Future Soldier Technology USA : Defence & Security : North America

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As an infantry officer, he held the billets of Rifle Platoon Commander, Heavy Machine Gun Platoon Commander, 81mm Mortar Platoon Commander, Company Commander, Battalion Logistics Officer, Battalion Operations Officer, and Battalion Executive Officer. He also served as the Deputy, Current Operations and Future Operations Officer at the Marine Expeditionary Force level. Mr. Woodburn’s combat deployments include OPERATION DESERT SHIELD/STORM and two tours to OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM.</p> <p>Mr. Woodburn also served as a training company commander at the School of Infantry and commanding officer for a Marine Corps Recruiting Station. He is certified in Program Management from a tour at Marine Corps Systems Command and earned a Master’s Degree in Military Studies from the Marine Corps Command and Staff College in 2003. He completed his military career as a lieutenant colonel while serving as the Infantry Combat Equipment and Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad Capabilities Integration Officer, Ground Combat Element – Fires and Maneuver, Capabilities Development Directorate at Quantico, VA.</p> <p>Upon retirement in 2013, Mr. Woodburn joined the U.S. civil service and continues to work at the Capabilities Development Directorate. He worked initially as the requirements officer for Marine Corps small arms and combat optics and now supervises capabilities development for the infantry and reconnaissance communities as the Deputy for the Maneuver Branch.</p></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" ><div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"><img src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227117.png?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Colonel Aaron E. Morrison" class="speaker-image" style="width: 100%; height: auto; " /></div></a><div class="speaker-container"><h3><a href="#pop-speaker-single" style="color: #FFF; text-transform:none; font-size: 20px;" class="open-popup-link speaker-name">Colonel Aaron E. Morrison</a></h3> <div class="speaker-details">Director, Soldier Requirements Division, Maneuver Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate</div> <div class="speaker-profile hidden"></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" ><div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"><img src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227162.jpg?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Colonel Charles Anklam III" class="speaker-image" style="width: 100%; height: auto; " /></div></a><div class="speaker-container"><h3><a href="#pop-speaker-single" style="color: #FFF; text-transform:none; font-size: 20px;" class="open-popup-link speaker-name">Colonel Charles Anklam III</a></h3> <div class="speaker-details">Director, Wargaming Division, Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory / Futures Directorate</div> <div class="speaker-profile hidden"><p>Colonel Anklam was born in Saginaw, Michigan and was raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In August 1994, he enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps under an infantry option and attended Recruit Training at Parris Island, S.C., graduating as the Company Honor Graduate. His enlisted assignments include 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, and Inspector Instructor Staff, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marines. In 1996, he deployed with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and participated in Operation SILVER WAKE. He achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant as an enlisted Marine, and in 2002 was commissioned a Second Lieutenant through the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program from the University of Florida, NROTC.<br /> Colonel Anklam’s officer assignments include Fleet Marine Force tours in both 1st and 2d Marine Divisions. Following Infantry Officer’s Course, he was assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, in Camp Pendleton, California. While there he served as a rifle and weapons platoon commander during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM II and III, in Fallujah and Ramadi, Iraq in 2004 and 2005. As a Captain he was assigned to 2d Battalion, 9th Marines, 2d Marine Division, where he served as the Echo Company and Weapons Company commander during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, in Marjah and Sangin districts, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in 2010,11,12. As a Major, he deployed to Okinawa, Japan in 2017 with the Unit Deployment Program as Executive Officer, 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, 2d Marine Division. As a Lieutenant Colonel he commanded 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines, 2d Marine Division and deployed to Okinawa, Japan in support of Unit Deployment Program, 23.1.<br /> Colonel Anklam’s staff assignments include service as the Commanding Officer of the Marine Detachment and Liaison to the Commanding General, United States Army Infantry Center, Ft. Benning, Ga.; Marine Officer Instructor and Associate Professor of Naval Science for the Naval Reserve Officer’s Training Corps, Purdue University; Speechwriter to the 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington, D.C.; Strategist for the Joint Force Development Team, The Joint Staff, J-7; Deputy Program Manager – Assault Breaker II portfolio, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and Director – Wargaming Division, Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory/Futures Directorate Combat Development and Integration.<br /> Colonel Anklam is a graduate of the U.S. Army Infantry Captains Career Course, receiving the Ralph Puckett Leadership Award, and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Distinguished Graduate. He is a Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Security Studies Program-CMC Fellow, and the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Strategy and Statecraft Fellow.<br /> A dedicated life-long learner, Colonel Anklam has continuously pursued off-duty educational opportunities. He graduated from Columbus State University with a Master of Public Administration degree in 2008 and completed a Ph.D. from Purdue University Polytechnic Institute in May 2015.<br /> His personal awards include: 2 Bronze Star Medals with Combat “V”, Purple Heart Medal, Joint Meritorious Service Medal, 2 Meritorious Service Medals, 4 Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals (2 with Combat “V”), 3 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals (1 with Combat “V”), the Army Achievement Medal, and 2 Combat Action Ribbons.<br /> Colonel Anklam is married with three children.</p></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" ><div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"><img src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227168.png?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Colonel Denny D. Dresch" class="speaker-image" style="width: 100%; height: auto; " /></div></a><div class="speaker-container"><h3><a href="#pop-speaker-single" style="color: #FFF; text-transform:none; font-size: 20px;" class="open-popup-link speaker-name">Colonel Denny D. Dresch</a></h3> <div class="speaker-details">Program Manager, IVAS, PM Soldier Warrior, PEO Soldier</div> <div class="speaker-profile hidden"><p>COL Denny Dresch graduated from the United States Military Academy and was commissioned as an Infantry officer in May 2003. His first duty assignment was with the 1 Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division where he served as an Infantry Platoon Leader, Anti-Armor Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, and Battalion S-4. He deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from 2005-2006. Following his assignment with the 82nd Airborne Division, COL Dresch was assigned to Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania where he served as an Assistant Battalion S-3 with the 1" Battalion, 307th Infantry (AC/RC). His battalion was responsible for the mobilization, training, and deployment of the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) from the Pennsylvania National Guard.<br /> After completing the Maneuver Captain's Career Course at Fort Benning, COL Dresch served as an Assistant Brigade S-3 for the 4th SBCT, 2nd Infantry Division at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. He deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom during 2009-2010 where he served as Commander, Company A, 1 Battalion, 38th Infantry. Upon redeployment, COL Dresch was assigned as the Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1" Battalion, 38th Infantry.<br /> Following command, COL Dresch attended the Army Acquisition Basic Course and was assigned as an Acquisition's Staff Officer to the Training and Doctrine Command's (TRADOC) Capabilities Integration Center at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. In this role, he worked closely with TRADOC Capability Managers and Capability Development Integration Directorates to execute annual Capability Needs Analysis. Following completion of Intermediate Level Education at Fort Belvoir, COL Dresch was assigned to the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense as an Assistant Product Manager (APM). COL Dresch was responsible for the cost, schedule, and performance of the Automated Installation Entry. His next assignment was to the Human Resources Command at Fort Knox, Kentucky where he served as an Acquisition Management Branch Assignment Officer. COL Dresch was then assigned as the Military Deputy to the Director of the Night Vision Electronic Sensor Directorate at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, where he worked on the Integrated Visual Augmentation System. COL Dresch has a Master's in Business Administration from Liberty University. He has also completed the Acquisition Intermediate Qualification Course and is Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Level III trained in Program Management.<br /> COL Dresch last served as the Assistant Executive Officer to the Military Deputy for the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology.<br /> COL Dresch's awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal. He has been awarded the Expert Infantryman's Badge, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, and the Parachutist Badge. He is also a graduate of the U.S. Army Ranger School and Advance Airborne Course.<br /> COL Dresch is married to the former Miss Rebecca Morris and has four children.</p></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" ><div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"><img src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227163.jpg?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Colonel James A. Tony Lindh II" class="speaker-image" style="width: 100%; height: auto; " /></div></a><div class="speaker-container"><h3><a href="#pop-speaker-single" style="color: #FFF; text-transform:none; font-size: 20px;" class="open-popup-link speaker-name">Colonel James A. Tony Lindh II</a></h3> <div class="speaker-details">Project Manager, Soldier Survivability, PEO Soldier, US Army</div> <div class="speaker-profile hidden"><p>COL James A. (Tony) Lindh II was born in Billings, Montana and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. He attended Montana State University in 1995 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences in 1999. COL Lindh was commissioned as a Chemical Officer through Reserve Officers’ Training Corps and attended the Officer Basic Course at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri in October 2000. He was released to the Quartermaster Branch in February 2001 after completing his branch detail to the Chemical Corps. COL Lindh served in the 3rd BCT (Greywolf), 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas from October 2000 until January 2006. During this time he was a Chemical Officer and Assistant Operations Officer for the 2-82 Field Artillery Battalion and then served as a Supply Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, Material Readiness Officer, Supply and Services Officer, and Support Operations Plans Officer for the 215th Brigade Support Battalion. COL Lindh deployed with the 1st Cavalry Division to Baghdad, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II from March 2004 to February 2005.<br /> COL Lindh attended the Combined Logistics Captain’s Career Course at Fort Lee, Virginia en route to Fort Richardson, Alaska and the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division. COL Lindh served as the Battalion S-4, Bravo Field Maintenance Company Commander, and Rear Detachment Commander for the 725th Brigade Support Battalion for deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.<br /> COL Lindh joined the Acquisition Corps in 2010 and completed his Master of Science in Project Management before serving as an Assistant Program Manager for Army Enterprise Systems Integration Program (PEO EIS) at Fort Belvoir, VA. He then served as a Department of the Army Systems Coordinator for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare, and Sensors (IEW&S) and the Executive Officer to the Deputy for Acquisition and Systems Management (DASM) in the Pentagon. COL Lindh commanded Product Manager Ground Sensors in PEO IEW&S located at Fort Belvoir. He was called back to the Pentagon to serve as the Executive Officer to the Principal Military Deputy (PMILDEP) to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology (ASA(ALT)) and most recently served as the Branch Chief for Acquisition Management Branch at Human Resources Command in Fort Knox, KY. COL Lindh is currently serving as the Project Manager Soldier Survivability in PEO Soldier.<br /> COL Lindh’s military education includes Airborne School, Chemical Officer Basic Course, Supply and Services Officer Management Course, Combined Logistics Captain’s Career Course, Aerial Delivery Management Officer Course, Acquisition Basic Course, Command and General Staff College, The Program Manager’s Course at the Defense Acquisition University, and The Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy. His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal (with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal (with two Oak Leaf Clusters), the National Defense Service Ribbon, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Overseas Ribbon, the Army Service Ribbon, the Meritorious Unit Citation, the Combat Action Badge, the Army Parachutist Badge, and the Army Parachute Rigger Badge.<br /> COL Lindh is married to the former Christina Noel Adams of Poolesville, Maryland. They have two children, Penelope Helen, and James A. (Tripp) Lindh III.</p></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" ><div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"><img src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227116.png?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Doug Cohen" class="speaker-image" style="width: 100%; height: auto; " /></div></a><div class="speaker-container"><h3><a href="#pop-speaker-single" style="color: #FFF; text-transform:none; font-size: 20px;" class="open-popup-link speaker-name">Doug Cohen</a></h3> <div class="speaker-details">Director, Technical Management & International Programs, Project Manager Soldier Lethality, PEO Soldier</div> <div class="speaker-profile hidden"><p>Mr. Doug Cohen, since 2018, has been serving as Director of Technical Management and International Programs within Project Manager Soldier Lethality (PM SL). In this role, he is the lead systems engineer for the development, production, and sustainment of the Army’s portfolio of small arms weapons, enablers, and remote weapons systems. Additionally, he acts as the technical authority for design reviews and oversee PM SL’s security cooperation initiatives, including Foreign Military Sales and international collaboration efforts. His work supports engagements with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Export & Cooperation (DASA/DEC) and NATO working groups.<br /> Mr. Cohen began a distinguished career in the U.S. Army in May 2000 at Fort Monmouth, serving at the Communications Electronics Research Development & Engineering Center (CERDEC), now known as the Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Center.<br /> From 2000 to 2005, he played a critical role in the development and delivery of signals intelligence systems, ranging in size from suitcase-portable to vehicle-mounted configurations, some of which were deployed in the early stages of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). Transitioning from 2005 to 2008, Mr. Cohen contributed to the advancement of through-wall sensing systems, enhancing operational capabilities for military forces.<br /> In 2008, Mr. Cohen joined the Armaments Research, Development & Engineering Center (ARDEC), now known as the Armaments Center. From 2008 to 2010, he provided systems engineering support to various science and technology (S&T) projects focused on vehicle health management and active protection systems. Demonstrating leadership and expertise, he served as an Executive Fellow at ARDEC headquarters from 2010 to 2011, engaging in strategic initiatives such as drafting white papers, coordinating and executing VIP visits, preparing briefings and facility tours, and compiling data for critical reports.<br /> From 2011 to 2013, Mr. Cohen continued to excel as a systems engineer, overseeing systems engineering activities on complex programs spanning across multiple U.S. Army S&T centers. These contributions led to a transition in 2013 to a role supporting<br /> Project Manager (PM) Soldier Lethality (SL), where he provided systems engineering expertise for key programs.<br /> In 2013, Cohen joined PM Soldier Weapons (now known as PM SL), where he served as Chief Systems Engineer for Product Manager Crew Served Weapons (PdM CSW). In this role, he led systems engineering efforts for small caliber weapon systems, including machine guns, sniper rifles, remote weapon stations, binoculars, and optics. He was instrumental in developing requirements, managing risks, and executing technical assessments for programs such as the Precision Sniper Rifle, Multi-Role Anti-Armor, Anti-personnel Weapon System (MAAWS) 84mm Recoilless Rifle, Common Remotely Operated Weapon System (CROWS) Low Profile, and Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle. He also played a critical role in international cooperation initiatives, representing the U.S. Army in NATO working groups and bilateral defense engagements with a goal of increasing interoperability.<br /> Mr. Cohen is a graduate of the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and holds a Bachelor of Science (2000) and a Master of Science (2002) in Electrical Engineering. His extensive career in military technology and systems engineering has significantly contributed to the advancement of the U.S. Army’s warfighting capabilities.</p></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" ><div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"><img src="/documentportal/speakerimage/226167.png?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Dr Robb Wilcox" class="speaker-image" style="width: 100%; height: auto; " /></div></a><div class="speaker-container"><h3><a href="#pop-speaker-single" style="color: #FFF; text-transform:none; font-size: 20px;" class="open-popup-link speaker-name">Dr Robb Wilcox</a></h3> <div class="speaker-details">Chief Research Officer, US Army DEVCOM Soldier Center </div> <div class="speaker-profile hidden"><p>Robb Wilcox is the US Army DEVCOM Soldier Center’s Chief Research Officer. In this role, he is the principal scientific/technical advisor and primary authority for basic and applied research programs at the Soldier Center. He evaluates the quality of research programs and promotes new areas of S&T pursuit based on determined gaps in the research portfolio. He also identifies research opportunities and analyzes advancements in a broad variety of scientific fields to advise on their impact for Soldier programs and objectives. He recommends new initiatives and adjustments in basic and applied research programs to meet current and future Soldier capability needs. He is also an Army lead for the DoD Biotech and Human Systems Commun. of Interest.<br /> In his Previous role, Dr. Robb Wilcox was the DEVCOM SC’s S&T Lead for Human Systems Performance. In this role, he contributed to the important Soldier Center efforts in Human Systems Performance by shaping the strategy, research activities and relationships across a breadth of RDT&E efforts. He was previously the Director of the Soldier Performance Optimization Directorate at the DEVCOM SC and was responsible for 120 soldier performance team leaders, scientists, engineers, and specialists developing new capabilities through research and development to improve soldier performance.<br /> His expertise covers a breadth of science and engineering of soldier systems, covering the fields of biotechnology, human sciences and engineering, material science, sensing, AI, M&S and advanced electronic- to name a few.<br /> Prior to positions at the Soldier Center, Dr. Wilcox was the Chief Scientist of the U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) – Atlantic. In this role he served as the principal technical expert in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, the Former Soviet Republics as well as Africa for the Army. He advised RDECOM on international S&T collaboration opportunities relevant to US Army research interests and leveraged international S&T into US programs.<br /> Prior to his appointment in 2012 as Chief Scientist, RDECOM-ATL, Dr. Wilcox was Associate Director at the Office of Naval Research Global (ONRG) where he was responsible for discovering and fostering S&T partnerships with international researchers, industry, and government organizations with members of the U.S. Naval Research Enterprise. His areas of expertise included many domains of basic and applied S&T to support Expeditionary and Irregular warfare s of the US Marine Corps. Prior to becoming Associate Director at ONRG, Dr. Wilcox was the lead Science Advisor to the CNO Strategic Studies Group, where he led revolutionary warfighting concept development with a 30-year futurist perspective.<br /> After 10 years of service in the US Coast Guard as an officer and engineer, Dr. Wilcox joined The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) where he applied engineering, scientific knowledge and military operational experience to R&D projects in defense, space, and homeland security domains. Dr. Wilcox is a risk and reliability modeling expert contributing to system safety, security and performance optimization with many applications including the spacecraft design for JHU/APL’s mission to Pluto and performance assessment of systems. Dr. Wilcox also served as supervisor and supported establishment of the first Human Systems Integration Section at JHU/APL. While at JHU/APL, he also served as an instructor for the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering.<br /> Dr. Wilcox is an Honors graduate in Engineering<br /> from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. He received<br /> two MS degrees in Engineering from M.I.T. He also received<br /> a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Maryland with research focus on human/systems performance in modeling & simulation. Dr. Wilcox is a licensed Professional Engineer and an alumni of the Harvard Senior Executives Fellows Program.<br /> Dr. Wilcox currently lives in Holliston, MA with his wife Maryann and has a daughter Mackenzie at University in the UK.</p></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" ><div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"><img src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227158.jpg?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Gary Keller" class="speaker-image" style="width: 100%; height: auto; " /></div></a><div class="speaker-container"><h3><a href="#pop-speaker-single" style="color: #FFF; text-transform:none; font-size: 20px;" class="open-popup-link speaker-name">Gary Keller</a></h3> <div class="speaker-details">Assistant Program Executive Officer, APEO Soldier, PEO Soldier</div> <div class="speaker-profile hidden"><p>Mr. Keller is a technically knowledgeable program management professional with over 20 years of experience.<br /> Mr. Keller has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (University of Rochester, Rochester, NY), a Master of Science in Program Management (Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA), and a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy (The Eisenhower School, Fort McNair, Washington, DC).<br /> Since October 2023, Mr. Keller has been the Assistant PEO Soldier responsible for Futures and Integration.<br /> APEO Soldier’s mission is to champion innovation, enable integration and synchronize current and future Soldier capability development to ensure combat overmatch now and in the future. The APEO accomplishes this mission through six (6) Lines of Effort.<br /> 1. Futures – administers the Close Combat Integration Enterprise (CCIE) comprising of requirement, science and technology, and program management stakeholders; develops and publishes the CCIE’s annual Soldier Modernization Plan called Polaris<br /> 2. Formation Based Architecture (FBA) – gathers, improves and disseminates architectural products with a Soldier and Infantry Brigade Combat Team focus<br /> 3. Adaptive Squad Architecture – provides, trains, and maintains digital engineering tools<br /> 4. Soldier Enhancement Program – manages a Congressional program to buy, try and decide on commercial / non-developmental items proposed to enhance Soldier capability<br /> 5. Soldier Integration Facility – generates collaboration, integration, and innovation through team building, physical prototyping, and warfighter assessments<br /> 6. Operational Kit Analysis – engages Soldiers through the Non-Commissioned Officer Corps to determine whether systems are effective and drives that data into acquisition decisions<br /> Mr. Keller is married to his wife, Shawn, and has two teenage daughters (one is now a Hokie!). He enjoys anything outdoors, but especially exploring the hunting lease he is part of with his dog, Cooper.</p></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" ><div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"><img src="/documentportal/speakerimage/226526.png?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Jason Regnier" class="speaker-image" style="width: 100%; height: auto; " /></div></a><div class="speaker-container"><h3><a href="#pop-speaker-single" style="color: #FFF; text-transform:none; font-size: 20px;" class="open-popup-link speaker-name">Jason Regnier</a></h3> <div class="speaker-details">Technical Management Director, Project Manager Integrated Visual Augmentation System</div> <div class="speaker-profile hidden"></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" ><div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"><img src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227180.png?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="John Mithun" class="speaker-image" style="width: 100%; height: auto; " /></div></a><div class="speaker-container"><h3><a href="#pop-speaker-single" style="color: #FFF; text-transform:none; font-size: 20px;" class="open-popup-link speaker-name">John Mithun</a></h3> <div class="speaker-details">Program Manager for Tactical Communications & Electromagnetic Warfare Systems, Marine Corps Systems Command</div> <div class="speaker-profile hidden"></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" ><div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"><img src="/documentportal/speakerimage/226162.jpg?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Marcus J. Reynolds" class="speaker-image" style="width: 100%; height: auto; " /></div></a><div class="speaker-container"><h3><a href="#pop-speaker-single" style="color: #FFF; text-transform:none; font-size: 20px;" class="open-popup-link speaker-name">Marcus J. Reynolds</a></h3> <div class="speaker-details">Program Manager for Training Systems, Marine Corps Systems Command</div> <div class="speaker-profile hidden"><p>Colonel Marcus J. Reynolds is Marine Corps Systems Command’s Program Manager for Training Systems, the executive agent assigned to manage acquisition and life-cycle support of ground training systems, devices, and training support services. His staff includes nearly 180 Marines, civilians and contractors located globally with expertise in program management, engineering, instructional systems design, procurement, contract management, logistics, procurement, and contract management to name a few. Colonel Reynolds served a year as an Executive Fellow at Microsoft Corporation and has deployed multiple times to the IndoPacific as well as in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.</p></div></div></div> </div> <script> $(window).ready(function () { $("#keynote-slider").owlCarousel({ //autoPlay: 3000, //Set AutoPlay to 3 seconds slideSpeed: 600, pagination: false, navigation: true, navigationText: ["<", ">"], stopOnHover: true, items: 4, itemsDesktop: [1199, 3], itemsDesktopSmall: [979, 3], center: true, loop: true }); }); </script> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12 sponsors marg2"> <div class="buttons"> <a id="hlAll" href="#pop-speakers-all" class="open-popup-link button-white">view all speakers</a> </div> </div> </div> <div id="pop-speakers-all" class="white-popup mfp-hide"> <br> <div class="row" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #a51142; margin:30px 5px;"> <div class="col-sm-8" style="vertical-align: top"> <h3 style="padding-left: 0; margin: 0">Anders Palm</h3> Project Manager, Swedish Defence Materiel Administration </div> <div class="col-sm-4"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl04_rptAllSpeakers_ctl01_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227164.jpg?width=200&height=190&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Anders Palm" align="right" style="margin:5px 0 20px 0;" /> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <p>Born in Stockholm 1964<br /> Graduated 1984 Certified upper secondary school engineer, computer systems.<br /> Enlisted 1984, Conscript 2nd Lt 1985, 2nd Btn Lappland Brigade I 20, Umeå.<br /> Officer’s academy 1985-1987.<br /> 2Lt 1987<br /> Karlberg Military Academy 1st Lt 1989-1990<br /> Company Commanders School 1992-1993 Captain.<br /> CO Infcoy 1993-1994<br /> Instructors course Mortar/Forward Observer<br /> UNPROFOR 1995, TUZLA<br /> Instructors course FO vehicle 90<br /> 1997 Lifeguards Brigade, I 1, Stockholm<br /> Forward Observer trainer, Mortar Platoon commander.<br /> 2004-2010 Development Officer Lifeguards Regiment.(UAS/UGV, Future soldier program, Unattended Grouns sensors etc.)</p> <p>2010-present FMV, Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, Optronics section.<br /> Member of NATO Land Command Group Dismounted Soldier Systems Weapons & Sensor Group<br /> Married since 1991, 4 children.