acquisition enterprise and its partners. In already constrained environments, these additional oversights are accruing costly delays, stress and stalls in programs. How can industry and ASD(A) work together to avoid these delays while being compliant with DCMA requests?  Learn first-hand what factors influence decisions and get updated about what will impact all DoD acquisitions — current and future. 

§  Moderator: Bob Willen, Partner, A.T. Kearney, Aerospace & Defense practice

§  Katrina G. McFarland, Assistant Secretary of Defense (Acquisition), OSD

2:00 p.m.

F 35 Program — 2014 and Beyond

In the past year, the F 35 program has continued to progress. It has also had success finalizing transactions with some international customers. However, with decreasing funds from sequestration and the continuing resolution, constraints on the program remain. Alternative approaches include looking at competition for logistical support of the program.

§  Moderator: Amy Butler, Pentagon Bureau Chief, Aviation Week

§  Lt. Gen. Christopher Bogdan, PEO Joint Strike Fighter Program, U.S. Air Force

3:00 p.m.

The Air Force’s 2014 Plan-of-Action

The Air Force’s portion of the FY 2014 budget is $144B. The main problem is how much of these funds will actually be received, and how will these dollars be allocated to the various departments within the Air Force. How will it plan for the future with the uncertainty of funding?

§  Maj. Gen. Paul T.” PJ” Johnson, Director, Operational Capability Requirements, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans  and Requirements, HQ USA

4:00 p.m.

The Latest on Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

DARPA’s mission is to look at high-risk, high-payoff projects that will support the warfighter of today and the future. In this new budget environment, the agency is re-evaluating high-risk programs, and determining new priorities. Hear the latest on the research side of technology that is working to support present and future warfighters. Where do things stand on the Air Dominance Study? What direction will the defense take in regard to advanced hypersonics? Learn what the near- and long-term benchmarks are to measure program progress.

§  Moderator: Graham Warwick, Managing Editor, Technology, Aviation Week 

§  Dr. Steven H. Walker, Deputy Director, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

5:00 p.m.

Networking Reception

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5:30 p.m.

Close of Day One

DAY TWO - Wednesday, March 5, 2014

7:30 a.m.

Registration & Networking Breakfast

8:00 a.m.

Opening Remarks

§  Ed Hazelwood, Editor-In-Chief Conferences, Aviation Week

8:15 a.m.

Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (DPAP)

OSD’s Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (DPAP) will address the Acquisition Reform policy and how it harmonizes into Better Buying Power 2.0. Both the policy and BBP 2.0 will change the way OSD/DoD interacts with the Primes and their suppliers in continuing programs, such as the F 35.

§  Shay Assad, Director of Defense Pricing

§  Moderator: Michael Bruno, Senior Policy Editor, Aviation Week

9:00 a.m.

2014 Outlook on Navy Programs

In 2013, Vice Admiral Skinner provided the Navy’s future outlook, which now has been greatly altered due to the new budget resolutions.  How has the new funding allocations altered the Navy’s priorities and plans? For FY2014, the Navy will build 4 less ships and  46 less aircraft.  With the reducing serviceable life on current fleet, how will continuing operations be supported?

9:45 a.m.

Air Force Programs — How has the Future Changed?

The procurement budget calls for a reduction of 5 aircraft and an increase of 2,157 weapons over last year's budget. The Air Force also plans of reducing aircraft inventory of 119 aircraft. What are the updates on new and existing programs? 

§  Lt. Gen. Charles R. Davis, Military Deputy, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition)

10:30 a.m. 

Break

10:45 a.m. 

Army Programs and the Budget

Lt. Gen. William Phillips provided an overview of future Army programs at last year’s DTAR conference.  The 2011 Budget Control Act has been a heavy influence on supporting the needs and technologies of future military engagements.  Have priorities changed, and if so, by what considerations?

§  Moderator: Major General “JB” Burns, USA (Retired), Spectrum Group

§  Lt. Gen. William N. Phillips, Military Deputy/Director, Army Acquisition Corps

11:30 a.m. 

Lunch

1:00 p.m.

The ‘New Dawn’ of Requirements

With severe budget cuts and limited funding, is progress being hindered?  To remain viable, industry must re-think its existing operating models to compete more effectively in a stagnant or declining market, and more fully serve existing customers. This session will provide the industry’s viewpoint on the new funding policies, and collaborative efforts to remain ahead.

§  Randy Starr, VP Aerospace & Defense Team, Booz & Company

1:45 p.m.

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

DLA Acquisition is responsible for over $38B annually for the support of DLA’s customers. Those customers are of course the military services. But the budget problems have shifted the relationship between industry and DLA. What are the DLA’s long-term plans, and where will they fit with the survival of the industry?

§  Charlie Lilli, Deputy Commander, DLA Aviation

2:15 p.m.

Defense Logistics, Maintenance and Material Readiness Policy and Programs

While the new budget agreement eliminates the threat of sequestration, downward budgetary pressures remain-where does that leave DoD maintenance? This discussion will focus on upcoming challenges and opportunities for the military maintenance community.

§  Paul D. Peters, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense,  Logistics and Materiel Readiness

3:00 p.m.

2014 Defense Technologies & Requirements conference concludes