<br />  </p> </div> </div> <div class="row" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #a51142; margin:30px 5px;"> <div class="col-sm-8" style="vertical-align: top"> <h3 style="padding-left: 0; margin: 0">Bharat Patel</h3> Project Lead, Project Linchpin - Sensor AI, PEO Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S) </div> <div class="col-sm-4"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl04_rptAllSpeakers_ctl02_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227153.png?width=200&height=190&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Bharat Patel" align="right" style="margin:5px 0 20px 0;" /> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <p>Mr. Bharat C. Patel currently serves as the Product Lead for Project Linchpin, an initiative he spearheaded in July 2022. Project Linchpin is now an investment activity that serves as the Army’s AI Operations and Services Ecosystem for all Army acquisition programs implementing AI. In this role, Mr. Patel is actively establishing a dynamic, agile, and value-driven organization. He is creating the mission and vision to set strategic acquisition and programmatic objectives and driving the technical strategy with key pillars focused on secure, trusted infrastructure, standards, and governance. This strategy is enabled by a multi-layered contracting approach to access industry best-of-breed products, solutions, and services. Mr. Patel has also created strategic partnerships across the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and the Military Services to maximize investments and share resources. Through these efforts and Mr. Patel’s leadership, Project Linchpin manages an AI ecosystem that encompasses over 25 companies working across 10 different states, with the objective to identify more companies across the United States to enable the Army to achieve its AI objectives.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #a51142; margin:30px 5px;"> <div class="col-sm-8" style="vertical-align: top"> <h3 style="padding-left: 0; margin: 0">Christopher Woodburn</h3> Deputy, Maneuver Branch, Marine Corps Systems Command </div> <div class="col-sm-4"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl04_rptAllSpeakers_ctl03_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/226537.jpg?width=200&height=190&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Christopher Woodburn" align="right" style="margin:5px 0 20px 0;" /> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <p>Mr. Woodburn was commissioned in the United States Marine Corps in 1987 and graduated from The Basic School and the Infantry Officers Course in 1988. As an infantry officer, he held the billets of Rifle Platoon Commander, Heavy Machine Gun Platoon Commander, 81mm Mortar Platoon Commander, Company Commander, Battalion Logistics Officer, Battalion Operations Officer, and Battalion Executive Officer. He also served as the Deputy, Current Operations and Future Operations Officer at the Marine Expeditionary Force level. Mr. Woodburn’s combat deployments include OPERATION DESERT SHIELD/STORM and two tours to OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM.</p> <p>Mr. Woodburn also served as a training company commander at the School of Infantry and commanding officer for a Marine Corps Recruiting Station. He is certified in Program Management from a tour at Marine Corps Systems Command and earned a Master’s Degree in Military Studies from the Marine Corps Command and Staff College in 2003. He completed his military career as a lieutenant colonel while serving as the Infantry Combat Equipment and Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad Capabilities Integration Officer, Ground Combat Element – Fires and Maneuver, Capabilities Development Directorate at Quantico, VA.</p> <p>Upon retirement in 2013, Mr. Woodburn joined the U.S. civil service and continues to work at the Capabilities Development Directorate. He worked initially as the requirements officer for Marine Corps small arms and combat optics and now supervises capabilities development for the infantry and reconnaissance communities as the Deputy for the Maneuver Branch.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #a51142; margin:30px 5px;"> <div class="col-sm-8" style="vertical-align: top"> <h3 style="padding-left: 0; margin: 0">Colonel (Ret.) Richard Hansen </h3> Former Program Manager, Soldier Warrior, PEO Soldier, US Army </div> <div class="col-sm-4"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl04_rptAllSpeakers_ctl04_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227156.png?width=200&height=190&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Colonel (Ret.) Richard Hansen " align="right" style="margin:5px 0 20px 0;" /> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <p>LTC Horvat began his military service by enlisting in the US Army Reserve in February 1999 and served as an intelligence analyst with the 98th Military Intelligence Battalion at Fort Devens, MA. While serving in this position, LTC Horvat accepted an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY in 2001. LTC Horvat graduated from the United States Military Academy in May of 2005 and was commissioned as an Infantry Officer. His first duty assignment was with the 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment at the National Training Center Fort Irwin, CA where he served as an OPFOR Platoon Leader and Executive Officer.</p> <p>In 2008 LTC Horvat deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as Commander of a Military Transition Team embedded with the Afghan National Police in Farah Province. Upon returning from deployment, was subsequently assigned as an Operations Officer and Rear Detachment Commander with 3rd Battalion, 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment Fort Campbell, KY. Following this assignment, LTC Horvat took Command of Headquarters Company Warrior Transition Battalion, Fort Campbell, KY.</p> <p>LTC Horvat assessed into the Army Acquisition Corps in 2013 and attended the Army Acquisition Basic and Intermediate Courses, Followed by Command and General Staff College. LTC Horvat’s acquisition assignments include, Assistant TRADOC Capability Manager for the Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Fort Benning, GA; Assistant Program Manager for Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems with Program Executive Officer Enterprise Information Systems, Assistant Program Manager for Communications and Intelligence Support Systems with Program Executive Officer SOF Warrior; Department of the Army System Coordinator Assistant Secretary of the Army, Acquisition Logistics and Technology. LTC Horvat has also earned a Master’s Degree in Acquisition and Procurement Management from Webster’s University in 2018.</p> <p>LTC Horvat’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (4 Oak Leaf Clusters), the Army Commendation Medal (Oak Leaf Cluster), the Army Achievement Medal, the Valorous Unit Award, the Army Superior Unit Award the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Expert Infantryman’s Badge, the Parachutist Badge, the Air Assault Badge, and the Army Space Badge.</p> <p>LTC Horvat is married to the former Miss Shannon Meadows of Fontana California. They have three children Keaton, Morgan, and Dillon.</p> <p> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #a51142; margin:30px 5px;"> <div class="col-sm-8" style="vertical-align: top"> <h3 style="padding-left: 0; margin: 0">Colonel Aaron E. Morrison</h3> Director, Soldier Requirements Division, Maneuver Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate </div> <div class="col-sm-4"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl04_rptAllSpeakers_ctl05_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227117.png?width=200&height=190&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Colonel Aaron E. Morrison" align="right" style="margin:5px 0 20px 0;" /> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> </div> </div> <div class="row" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #a51142; margin:30px 5px;"> <div class="col-sm-8" style="vertical-align: top"> <h3 style="padding-left: 0; margin: 0">Colonel Charles Anklam III</h3> Director, Wargaming Division, Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory / Futures Directorate </div> <div class="col-sm-4"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl04_rptAllSpeakers_ctl06_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227162.jpg?width=200&height=190&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Colonel Charles Anklam III" align="right" style="margin:5px 0 20px 0;" /> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <p>Colonel Anklam was born in Saginaw, Michigan and was raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In August 1994, he enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps under an infantry option and attended Recruit Training at Parris Island, S.C., graduating as the Company Honor Graduate. His enlisted assignments include 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, and Inspector Instructor Staff, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marines. In 1996, he deployed with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and participated in Operation SILVER WAKE. He achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant as an enlisted Marine, and in 2002 was commissioned a Second Lieutenant through the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program from the University of Florida, NROTC.<br /> Colonel Anklam’s officer assignments include Fleet Marine Force tours in both 1st and 2d Marine Divisions. Following Infantry Officer’s Course, he was assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, in Camp Pendleton, California. While there he served as a rifle and weapons platoon commander during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM II and III, in Fallujah and Ramadi, Iraq in 2004 and 2005. As a Captain he was assigned to 2d Battalion, 9th Marines, 2d Marine Division, where he served as the Echo Company and Weapons Company commander during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, in Marjah and Sangin districts, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in 2010,11,12. As a Major, he deployed to Okinawa, Japan in 2017 with the Unit Deployment Program as Executive Officer, 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, 2d Marine Division. As a Lieutenant Colonel he commanded 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines, 2d Marine Division and deployed to Okinawa, Japan in support of Unit Deployment Program, 23.1.<br /> Colonel Anklam’s staff assignments include service as the Commanding Officer of the Marine Detachment and Liaison to the Commanding General, United States Army Infantry Center, Ft. Benning, Ga.; Marine Officer Instructor and Associate Professor of Naval Science for the Naval Reserve Officer’s Training Corps, Purdue University; Speechwriter to the 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington, D.C.; Strategist for the Joint Force Development Team, The Joint Staff, J-7; Deputy Program Manager – Assault Breaker II portfolio, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and Director – Wargaming Division, Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory/Futures Directorate Combat Development and Integration.<br /> Colonel Anklam is a graduate of the U.S. Army Infantry Captains Career Course, receiving the Ralph Puckett Leadership Award, and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Distinguished Graduate. He is a Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Security Studies Program-CMC Fellow, and the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Strategy and Statecraft Fellow.<br /> A dedicated life-long learner, Colonel Anklam has continuously pursued off-duty educational opportunities. He graduated from Columbus State University with a Master of Public Administration degree in 2008 and completed a Ph.D. from Purdue University Polytechnic Institute in May 2015.<br /> His personal awards include: 2 Bronze Star Medals with Combat “V”, Purple Heart Medal, Joint Meritorious Service Medal, 2 Meritorious Service Medals, 4 Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals (2 with Combat “V”), 3 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals (1 with Combat “V”), the Army Achievement Medal, and 2 Combat Action Ribbons.<br /> Colonel Anklam is married with three children.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #a51142; margin:30px 5px;"> <div class="col-sm-8" style="vertical-align: top"> <h3 style="padding-left: 0; margin: 0">Colonel Denny D. Dresch</h3> Program Manager, IVAS, PM Soldier Warrior, PEO Soldier </div> <div class="col-sm-4"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl04_rptAllSpeakers_ctl07_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227168.png?width=200&height=190&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Colonel Denny D. Dresch" align="right" style="margin:5px 0 20px 0;" /> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <p>COL Denny Dresch graduated from the United States Military Academy and was commissioned as an Infantry officer in May 2003. His first duty assignment was with the 1 Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division where he served as an Infantry Platoon Leader, Anti-Armor Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, and Battalion S-4. He deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from 2005-2006. Following his assignment with the 82nd Airborne Division, COL Dresch was assigned to Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania where he served as an Assistant Battalion S-3 with the 1" Battalion, 307th Infantry (AC/RC). His battalion was responsible for the mobilization, training, and deployment of the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) from the Pennsylvania National Guard.<br /> After completing the Maneuver Captain's Career Course at Fort Benning, COL Dresch served as an Assistant Brigade S-3 for the 4th SBCT, 2nd Infantry Division at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. He deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom during 2009-2010 where he served as Commander, Company A, 1 Battalion, 38th Infantry. Upon redeployment, COL Dresch was assigned as the Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1" Battalion, 38th Infantry.<br /> Following command, COL Dresch attended the Army Acquisition Basic Course and was assigned as an Acquisition's Staff Officer to the Training and Doctrine Command's (TRADOC) Capabilities Integration Center at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. In this role, he worked closely with TRADOC Capability Managers and Capability Development Integration Directorates to execute annual Capability Needs Analysis. Following completion of Intermediate Level Education at Fort Belvoir, COL Dresch was assigned to the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense as an Assistant Product Manager (APM). COL Dresch was responsible for the cost, schedule, and performance of the Automated Installation Entry. His next assignment was to the Human Resources Command at Fort Knox, Kentucky where he served as an Acquisition Management Branch Assignment Officer. COL Dresch was then assigned as the Military Deputy to the Director of the Night Vision Electronic Sensor Directorate at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, where he worked on the Integrated Visual Augmentation System. COL Dresch has a Master's in Business Administration from Liberty University. He has also completed the Acquisition Intermediate Qualification Course and is Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Level III trained in Program Management.<br /> COL Dresch last served as the Assistant Executive Officer to the Military Deputy for the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology.<br /> COL Dresch's awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal. He has been awarded the Expert Infantryman's Badge, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, and the Parachutist Badge. He is also a graduate of the U.S. Army Ranger School and Advance Airborne Course.<br /> COL Dresch is married to the former Miss Rebecca Morris and has four children.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #a51142; margin:30px 5px;"> <div class="col-sm-8" style="vertical-align: top"> <h3 style="padding-left: 0; margin: 0">Colonel James A. Tony Lindh II</h3> Project Manager, Soldier Survivability, PEO Soldier, US Army </div> <div class="col-sm-4"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl04_rptAllSpeakers_ctl08_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227163.jpg?width=200&height=190&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Colonel James A. Tony Lindh II" align="right" style="margin:5px 0 20px 0;" /> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <p>COL James A. (Tony) Lindh II was born in Billings, Montana and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. He attended Montana State University in 1995 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences in 1999. COL Lindh was commissioned as a Chemical Officer through Reserve Officers’ Training Corps and attended the Officer Basic Course at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri in October 2000. He was released to the Quartermaster Branch in February 2001 after completing his branch detail to the Chemical Corps. COL Lindh served in the 3rd BCT (Greywolf), 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas from October 2000 until January 2006. During this time he was a Chemical Officer and Assistant Operations Officer for the 2-82 Field Artillery Battalion and then served as a Supply Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, Material Readiness Officer, Supply and Services Officer, and Support Operations Plans Officer for the 215th Brigade Support Battalion. COL Lindh deployed with the 1st Cavalry Division to Baghdad, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II from March 2004 to February 2005.<br /> COL Lindh attended the Combined Logistics Captain’s Career Course at Fort Lee, Virginia en route to Fort Richardson, Alaska and the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division. COL Lindh served as the Battalion S-4, Bravo Field Maintenance Company Commander, and Rear Detachment Commander for the 725th Brigade Support Battalion for deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.<br /> COL Lindh joined the Acquisition Corps in 2010 and completed his Master of Science in Project Management before serving as an Assistant Program Manager for Army Enterprise Systems Integration Program (PEO EIS) at Fort Belvoir, VA. He then served as a Department of the Army Systems Coordinator for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare, and Sensors (IEW&S) and the Executive Officer to the Deputy for Acquisition and Systems Management (DASM) in the Pentagon. COL Lindh commanded Product Manager Ground Sensors in PEO IEW&S located at Fort Belvoir. He was called back to the Pentagon to serve as the Executive Officer to the Principal Military Deputy (PMILDEP) to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology (ASA(ALT)) and most recently served as the Branch Chief for Acquisition Management Branch at Human Resources Command in Fort Knox, KY. COL Lindh is currently serving as the Project Manager Soldier Survivability in PEO Soldier.<br /> COL Lindh’s military education includes Airborne School, Chemical Officer Basic Course, Supply and Services Officer Management Course, Combined Logistics Captain’s Career Course, Aerial Delivery Management Officer Course, Acquisition Basic Course, Command and General Staff College, The Program Manager’s Course at the Defense Acquisition University, and The Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy. His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal (with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal (with two Oak Leaf Clusters), the National Defense Service Ribbon, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Overseas Ribbon, the Army Service Ribbon, the Meritorious Unit Citation, the Combat Action Badge, the Army Parachutist Badge, and the Army Parachute Rigger Badge.<br /> COL Lindh is married to the former Christina Noel Adams of Poolesville, Maryland. They have two children, Penelope Helen, and James A. (Tripp) Lindh III.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #a51142; margin:30px 5px;"> <div class="col-sm-8" style="vertical-align: top"> <h3 style="padding-left: 0; margin: 0">Colonel Pete Brunton</h3> Programme Manager, Land Environment Tactical CIS LETacCIS and Assistant Head, Information Systems, Directorate Programmes, British Army </div> <div class="col-sm-4"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl04_rptAllSpeakers_ctl09_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227157.jpg?width=200&height=190&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Colonel Pete Brunton" align="right" style="margin:5px 0 20px 0;" /> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <p>Bharat Patel currently serves as the product lead for Project Linchpin, an effort he spearheaded in July 2022. Project Linchpin is the Army’s first program of record that will deliver Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) capabilities at scale by creating a collaborative and competitive ecosystem of industry and government partners to deliver trusted AI/ML capabilities. Project Linchpin is a collaboration between Program Executive Officer Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S), Army Futures Command’s AI Integration Center (AI2C), Army Research Labs (ARL), C5ISR Center, and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) / Chief Data and AI Office (CDAO).</p> </div> </div> <div class="row" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #a51142; margin:30px 5px;"> <div class="col-sm-8" style="vertical-align: top"> <h3 style="padding-left: 0; margin: 0">David K Hansen</h3> Former PM GCSS, US Marine Corps Systems Command and SES, US Customs and Border Protection and Vice President for Homeland Defense and Business Systems, Cypress International </div> <div class="col-sm-4"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl04_rptAllSpeakers_ctl10_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/226166.jpg?width=200&height=190&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="David K Hansen" align="right" style="margin:5px 0 20px 0;" /> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <p>Dave served 42 years; 38 years USMC & 4 Customs and Border Protection. His USMC experience included: ACAT I PM Positions in MRAP & GCSS-MC, & positions acquiring small arms, optics, & non-lethals. In CBP he held positions running the IT for Officers working legal Ports of Entry and also as an SES leading 120 IT systems supporting the Border Patrols processing of persons entering the US Illegally. His awards include SecDec Meritorious Civilian Service, DoN Distinguished Civilian Service, DoN Meritorious Civilian Service Awards, and two David Packard Awards. He retired September 2022, & now works as a consultant.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #a51142; margin:30px 5px;"> <div class="col-sm-8" style="vertical-align: top"> <h3 style="padding-left: 0; margin: 0">Dennis Teefy</h3> Project Manager Tactical Radios, PEO C3N </div> <div class="col-sm-4"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl04_rptAllSpeakers_ctl11_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227174.jpg?width=200&height=190&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Dennis Teefy" align="right" style="margin:5px 0 20px 0;" /> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <p>Mr. Dennis A. Teefy currently serves as the Project Manager Tactical Radios within the Program Executive Office (PEO) Command, Control, Communications-Network (C3N) since May 2024.</p> <p>Mr. Teefy joined the US Army in 1996 as a post graduate intern with the US Army Environmental Center as a program manager focusing on innovative environmental technology development and transfer.</p> <p>In 2000, he joined the US Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) as a test director specializing in training range sustainment and Unexploded Ordnance detection technologies. He then served a developmental assignment as the Technical Assistant to the Commander. Leaving the developmental detail, he became the Division Chief of the Military Environmental Technology Demonstration Center. In 2006, he was tasked to stand up and run the Rapid Fielding & Equipping Office.</p> <p>Completing this mission in 2008, Mr. Teefy became the Division Chief of the Homeland Defense & Sustainment Division. This assignment was followed by assuming the position of ATC Safety Office Chief in 2009.</p> <p>Mr. Teefy was selected to participate in the Defense Acquisition University Senior Service College Fellowship. He graduated with the 2010-2011 cohort.</p> <p>In May 2011, Mr. Teefy was appointed to the position of Product Director (PdD) of Cryptographic Systems within PEO C3T under Project Director Communications Security. In February 2014, he assumed the position of PdD Key Management within PEO C3T under Project Director Network Enablers. In March 2015, he was selected to be the Deputy Project Lead, Network Enablers. While at PEO C3T he completed the modernization of the Army’s Cryptographic Network, began fielding the new Key Management Infrastructure, and led the transition of the Product Lead Military Technology Solutions to PEO Enterprise Information Systems.</p> <p>He served a 4 year term as the Project Director Sensors - Aerial Intelligence (PD SAI) within PEO for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (IEW&S) staring in April 2020. He led an organization responsible for the delivery of the Army’s premier Aerial Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (AISR) sensors enabling the timely dissemination of intelligence products to meet current and future warfighter needs. While at PD SAI he led the pivot from a platform to a sensor centric organization, partnered with PEO Aviation to initiate multiple Multi Domain Sensing System programs, provided sensor systems to the Uncrewed Aerial System fleet, and divested numerous legacy AISR systems.</p> <p>Throughout his career, Mr. Teefy has demonstrated a passion for human capital management, organizational change, and mentoring.</p> <p>His awards include four Achievement Medals for Civilian Service, six Commander’s Awards for Civilian Service, and two Superior Civilian Service Awards. He was presented the Bronze Order of Mercury by the US Army Signal Regiment and the Bronze Order of St. Michael from the US Army Aviation Association of America. He was also selected as one of the 25 individuals to represent US Army Acquisition Corps on its 25th anniversary.</p> <p>Mr. Teefy obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from West Virginia University (WVU) in 1995, Master of Science degree in Environmental Science and Policy from Johns Hopkins University in 2003, and Master of Arts degree in Management and Leadership from Webster University in 2011. He was awarded a certificate of completion for the Senior Executive Fellows Program from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in 2023.</p> <p>He is a US Army Acquisition Corps Member with Level III certifications in both Program Management and Test & Evaluation. Additionally, he serves as the Army’s Acquisition Functional Representative for the Program Management Career Field</p> <p>A native of Philadelphia, PA, Mr. Teefy lives in Havre de Grace, MD with his wife Bonnie Jo and their children Morgan, Sam, and Eli. His hobbies include traditional Korean martial arts, playing poker, salt water fishing, attending Baltimore Ravens games, pickleball, and rooting for his beloved WVU Athletic teams.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #a51142; margin:30px 5px;"> <div class="col-sm-8" style="vertical-align: top"> <h3 style="padding-left: 0; margin: 0">Doug Cohen</h3> Director, Technical Management & International Programs, Project Manager Soldier Lethality, PEO Soldier </div> <div class="col-sm-4"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl04_rptAllSpeakers_ctl12_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227116.png?width=200&height=190&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Doug Cohen" align="right" style="margin:5px 0 20px 0;" /> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <p>Mr. Doug Cohen, since 2018, has been serving as Director of Technical Management and International Programs within Project Manager Soldier Lethality (PM SL). In this role, he is the lead systems engineer for the development, production, and sustainment of the Army’s portfolio of small arms weapons, enablers, and remote weapons systems. Additionally, he acts as the technical authority for design reviews and oversee PM SL’s security cooperation initiatives, including Foreign Military Sales and international collaboration efforts. His work supports engagements with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Export & Cooperation (DASA/DEC) and NATO working groups.<br /> Mr. Cohen began a distinguished career in the U.S. Army in May 2000 at Fort Monmouth, serving at the Communications Electronics Research Development & Engineering Center (CERDEC), now known as the Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Center.<br /> From 2000 to 2005, he played a critical role in the development and delivery of signals intelligence systems, ranging in size from suitcase-portable to vehicle-mounted configurations, some of which were deployed in the early stages of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). Transitioning from 2005 to 2008, Mr. Cohen contributed to the advancement of through-wall sensing systems, enhancing operational capabilities for military forces.<br /> In 2008, Mr. Cohen joined the Armaments Research, Development & Engineering Center (ARDEC), now known as the Armaments Center. From 2008 to 2010, he provided systems engineering support to various science and technology (S&T) projects focused on vehicle health management and active protection systems. Demonstrating leadership and expertise, he served as an Executive Fellow at ARDEC headquarters from 2010 to 2011, engaging in strategic initiatives such as drafting white papers, coordinating and executing VIP visits, preparing briefings and facility tours, and compiling data for critical reports.<br /> From 2011 to 2013, Mr. Cohen continued to excel as a systems engineer, overseeing systems engineering activities on complex programs spanning across multiple U.S. Army S&T centers. These contributions led to a transition in 2013 to a role supporting<br /> Project Manager (PM) Soldier Lethality (SL), where he provided systems engineering expertise for key programs.<br /> In 2013, Cohen joined PM Soldier Weapons (now known as PM SL), where he served as Chief Systems Engineer for Product Manager Crew Served Weapons (PdM CSW). In this role, he led systems engineering efforts for small caliber weapon systems, including machine guns, sniper rifles, remote weapon stations, binoculars, and optics. He was instrumental in developing requirements, managing risks, and executing technical assessments for programs such as the Precision Sniper Rifle, Multi-Role Anti-Armor, Anti-personnel Weapon System (MAAWS) 84mm Recoilless Rifle, Common Remotely Operated Weapon System (CROWS) Low Profile, and Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle. He also played a critical role in international cooperation initiatives, representing the U.S. Army in NATO working groups and bilateral defense engagements with a goal of increasing interoperability.<br /> Mr. Cohen is a graduate of the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and holds a Bachelor of Science (2000) and a Master of Science (2002) in Electrical Engineering. His extensive career in military technology and systems engineering has significantly contributed to the advancement of the U.S. Army’s warfighting capabilities.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #a51142; margin:30px 5px;"> <div class="col-sm-8" style="vertical-align: top"> <h3 style="padding-left: 0; margin: 0">Dr Clifford Cook</h3> Chief Engineer, Product Manager Soldier Maneuver Sensors, PEO Soldier, PM SWAR, US Army </div> <div class="col-sm-4"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl04_rptAllSpeakers_ctl13_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227181.png?width=200&height=190&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Dr Clifford Cook" align="right" style="margin:5px 0 20px 0;" /> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> </div> </div> <div class="row" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #a51142; margin:30px 5px;"> <div class="col-sm-8" style="vertical-align: top"> <h3 style="padding-left: 0; margin: 0">Dr Robb Wilcox</h3> Chief Research Officer, US Army DEVCOM Soldier Center </div> <div class="col-sm-4"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl04_rptAllSpeakers_ctl14_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/226167.png?width=200&height=190&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Dr Robb Wilcox" align="right" style="margin:5px 0 20px 0;" /> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <p>Robb Wilcox is the US Army DEVCOM Soldier Center’s Chief Research Officer. In this role, he is the principal scientific/technical advisor and primary authority for basic and applied research programs at the Soldier Center. He evaluates the quality of research programs and promotes new areas of S&T pursuit based on determined gaps in the research portfolio. He also identifies research opportunities and analyzes advancements in a broad variety of scientific fields to advise on their impact for Soldier programs and objectives. He recommends new initiatives and adjustments in basic and applied research programs to meet current and future Soldier capability needs. He is also an Army lead for the DoD Biotech and Human Systems Commun. of Interest.<br /> In his Previous role, Dr. Robb Wilcox was the DEVCOM SC’s S&T Lead for Human Systems Performance. In this role, he contributed to the important Soldier Center efforts in Human Systems Performance by shaping the strategy, research activities and relationships across a breadth of RDT&E efforts. He was previously the Director of the Soldier Performance Optimization Directorate at the DEVCOM SC and was responsible for 120 soldier performance team leaders, scientists, engineers, and specialists developing new capabilities through research and development to improve soldier performance.<br /> His expertise covers a breadth of science and engineering of soldier systems, covering the fields of biotechnology, human sciences and engineering, material science, sensing, AI, M&S and advanced electronic- to name a few.<br /> Prior to positions at the Soldier Center, Dr. Wilcox was the Chief Scientist of the U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) – Atlantic. In this role he served as the principal technical expert in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, the Former Soviet Republics as well as Africa for the Army. He advised RDECOM on international S&T collaboration opportunities relevant to US Army research interests and leveraged international S&T into US programs.<br /> Prior to his appointment in 2012 as Chief Scientist, RDECOM-ATL, Dr. Wilcox was Associate Director at the Office of Naval Research Global (ONRG) where he was responsible for discovering and fostering S&T partnerships with international researchers, industry, and government organizations with members of the U.S. Naval Research Enterprise. His areas of expertise included many domains of basic and applied S&T to support Expeditionary and Irregular warfare s of the US Marine Corps. Prior to becoming Associate Director at ONRG, Dr. Wilcox was the lead Science Advisor to the CNO Strategic Studies Group, where he led revolutionary warfighting concept development with a 30-year futurist perspective.<br /> After 10 years of service in the US Coast Guard as an officer and engineer, Dr. Wilcox joined The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) where he applied engineering, scientific knowledge and military operational experience to R&D projects in defense, space, and homeland security domains. Dr. Wilcox is a risk and reliability modeling expert contributing to system safety, security and performance optimization with many applications including the spacecraft design for JHU/APL’s mission to Pluto and performance assessment of systems. Dr. Wilcox also served as supervisor and supported establishment of the first Human Systems Integration Section at JHU/APL. While at JHU/APL, he also served as an instructor for the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering.<br /> Dr. Wilcox is an Honors graduate in Engineering<br /> from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. He received<br /> two MS degrees in Engineering from M.I.T. He also received<br /> a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Maryland with research focus on human/systems performance in modeling & simulation. Dr. Wilcox is a licensed Professional Engineer and an alumni of the Harvard Senior Executives Fellows Program.<br /> Dr. Wilcox currently lives in Holliston, MA with his wife Maryann and has a daughter Mackenzie at University in the UK.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #a51142; margin:30px 5px;"> <div class="col-sm-8" style="vertical-align: top"> <h3 style="padding-left: 0; margin: 0">Gary Keller</h3> Assistant Program Executive Officer, APEO Soldier, PEO Soldier </div> <div class="col-sm-4"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl04_rptAllSpeakers_ctl15_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227158.jpg?width=200&height=190&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Gary Keller" align="right" style="margin:5px 0 20px 0;" /> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <p>Mr. Keller is a technically knowledgeable program management professional with over 20 years of experience.<br /> Mr. Keller has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (University of Rochester, Rochester, NY), a Master of Science in Program Management (Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA), and a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy (The Eisenhower School, Fort McNair, Washington, DC).<br /> Since October 2023, Mr. Keller has been the Assistant PEO Soldier responsible for Futures and Integration.<br /> APEO Soldier’s mission is to champion innovation, enable integration and synchronize current and future Soldier capability development to ensure combat overmatch now and in the future. The APEO accomplishes this mission through six (6) Lines of Effort.<br /> 1. Futures – administers the Close Combat Integration Enterprise (CCIE) comprising of requirement, science and technology, and program management stakeholders; develops and publishes the CCIE’s annual Soldier Modernization Plan called Polaris<br /> 2. Formation Based Architecture (FBA) – gathers, improves and disseminates architectural products with a Soldier and Infantry Brigade Combat Team focus<br /> 3. Adaptive Squad Architecture – provides, trains, and maintains digital engineering tools<br /> 4. Soldier Enhancement Program – manages a Congressional program to buy, try and decide on commercial / non-developmental items proposed to enhance Soldier capability<br /> 5. Soldier Integration Facility – generates collaboration, integration, and innovation through team building, physical prototyping, and warfighter assessments<br /> 6. Operational Kit Analysis – engages Soldiers through the Non-Commissioned Officer Corps to determine whether systems are effective and drives that data into acquisition decisions<br /> Mr. Keller is married to his wife, Shawn, and has two teenage daughters (one is now a Hokie!). He enjoys anything outdoors, but especially exploring the hunting lease he is part of with his dog, Cooper.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #a51142; margin:30px 5px;"> <div class="col-sm-8" style="vertical-align: top"> <h3 style="padding-left: 0; margin: 0">Jason Regnier</h3> Technical Management Director, Project Manager Integrated Visual Augmentation System </div> <div class="col-sm-4"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl04_rptAllSpeakers_ctl16_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/226526.png?width=200&height=190&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Jason Regnier" align="right" style="margin:5px 0 20px 0;" /> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> </div> </div> <div class="row" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #a51142; margin:30px 5px;"> <div class="col-sm-8" style="vertical-align: top"> <h3 style="padding-left: 0; margin: 0">John Mithun</h3> Program Manager for Tactical Communications & Electromagnetic Warfare Systems, Marine Corps Systems Command </div> <div class="col-sm-4"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl04_rptAllSpeakers_ctl17_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227167.png?width=200&height=190&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="John Mithun" align="right" style="margin:5px 0 20px 0;" /> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> </div> </div> <div class="row" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #a51142; margin:30px 5px;"> <div class="col-sm-8" style="vertical-align: top"> <h3 style="padding-left: 0; margin: 0">José Collazo-Castillo</h3> Assistant Program Manager, Soldier Tactical Power, US Army </div> <div class="col-sm-4"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl04_rptAllSpeakers_ctl18_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/226518.jpg?width=200&height=190&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="José Collazo-Castillo" align="right" style="margin:5px 0 20px 0;" /> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <p>Mr. José Collazo-Castillo serves as the Army Liaison to the Office of Assistant Secretary of Defense (OASD), Industrial Base Policy. In this role, he leverages his expertise in power and energy systems to inform DoD policy and drive strategic initiatives. As a key player in the development of the DoD's battery strategy, he works to establish a standardized testing, evaluation, and validation process focused on safety and performance. Additionally, he fosters international collaboration through partnerships such as Five Eyes (FVEY) and NATO to advance standard battery technology adoption.<br /> Prior to his current position, Mr. Collazo-Castillo was the Program Manager for the Army’s Supply Resiliency for Soldier Power (SRSP) effort, where he led a team of engineers in standardizing a family of rechargeable batteries for the Dismounted Warfighter. He has also made significant contributions in the areas of dismounted intelligent power management, photovoltaic systems, and wireless power transfer systems.<br /> Throughout his career, Mr. Collazo has demonstrated expertise in project management, having served as the Assistant Product Manager for Army PEO Soldier’s Tactical Power team and as a Project Manager for the Navy's Damage Control Personnel Protective Equipment sustainment effort.<br /> As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Soldier Power and Energy Systems, Mr. Collazo-Castillo brings a unique perspective to his work in the OASD. He holds a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Puerto Rico and is currently pursuing his MBA from Johns Hopkins University.<br />  </p> </div> </div> <div class="row" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #a51142; margin:30px 5px;"> <div class="col-sm-8" style="vertical-align: top"> <h3 style="padding-left: 0; margin: 0">Lieutenant Colonel Ian Wilson</h3> British Army LNO to Ft Moore MCoE, MCDID & SL CFT & NGCV CFT, D Futures, British Army </div> <div class="col-sm-4"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl04_rptAllSpeakers_ctl19_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227160.jpg?width=200&height=190&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Lieutenant Colonel Ian Wilson" align="right" style="margin:5px 0 20px 0;" /> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <p>LTC Wilson began serving as British Army D Futures Ground Manoeuvre LNO in February 2023 and is based out of Ft Moore, GA. In this role, he is responsible for synchronizing British and US Army cooperation across Ground Manoeuvre (Infantry & Armour) in both modernization and futures. His diverse portfolio ranges across everything from dismounted soldier lethality up to future armoured vehicle programmes and includes areas such as sUAS, HMT, experimentation, and future IBCT/ABCT structures.</p> <p>LTC Ian Wilson is a native of Livingston, Scotland, and graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 2005. He commissioned into the Royal Scots as an Infantry Officer. Prior to commissioning, he saw 4 years enlisted service in the UK Armour Branch as a Challenger 2 MBT crewman. He has over 20 years military experience in a variety of Command and Leadership roles, both Light and Mechanized Infantry, including command roles from Plt to BN level, and has served in Recon, S2, and S3 roles. He has extensive operational experience including multiple deployments to Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Latterly he has branched out into staff, training and defence engagement roles. Some of his recent assignments include: J5 Plans at JFC Norfolk; COS ANA Advisor Group, Kabul; SGL on the UK ICSC (ILE equivalent); and mobilization as COS of the Army Covid Response Team in Scotland during the pandemic in 2021.</p> <p>Wilson attended Intermediate Command and Staff Course at the British Defence Academy in 2012 and was awarded the Fuller Prize for the best Defence Studies paper. He holds master’s degrees in War Studies from King’s College London and in Applied Security Strategy from Exeter University. He has been published by the Centre for Historical Analysis and Conflict Research and in various Defence Journals.</p> <p>He has been married to Rachel for 19 years and they have three children – Benjamin (17), Miriam (14) and Duncan (12).</p> </div> </div> <div class="row" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #a51142; margin:30px 5px;"> <div class="col-sm-8" style="vertical-align: top"> <h3 style="padding-left: 0; margin: 0">Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Horvat</h3> Program Manager Special Programs, US Army Special Operations Command </div> <div class="col-sm-4"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl04_rptAllSpeakers_ctl20_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227115.jpg?width=200&height=190&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Horvat" align="right" style="margin:5px 0 20px 0;" /> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <p>LTC Horvat began his military service by enlisting in the US Army Reserve in February 1999 and served as an intelligence analyst with the 98th Military Intelligence Battalion at Fort Devens, MA. While serving in this position, LTC Horvat accepted an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY in 2001. LTC Horvat graduated from the United States Military Academy in May of 2005 and was commissioned as an Infantry Officer. His first duty assignment was with the 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment at the National Training Center Fort Irwin, CA where he served as an OPFOR Platoon Leader and Executive Officer.</p> <p>In 2008 LTC Horvat deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as Commander of a Military Transition Team embedded with the Afghan National Police in Farah Province. Upon returning from deployment, was subsequently assigned as an Operations Officer and Rear Detachment Commander with 3rd Battalion, 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment Fort Campbell, KY. Following this assignment, LTC Horvat took Command of Headquarters Company Warrior Transition Battalion, Fort Campbell, KY.</p> <p>LTC Horvat assessed into the Army Acquisition Corps in 2013 and attended the Army Acquisition Basic and Intermediate Courses, Followed by Command and General Staff College. LTC Horvat’s acquisition assignments include, Assistant TRADOC Capability Manager for the Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Fort Benning, GA; Assistant Program Manager for Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems with Program Executive Officer Enterprise Information Systems, Assistant Program Manager for Communications and Intelligence Support Systems with Program Executive Officer SOF Warrior; Department of the Army System Coordinator Assistant Secretary of the Army, Acquisition Logistics and Technology. LTC Horvat has also earned a Master’s Degree in Acquisition and Procurement Management from Webster’s University in 2018.</p> <p>LTC Horvat’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (4 Oak Leaf Clusters), the Army Commendation Medal (Oak Leaf Cluster), the Army Achievement Medal, the Valorous Unit Award, the Army Superior Unit Award the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Expert Infantryman’s Badge, the Parachutist Badge, the Air Assault Badge, and the Army Space Badge.</p> <p>LTC Horvat is married to the former Miss Shannon Meadows of Fontana California. They have three children Keaton, Morgan, and Dillon.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> </div> </div> <div class="row" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #a51142; margin:30px 5px;"> <div class="col-sm-8" style="vertical-align: top"> <h3 style="padding-left: 0; margin: 0">Lieutenant Colonel Saleem Khan</h3> Product Manager for Medium Caliber Ammunition, PM Maneuver Ammunition Systems PM MAS, JPEO Armaments and Ammunition </div> <div class="col-sm-4"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl04_rptAllSpeakers_ctl21_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227159.jpg?width=200&height=190&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Lieutenant Colonel Saleem Khan" align="right" style="margin:5px 0 20px 0;" /> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <p>Lieutenant Colonel Saleem Khan is the Product Manager for Medium Caliber Ammunition at the Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments & Ammunition. The Medium Caliber portfolio consists of conventional and developmental munitions from 20 through 40 millimeters. The portfolio consists of Ground and Aviation, Counter Unmanned Ariel Systems, and Soldier Munitions for the Joint Force and partner nations.<br /> Saleem has held operational leadership and staff positions through Company Command and Brigade Combat Team Staff. His past acquisition assignments include: Assistant Product Manager (APM) for Product Directorate Combat Munitions, Project Manager Close Combat Systems, PEO Ammunition; APM for Product Director Medical Communications for Combat Casualty Care (MC4), PM Integrated Personnel and Pay System - Army, PEO Enterprise Information Systems (EIS); Deputy Product Lead for the Army’s Accessions Information Environment (AIE) at PEO EIS; Acquisition Corps Proponency Officer for Training with Industry (TWI) and Advanced Civil Schooling (ACS), Office of the Director for Acquisition Career Management; and TWI Fellow with Dcode in Washington, DC where he served as a Technology Engagement Manager.<br /> Saleem has also had the opportunity to deploy in support of multiple combat operations, to include: Platoon Leader and Executive Officer with B CO and HHC, 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry, where he deployed to Baghdad, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom; Commander D TRP, 3rd Squadron, 4th US Cavalry Regiment, where he deployed to Nangahar, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom; and PEO Ammunition Theater Lead, where he deployed with ASA(ALT) Forward to Bagram, Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.<br /> LTC Khan holds a Master of Business Administration from the State University of New York at New Paltz and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of New Mexico. His highest military education is the United States Army Command and General Staff College, where he graduated with Honors. LTC Khan holds the Advanced DAWIA Certification in Program Management and Foundational DAWIA Certification in Engineering & Technical Management.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #a51142; margin:30px 5px;"> <div class="col-sm-8" style="vertical-align: top"> <h3 style="padding-left: 0; margin: 0">Marcus J. Reynolds</h3> Program Manager for Training Systems, Marine Corps Systems Command </div> <div class="col-sm-4"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl04_rptAllSpeakers_ctl22_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/226162.jpg?width=200&height=190&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Marcus J. Reynolds" align="right" style="margin:5px 0 20px 0;" /> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <p>Colonel Marcus J. Reynolds is Marine Corps Systems Command’s Program Manager for Training Systems, the executive agent assigned to manage acquisition and life-cycle support of ground training systems, devices, and training support services. His staff includes nearly 180 Marines, civilians and contractors located globally with expertise in program management, engineering, instructional systems design, procurement, contract management, logistics, procurement, and contract management to name a few. Colonel Reynolds served a year as an Executive Fellow at Microsoft Corporation and has deployed multiple times to the IndoPacific as well as in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #a51142; margin:30px 5px;"> <div class="col-sm-8" style="vertical-align: top"> <h3 style="padding-left: 0; margin: 0">Mark Richter</h3> Program Manager, Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad, US Marine Corps Systems Command </div> <div class="col-sm-4"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl04_rptAllSpeakers_ctl23_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/226282.jpg?width=200&height=190&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Mark Richter" align="right" style="margin:5px 0 20px 0;" /> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <p>Mark Richter is currently the Team Lead for the Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad program and has been in that role for over 20 years. The Gruntworks Squad Integration Facility is a key enabler for the team and he is also responsible for implementation of Human Systems Integration across Marine Corps Systems Command. He has been the Chairman and Deputy Chairman for the NATO Land Capability Group on Dismounted Soldier Systems and has worked across the Joint and International community in a variety of efforts to continuously improve the dismounted warfighters capability.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #a51142; margin:30px 5px;"> <div class="col-sm-8" style="vertical-align: top"> <h3 style="padding-left: 0; margin: 0">Vic Netta</h3> Director and Program Integrator, Soldier Integration Facility, APEO Soldier, PEO Soldier, US Army </div> <div class="col-sm-4"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl04_rptAllSpeakers_ctl24_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227161.png?width=200&height=190&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Vic Netta" align="right" style="margin:5px 0 20px 0;" /> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> </div> </div> <button title="Close (Esc)" type="button" class="mfp-close">×</button> </div> </div> <div style="margin-top:20px;"> <script> $(window).ready(function () { $("#sponsors-slider").owlCarousel({ items: 3, center: true, autoPlay: 3000, //Set AutoPlay to 3 seconds slideSpeed: 600, loop: true }); }); </script> <div id="ctl00_MainContent_sponsorsPartnersScroller_divSponsorsScroller" class="container sponsors-home"> <div class="col-md-12"> <h2> sponsors</h2> <div id="sponsors-slider" class="slider hidden partner-slider"> <div class="sponsor-elem"><a href="#pop-sponsor-single" class="open-popup-link "><img class="sponsor-image" src="/_media/partners/5024.png?width=210&height=100" alt="Falcom" /></a><div class="hidden sponsor-name">Falcom</div><div class="hidden sponsor-link">https://falcom.gn.com/</div><div class="hidden sponsor-profile"><p>At FalCom we create advanced hearing protection solutions that enable special operations, military, law enforcement and security personnel to communicate in the most extreme environments – all while providing world class hearing protection.<p/>FalCom is a part of the GN Group, a global leader in intelligent audio solutions for over 150 years. 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Richard Hansen " /></a></a></div><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-bio text-center"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link">View Bio</a></div><br/></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>Colonel (Ret.) Richard Hansen , </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">Former Program Manager, Soldier Warrior, <strong>PEO Soldier, US Army</strong></span><div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>LTC Horvat began his military service by enlisting in the US Army Reserve in February 1999 and served as an intelligence analyst with the 98th Military Intelligence Battalion at Fort Devens, MA. While serving in this position, LTC Horvat accepted an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY in 2001. LTC Horvat graduated from the United States Military Academy in May of 2005 and was commissioned as an Infantry Officer. His first duty assignment was with the 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment at the National Training Center Fort Irwin, CA where he served as an OPFOR Platoon Leader and Executive Officer.</p> <p>In 2008 LTC Horvat deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as Commander of a Military Transition Team embedded with the Afghan National Police in Farah Province. Upon returning from deployment, was subsequently assigned as an Operations Officer and Rear Detachment Commander with 3rd Battalion, 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment Fort Campbell, KY. Following this assignment, LTC Horvat took Command of Headquarters Company Warrior Transition Battalion, Fort Campbell, KY.</p> <p>LTC Horvat assessed into the Army Acquisition Corps in 2013 and attended the Army Acquisition Basic and Intermediate Courses, Followed by Command and General Staff College. LTC Horvat’s acquisition assignments include, Assistant TRADOC Capability Manager for the Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Fort Benning, GA; Assistant Program Manager for Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems with Program Executive Officer Enterprise Information Systems, Assistant Program Manager for Communications and Intelligence Support Systems with Program Executive Officer SOF Warrior; Department of the Army System Coordinator Assistant Secretary of the Army, Acquisition Logistics and Technology. LTC Horvat has also earned a Master’s Degree in Acquisition and Procurement Management from Webster’s University in 2018.</p> <p>LTC Horvat’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (4 Oak Leaf Clusters), the Army Commendation Medal (Oak Leaf Cluster), the Army Achievement Medal, the Valorous Unit Award, the Army Superior Unit Award the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Expert Infantryman’s Badge, the Parachutist Badge, the Air Assault Badge, and the Army Space Badge.</p> <p>LTC Horvat is married to the former Miss Shannon Meadows of Fontana California. They have three children Keaton, Morgan, and Dillon.</p> <p> </p></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">9:00</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">PEO Soldier Warrior Keynote Address: Providing the Dismounted Soldier with Advanced Situational Awareness Capabilities to Enable Dominant Decision-Making</h3></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><div class="col-xs-2" ><div class="row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-image-circle"><img class="speaker-image img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227151.png?width=180&height=180&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Jason Regnier" /></a></div></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>Jason Regnier, </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">Technical Director, <strong>PM SWAR, PEO Soldier, US Army</strong></span><div class="topic-description"> <li>PM SWAR current priorities and major activities</li> <li>Delivering and sustaining innovative warfighting solutions that detect, identify and provide persistent insights to enable maneuver and lethal effects on enemy forces</li> <li>Lessons learned from current conflicts and areas of focus going forward<br />  </li> </div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">9:30</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Session Reserved for Sponsor</h3></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">10:00</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Transforming the Way Marines Communicate and Fight in the Electromagnetic Spectrum</h3></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><div class="col-xs-2" ><div class="row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-image-circle"><img class="speaker-image img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227167.png?width=180&height=180&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="John Mithun" /></a></div></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>John Mithun, </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">Program Manager for Tactical Communications & Electromagnetic Warfare Systems, <strong>Marine Corps Systems Command</strong></span><div class="topic-description"> <li>Tactical Communications & Electromagnetic Warfare Systems (PM TCE): portfolio overview and outlining current priorities</li> <li>Providing capabilities for Marines to conduct electromagnetic warfare, civil-military operations, military information support operations, and visual information acquisition and dissemination</li> <li>Areas for collaboration with industry<br />  </li> </div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">10:30</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Session Reserved for Sponsor</h3></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">11:00</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Morning Coffee</h3></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">11:30</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Latest Updates from PM Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS)</h3></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><div class="col-xs-2" ><div class="row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-image-circle"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link"><img class="speaker-image img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227152.png?width=180&height=180&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Colonel Denny D. Dresch" /></a></a></div><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-bio text-center"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link">View Bio</a></div><br/></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>Colonel Denny D. Dresch, </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">Program Manager, IVAS, <strong>PM Soldier Warrior, PEO Soldier</strong></span><div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>COL Denny Dresch graduated from the United States Military Academy and was commissioned as an Infantry officer in May 2003. His first duty assignment was with the 1 Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division where he served as an Infantry Platoon Leader, Anti-Armor Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, and Battalion S-4. He deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from 2005-2006. Following his assignment with the 82nd Airborne Division, COL Dresch was assigned to Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania where he served as an Assistant Battalion S-3 with the 1" Battalion, 307th Infantry (AC/RC). His battalion was responsible for the mobilization, training, and deployment of the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) from the Pennsylvania National Guard.<br /> After completing the Maneuver Captain's Career Course at Fort Benning, COL Dresch served as an Assistant Brigade S-3 for the 4th SBCT, 2nd Infantry Division at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. He deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom during 2009-2010 where he served as Commander, Company A, 1 Battalion, 38th Infantry. Upon redeployment, COL Dresch was assigned as the Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1" Battalion, 38th Infantry.<br /> Following command, COL Dresch attended the Army Acquisition Basic Course and was assigned as an Acquisition's Staff Officer to the Training and Doctrine Command's (TRADOC) Capabilities Integration Center at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. In this role, he worked closely with TRADOC Capability Managers and Capability Development Integration Directorates to execute annual Capability Needs Analysis. Following completion of Intermediate Level Education at Fort Belvoir, COL Dresch was assigned to the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense as an Assistant Product Manager (APM). COL Dresch was responsible for the cost, schedule, and performance of the Automated Installation Entry. His next assignment was to the Human Resources Command at Fort Knox, Kentucky where he served as an Acquisition Management Branch Assignment Officer. COL Dresch was then assigned as the Military Deputy to the Director of the Night Vision Electronic Sensor Directorate at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, where he worked on the Integrated Visual Augmentation System. COL Dresch has a Master's in Business Administration from Liberty University. He has also completed the Acquisition Intermediate Qualification Course and is Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Level III trained in Program Management.<br /> COL Dresch last served as the Assistant Executive Officer to the Military Deputy for the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology.<br /> COL Dresch's awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal. He has been awarded the Expert Infantryman's Badge, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, and the Parachutist Badge. He is also a graduate of the U.S. Army Ranger School and Advance Airborne Course.<br /> COL Dresch is married to the former Miss Rebecca Morris and has four children.</p></div><div class="topic-description"> <li>PM IVAS overview: current priorities and areas of focus</li> <li>Providing a single platform to CCF soldiers and squads in the Army of 2030 to fight, rehearse and train</li> <li>Complementing fielded systems and increasing capabilities for platform integration, SiVT, advanced planning and edge computing<br />  </li> </div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">12:00</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Session Reserved for Sponsor</h3></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">12:30</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">UK DSA Strategy: Latest Updates from the British Army</h3></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><div class="col-xs-2" ><div class="row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-image-circle"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link"><img class="speaker-image img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227157.jpg?width=180&height=180&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Colonel Pete Brunton" /></a></a></div><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-bio text-center"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link">View Bio</a></div><br/></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>Colonel Pete Brunton, </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">Programme Manager, Land Environment Tactical CIS LETacCIS and Assistant Head, Information Systems, <strong>Directorate Programmes, British Army</strong></span><div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>Bharat Patel currently serves as the product lead for Project Linchpin, an effort he spearheaded in July 2022. Project Linchpin is the Army’s first program of record that will deliver Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) capabilities at scale by creating a collaborative and competitive ecosystem of industry and government partners to deliver trusted AI/ML capabilities. Project Linchpin is a collaboration between Program Executive Officer Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S), Army Futures Command’s AI Integration Center (AI2C), Army Research Labs (ARL), C5ISR Center, and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) / Chief Data and AI Office (CDAO).</p></div><div class="topic-description"> <li>UK DSA Project: overview and current priorities</li> <li>Integrating Light Forces and Future C4I</li> <li>Adopting future procurement to be strategy driven <br />  </li> </div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">13:00</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Networking Lunch</h3></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">14:00</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Enhancing Special Operations Situational Awareness through Next Generation Technologies</h3></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><div class="col-xs-2" ><div class="row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-image-circle"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link"><img class="speaker-image img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227154.jpg?width=180&height=180&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Horvat" /></a></a></div><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-bio text-center"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link">View Bio</a></div><br/></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Horvat, </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">Program Manager Special Programs, <strong>US Army Special Operations Command</strong></span><div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>LTC Horvat began his military service by enlisting in the US Army Reserve in February 1999 and served as an intelligence analyst with the 98th Military Intelligence Battalion at Fort Devens, MA. While serving in this position, LTC Horvat accepted an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY in 2001. LTC Horvat graduated from the United States Military Academy in May of 2005 and was commissioned as an Infantry Officer. His first duty assignment was with the 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment at the National Training Center Fort Irwin, CA where he served as an OPFOR Platoon Leader and Executive Officer.</p> <p>In 2008 LTC Horvat deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as Commander of a Military Transition Team embedded with the Afghan National Police in Farah Province. Upon returning from deployment, was subsequently assigned as an Operations Officer and Rear Detachment Commander with 3rd Battalion, 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment Fort Campbell, KY. Following this assignment, LTC Horvat took Command of Headquarters Company Warrior Transition Battalion, Fort Campbell, KY.</p> <p>LTC Horvat assessed into the Army Acquisition Corps in 2013 and attended the Army Acquisition Basic and Intermediate Courses, Followed by Command and General Staff College. LTC Horvat’s acquisition assignments include, Assistant TRADOC Capability Manager for the Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Fort Benning, GA; Assistant Program Manager for Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems with Program Executive Officer Enterprise Information Systems, Assistant Program Manager for Communications and Intelligence Support Systems with Program Executive Officer SOF Warrior; Department of the Army System Coordinator Assistant Secretary of the Army, Acquisition Logistics and Technology. LTC Horvat has also earned a Master’s Degree in Acquisition and Procurement Management from Webster’s University in 2018.</p> <p>LTC Horvat’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (4 Oak Leaf Clusters), the Army Commendation Medal (Oak Leaf Cluster), the Army Achievement Medal, the Valorous Unit Award, the Army Superior Unit Award the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Expert Infantryman’s Badge, the Parachutist Badge, the Air Assault Badge, and the Army Space Badge.</p> <p>LTC Horvat is married to the former Miss Shannon Meadows of Fontana California. They have three children Keaton, Morgan, and Dillon.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p></div><div class="topic-description"> <li>Overview of current priorities for PM Special Programs</li> <li>Executing responsive and tailored acquisitions to enable special operations</li> <li>Force protection at the tactical edge</li> <li>Working in collaboration with key partners and international allies to enhance special operations capabilities<br />  </li> </div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">14:30</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Session Reserved for Sponsor</h3></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">15:00</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Army's Radio Acquisition Strategy</h3></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><div class="col-xs-2" ><div class="row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-image-circle"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link"><img class="speaker-image img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227174.jpg?width=180&height=180&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Dennis Teefy" /></a></a></div><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-bio text-center"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link">View Bio</a></div><br/></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>Dennis Teefy, </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">Project Manager Tactical Radios, <strong>PEO C3N</strong></span><div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>Mr. Dennis A. Teefy currently serves as the Project Manager Tactical Radios within the Program Executive Office (PEO) Command, Control, Communications-Network (C3N) since May 2024.</p> <p>Mr. Teefy joined the US Army in 1996 as a post graduate intern with the US Army Environmental Center as a program manager focusing on innovative environmental technology development and transfer.</p> <p>In 2000, he joined the US Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) as a test director specializing in training range sustainment and Unexploded Ordnance detection technologies. He then served a developmental assignment as the Technical Assistant to the Commander. Leaving the developmental detail, he became the Division Chief of the Military Environmental Technology Demonstration Center. In 2006, he was tasked to stand up and run the Rapid Fielding & Equipping Office.</p> <p>Completing this mission in 2008, Mr. Teefy became the Division Chief of the Homeland Defense & Sustainment Division. This assignment was followed by assuming the position of ATC Safety Office Chief in 2009.</p> <p>Mr. Teefy was selected to participate in the Defense Acquisition University Senior Service College Fellowship. He graduated with the 2010-2011 cohort.</p> <p>In May 2011, Mr. Teefy was appointed to the position of Product Director (PdD) of Cryptographic Systems within PEO C3T under Project Director Communications Security. In February 2014, he assumed the position of PdD Key Management within PEO C3T under Project Director Network Enablers. In March 2015, he was selected to be the Deputy Project Lead, Network Enablers. While at PEO C3T he completed the modernization of the Army’s Cryptographic Network, began fielding the new Key Management Infrastructure, and led the transition of the Product Lead Military Technology Solutions to PEO Enterprise Information Systems.</p> <p>He served a 4 year term as the Project Director Sensors - Aerial Intelligence (PD SAI) within PEO for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (IEW&S) staring in April 2020. He led an organization responsible for the delivery of the Army’s premier Aerial Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (AISR) sensors enabling the timely dissemination of intelligence products to meet current and future warfighter needs. While at PD SAI he led the pivot from a platform to a sensor centric organization, partnered with PEO Aviation to initiate multiple Multi Domain Sensing System programs, provided sensor systems to the Uncrewed Aerial System fleet, and divested numerous legacy AISR systems.</p> <p>Throughout his career, Mr. Teefy has demonstrated a passion for human capital management, organizational change, and mentoring.</p> <p>His awards include four Achievement Medals for Civilian Service, six Commander’s Awards for Civilian Service, and two Superior Civilian Service Awards. He was presented the Bronze Order of Mercury by the US Army Signal Regiment and the Bronze Order of St. Michael from the US Army Aviation Association of America. He was also selected as one of the 25 individuals to represent US Army Acquisition Corps on its 25th anniversary.</p> <p>Mr. Teefy obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from West Virginia University (WVU) in 1995, Master of Science degree in Environmental Science and Policy from Johns Hopkins University in 2003, and Master of Arts degree in Management and Leadership from Webster University in 2011. He was awarded a certificate of completion for the Senior Executive Fellows Program from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in 2023.</p> <p>He is a US Army Acquisition Corps Member with Level III certifications in both Program Management and Test & Evaluation. Additionally, he serves as the Army’s Acquisition Functional Representative for the Program Management Career Field</p> <p>A native of Philadelphia, PA, Mr. Teefy lives in Havre de Grace, MD with his wife Bonnie Jo and their children Morgan, Sam, and Eli. His hobbies include traditional Korean martial arts, playing poker, salt water fishing, attending Baltimore Ravens games, pickleball, and rooting for his beloved WVU Athletic teams.</p></div><div class="topic-description"> <li>Responsibility of the program office to manage cost, schedule, and performance risk</li> <li>Seeking to match operational concepts with existing and emerging technology</li> <li>Challenging how we think about assured vice and data at all echelons of the Army</li> <li>Radios as a part of network modernization and delivering an unified network <p> </p> </li> </div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">15:30</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Afternoon Tea</h3></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">16:00</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Delivering Trusted Artificial Intelligence (AI) Capabilities to Army Programs: Insights from PEO IEW&S</h3></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><div class="col-xs-2" ><div class="row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-image-circle"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link"><img class="speaker-image img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227153.png?width=180&height=180&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Bharat Patel" /></a></a></div><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-bio text-center"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link">View Bio</a></div><br/></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>Bharat Patel, </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">Project Lead, Project Linchpin - Sensor AI, <strong>PEO Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S)</strong></span><div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>Mr. Bharat C. Patel currently serves as the Product Lead for Project Linchpin, an initiative he spearheaded in July 2022. Project Linchpin is now an investment activity that serves as the Army’s AI Operations and Services Ecosystem for all Army acquisition programs implementing AI. In this role, Mr. Patel is actively establishing a dynamic, agile, and value-driven organization. He is creating the mission and vision to set strategic acquisition and programmatic objectives and driving the technical strategy with key pillars focused on secure, trusted infrastructure, standards, and governance. This strategy is enabled by a multi-layered contracting approach to access industry best-of-breed products, solutions, and services. Mr. Patel has also created strategic partnerships across the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and the Military Services to maximize investments and share resources. Through these efforts and Mr. Patel’s leadership, Project Linchpin manages an AI ecosystem that encompasses over 25 companies working across 10 different states, with the objective to identify more companies across the United States to enable the Army to achieve its AI objectives.</p></div><div class="topic-description"> <li>Project Linchpin: latest updates, plan & purpose</li> <li>Establishing standards, process, and governance through a centrally managed program with a decentralized architecture</li> <li>Maximizing Department of Defense and Intelligence Community AI investments to establish a secure and trusted AI Operations Training Environments and AI Services</li> <li>Creating a collaborative and competitive ecosystem of industry partners for a continuous assessment and integration of best of breed Industry Products, Solutions, and Services enabled by a rapid multi-contracting strategy<br />  </li> </div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">16:30</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Enabling Increased Situational Awareness on the Battlefield with Tactical Power Solutions</h3></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><div class="col-xs-2" ><div class="row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-image-circle"><img class="speaker-image img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227155.png?width=180&height=180&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Dr Clifford Cook" /></a></div></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>Dr Clifford Cook, </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">Chief Engineer, Product Manager Soldier Maneuver Sensors, <strong>PEO Soldier, PM SWAR, US Army</strong></span></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">17:00</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Chair’s Closing Remarks and Close of Focus Day</h3></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><div class="col-xs-2" ><div class="row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-image-circle"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link"><img class="speaker-image img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227156.png?width=180&height=180&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Colonel (Ret.) Richard Hansen " /></a></a></div><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-bio text-center"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link">View Bio</a></div><br/></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>Colonel (Ret.) Richard Hansen , </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">Former Program Manager, Soldier Warrior, <strong>PEO Soldier, US Army</strong></span><div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>LTC Horvat began his military service by enlisting in the US Army Reserve in February 1999 and served as an intelligence analyst with the 98th Military Intelligence Battalion at Fort Devens, MA. While serving in this position, LTC Horvat accepted an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY in 2001. LTC Horvat graduated from the United States Military Academy in May of 2005 and was commissioned as an Infantry Officer. His first duty assignment was with the 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment at the National Training Center Fort Irwin, CA where he served as an OPFOR Platoon Leader and Executive Officer.</p> <p>In 2008 LTC Horvat deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as Commander of a Military Transition Team embedded with the Afghan National Police in Farah Province. Upon returning from deployment, was subsequently assigned as an Operations Officer and Rear Detachment Commander with 3rd Battalion, 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment Fort Campbell, KY. Following this assignment, LTC Horvat took Command of Headquarters Company Warrior Transition Battalion, Fort Campbell, KY.</p> <p>LTC Horvat assessed into the Army Acquisition Corps in 2013 and attended the Army Acquisition Basic and Intermediate Courses, Followed by Command and General Staff College. LTC Horvat’s acquisition assignments include, Assistant TRADOC Capability Manager for the Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Fort Benning, GA; Assistant Program Manager for Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems with Program Executive Officer Enterprise Information Systems, Assistant Program Manager for Communications and Intelligence Support Systems with Program Executive Officer SOF Warrior; Department of the Army System Coordinator Assistant Secretary of the Army, Acquisition Logistics and Technology. LTC Horvat has also earned a Master’s Degree in Acquisition and Procurement Management from Webster’s University in 2018.</p> <p>LTC Horvat’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (4 Oak Leaf Clusters), the Army Commendation Medal (Oak Leaf Cluster), the Army Achievement Medal, the Valorous Unit Award, the Army Superior Unit Award the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Expert Infantryman’s Badge, the Parachutist Badge, the Air Assault Badge, and the Army Space Badge.</p> <p>LTC Horvat is married to the former Miss Shannon Meadows of Fontana California. They have three children Keaton, Morgan, and Dillon.</p> <p> </p></div></div></div></div></div><div role="tabpanel" class="tab-pane" id="day_2"><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">8:00</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Registration & Coffee</h3></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">8:50</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Chair's Opening Remarks</h3></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><div class="col-xs-2" ><div class="row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-image-circle"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link"><img class="speaker-image img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/226155.png?width=180&height=180&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Colonel (Ret.) Richard Hansen " /></a></a></div><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-bio text-center"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link">View Bio</a></div><br/></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>Colonel (Ret.) Richard Hansen , </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">Former Program Manager, Soldier Warrior, <strong>PEO Soldier, US Army</strong></span><div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>As Former Program Manager, Soldier Warrior, PEO Soldier, US Army COL (R) Hansen spent 26 years in the US Army in both the war fighting and acquisition fields. He held various command and staff positions in self-propelled, towed, and airborne artillery units and fire support elements. His research, development, and acquisition experience includes various assignments as a product, project, or program manager in electric guns, armored vehicles, and precision guided munitions. In his last 4 years of service as the Project Manager for Soldier Warrior, he was responsible for weapons, clothing, and equipment for aviation crewmen (Air Warrior), dismounted Soldiers (Land Warrior, Ground Soldier Ensemble), and vehicle crewmen (Mounted Soldier).</p></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">9:00</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">APEO Soldier Keynote Address: Delivering Enhanced Agility, Resilience and Battlefield Overmatch for the Dismounted Soldier</h3></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><div class="col-xs-2" ><div class="row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-image-circle"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link"><img class="speaker-image img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227158.jpg?width=180&height=180&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Gary Keller" /></a></a></div><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-bio text-center"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link">View Bio</a></div><br/></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>Gary Keller, </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">Assistant Program Executive Officer, <strong>APEO Soldier, PEO Soldier</strong></span><div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>Mr. Keller is a technically knowledgeable program management professional with over 20 years of experience.<br /> Mr. Keller has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (University of Rochester, Rochester, NY), a Master of Science in Program Management (Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA), and a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy (The Eisenhower School, Fort McNair, Washington, DC).<br /> Since October 2023, Mr. Keller has been the Assistant PEO Soldier responsible for Futures and Integration.<br /> APEO Soldier’s mission is to champion innovation, enable integration and synchronize current and future Soldier capability development to ensure combat overmatch now and in the future. The APEO accomplishes this mission through six (6) Lines of Effort.<br /> 1. Futures – administers the Close Combat Integration Enterprise (CCIE) comprising of requirement, science and technology, and program management stakeholders; develops and publishes the CCIE’s annual Soldier Modernization Plan called Polaris<br /> 2. Formation Based Architecture (FBA) – gathers, improves and disseminates architectural products with a Soldier and Infantry Brigade Combat Team focus<br /> 3. Adaptive Squad Architecture – provides, trains, and maintains digital engineering tools<br /> 4. Soldier Enhancement Program – manages a Congressional program to buy, try and decide on commercial / non-developmental items proposed to enhance Soldier capability<br /> 5. Soldier Integration Facility – generates collaboration, integration, and innovation through team building, physical prototyping, and warfighter assessments<br /> 6. Operational Kit Analysis – engages Soldiers through the Non-Commissioned Officer Corps to determine whether systems are effective and drives that data into acquisition decisions<br /> Mr. Keller is married to his wife, Shawn, and has two teenage daughters (one is now a Hokie!). He enjoys anything outdoors, but especially exploring the hunting lease he is part of with his dog, Cooper.</p></div><div class="topic-description"> <li>Latest updates on PEO Soldier’s current programs and priorities</li> <li>Championing innovation, enabling integration and synchronizing current and future soldier capability development</li> <li>Adaptive Squad Architecture: advancing an integrated weapons platform for the dismounted soldier</li> <li>Working with key stakeholders, industry and academia to deliver the Soldier Enhancement Program<br />   <p> </p> </li> </div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">9:30</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Session Reserved for Lead Sponsor</h3></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">10:00</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Latest Updates from the Soldier Requirements Division: Developing Materiel Requirements and Modernizing Legacy Programs to Transform the Army of the Future</h3></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><div class="col-xs-2" ><div class="row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-image-circle"><img class="speaker-image img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227117.png?width=180&height=180&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Colonel Aaron E. Morrison" /></a></div></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>Colonel Aaron E. Morrison, </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">Director, Soldier Requirements Division, <strong>Maneuver Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate</strong></span><div class="topic-description"> <li>Soldier Enhancement Program: key priorities and areas of focus</li> <li>Overview of the Soldier Systems & Soldier Lethality branches</li> <li>Employing a “Squad as a System” formation-based approach to optimize performance while reducing soldier load<br />  </li> </div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">10:30</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Session Reserved for Gold Sponsor</h3></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">11:00</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Morning Coffee</h3></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">11:30</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">PM Soldier Survivability: Delivering Cutting-Edge Capabilities to Increase the Survivability of the Dismounted Soldier</h3></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><div class="col-xs-2" ><div class="row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-image-circle"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link"><img class="speaker-image img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227163.jpg?width=180&height=180&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Colonel James A. Tony Lindh II" /></a></a></div><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-bio text-center"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link">View Bio</a></div><br/></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>Colonel James A. Tony Lindh II, </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">Project Manager, Soldier Survivability, <strong>PEO Soldier, US Army</strong></span><div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>COL James A. (Tony) Lindh II was born in Billings, Montana and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. He attended Montana State University in 1995 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences in 1999. COL Lindh was commissioned as a Chemical Officer through Reserve Officers’ Training Corps and attended the Officer Basic Course at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri in October 2000. He was released to the Quartermaster Branch in February 2001 after completing his branch detail to the Chemical Corps. COL Lindh served in the 3rd BCT (Greywolf), 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas from October 2000 until January 2006. During this time he was a Chemical Officer and Assistant Operations Officer for the 2-82 Field Artillery Battalion and then served as a Supply Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, Material Readiness Officer, Supply and Services Officer, and Support Operations Plans Officer for the 215th Brigade Support Battalion. COL Lindh deployed with the 1st Cavalry Division to Baghdad, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II from March 2004 to February 2005.<br /> COL Lindh attended the Combined Logistics Captain’s Career Course at Fort Lee, Virginia en route to Fort Richardson, Alaska and the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division. COL Lindh served as the Battalion S-4, Bravo Field Maintenance Company Commander, and Rear Detachment Commander for the 725th Brigade Support Battalion for deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.<br /> COL Lindh joined the Acquisition Corps in 2010 and completed his Master of Science in Project Management before serving as an Assistant Program Manager for Army Enterprise Systems Integration Program (PEO EIS) at Fort Belvoir, VA. He then served as a Department of the Army Systems Coordinator for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare, and Sensors (IEW&S) and the Executive Officer to the Deputy for Acquisition and Systems Management (DASM) in the Pentagon. COL Lindh commanded Product Manager Ground Sensors in PEO IEW&S located at Fort Belvoir. He was called back to the Pentagon to serve as the Executive Officer to the Principal Military Deputy (PMILDEP) to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology (ASA(ALT)) and most recently served as the Branch Chief for Acquisition Management Branch at Human Resources Command in Fort Knox, KY. COL Lindh is currently serving as the Project Manager Soldier Survivability in PEO Soldier.<br /> COL Lindh’s military education includes Airborne School, Chemical Officer Basic Course, Supply and Services Officer Management Course, Combined Logistics Captain’s Career Course, Aerial Delivery Management Officer Course, Acquisition Basic Course, Command and General Staff College, The Program Manager’s Course at the Defense Acquisition University, and The Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy. His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal (with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal (with two Oak Leaf Clusters), the National Defense Service Ribbon, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Overseas Ribbon, the Army Service Ribbon, the Meritorious Unit Citation, the Combat Action Badge, the Army Parachutist Badge, and the Army Parachute Rigger Badge.<br /> COL Lindh is married to the former Christina Noel Adams of Poolesville, Maryland. They have two children, Penelope Helen, and James A. (Tripp) Lindh III.</p></div><div class="topic-description"> <li>Current environment and areas of focus</li> <li>Anticipated future efforts to enhance survivability: organizational clothing and individual equipment</li> <li>Lessons learned and continuing resolutions<br />  </li> </div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">12:00</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Session Reserved for Gold Sponsor</h3></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">12:30</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">PM Soldier Lethality: Enhancing Overmatch Capabilities for the Future US Soldier</h3></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><div class="col-xs-2" ><div class="row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-image-circle"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link"><img class="speaker-image img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227116.png?width=180&height=180&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Doug Cohen" /></a></a></div><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-bio text-center"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link">View Bio</a></div><br/></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>Doug Cohen, </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">Director, Technical Management & International Programs, <strong>Project Manager Soldier Lethality, PEO Soldier</strong></span><div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>Mr. Doug Cohen, since 2018, has been serving as Director of Technical Management and International Programs within Project Manager Soldier Lethality (PM SL). In this role, he is the lead systems engineer for the development, production, and sustainment of the Army’s portfolio of small arms weapons, enablers, and remote weapons systems. Additionally, he acts as the technical authority for design reviews and oversee PM SL’s security cooperation initiatives, including Foreign Military Sales and international collaboration efforts. His work supports engagements with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Export & Cooperation (DASA/DEC) and NATO working groups.<br /> Mr. Cohen began a distinguished career in the U.S. Army in May 2000 at Fort Monmouth, serving at the Communications Electronics Research Development & Engineering Center (CERDEC), now known as the Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Center.<br /> From 2000 to 2005, he played a critical role in the development and delivery of signals intelligence systems, ranging in size from suitcase-portable to vehicle-mounted configurations, some of which were deployed in the early stages of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). Transitioning from 2005 to 2008, Mr. Cohen contributed to the advancement of through-wall sensing systems, enhancing operational capabilities for military forces.<br /> In 2008, Mr. Cohen joined the Armaments Research, Development & Engineering Center (ARDEC), now known as the Armaments Center. From 2008 to 2010, he provided systems engineering support to various science and technology (S&T) projects focused on vehicle health management and active protection systems. Demonstrating leadership and expertise, he served as an Executive Fellow at ARDEC headquarters from 2010 to 2011, engaging in strategic initiatives such as drafting white papers, coordinating and executing VIP visits, preparing briefings and facility tours, and compiling data for critical reports.<br /> From 2011 to 2013, Mr. Cohen continued to excel as a systems engineer, overseeing systems engineering activities on complex programs spanning across multiple U.S. Army S&T centers. These contributions led to a transition in 2013 to a role supporting<br /> Project Manager (PM) Soldier Lethality (SL), where he provided systems engineering expertise for key programs.<br /> In 2013, Cohen joined PM Soldier Weapons (now known as PM SL), where he served as Chief Systems Engineer for Product Manager Crew Served Weapons (PdM CSW). In this role, he led systems engineering efforts for small caliber weapon systems, including machine guns, sniper rifles, remote weapon stations, binoculars, and optics. He was instrumental in developing requirements, managing risks, and executing technical assessments for programs such as the Precision Sniper Rifle, Multi-Role Anti-Armor, Anti-personnel Weapon System (MAAWS) 84mm Recoilless Rifle, Common Remotely Operated Weapon System (CROWS) Low Profile, and Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle. He also played a critical role in international cooperation initiatives, representing the U.S. Army in NATO working groups and bilateral defense engagements with a goal of increasing interoperability.<br /> Mr. Cohen is a graduate of the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and holds a Bachelor of Science (2000) and a Master of Science (2002) in Electrical Engineering. His extensive career in military technology and systems engineering has significantly contributed to the advancement of the U.S. Army’s warfighting capabilities.</p></div><div class="topic-description"> <li>PM Soldier Lethality portfolio overview: latest updates</li> <li>Current production & deployment and future opportunities</li> <li>Lessons learned and path ahead<br />  </li> </div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">13:00</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Networking Lunch</h3></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">14:00</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Delivering World Class Wargaming Capabilities to Support Decision-Making and Operational Advantage</h3></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><div class="col-xs-2" ><div class="row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-image-circle"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link"><img class="speaker-image img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227162.jpg?width=180&height=180&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Colonel Charles Anklam III" /></a></a></div><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-bio text-center"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link">View Bio</a></div><br/></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>Colonel Charles Anklam III, </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">Director, Wargaming Division, <strong>Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory / Futures Directorate</strong></span><div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>Colonel Anklam was born in Saginaw, Michigan and was raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In August 1994, he enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps under an infantry option and attended Recruit Training at Parris Island, S.C., graduating as the Company Honor Graduate. His enlisted assignments include 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, and Inspector Instructor Staff, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marines. In 1996, he deployed with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and participated in Operation SILVER WAKE. He achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant as an enlisted Marine, and in 2002 was commissioned a Second Lieutenant through the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program from the University of Florida, NROTC.<br /> Colonel Anklam’s officer assignments include Fleet Marine Force tours in both 1st and 2d Marine Divisions. Following Infantry Officer’s Course, he was assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, in Camp Pendleton, California. While there he served as a rifle and weapons platoon commander during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM II and III, in Fallujah and Ramadi, Iraq in 2004 and 2005. As a Captain he was assigned to 2d Battalion, 9th Marines, 2d Marine Division, where he served as the Echo Company and Weapons Company commander during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, in Marjah and Sangin districts, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in 2010,11,12. As a Major, he deployed to Okinawa, Japan in 2017 with the Unit Deployment Program as Executive Officer, 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, 2d Marine Division. As a Lieutenant Colonel he commanded 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines, 2d Marine Division and deployed to Okinawa, Japan in support of Unit Deployment Program, 23.1.<br /> Colonel Anklam’s staff assignments include service as the Commanding Officer of the Marine Detachment and Liaison to the Commanding General, United States Army Infantry Center, Ft. Benning, Ga.; Marine Officer Instructor and Associate Professor of Naval Science for the Naval Reserve Officer’s Training Corps, Purdue University; Speechwriter to the 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington, D.C.; Strategist for the Joint Force Development Team, The Joint Staff, J-7; Deputy Program Manager – Assault Breaker II portfolio, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and Director – Wargaming Division, Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory/Futures Directorate Combat Development and Integration.<br /> Colonel Anklam is a graduate of the U.S. Army Infantry Captains Career Course, receiving the Ralph Puckett Leadership Award, and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Distinguished Graduate. He is a Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Security Studies Program-CMC Fellow, and the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Strategy and Statecraft Fellow.<br /> A dedicated life-long learner, Colonel Anklam has continuously pursued off-duty educational opportunities. He graduated from Columbus State University with a Master of Public Administration degree in 2008 and completed a Ph.D. from Purdue University Polytechnic Institute in May 2015.<br /> His personal awards include: 2 Bronze Star Medals with Combat “V”, Purple Heart Medal, Joint Meritorious Service Medal, 2 Meritorious Service Medals, 4 Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals (2 with Combat “V”), 3 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals (1 with Combat “V”), the Army Achievement Medal, and 2 Combat Action Ribbons.<br /> Colonel Anklam is married with three children.</p></div><div class="topic-description"> <li>Providing a comprehensive digital environment to conduct the full spectrum of data enabled wargames that lead to defensible positions based on insights and analytical findings</li> <li>Wargame software solution: latest updates</li> <li>Working with industry to deliver Conceptual Model Requirements (CMRs)</li> <li>Current successes, challenges and future areas of focus<br />  </li> </div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">14:30</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Session Reserved for Sponsor</h3></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">15:00</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Human Systems Integration in the Squad as a System Process</h3></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><div class="col-xs-2" ><div class="row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-image-circle"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link"><img class="speaker-image img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/226282.jpg?width=180&height=180&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Mark Richter" /></a></a></div><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-bio text-center"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link">View Bio</a></div><br/></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>Mark Richter, </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">Program Manager, Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad, <strong>US Marine Corps Systems Command</strong></span><div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>Mark Richter is currently the Team Lead for the Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad program and has been in that role for over 20 years. The Gruntworks Squad Integration Facility is a key enabler for the team and he is also responsible for implementation of Human Systems Integration across Marine Corps Systems Command. He has been the Chairman and Deputy Chairman for the NATO Land Capability Group on Dismounted Soldier Systems and has worked across the Joint and International community in a variety of efforts to continuously improve the dismounted warfighters capability.</p></div><div class="topic-description"> <li>Incorporating user evaluations with the operational users</li> <li>Anthropometry in the equipment design process</li> <li>Harnessing the expertise and instrumentation requires<br />  </li> </div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">15:30</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Afternoon Tea</h3></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">16:00</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Session Reserved for Sponsor</h3></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">16:30</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Standardizing Battery Designs: US DoD Efforts to Enhance Interoperability and Reduce Supply Chain Risks</h3></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><div class="col-xs-2" ><div class="row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-image-circle"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link"><img class="speaker-image img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/226518.jpg?width=180&height=180&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="José Collazo-Castillo" /></a></a></div><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-bio text-center"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link">View Bio</a></div><br/></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>José Collazo-Castillo, </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">Assistant Program Manager, Soldier Tactical Power, <strong>US Army</strong></span><div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>Mr. José Collazo-Castillo serves as the Army Liaison to the Office of Assistant Secretary of Defense (OASD), Industrial Base Policy. In this role, he leverages his expertise in power and energy systems to inform DoD policy and drive strategic initiatives. As a key player in the development of the DoD's battery strategy, he works to establish a standardized testing, evaluation, and validation process focused on safety and performance. Additionally, he fosters international collaboration through partnerships such as Five Eyes (FVEY) and NATO to advance standard battery technology adoption.<br /> Prior to his current position, Mr. Collazo-Castillo was the Program Manager for the Army’s Supply Resiliency for Soldier Power (SRSP) effort, where he led a team of engineers in standardizing a family of rechargeable batteries for the Dismounted Warfighter. He has also made significant contributions in the areas of dismounted intelligent power management, photovoltaic systems, and wireless power transfer systems.<br /> Throughout his career, Mr. Collazo has demonstrated expertise in project management, having served as the Assistant Product Manager for Army PEO Soldier’s Tactical Power team and as a Project Manager for the Navy's Damage Control Personnel Protective Equipment sustainment effort.<br /> As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Soldier Power and Energy Systems, Mr. Collazo-Castillo brings a unique perspective to his work in the OASD. He holds a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Puerto Rico and is currently pursuing his MBA from Johns Hopkins University.<br />  </p></div><div class="topic-description"> <li>Decreasing logistics burden and reducing supply chain risks through standardization and collaboration</li> <li>Working with industry and partner nations to advance battery technology</li> <li>Improving battery safety, interchangeability, unit readiness and environmental sustainability <br />  </li> </div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">17:00</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Chair’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day One</h3></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><div class="col-xs-2" ><div class="row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-image-circle"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link"><img class="speaker-image img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/226155.png?width=180&height=180&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Colonel (Ret.) Richard Hansen " /></a></a></div><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-bio text-center"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link">View Bio</a></div><br/></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>Colonel (Ret.) Richard Hansen , </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">Former Program Manager, Soldier Warrior, <strong>PEO Soldier, US Army</strong></span><div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>As Former Program Manager, Soldier Warrior, PEO Soldier, US Army COL (R) Hansen spent 26 years in the US Army in both the war fighting and acquisition fields. He held various command and staff positions in self-propelled, towed, and airborne artillery units and fire support elements. His research, development, and acquisition experience includes various assignments as a product, project, or program manager in electric guns, armored vehicles, and precision guided munitions. In his last 4 years of service as the Project Manager for Soldier Warrior, he was responsible for weapons, clothing, and equipment for aviation crewmen (Air Warrior), dismounted Soldiers (Land Warrior, Ground Soldier Ensemble), and vehicle crewmen (Mounted Soldier).</p></div></div></div></div></div><div role="tabpanel" class="tab-pane" id="day_3"><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">8:00</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Registration & Coffee</h3></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">8:50</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Chair's Opening Remarks</h3></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><div class="col-xs-2" ><div class="row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-image-circle"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link"><img class="speaker-image img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/226155.png?width=180&height=180&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Colonel (Ret.) Richard Hansen " /></a></a></div><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-bio text-center"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link">View Bio</a></div><br/></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>Colonel (Ret.) Richard Hansen , </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">Former Program Manager, Soldier Warrior, <strong>PEO Soldier, US Army</strong></span><div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>As Former Program Manager, Soldier Warrior, PEO Soldier, US Army COL (R) Hansen spent 26 years in the US Army in both the war fighting and acquisition fields. He held various command and staff positions in self-propelled, towed, and airborne artillery units and fire support elements. His research, development, and acquisition experience includes various assignments as a product, project, or program manager in electric guns, armored vehicles, and precision guided munitions. In his last 4 years of service as the Project Manager for Soldier Warrior, he was responsible for weapons, clothing, and equipment for aviation crewmen (Air Warrior), dismounted Soldiers (Land Warrior, Ground Soldier Ensemble), and vehicle crewmen (Mounted Soldier).</p></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">9:00</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">USMC Infantry Modernization</h3></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><div class="col-xs-2" ><div class="row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-image-circle"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link"><img class="speaker-image img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/226537.jpg?width=180&height=180&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Christopher Woodburn" /></a></a></div><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-bio text-center"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link">View Bio</a></div><br/></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>Christopher Woodburn, </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">Deputy, Maneuver Branch, <strong>Marine Corps Systems Command</strong></span><div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>Mr. Woodburn was commissioned in the United States Marine Corps in 1987 and graduated from The Basic School and the Infantry Officers Course in 1988. As an infantry officer, he held the billets of Rifle Platoon Commander, Heavy Machine Gun Platoon Commander, 81mm Mortar Platoon Commander, Company Commander, Battalion Logistics Officer, Battalion Operations Officer, and Battalion Executive Officer. He also served as the Deputy, Current Operations and Future Operations Officer at the Marine Expeditionary Force level. Mr. Woodburn’s combat deployments include OPERATION DESERT SHIELD/STORM and two tours to OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM.</p> <p>Mr. Woodburn also served as a training company commander at the School of Infantry and commanding officer for a Marine Corps Recruiting Station. He is certified in Program Management from a tour at Marine Corps Systems Command and earned a Master’s Degree in Military Studies from the Marine Corps Command and Staff College in 2003. He completed his military career as a lieutenant colonel while serving as the Infantry Combat Equipment and Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad Capabilities Integration Officer, Ground Combat Element – Fires and Maneuver, Capabilities Development Directorate at Quantico, VA.</p> <p>Upon retirement in 2013, Mr. Woodburn joined the U.S. civil service and continues to work at the Capabilities Development Directorate. He worked initially as the requirements officer for Marine Corps small arms and combat optics and now supervises capabilities development for the infantry and reconnaissance communities as the Deputy for the Maneuver Branch.</p></div><div class="topic-description"> <li>Improved lethality and survivability while maintaining/improving the mobility of close combat Marines to achieve overmatch</li> <li>Enhancing capabilities for the Marines: Night Vision, Small Arms, Loitering Munitions and Individual Equipment</li> <li>Implementing improvements around accuracy, lethality, ergonomics and weight reduction<br />  </li> </div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">9:30</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Session Reserved for Gold Sponsor</h3></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">10:00</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Supporting Marine Corps Force Readiness through Innovative Modelling Simulation and Comprehensive Training Systems</h3></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><div class="col-xs-2" ><div class="row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-image-circle"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link"><img class="speaker-image img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/226162.jpg?width=180&height=180&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Marcus J. Reynolds" /></a></a></div><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-bio text-center"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link">View Bio</a></div><br/></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>Marcus J. Reynolds, </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">Program Manager for Training Systems, <strong>Marine Corps Systems Command</strong></span><div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>Colonel Marcus J. Reynolds is Marine Corps Systems Command’s Program Manager for Training Systems, the executive agent assigned to manage acquisition and life-cycle support of ground training systems, devices, and training support services. His staff includes nearly 180 Marines, civilians and contractors located globally with expertise in program management, engineering, instructional systems design, procurement, contract management, logistics, procurement, and contract management to name a few. Colonel Reynolds served a year as an Executive Fellow at Microsoft Corporation and has deployed multiple times to the IndoPacific as well as in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.</p></div><div class="topic-description"> <li>Managing the lifecycle of advanced ground training systems and training support services</li> <li>Project Tripoli: latest updates and path ahead</li> <li>New training capabilities to sustain Pacific joint forces<br />  </li> </div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">10:30</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Morning Coffee</h3></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">11:00</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Session Reserved for Gold Sponsor</h3></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">11:30</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">DEVCOM Soldier Center: Providing the Army with Innovative Science and Technology to Optimize the Performance of the Dismounted Soldier</h3></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><div class="col-xs-2" ><div class="row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-image-circle"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link"><img class="speaker-image img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/226167.png?width=180&height=180&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Dr Robb Wilcox" /></a></a></div><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-bio text-center"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link">View Bio</a></div><br/></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>Dr Robb Wilcox, </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">Chief Research Officer, <strong>US Army DEVCOM Soldier Center </strong></span><div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>Robb Wilcox is the US Army DEVCOM Soldier Center’s Chief Research Officer. In this role, he is the principal scientific/technical advisor and primary authority for basic and applied research programs at the Soldier Center. He evaluates the quality of research programs and promotes new areas of S&T pursuit based on determined gaps in the research portfolio. He also identifies research opportunities and analyzes advancements in a broad variety of scientific fields to advise on their impact for Soldier programs and objectives. He recommends new initiatives and adjustments in basic and applied research programs to meet current and future Soldier capability needs. He is also an Army lead for the DoD Biotech and Human Systems Commun. of Interest.<br /> In his Previous role, Dr. Robb Wilcox was the DEVCOM SC’s S&T Lead for Human Systems Performance. In this role, he contributed to the important Soldier Center efforts in Human Systems Performance by shaping the strategy, research activities and relationships across a breadth of RDT&E efforts. He was previously the Director of the Soldier Performance Optimization Directorate at the DEVCOM SC and was responsible for 120 soldier performance team leaders, scientists, engineers, and specialists developing new capabilities through research and development to improve soldier performance.<br /> His expertise covers a breadth of science and engineering of soldier systems, covering the fields of biotechnology, human sciences and engineering, material science, sensing, AI, M&S and advanced electronic- to name a few.<br /> Prior to positions at the Soldier Center, Dr. Wilcox was the Chief Scientist of the U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) – Atlantic. In this role he served as the principal technical expert in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, the Former Soviet Republics as well as Africa for the Army. He advised RDECOM on international S&T collaboration opportunities relevant to US Army research interests and leveraged international S&T into US programs.<br /> Prior to his appointment in 2012 as Chief Scientist, RDECOM-ATL, Dr. Wilcox was Associate Director at the Office of Naval Research Global (ONRG) where he was responsible for discovering and fostering S&T partnerships with international researchers, industry, and government organizations with members of the U.S. Naval Research Enterprise. His areas of expertise included many domains of basic and applied S&T to support Expeditionary and Irregular warfare s of the US Marine Corps. Prior to becoming Associate Director at ONRG, Dr. Wilcox was the lead Science Advisor to the CNO Strategic Studies Group, where he led revolutionary warfighting concept development with a 30-year futurist perspective.<br /> After 10 years of service in the US Coast Guard as an officer and engineer, Dr. Wilcox joined The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) where he applied engineering, scientific knowledge and military operational experience to R&D projects in defense, space, and homeland security domains. Dr. Wilcox is a risk and reliability modeling expert contributing to system safety, security and performance optimization with many applications including the spacecraft design for JHU/APL’s mission to Pluto and performance assessment of systems. Dr. Wilcox also served as supervisor and supported establishment of the first Human Systems Integration Section at JHU/APL. While at JHU/APL, he also served as an instructor for the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering.<br /> Dr. Wilcox is an Honors graduate in Engineering<br /> from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. He received<br /> two MS degrees in Engineering from M.I.T. He also received<br /> a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Maryland with research focus on human/systems performance in modeling & simulation. Dr. Wilcox is a licensed Professional Engineer and an alumni of the Harvard Senior Executives Fellows Program.<br /> Dr. Wilcox currently lives in Holliston, MA with his wife Maryann and has a daughter Mackenzie at University in the UK.</p></div><div class="topic-description"> <li>Protection, Sustainment and Effectiveness: latest updates on current priorities and areas of focus</li> <li>Sergeant First Class Jared C. Monti Research Facility: the Army’s premier research laboratory specifically designed to inform and optimize Soldier & Squad lethality and combat readiness</li> <li>Current S&T efforts for the Arctic<br />  </li> </div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">12:00</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Session Reserved for Gold Sponsor</h3></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">12:30</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Networking Lunch</h3></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">13:30</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Session Reserved for Sponsor</h3></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">14:00</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Delivering the Future Dismounted Soldier: Latest Updates from the British Army</h3></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><div class="col-xs-2" ><div class="row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-image-circle"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link"><img class="speaker-image img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227160.jpg?width=180&height=180&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Lieutenant Colonel Ian Wilson" /></a></a></div><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-bio text-center"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link">View Bio</a></div><br/></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>Lieutenant Colonel Ian Wilson, </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">British Army LNO to Ft Moore MCoE, MCDID & SL CFT & NGCV CFT, <strong>D Futures, British Army</strong></span><div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>LTC Wilson began serving as British Army D Futures Ground Manoeuvre LNO in February 2023 and is based out of Ft Moore, GA. In this role, he is responsible for synchronizing British and US Army cooperation across Ground Manoeuvre (Infantry & Armour) in both modernization and futures. His diverse portfolio ranges across everything from dismounted soldier lethality up to future armoured vehicle programmes and includes areas such as sUAS, HMT, experimentation, and future IBCT/ABCT structures.</p> <p>LTC Ian Wilson is a native of Livingston, Scotland, and graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 2005. He commissioned into the Royal Scots as an Infantry Officer. Prior to commissioning, he saw 4 years enlisted service in the UK Armour Branch as a Challenger 2 MBT crewman. He has over 20 years military experience in a variety of Command and Leadership roles, both Light and Mechanized Infantry, including command roles from Plt to BN level, and has served in Recon, S2, and S3 roles. He has extensive operational experience including multiple deployments to Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Latterly he has branched out into staff, training and defence engagement roles. Some of his recent assignments include: J5 Plans at JFC Norfolk; COS ANA Advisor Group, Kabul; SGL on the UK ICSC (ILE equivalent); and mobilization as COS of the Army Covid Response Team in Scotland during the pandemic in 2021.</p> <p>Wilson attended Intermediate Command and Staff Course at the British Defence Academy in 2012 and was awarded the Fuller Prize for the best Defence Studies paper. He holds master’s degrees in War Studies from King’s College London and in Applied Security Strategy from Exeter University. He has been published by the Centre for Historical Analysis and Conflict Research and in various Defence Journals.</p> <p>He has been married to Rachel for 19 years and they have three children – Benjamin (17), Miriam (14) and Duncan (12).</p></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">14:30</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Session Reserved for Sponsor</h3></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">15:00</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Improving Capabilities for the Dismounted Soldier through Enhanced Night Vision Systems</h3></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><div class="col-xs-2" ><div class="row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-image-circle"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link"><img class="speaker-image img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227164.jpg?width=180&height=180&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Anders Palm" /></a></a></div><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-bio text-center"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link">View Bio</a></div><br/></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>Anders Palm, </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">Project Manager, <strong>Swedish Defence Materiel Administration</strong></span><div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>Born in Stockholm 1964<br /> Graduated 1984 Certified upper secondary school engineer, computer systems.<br /> Enlisted 1984, Conscript 2nd Lt 1985, 2nd Btn Lappland Brigade I 20, Umeå.<br /> Officer’s academy 1985-1987.<br /> 2Lt 1987<br /> Karlberg Military Academy 1st Lt 1989-1990<br /> Company Commanders School 1992-1993 Captain.<br /> CO Infcoy 1993-1994<br /> Instructors course Mortar/Forward Observer<br /> UNPROFOR 1995, TUZLA<br /> Instructors course FO vehicle 90<br /> 1997 Lifeguards Brigade, I 1, Stockholm<br /> Forward Observer trainer, Mortar Platoon commander.<br /> 2004-2010 Development Officer Lifeguards Regiment.(UAS/UGV, Future soldier program, Unattended Grouns sensors etc.)</p> <p>2010-present FMV, Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, Optronics section.<br /> Member of NATO Land Command Group Dismounted Soldier Systems Weapons & Sensor Group<br /> Married since 1991, 4 children.<br />  </p></div><div class="topic-description"> <li>Overview of current projects for the Sweden Defence Materiel Administration</li> <li>Latest updates on thermal vision and image intensifiers</li> <li>Maintaining operational advantage in complex weather conditions<br />  </li> </div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">15:30</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Afternoon Tea</h3></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">16:00</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Advancements in 40mm Munitions (Low Velocity) for the Dismounted Soldier</h3></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><div class="col-xs-2" ><div class="row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-image-circle"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link"><img class="speaker-image img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227159.jpg?width=180&height=180&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Lieutenant Colonel Saleem Khan" /></a></a></div><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-bio text-center"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link">View Bio</a></div><br/></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>Lieutenant Colonel Saleem Khan, </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">Product Manager for Medium Caliber Ammunition, PM Maneuver Ammunition Systems PM MAS, <strong>JPEO Armaments and Ammunition</strong></span><div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>Lieutenant Colonel Saleem Khan is the Product Manager for Medium Caliber Ammunition at the Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments & Ammunition. The Medium Caliber portfolio consists of conventional and developmental munitions from 20 through 40 millimeters. The portfolio consists of Ground and Aviation, Counter Unmanned Ariel Systems, and Soldier Munitions for the Joint Force and partner nations.<br /> Saleem has held operational leadership and staff positions through Company Command and Brigade Combat Team Staff. His past acquisition assignments include: Assistant Product Manager (APM) for Product Directorate Combat Munitions, Project Manager Close Combat Systems, PEO Ammunition; APM for Product Director Medical Communications for Combat Casualty Care (MC4), PM Integrated Personnel and Pay System - Army, PEO Enterprise Information Systems (EIS); Deputy Product Lead for the Army’s Accessions Information Environment (AIE) at PEO EIS; Acquisition Corps Proponency Officer for Training with Industry (TWI) and Advanced Civil Schooling (ACS), Office of the Director for Acquisition Career Management; and TWI Fellow with Dcode in Washington, DC where he served as a Technology Engagement Manager.<br /> Saleem has also had the opportunity to deploy in support of multiple combat operations, to include: Platoon Leader and Executive Officer with B CO and HHC, 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry, where he deployed to Baghdad, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom; Commander D TRP, 3rd Squadron, 4th US Cavalry Regiment, where he deployed to Nangahar, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom; and PEO Ammunition Theater Lead, where he deployed with ASA(ALT) Forward to Bagram, Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.<br /> LTC Khan holds a Master of Business Administration from the State University of New York at New Paltz and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of New Mexico. His highest military education is the United States Army Command and General Staff College, where he graduated with Honors. LTC Khan holds the Advanced DAWIA Certification in Program Management and Foundational DAWIA Certification in Engineering & Technical Management.</p></div><div class="topic-description"> <li>40mm products:</li> <li>Overview / History of 40mm</li> <li>Current use / weapon systems</li> <li>40mm (Low Velocity) Development</li> <li>Lethality improvements</li> <li>C-UAS</li> <li>Counter Defilade</li> <li>Leveraging the 40mm Form Factor for future target sets</li> <li>Programmable Proximity Fuzing</li> <li>Multi Role munitions<br />  </li> </div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">16:00</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Session Reserved for Sponsor</h3></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">16:30</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Panel Discussion: Reducing Burdens for the Dismounted Soldier and Marine While Ensuring Operational Advantage</h3></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker clearfix"><div class="col-xs-2" style="float: left; padding-left:5px"></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><div class="topic-description"> <li>Weight reduction at the individual and unit or formation level</li> <li>Cognitive and information load reduction and/or management</li> <li>What are we doing to improve lethality – programs and/or studies<br />  </li> </div></div></p></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><div class="col-xs-2" ><div class="row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-image-circle"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link"><img class="speaker-image img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/226166.jpg?width=180&height=180&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="David K Hansen" /></a></a></div><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-bio text-center"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link">View Bio</a></div><br/></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>David K Hansen, </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">Former PM GCSS, US Marine Corps Systems Command and SES, US Customs and Border Protection and Vice President for Homeland Defense and Business Systems, <strong>Cypress International</strong></span><div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>Dave served 42 years; 38 years USMC & 4 Customs and Border Protection. His USMC experience included: ACAT I PM Positions in MRAP & GCSS-MC, & positions acquiring small arms, optics, & non-lethals. In CBP he held positions running the IT for Officers working legal Ports of Entry and also as an SES leading 120 IT systems supporting the Border Patrols processing of persons entering the US Illegally. His awards include SecDec Meritorious Civilian Service, DoN Distinguished Civilian Service, DoN Meritorious Civilian Service Awards, and two David Packard Awards. He retired September 2022, & now works as a consultant.</p></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><div class="col-xs-2" ><div class="row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-image-circle"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link"><img class="speaker-image img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/226167.png?width=180&height=180&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Dr Robb Wilcox" /></a></a></div><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-bio text-center"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link">View Bio</a></div><br/></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>Dr Robb Wilcox, </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">Chief Research Officer, <strong>US Army DEVCOM Soldier Center </strong></span><div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>Robb Wilcox is the US Army DEVCOM Soldier Center’s Chief Research Officer. In this role, he is the principal scientific/technical advisor and primary authority for basic and applied research programs at the Soldier Center. He evaluates the quality of research programs and promotes new areas of S&T pursuit based on determined gaps in the research portfolio. He also identifies research opportunities and analyzes advancements in a broad variety of scientific fields to advise on their impact for Soldier programs and objectives. He recommends new initiatives and adjustments in basic and applied research programs to meet current and future Soldier capability needs. He is also an Army lead for the DoD Biotech and Human Systems Commun. of Interest.<br /> In his Previous role, Dr. Robb Wilcox was the DEVCOM SC’s S&T Lead for Human Systems Performance. In this role, he contributed to the important Soldier Center efforts in Human Systems Performance by shaping the strategy, research activities and relationships across a breadth of RDT&E efforts. He was previously the Director of the Soldier Performance Optimization Directorate at the DEVCOM SC and was responsible for 120 soldier performance team leaders, scientists, engineers, and specialists developing new capabilities through research and development to improve soldier performance.<br /> His expertise covers a breadth of science and engineering of soldier systems, covering the fields of biotechnology, human sciences and engineering, material science, sensing, AI, M&S and advanced electronic- to name a few.<br /> Prior to positions at the Soldier Center, Dr. Wilcox was the Chief Scientist of the U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) – Atlantic. In this role he served as the principal technical expert in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, the Former Soviet Republics as well as Africa for the Army. He advised RDECOM on international S&T collaboration opportunities relevant to US Army research interests and leveraged international S&T into US programs.<br /> Prior to his appointment in 2012 as Chief Scientist, RDECOM-ATL, Dr. Wilcox was Associate Director at the Office of Naval Research Global (ONRG) where he was responsible for discovering and fostering S&T partnerships with international researchers, industry, and government organizations with members of the U.S. Naval Research Enterprise. His areas of expertise included many domains of basic and applied S&T to support Expeditionary and Irregular warfare s of the US Marine Corps. Prior to becoming Associate Director at ONRG, Dr. Wilcox was the lead Science Advisor to the CNO Strategic Studies Group, where he led revolutionary warfighting concept development with a 30-year futurist perspective.<br /> After 10 years of service in the US Coast Guard as an officer and engineer, Dr. Wilcox joined The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) where he applied engineering, scientific knowledge and military operational experience to R&D projects in defense, space, and homeland security domains. Dr. Wilcox is a risk and reliability modeling expert contributing to system safety, security and performance optimization with many applications including the spacecraft design for JHU/APL’s mission to Pluto and performance assessment of systems. Dr. Wilcox also served as supervisor and supported establishment of the first Human Systems Integration Section at JHU/APL. While at JHU/APL, he also served as an instructor for the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering.<br /> Dr. Wilcox is an Honors graduate in Engineering<br /> from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. He received<br /> two MS degrees in Engineering from M.I.T. He also received<br /> a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Maryland with research focus on human/systems performance in modeling & simulation. Dr. Wilcox is a licensed Professional Engineer and an alumni of the Harvard Senior Executives Fellows Program.<br /> Dr. Wilcox currently lives in Holliston, MA with his wife Maryann and has a daughter Mackenzie at University in the UK.</p></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><div class="col-xs-2" ><div class="row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-image-circle"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link"><img class="speaker-image img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/226162.jpg?width=180&height=180&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Marcus J. Reynolds" /></a></a></div><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-bio text-center"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link">View Bio</a></div><br/></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>Marcus J. Reynolds, </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">Program Manager for Training Systems, <strong>Marine Corps Systems Command</strong></span><div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>Colonel Marcus J. Reynolds is Marine Corps Systems Command’s Program Manager for Training Systems, the executive agent assigned to manage acquisition and life-cycle support of ground training systems, devices, and training support services. His staff includes nearly 180 Marines, civilians and contractors located globally with expertise in program management, engineering, instructional systems design, procurement, contract management, logistics, procurement, and contract management to name a few. Colonel Reynolds served a year as an Executive Fellow at Microsoft Corporation and has deployed multiple times to the IndoPacific as well as in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">16:45</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Chair’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day Two</h3></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><div class="col-xs-2" ><div class="row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-image-circle"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link"><img class="speaker-image img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/226155.png?width=180&height=180&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Colonel (Ret.) Richard Hansen " /></a></a></div><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-bio text-center"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link">View Bio</a></div><br/></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>Colonel (Ret.) Richard Hansen , </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">Former Program Manager, Soldier Warrior, <strong>PEO Soldier, US Army</strong></span><div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>As Former Program Manager, Soldier Warrior, PEO Soldier, US Army COL (R) Hansen spent 26 years in the US Army in both the war fighting and acquisition fields. He held various command and staff positions in self-propelled, towed, and airborne artillery units and fire support elements. His research, development, and acquisition experience includes various assignments as a product, project, or program manager in electric guns, armored vehicles, and precision guided munitions. In his last 4 years of service as the Project Manager for Soldier Warrior, he was responsible for weapons, clothing, and equipment for aviation crewmen (Air Warrior), dismounted Soldiers (Land Warrior, Ground Soldier Ensemble), and vehicle crewmen (Mounted Soldier).</p></div></div></div></div><div class="event agenda-box row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="row no-gutter" style="background-color:#08478c;"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="col-xs-2" style="padding-left:0"><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:0"><img src="/_images/newsite/clockw.png" alt="clock" ></div><div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6" style="padding-left:5px"><h3 style="color:#fff;">17:00</h3></div></div> <div class="col-xs-10 text-right"><h3 style="color:#fff;">Gruntworks Tour</h3></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker clearfix"><div class="col-xs-2" style="float: left; padding-left:5px"></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><div class="topic-description"> <li>Meet and hear a comprehensive presentation from Mark Richter, PM Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad and Vic Netta, Director and Program Integrator, Soldier Integration Facility, APEO Soldier, PEO Soldier to gain unrivalled insight into testing and integration of equipment for the modern dismounted Marine and Soldier</li> <li>Exclusive tour of the Gruntworks Facility, led by the MERS team, showcasing the latest Marine equipment modernizations with a distinct focus on how human factors can enhance these developments</li> <li>Unique opportunity for detailed Q&A with Mark Richter and Vic Netta to discuss how you can collaborate for the future development of USMC equipment</li> <li>Attendance and travel to and from the conference venue included, for free, as part of your registration</li> </div></div></p></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><div class="col-xs-2" ><div class="row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-image-circle"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link"><img class="speaker-image img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/226282.jpg?width=180&height=180&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Mark Richter" /></a></a></div><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-bio text-center"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link">View Bio</a></div><br/></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>Mark Richter, </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">Program Manager, Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad, <strong>US Marine Corps Systems Command</strong></span><div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>Mark Richter is currently the Team Lead for the Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad program and has been in that role for over 20 years. The Gruntworks Squad Integration Facility is a key enabler for the team and he is also responsible for implementation of Human Systems Integration across Marine Corps Systems Command. He has been the Chairman and Deputy Chairman for the NATO Land Capability Group on Dismounted Soldier Systems and has worked across the Joint and International community in a variety of efforts to continuously improve the dismounted warfighters capability.</p></div></div></div><div class="keynote-speaker"><div class="col-xs-2" ><div class="row" style="background-color:#fff;"><div class="col-xs-12 speaker-image-circle"><img class="speaker-image img-responsive" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227161.png?width=180&height=180&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Vic Netta" /></a></div></div></div><div class="col-xs-10" style="overflow:auto;"><p><span class="speaker-name"><strong>Vic Netta, </strong></span><span class="speaker-details">Director and Program Integrator, Soldier Integration Facility, <strong>APEO Soldier, PEO Soldier, US Army</strong></span></div></div></div></div> </div>  <div class="daylist2"> <ul class="nav nav-tabs" role="tablist" > <li role="presentation" class="active"><a class="nav-link" href="#day_1" aria-controls="day_1" role="tab" data-toggle="tab" onclick="scrollToPosition(700);">Focus Day</a></li><li role="presentation" class=""><a class="nav-link" href="#day_2" aria-controls="day_2" role="tab" data-toggle="tab" onclick="scrollToPosition(700);">Day One</a></li><li role="presentation" class=""><a class="nav-link" href="#day_3" aria-controls="day_3" role="tab" data-toggle="tab" onclick="scrollToPosition(700);">Day Two</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div role="tabpanel" class="tab-pane" id="tab_speakers"> <div id="speaker-grid"> <div id="pop-speakers-all" class="container-fluid" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <br> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-3 speaker-grid"> <div class="col-sm-12" style="margin-top:20px"> <a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details"> <div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl05_rptAllSpeakers_ctl01_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive speaker-image" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227164.jpg?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Anders Palm" align="right" style="width:100%; height:auto; " /> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <div class="" style="text-align:center; min-height:125px;"> <div class="speaker-name" style="margin-top:20px; font-weight:700;"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details">Anders Palm</a></div> <div style="margin-top:5px"">Project Manager</div> <div style="margin-top:5px; font-weight:700; font-color: #000;">Swedish Defence Materiel Administration</div> <div class="hidden speaker-details">Project Manager, Swedish Defence Materiel Administration</div> <div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>Born in Stockholm 1964<br /> Graduated 1984 Certified upper secondary school engineer, computer systems.<br /> Enlisted 1984, Conscript 2nd Lt 1985, 2nd Btn Lappland Brigade I 20, Umeå.<br /> Officer’s academy 1985-1987.<br /> 2Lt 1987<br /> Karlberg Military Academy 1st Lt 1989-1990<br /> Company Commanders School 1992-1993 Captain.<br /> CO Infcoy 1993-1994<br /> Instructors course Mortar/Forward Observer<br /> UNPROFOR 1995, TUZLA<br /> Instructors course FO vehicle 90<br /> 1997 Lifeguards Brigade, I 1, Stockholm<br /> Forward Observer trainer, Mortar Platoon commander.<br /> 2004-2010 Development Officer Lifeguards Regiment.(UAS/UGV, Future soldier program, Unattended Grouns sensors etc.)</p> <p>2010-present FMV, Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, Optronics section.<br /> Member of NATO Land Command Group Dismounted Soldier Systems Weapons & Sensor Group<br /> Married since 1991, 4 children.<br />  </p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-3 speaker-grid"> <div class="col-sm-12" style="margin-top:20px"> <a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details"> <div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl05_rptAllSpeakers_ctl02_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive speaker-image" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227153.png?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Bharat Patel" align="right" style="width:100%; height:auto; " /> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <div class="" style="text-align:center; min-height:125px;"> <div class="speaker-name" style="margin-top:20px; font-weight:700;"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details">Bharat Patel</a></div> <div style="margin-top:5px"">Project Lead, Project Linchpin - Sensor AI</div> <div style="margin-top:5px; font-weight:700; font-color: #000;">PEO Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S)</div> <div class="hidden speaker-details">Project Lead, Project Linchpin - Sensor AI, PEO Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S)</div> <div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>Mr. Bharat C. Patel currently serves as the Product Lead for Project Linchpin, an initiative he spearheaded in July 2022. Project Linchpin is now an investment activity that serves as the Army’s AI Operations and Services Ecosystem for all Army acquisition programs implementing AI. In this role, Mr. Patel is actively establishing a dynamic, agile, and value-driven organization. He is creating the mission and vision to set strategic acquisition and programmatic objectives and driving the technical strategy with key pillars focused on secure, trusted infrastructure, standards, and governance. This strategy is enabled by a multi-layered contracting approach to access industry best-of-breed products, solutions, and services. Mr. Patel has also created strategic partnerships across the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and the Military Services to maximize investments and share resources. Through these efforts and Mr. Patel’s leadership, Project Linchpin manages an AI ecosystem that encompasses over 25 companies working across 10 different states, with the objective to identify more companies across the United States to enable the Army to achieve its AI objectives.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-3 speaker-grid"> <div class="col-sm-12" style="margin-top:20px"> <a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details"> <div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl05_rptAllSpeakers_ctl03_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive speaker-image" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/226537.jpg?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Christopher Woodburn" align="right" style="width:100%; height:auto; " /> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <div class="" style="text-align:center; min-height:125px;"> <div class="speaker-name" style="margin-top:20px; font-weight:700;"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details">Christopher Woodburn</a></div> <div style="margin-top:5px"">Deputy, Maneuver Branch</div> <div style="margin-top:5px; font-weight:700; font-color: #000;">Marine Corps Systems Command</div> <div class="hidden speaker-details">Deputy, Maneuver Branch, Marine Corps Systems Command</div> <div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>Mr. Woodburn was commissioned in the United States Marine Corps in 1987 and graduated from The Basic School and the Infantry Officers Course in 1988. As an infantry officer, he held the billets of Rifle Platoon Commander, Heavy Machine Gun Platoon Commander, 81mm Mortar Platoon Commander, Company Commander, Battalion Logistics Officer, Battalion Operations Officer, and Battalion Executive Officer. He also served as the Deputy, Current Operations and Future Operations Officer at the Marine Expeditionary Force level. Mr. Woodburn’s combat deployments include OPERATION DESERT SHIELD/STORM and two tours to OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM.</p> <p>Mr. Woodburn also served as a training company commander at the School of Infantry and commanding officer for a Marine Corps Recruiting Station. He is certified in Program Management from a tour at Marine Corps Systems Command and earned a Master’s Degree in Military Studies from the Marine Corps Command and Staff College in 2003. He completed his military career as a lieutenant colonel while serving as the Infantry Combat Equipment and Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad Capabilities Integration Officer, Ground Combat Element – Fires and Maneuver, Capabilities Development Directorate at Quantico, VA.</p> <p>Upon retirement in 2013, Mr. Woodburn joined the U.S. civil service and continues to work at the Capabilities Development Directorate. He worked initially as the requirements officer for Marine Corps small arms and combat optics and now supervises capabilities development for the infantry and reconnaissance communities as the Deputy for the Maneuver Branch.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-3 speaker-grid"> <div class="col-sm-12" style="margin-top:20px"> <a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details"> <div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl05_rptAllSpeakers_ctl04_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive speaker-image" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227156.png?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Colonel (Ret.) Richard Hansen " align="right" style="width:100%; height:auto; " /> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <div class="" style="text-align:center; min-height:125px;"> <div class="speaker-name" style="margin-top:20px; font-weight:700;"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details">Colonel (Ret.) Richard Hansen </a></div> <div style="margin-top:5px"">Former Program Manager, Soldier Warrior</div> <div style="margin-top:5px; font-weight:700; font-color: #000;">PEO Soldier, US Army</div> <div class="hidden speaker-details">Former Program Manager, Soldier Warrior, PEO Soldier, US Army</div> <div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>LTC Horvat began his military service by enlisting in the US Army Reserve in February 1999 and served as an intelligence analyst with the 98th Military Intelligence Battalion at Fort Devens, MA. While serving in this position, LTC Horvat accepted an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY in 2001. LTC Horvat graduated from the United States Military Academy in May of 2005 and was commissioned as an Infantry Officer. His first duty assignment was with the 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment at the National Training Center Fort Irwin, CA where he served as an OPFOR Platoon Leader and Executive Officer.</p> <p>In 2008 LTC Horvat deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as Commander of a Military Transition Team embedded with the Afghan National Police in Farah Province. Upon returning from deployment, was subsequently assigned as an Operations Officer and Rear Detachment Commander with 3rd Battalion, 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment Fort Campbell, KY. Following this assignment, LTC Horvat took Command of Headquarters Company Warrior Transition Battalion, Fort Campbell, KY.</p> <p>LTC Horvat assessed into the Army Acquisition Corps in 2013 and attended the Army Acquisition Basic and Intermediate Courses, Followed by Command and General Staff College. LTC Horvat’s acquisition assignments include, Assistant TRADOC Capability Manager for the Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Fort Benning, GA; Assistant Program Manager for Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems with Program Executive Officer Enterprise Information Systems, Assistant Program Manager for Communications and Intelligence Support Systems with Program Executive Officer SOF Warrior; Department of the Army System Coordinator Assistant Secretary of the Army, Acquisition Logistics and Technology. LTC Horvat has also earned a Master’s Degree in Acquisition and Procurement Management from Webster’s University in 2018.</p> <p>LTC Horvat’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (4 Oak Leaf Clusters), the Army Commendation Medal (Oak Leaf Cluster), the Army Achievement Medal, the Valorous Unit Award, the Army Superior Unit Award the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Expert Infantryman’s Badge, the Parachutist Badge, the Air Assault Badge, and the Army Space Badge.</p> <p>LTC Horvat is married to the former Miss Shannon Meadows of Fontana California. They have three children Keaton, Morgan, and Dillon.</p> <p> </p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-3 speaker-grid"> <div class="col-sm-12" style="margin-top:20px"> <a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details"> <div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl05_rptAllSpeakers_ctl05_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive speaker-image" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227117.png?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Colonel Aaron E. Morrison" align="right" style="width:100%; height:auto; " /> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <div class="" style="text-align:center; min-height:125px;"> <div class="speaker-name" style="margin-top:20px; font-weight:700;"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details">Colonel Aaron E. Morrison</a></div> <div style="margin-top:5px"">Director, Soldier Requirements Division</div> <div style="margin-top:5px; font-weight:700; font-color: #000;">Maneuver Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate</div> <div class="hidden speaker-details">Director, Soldier Requirements Division, Maneuver Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate</div> <div class="hidden speaker-profile"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-3 speaker-grid"> <div class="col-sm-12" style="margin-top:20px"> <a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details"> <div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl05_rptAllSpeakers_ctl06_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive speaker-image" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227162.jpg?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Colonel Charles Anklam III" align="right" style="width:100%; height:auto; " /> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <div class="" style="text-align:center; min-height:125px;"> <div class="speaker-name" style="margin-top:20px; font-weight:700;"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details">Colonel Charles Anklam III</a></div> <div style="margin-top:5px"">Director, Wargaming Division</div> <div style="margin-top:5px; font-weight:700; font-color: #000;">Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory / Futures Directorate</div> <div class="hidden speaker-details">Director, Wargaming Division, Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory / Futures Directorate</div> <div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>Colonel Anklam was born in Saginaw, Michigan and was raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In August 1994, he enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps under an infantry option and attended Recruit Training at Parris Island, S.C., graduating as the Company Honor Graduate. His enlisted assignments include 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, and Inspector Instructor Staff, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marines. In 1996, he deployed with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and participated in Operation SILVER WAKE. He achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant as an enlisted Marine, and in 2002 was commissioned a Second Lieutenant through the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program from the University of Florida, NROTC.<br /> Colonel Anklam’s officer assignments include Fleet Marine Force tours in both 1st and 2d Marine Divisions. Following Infantry Officer’s Course, he was assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, in Camp Pendleton, California. While there he served as a rifle and weapons platoon commander during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM II and III, in Fallujah and Ramadi, Iraq in 2004 and 2005. As a Captain he was assigned to 2d Battalion, 9th Marines, 2d Marine Division, where he served as the Echo Company and Weapons Company commander during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, in Marjah and Sangin districts, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in 2010,11,12. As a Major, he deployed to Okinawa, Japan in 2017 with the Unit Deployment Program as Executive Officer, 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, 2d Marine Division. As a Lieutenant Colonel he commanded 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines, 2d Marine Division and deployed to Okinawa, Japan in support of Unit Deployment Program, 23.1.<br /> Colonel Anklam’s staff assignments include service as the Commanding Officer of the Marine Detachment and Liaison to the Commanding General, United States Army Infantry Center, Ft. Benning, Ga.; Marine Officer Instructor and Associate Professor of Naval Science for the Naval Reserve Officer’s Training Corps, Purdue University; Speechwriter to the 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington, D.C.; Strategist for the Joint Force Development Team, The Joint Staff, J-7; Deputy Program Manager – Assault Breaker II portfolio, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and Director – Wargaming Division, Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory/Futures Directorate Combat Development and Integration.<br /> Colonel Anklam is a graduate of the U.S. Army Infantry Captains Career Course, receiving the Ralph Puckett Leadership Award, and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Distinguished Graduate. He is a Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Security Studies Program-CMC Fellow, and the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Strategy and Statecraft Fellow.<br /> A dedicated life-long learner, Colonel Anklam has continuously pursued off-duty educational opportunities. He graduated from Columbus State University with a Master of Public Administration degree in 2008 and completed a Ph.D. from Purdue University Polytechnic Institute in May 2015.<br /> His personal awards include: 2 Bronze Star Medals with Combat “V”, Purple Heart Medal, Joint Meritorious Service Medal, 2 Meritorious Service Medals, 4 Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals (2 with Combat “V”), 3 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals (1 with Combat “V”), the Army Achievement Medal, and 2 Combat Action Ribbons.<br /> Colonel Anklam is married with three children.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-3 speaker-grid"> <div class="col-sm-12" style="margin-top:20px"> <a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details"> <div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl05_rptAllSpeakers_ctl07_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive speaker-image" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227168.png?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Colonel Denny D. Dresch" align="right" style="width:100%; height:auto; " /> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <div class="" style="text-align:center; min-height:125px;"> <div class="speaker-name" style="margin-top:20px; font-weight:700;"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details">Colonel Denny D. Dresch</a></div> <div style="margin-top:5px"">Program Manager, IVAS</div> <div style="margin-top:5px; font-weight:700; font-color: #000;">PM Soldier Warrior, PEO Soldier</div> <div class="hidden speaker-details">Program Manager, IVAS, PM Soldier Warrior, PEO Soldier</div> <div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>COL Denny Dresch graduated from the United States Military Academy and was commissioned as an Infantry officer in May 2003. His first duty assignment was with the 1 Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division where he served as an Infantry Platoon Leader, Anti-Armor Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, and Battalion S-4. He deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from 2005-2006. Following his assignment with the 82nd Airborne Division, COL Dresch was assigned to Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania where he served as an Assistant Battalion S-3 with the 1" Battalion, 307th Infantry (AC/RC). His battalion was responsible for the mobilization, training, and deployment of the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) from the Pennsylvania National Guard.<br /> After completing the Maneuver Captain's Career Course at Fort Benning, COL Dresch served as an Assistant Brigade S-3 for the 4th SBCT, 2nd Infantry Division at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. He deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom during 2009-2010 where he served as Commander, Company A, 1 Battalion, 38th Infantry. Upon redeployment, COL Dresch was assigned as the Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1" Battalion, 38th Infantry.<br /> Following command, COL Dresch attended the Army Acquisition Basic Course and was assigned as an Acquisition's Staff Officer to the Training and Doctrine Command's (TRADOC) Capabilities Integration Center at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. In this role, he worked closely with TRADOC Capability Managers and Capability Development Integration Directorates to execute annual Capability Needs Analysis. Following completion of Intermediate Level Education at Fort Belvoir, COL Dresch was assigned to the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense as an Assistant Product Manager (APM). COL Dresch was responsible for the cost, schedule, and performance of the Automated Installation Entry. His next assignment was to the Human Resources Command at Fort Knox, Kentucky where he served as an Acquisition Management Branch Assignment Officer. COL Dresch was then assigned as the Military Deputy to the Director of the Night Vision Electronic Sensor Directorate at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, where he worked on the Integrated Visual Augmentation System. COL Dresch has a Master's in Business Administration from Liberty University. He has also completed the Acquisition Intermediate Qualification Course and is Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Level III trained in Program Management.<br /> COL Dresch last served as the Assistant Executive Officer to the Military Deputy for the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology.<br /> COL Dresch's awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal. He has been awarded the Expert Infantryman's Badge, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, and the Parachutist Badge. He is also a graduate of the U.S. Army Ranger School and Advance Airborne Course.<br /> COL Dresch is married to the former Miss Rebecca Morris and has four children.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-3 speaker-grid"> <div class="col-sm-12" style="margin-top:20px"> <a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details"> <div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl05_rptAllSpeakers_ctl08_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive speaker-image" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227163.jpg?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Colonel James A. Tony Lindh II" align="right" style="width:100%; height:auto; " /> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <div class="" style="text-align:center; min-height:125px;"> <div class="speaker-name" style="margin-top:20px; font-weight:700;"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details">Colonel James A. Tony Lindh II</a></div> <div style="margin-top:5px"">Project Manager, Soldier Survivability</div> <div style="margin-top:5px; font-weight:700; font-color: #000;">PEO Soldier, US Army</div> <div class="hidden speaker-details">Project Manager, Soldier Survivability, PEO Soldier, US Army</div> <div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>COL James A. (Tony) Lindh II was born in Billings, Montana and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. He attended Montana State University in 1995 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences in 1999. COL Lindh was commissioned as a Chemical Officer through Reserve Officers’ Training Corps and attended the Officer Basic Course at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri in October 2000. He was released to the Quartermaster Branch in February 2001 after completing his branch detail to the Chemical Corps. COL Lindh served in the 3rd BCT (Greywolf), 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas from October 2000 until January 2006. During this time he was a Chemical Officer and Assistant Operations Officer for the 2-82 Field Artillery Battalion and then served as a Supply Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, Material Readiness Officer, Supply and Services Officer, and Support Operations Plans Officer for the 215th Brigade Support Battalion. COL Lindh deployed with the 1st Cavalry Division to Baghdad, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II from March 2004 to February 2005.<br /> COL Lindh attended the Combined Logistics Captain’s Career Course at Fort Lee, Virginia en route to Fort Richardson, Alaska and the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division. COL Lindh served as the Battalion S-4, Bravo Field Maintenance Company Commander, and Rear Detachment Commander for the 725th Brigade Support Battalion for deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.<br /> COL Lindh joined the Acquisition Corps in 2010 and completed his Master of Science in Project Management before serving as an Assistant Program Manager for Army Enterprise Systems Integration Program (PEO EIS) at Fort Belvoir, VA. He then served as a Department of the Army Systems Coordinator for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare, and Sensors (IEW&S) and the Executive Officer to the Deputy for Acquisition and Systems Management (DASM) in the Pentagon. COL Lindh commanded Product Manager Ground Sensors in PEO IEW&S located at Fort Belvoir. He was called back to the Pentagon to serve as the Executive Officer to the Principal Military Deputy (PMILDEP) to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology (ASA(ALT)) and most recently served as the Branch Chief for Acquisition Management Branch at Human Resources Command in Fort Knox, KY. COL Lindh is currently serving as the Project Manager Soldier Survivability in PEO Soldier.<br /> COL Lindh’s military education includes Airborne School, Chemical Officer Basic Course, Supply and Services Officer Management Course, Combined Logistics Captain’s Career Course, Aerial Delivery Management Officer Course, Acquisition Basic Course, Command and General Staff College, The Program Manager’s Course at the Defense Acquisition University, and The Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy. His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal (with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal (with two Oak Leaf Clusters), the National Defense Service Ribbon, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Overseas Ribbon, the Army Service Ribbon, the Meritorious Unit Citation, the Combat Action Badge, the Army Parachutist Badge, and the Army Parachute Rigger Badge.<br /> COL Lindh is married to the former Christina Noel Adams of Poolesville, Maryland. They have two children, Penelope Helen, and James A. (Tripp) Lindh III.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-3 speaker-grid"> <div class="col-sm-12" style="margin-top:20px"> <a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details"> <div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl05_rptAllSpeakers_ctl09_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive speaker-image" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227157.jpg?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Colonel Pete Brunton" align="right" style="width:100%; height:auto; " /> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <div class="" style="text-align:center; min-height:125px;"> <div class="speaker-name" style="margin-top:20px; font-weight:700;"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details">Colonel Pete Brunton</a></div> <div style="margin-top:5px"">Programme Manager, Land Environment Tactical CIS LETacCIS and Assistant Head, Information Systems</div> <div style="margin-top:5px; font-weight:700; font-color: #000;">Directorate Programmes, British Army</div> <div class="hidden speaker-details">Programme Manager, Land Environment Tactical CIS LETacCIS and Assistant Head, Information Systems, Directorate Programmes, British Army</div> <div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>Bharat Patel currently serves as the product lead for Project Linchpin, an effort he spearheaded in July 2022. Project Linchpin is the Army’s first program of record that will deliver Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) capabilities at scale by creating a collaborative and competitive ecosystem of industry and government partners to deliver trusted AI/ML capabilities. Project Linchpin is a collaboration between Program Executive Officer Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S), Army Futures Command’s AI Integration Center (AI2C), Army Research Labs (ARL), C5ISR Center, and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) / Chief Data and AI Office (CDAO).</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-3 speaker-grid"> <div class="col-sm-12" style="margin-top:20px"> <a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details"> <div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl05_rptAllSpeakers_ctl10_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive speaker-image" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/226166.jpg?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="David K Hansen" align="right" style="width:100%; height:auto; " /> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <div class="" style="text-align:center; min-height:125px;"> <div class="speaker-name" style="margin-top:20px; font-weight:700;"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details">David K Hansen</a></div> <div style="margin-top:5px"">Former PM GCSS, US Marine Corps Systems Command and SES, US Customs and Border Protection and Vice President for Homeland Defense and Business Systems</div> <div style="margin-top:5px; font-weight:700; font-color: #000;">Cypress International</div> <div class="hidden speaker-details">Former PM GCSS, US Marine Corps Systems Command and SES, US Customs and Border Protection and Vice President for Homeland Defense and Business Systems, Cypress International</div> <div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>Dave served 42 years; 38 years USMC & 4 Customs and Border Protection. His USMC experience included: ACAT I PM Positions in MRAP & GCSS-MC, & positions acquiring small arms, optics, & non-lethals. In CBP he held positions running the IT for Officers working legal Ports of Entry and also as an SES leading 120 IT systems supporting the Border Patrols processing of persons entering the US Illegally. His awards include SecDec Meritorious Civilian Service, DoN Distinguished Civilian Service, DoN Meritorious Civilian Service Awards, and two David Packard Awards. He retired September 2022, & now works as a consultant.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-3 speaker-grid"> <div class="col-sm-12" style="margin-top:20px"> <a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details"> <div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl05_rptAllSpeakers_ctl11_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive speaker-image" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227174.jpg?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Dennis Teefy" align="right" style="width:100%; height:auto; " /> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <div class="" style="text-align:center; min-height:125px;"> <div class="speaker-name" style="margin-top:20px; font-weight:700;"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details">Dennis Teefy</a></div> <div style="margin-top:5px"">Project Manager Tactical Radios</div> <div style="margin-top:5px; font-weight:700; font-color: #000;">PEO C3N</div> <div class="hidden speaker-details">Project Manager Tactical Radios, PEO C3N</div> <div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>Mr. Dennis A. Teefy currently serves as the Project Manager Tactical Radios within the Program Executive Office (PEO) Command, Control, Communications-Network (C3N) since May 2024.</p> <p>Mr. Teefy joined the US Army in 1996 as a post graduate intern with the US Army Environmental Center as a program manager focusing on innovative environmental technology development and transfer.</p> <p>In 2000, he joined the US Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) as a test director specializing in training range sustainment and Unexploded Ordnance detection technologies. He then served a developmental assignment as the Technical Assistant to the Commander. Leaving the developmental detail, he became the Division Chief of the Military Environmental Technology Demonstration Center. In 2006, he was tasked to stand up and run the Rapid Fielding & Equipping Office.</p> <p>Completing this mission in 2008, Mr. Teefy became the Division Chief of the Homeland Defense & Sustainment Division. This assignment was followed by assuming the position of ATC Safety Office Chief in 2009.</p> <p>Mr. Teefy was selected to participate in the Defense Acquisition University Senior Service College Fellowship. He graduated with the 2010-2011 cohort.</p> <p>In May 2011, Mr. Teefy was appointed to the position of Product Director (PdD) of Cryptographic Systems within PEO C3T under Project Director Communications Security. In February 2014, he assumed the position of PdD Key Management within PEO C3T under Project Director Network Enablers. In March 2015, he was selected to be the Deputy Project Lead, Network Enablers. While at PEO C3T he completed the modernization of the Army’s Cryptographic Network, began fielding the new Key Management Infrastructure, and led the transition of the Product Lead Military Technology Solutions to PEO Enterprise Information Systems.</p> <p>He served a 4 year term as the Project Director Sensors - Aerial Intelligence (PD SAI) within PEO for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (IEW&S) staring in April 2020. He led an organization responsible for the delivery of the Army’s premier Aerial Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (AISR) sensors enabling the timely dissemination of intelligence products to meet current and future warfighter needs. While at PD SAI he led the pivot from a platform to a sensor centric organization, partnered with PEO Aviation to initiate multiple Multi Domain Sensing System programs, provided sensor systems to the Uncrewed Aerial System fleet, and divested numerous legacy AISR systems.</p> <p>Throughout his career, Mr. Teefy has demonstrated a passion for human capital management, organizational change, and mentoring.</p> <p>His awards include four Achievement Medals for Civilian Service, six Commander’s Awards for Civilian Service, and two Superior Civilian Service Awards. He was presented the Bronze Order of Mercury by the US Army Signal Regiment and the Bronze Order of St. Michael from the US Army Aviation Association of America. He was also selected as one of the 25 individuals to represent US Army Acquisition Corps on its 25th anniversary.</p> <p>Mr. Teefy obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from West Virginia University (WVU) in 1995, Master of Science degree in Environmental Science and Policy from Johns Hopkins University in 2003, and Master of Arts degree in Management and Leadership from Webster University in 2011. He was awarded a certificate of completion for the Senior Executive Fellows Program from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in 2023.</p> <p>He is a US Army Acquisition Corps Member with Level III certifications in both Program Management and Test & Evaluation. Additionally, he serves as the Army’s Acquisition Functional Representative for the Program Management Career Field</p> <p>A native of Philadelphia, PA, Mr. Teefy lives in Havre de Grace, MD with his wife Bonnie Jo and their children Morgan, Sam, and Eli. His hobbies include traditional Korean martial arts, playing poker, salt water fishing, attending Baltimore Ravens games, pickleball, and rooting for his beloved WVU Athletic teams.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-3 speaker-grid"> <div class="col-sm-12" style="margin-top:20px"> <a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details"> <div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl05_rptAllSpeakers_ctl12_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive speaker-image" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227116.png?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Doug Cohen" align="right" style="width:100%; height:auto; " /> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <div class="" style="text-align:center; min-height:125px;"> <div class="speaker-name" style="margin-top:20px; font-weight:700;"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details">Doug Cohen</a></div> <div style="margin-top:5px"">Director, Technical Management & International Programs</div> <div style="margin-top:5px; font-weight:700; font-color: #000;">Project Manager Soldier Lethality, PEO Soldier</div> <div class="hidden speaker-details">Director, Technical Management & International Programs, Project Manager Soldier Lethality, PEO Soldier</div> <div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>Mr. Doug Cohen, since 2018, has been serving as Director of Technical Management and International Programs within Project Manager Soldier Lethality (PM SL). In this role, he is the lead systems engineer for the development, production, and sustainment of the Army’s portfolio of small arms weapons, enablers, and remote weapons systems. Additionally, he acts as the technical authority for design reviews and oversee PM SL’s security cooperation initiatives, including Foreign Military Sales and international collaboration efforts. His work supports engagements with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Export & Cooperation (DASA/DEC) and NATO working groups.<br /> Mr. Cohen began a distinguished career in the U.S. Army in May 2000 at Fort Monmouth, serving at the Communications Electronics Research Development & Engineering Center (CERDEC), now known as the Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Center.<br /> From 2000 to 2005, he played a critical role in the development and delivery of signals intelligence systems, ranging in size from suitcase-portable to vehicle-mounted configurations, some of which were deployed in the early stages of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). Transitioning from 2005 to 2008, Mr. Cohen contributed to the advancement of through-wall sensing systems, enhancing operational capabilities for military forces.<br /> In 2008, Mr. Cohen joined the Armaments Research, Development & Engineering Center (ARDEC), now known as the Armaments Center. From 2008 to 2010, he provided systems engineering support to various science and technology (S&T) projects focused on vehicle health management and active protection systems. Demonstrating leadership and expertise, he served as an Executive Fellow at ARDEC headquarters from 2010 to 2011, engaging in strategic initiatives such as drafting white papers, coordinating and executing VIP visits, preparing briefings and facility tours, and compiling data for critical reports.<br /> From 2011 to 2013, Mr. Cohen continued to excel as a systems engineer, overseeing systems engineering activities on complex programs spanning across multiple U.S. Army S&T centers. These contributions led to a transition in 2013 to a role supporting<br /> Project Manager (PM) Soldier Lethality (SL), where he provided systems engineering expertise for key programs.<br /> In 2013, Cohen joined PM Soldier Weapons (now known as PM SL), where he served as Chief Systems Engineer for Product Manager Crew Served Weapons (PdM CSW). In this role, he led systems engineering efforts for small caliber weapon systems, including machine guns, sniper rifles, remote weapon stations, binoculars, and optics. He was instrumental in developing requirements, managing risks, and executing technical assessments for programs such as the Precision Sniper Rifle, Multi-Role Anti-Armor, Anti-personnel Weapon System (MAAWS) 84mm Recoilless Rifle, Common Remotely Operated Weapon System (CROWS) Low Profile, and Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle. He also played a critical role in international cooperation initiatives, representing the U.S. Army in NATO working groups and bilateral defense engagements with a goal of increasing interoperability.<br /> Mr. Cohen is a graduate of the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and holds a Bachelor of Science (2000) and a Master of Science (2002) in Electrical Engineering. His extensive career in military technology and systems engineering has significantly contributed to the advancement of the U.S. Army’s warfighting capabilities.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-3 speaker-grid"> <div class="col-sm-12" style="margin-top:20px"> <a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details"> <div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl05_rptAllSpeakers_ctl13_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive speaker-image" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227181.png?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Dr Clifford Cook" align="right" style="width:100%; height:auto; " /> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <div class="" style="text-align:center; min-height:125px;"> <div class="speaker-name" style="margin-top:20px; font-weight:700;"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details">Dr Clifford Cook</a></div> <div style="margin-top:5px"">Chief Engineer, Product Manager Soldier Maneuver Sensors</div> <div style="margin-top:5px; font-weight:700; font-color: #000;">PEO Soldier, PM SWAR, US Army</div> <div class="hidden speaker-details">Chief Engineer, Product Manager Soldier Maneuver Sensors, PEO Soldier, PM SWAR, US Army</div> <div class="hidden speaker-profile"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-3 speaker-grid"> <div class="col-sm-12" style="margin-top:20px"> <a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details"> <div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl05_rptAllSpeakers_ctl14_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive speaker-image" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/226167.png?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Dr Robb Wilcox" align="right" style="width:100%; height:auto; " /> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <div class="" style="text-align:center; min-height:125px;"> <div class="speaker-name" style="margin-top:20px; font-weight:700;"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details">Dr Robb Wilcox</a></div> <div style="margin-top:5px"">Chief Research Officer</div> <div style="margin-top:5px; font-weight:700; font-color: #000;">US Army DEVCOM Soldier Center </div> <div class="hidden speaker-details">Chief Research Officer, US Army DEVCOM Soldier Center </div> <div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>Robb Wilcox is the US Army DEVCOM Soldier Center’s Chief Research Officer. In this role, he is the principal scientific/technical advisor and primary authority for basic and applied research programs at the Soldier Center. He evaluates the quality of research programs and promotes new areas of S&T pursuit based on determined gaps in the research portfolio. He also identifies research opportunities and analyzes advancements in a broad variety of scientific fields to advise on their impact for Soldier programs and objectives. He recommends new initiatives and adjustments in basic and applied research programs to meet current and future Soldier capability needs. He is also an Army lead for the DoD Biotech and Human Systems Commun. of Interest.<br /> In his Previous role, Dr. Robb Wilcox was the DEVCOM SC’s S&T Lead for Human Systems Performance. In this role, he contributed to the important Soldier Center efforts in Human Systems Performance by shaping the strategy, research activities and relationships across a breadth of RDT&E efforts. He was previously the Director of the Soldier Performance Optimization Directorate at the DEVCOM SC and was responsible for 120 soldier performance team leaders, scientists, engineers, and specialists developing new capabilities through research and development to improve soldier performance.<br /> His expertise covers a breadth of science and engineering of soldier systems, covering the fields of biotechnology, human sciences and engineering, material science, sensing, AI, M&S and advanced electronic- to name a few.<br /> Prior to positions at the Soldier Center, Dr. Wilcox was the Chief Scientist of the U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) – Atlantic. In this role he served as the principal technical expert in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, the Former Soviet Republics as well as Africa for the Army. He advised RDECOM on international S&T collaboration opportunities relevant to US Army research interests and leveraged international S&T into US programs.<br /> Prior to his appointment in 2012 as Chief Scientist, RDECOM-ATL, Dr. Wilcox was Associate Director at the Office of Naval Research Global (ONRG) where he was responsible for discovering and fostering S&T partnerships with international researchers, industry, and government organizations with members of the U.S. Naval Research Enterprise. His areas of expertise included many domains of basic and applied S&T to support Expeditionary and Irregular warfare s of the US Marine Corps. Prior to becoming Associate Director at ONRG, Dr. Wilcox was the lead Science Advisor to the CNO Strategic Studies Group, where he led revolutionary warfighting concept development with a 30-year futurist perspective.<br /> After 10 years of service in the US Coast Guard as an officer and engineer, Dr. Wilcox joined The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) where he applied engineering, scientific knowledge and military operational experience to R&D projects in defense, space, and homeland security domains. Dr. Wilcox is a risk and reliability modeling expert contributing to system safety, security and performance optimization with many applications including the spacecraft design for JHU/APL’s mission to Pluto and performance assessment of systems. Dr. Wilcox also served as supervisor and supported establishment of the first Human Systems Integration Section at JHU/APL. While at JHU/APL, he also served as an instructor for the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering.<br /> Dr. Wilcox is an Honors graduate in Engineering<br /> from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. He received<br /> two MS degrees in Engineering from M.I.T. He also received<br /> a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Maryland with research focus on human/systems performance in modeling & simulation. Dr. Wilcox is a licensed Professional Engineer and an alumni of the Harvard Senior Executives Fellows Program.<br /> Dr. Wilcox currently lives in Holliston, MA with his wife Maryann and has a daughter Mackenzie at University in the UK.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-3 speaker-grid"> <div class="col-sm-12" style="margin-top:20px"> <a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details"> <div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl05_rptAllSpeakers_ctl15_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive speaker-image" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227158.jpg?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Gary Keller" align="right" style="width:100%; height:auto; " /> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <div class="" style="text-align:center; min-height:125px;"> <div class="speaker-name" style="margin-top:20px; font-weight:700;"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details">Gary Keller</a></div> <div style="margin-top:5px"">Assistant Program Executive Officer</div> <div style="margin-top:5px; font-weight:700; font-color: #000;">APEO Soldier, PEO Soldier</div> <div class="hidden speaker-details">Assistant Program Executive Officer, APEO Soldier, PEO Soldier</div> <div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>Mr. Keller is a technically knowledgeable program management professional with over 20 years of experience.<br /> Mr. Keller has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (University of Rochester, Rochester, NY), a Master of Science in Program Management (Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA), and a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy (The Eisenhower School, Fort McNair, Washington, DC).<br /> Since October 2023, Mr. Keller has been the Assistant PEO Soldier responsible for Futures and Integration.<br /> APEO Soldier’s mission is to champion innovation, enable integration and synchronize current and future Soldier capability development to ensure combat overmatch now and in the future. The APEO accomplishes this mission through six (6) Lines of Effort.<br /> 1. Futures – administers the Close Combat Integration Enterprise (CCIE) comprising of requirement, science and technology, and program management stakeholders; develops and publishes the CCIE’s annual Soldier Modernization Plan called Polaris<br /> 2. Formation Based Architecture (FBA) – gathers, improves and disseminates architectural products with a Soldier and Infantry Brigade Combat Team focus<br /> 3. Adaptive Squad Architecture – provides, trains, and maintains digital engineering tools<br /> 4. Soldier Enhancement Program – manages a Congressional program to buy, try and decide on commercial / non-developmental items proposed to enhance Soldier capability<br /> 5. Soldier Integration Facility – generates collaboration, integration, and innovation through team building, physical prototyping, and warfighter assessments<br /> 6. Operational Kit Analysis – engages Soldiers through the Non-Commissioned Officer Corps to determine whether systems are effective and drives that data into acquisition decisions<br /> Mr. Keller is married to his wife, Shawn, and has two teenage daughters (one is now a Hokie!). He enjoys anything outdoors, but especially exploring the hunting lease he is part of with his dog, Cooper.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-3 speaker-grid"> <div class="col-sm-12" style="margin-top:20px"> <a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details"> <div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl05_rptAllSpeakers_ctl16_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive speaker-image" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/226526.png?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Jason Regnier" align="right" style="width:100%; height:auto; " /> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <div class="" style="text-align:center; min-height:125px;"> <div class="speaker-name" style="margin-top:20px; font-weight:700;"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details">Jason Regnier</a></div> <div style="margin-top:5px"">Technical Management Director</div> <div style="margin-top:5px; font-weight:700; font-color: #000;">Project Manager Integrated Visual Augmentation System</div> <div class="hidden speaker-details">Technical Management Director, Project Manager Integrated Visual Augmentation System</div> <div class="hidden speaker-profile"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-3 speaker-grid"> <div class="col-sm-12" style="margin-top:20px"> <a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details"> <div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl05_rptAllSpeakers_ctl17_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive speaker-image" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227167.png?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="John Mithun" align="right" style="width:100%; height:auto; " /> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <div class="" style="text-align:center; min-height:125px;"> <div class="speaker-name" style="margin-top:20px; font-weight:700;"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details">John Mithun</a></div> <div style="margin-top:5px"">Program Manager for Tactical Communications & Electromagnetic Warfare Systems</div> <div style="margin-top:5px; font-weight:700; font-color: #000;">Marine Corps Systems Command</div> <div class="hidden speaker-details">Program Manager for Tactical Communications & Electromagnetic Warfare Systems, Marine Corps Systems Command</div> <div class="hidden speaker-profile"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-3 speaker-grid"> <div class="col-sm-12" style="margin-top:20px"> <a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details"> <div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl05_rptAllSpeakers_ctl18_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive speaker-image" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/226518.jpg?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="José Collazo-Castillo" align="right" style="width:100%; height:auto; " /> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <div class="" style="text-align:center; min-height:125px;"> <div class="speaker-name" style="margin-top:20px; font-weight:700;"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details">José Collazo-Castillo</a></div> <div style="margin-top:5px"">Assistant Program Manager, Soldier Tactical Power</div> <div style="margin-top:5px; font-weight:700; font-color: #000;">US Army</div> <div class="hidden speaker-details">Assistant Program Manager, Soldier Tactical Power, US Army</div> <div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>Mr. José Collazo-Castillo serves as the Army Liaison to the Office of Assistant Secretary of Defense (OASD), Industrial Base Policy. In this role, he leverages his expertise in power and energy systems to inform DoD policy and drive strategic initiatives. As a key player in the development of the DoD's battery strategy, he works to establish a standardized testing, evaluation, and validation process focused on safety and performance. Additionally, he fosters international collaboration through partnerships such as Five Eyes (FVEY) and NATO to advance standard battery technology adoption.<br /> Prior to his current position, Mr. Collazo-Castillo was the Program Manager for the Army’s Supply Resiliency for Soldier Power (SRSP) effort, where he led a team of engineers in standardizing a family of rechargeable batteries for the Dismounted Warfighter. He has also made significant contributions in the areas of dismounted intelligent power management, photovoltaic systems, and wireless power transfer systems.<br /> Throughout his career, Mr. Collazo has demonstrated expertise in project management, having served as the Assistant Product Manager for Army PEO Soldier’s Tactical Power team and as a Project Manager for the Navy's Damage Control Personnel Protective Equipment sustainment effort.<br /> As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Soldier Power and Energy Systems, Mr. Collazo-Castillo brings a unique perspective to his work in the OASD. He holds a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Puerto Rico and is currently pursuing his MBA from Johns Hopkins University.<br />  </p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-3 speaker-grid"> <div class="col-sm-12" style="margin-top:20px"> <a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details"> <div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl05_rptAllSpeakers_ctl19_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive speaker-image" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227160.jpg?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Lieutenant Colonel Ian Wilson" align="right" style="width:100%; height:auto; " /> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <div class="" style="text-align:center; min-height:125px;"> <div class="speaker-name" style="margin-top:20px; font-weight:700;"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details">Lieutenant Colonel Ian Wilson</a></div> <div style="margin-top:5px"">British Army LNO to Ft Moore MCoE, MCDID & SL CFT & NGCV CFT</div> <div style="margin-top:5px; font-weight:700; font-color: #000;">D Futures, British Army</div> <div class="hidden speaker-details">British Army LNO to Ft Moore MCoE, MCDID & SL CFT & NGCV CFT, D Futures, British Army</div> <div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>LTC Wilson began serving as British Army D Futures Ground Manoeuvre LNO in February 2023 and is based out of Ft Moore, GA. In this role, he is responsible for synchronizing British and US Army cooperation across Ground Manoeuvre (Infantry & Armour) in both modernization and futures. His diverse portfolio ranges across everything from dismounted soldier lethality up to future armoured vehicle programmes and includes areas such as sUAS, HMT, experimentation, and future IBCT/ABCT structures.</p> <p>LTC Ian Wilson is a native of Livingston, Scotland, and graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 2005. He commissioned into the Royal Scots as an Infantry Officer. Prior to commissioning, he saw 4 years enlisted service in the UK Armour Branch as a Challenger 2 MBT crewman. He has over 20 years military experience in a variety of Command and Leadership roles, both Light and Mechanized Infantry, including command roles from Plt to BN level, and has served in Recon, S2, and S3 roles. He has extensive operational experience including multiple deployments to Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Latterly he has branched out into staff, training and defence engagement roles. Some of his recent assignments include: J5 Plans at JFC Norfolk; COS ANA Advisor Group, Kabul; SGL on the UK ICSC (ILE equivalent); and mobilization as COS of the Army Covid Response Team in Scotland during the pandemic in 2021.</p> <p>Wilson attended Intermediate Command and Staff Course at the British Defence Academy in 2012 and was awarded the Fuller Prize for the best Defence Studies paper. He holds master’s degrees in War Studies from King’s College London and in Applied Security Strategy from Exeter University. He has been published by the Centre for Historical Analysis and Conflict Research and in various Defence Journals.</p> <p>He has been married to Rachel for 19 years and they have three children – Benjamin (17), Miriam (14) and Duncan (12).</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-3 speaker-grid"> <div class="col-sm-12" style="margin-top:20px"> <a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details"> <div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl05_rptAllSpeakers_ctl20_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive speaker-image" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227115.jpg?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Horvat" align="right" style="width:100%; height:auto; " /> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <div class="" style="text-align:center; min-height:125px;"> <div class="speaker-name" style="margin-top:20px; font-weight:700;"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details">Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Horvat</a></div> <div style="margin-top:5px"">Program Manager Special Programs</div> <div style="margin-top:5px; font-weight:700; font-color: #000;">US Army Special Operations Command</div> <div class="hidden speaker-details">Program Manager Special Programs, US Army Special Operations Command</div> <div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>LTC Horvat began his military service by enlisting in the US Army Reserve in February 1999 and served as an intelligence analyst with the 98th Military Intelligence Battalion at Fort Devens, MA. While serving in this position, LTC Horvat accepted an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY in 2001. LTC Horvat graduated from the United States Military Academy in May of 2005 and was commissioned as an Infantry Officer. His first duty assignment was with the 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment at the National Training Center Fort Irwin, CA where he served as an OPFOR Platoon Leader and Executive Officer.</p> <p>In 2008 LTC Horvat deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as Commander of a Military Transition Team embedded with the Afghan National Police in Farah Province. Upon returning from deployment, was subsequently assigned as an Operations Officer and Rear Detachment Commander with 3rd Battalion, 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment Fort Campbell, KY. Following this assignment, LTC Horvat took Command of Headquarters Company Warrior Transition Battalion, Fort Campbell, KY.</p> <p>LTC Horvat assessed into the Army Acquisition Corps in 2013 and attended the Army Acquisition Basic and Intermediate Courses, Followed by Command and General Staff College. LTC Horvat’s acquisition assignments include, Assistant TRADOC Capability Manager for the Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Fort Benning, GA; Assistant Program Manager for Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems with Program Executive Officer Enterprise Information Systems, Assistant Program Manager for Communications and Intelligence Support Systems with Program Executive Officer SOF Warrior; Department of the Army System Coordinator Assistant Secretary of the Army, Acquisition Logistics and Technology. LTC Horvat has also earned a Master’s Degree in Acquisition and Procurement Management from Webster’s University in 2018.</p> <p>LTC Horvat’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (4 Oak Leaf Clusters), the Army Commendation Medal (Oak Leaf Cluster), the Army Achievement Medal, the Valorous Unit Award, the Army Superior Unit Award the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Expert Infantryman’s Badge, the Parachutist Badge, the Air Assault Badge, and the Army Space Badge.</p> <p>LTC Horvat is married to the former Miss Shannon Meadows of Fontana California. They have three children Keaton, Morgan, and Dillon.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-3 speaker-grid"> <div class="col-sm-12" style="margin-top:20px"> <a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details"> <div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl05_rptAllSpeakers_ctl21_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive speaker-image" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227159.jpg?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Lieutenant Colonel Saleem Khan" align="right" style="width:100%; height:auto; " /> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <div class="" style="text-align:center; min-height:125px;"> <div class="speaker-name" style="margin-top:20px; font-weight:700;"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details">Lieutenant Colonel Saleem Khan</a></div> <div style="margin-top:5px"">Product Manager for Medium Caliber Ammunition, PM Maneuver Ammunition Systems PM MAS</div> <div style="margin-top:5px; font-weight:700; font-color: #000;">JPEO Armaments and Ammunition</div> <div class="hidden speaker-details">Product Manager for Medium Caliber Ammunition, PM Maneuver Ammunition Systems PM MAS, JPEO Armaments and Ammunition</div> <div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>Lieutenant Colonel Saleem Khan is the Product Manager for Medium Caliber Ammunition at the Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments & Ammunition. The Medium Caliber portfolio consists of conventional and developmental munitions from 20 through 40 millimeters. The portfolio consists of Ground and Aviation, Counter Unmanned Ariel Systems, and Soldier Munitions for the Joint Force and partner nations.<br /> Saleem has held operational leadership and staff positions through Company Command and Brigade Combat Team Staff. His past acquisition assignments include: Assistant Product Manager (APM) for Product Directorate Combat Munitions, Project Manager Close Combat Systems, PEO Ammunition; APM for Product Director Medical Communications for Combat Casualty Care (MC4), PM Integrated Personnel and Pay System - Army, PEO Enterprise Information Systems (EIS); Deputy Product Lead for the Army’s Accessions Information Environment (AIE) at PEO EIS; Acquisition Corps Proponency Officer for Training with Industry (TWI) and Advanced Civil Schooling (ACS), Office of the Director for Acquisition Career Management; and TWI Fellow with Dcode in Washington, DC where he served as a Technology Engagement Manager.<br /> Saleem has also had the opportunity to deploy in support of multiple combat operations, to include: Platoon Leader and Executive Officer with B CO and HHC, 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry, where he deployed to Baghdad, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom; Commander D TRP, 3rd Squadron, 4th US Cavalry Regiment, where he deployed to Nangahar, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom; and PEO Ammunition Theater Lead, where he deployed with ASA(ALT) Forward to Bagram, Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.<br /> LTC Khan holds a Master of Business Administration from the State University of New York at New Paltz and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of New Mexico. His highest military education is the United States Army Command and General Staff College, where he graduated with Honors. LTC Khan holds the Advanced DAWIA Certification in Program Management and Foundational DAWIA Certification in Engineering & Technical Management.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-3 speaker-grid"> <div class="col-sm-12" style="margin-top:20px"> <a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details"> <div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl05_rptAllSpeakers_ctl22_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive speaker-image" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/226162.jpg?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Marcus J. Reynolds" align="right" style="width:100%; height:auto; " /> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <div class="" style="text-align:center; min-height:125px;"> <div class="speaker-name" style="margin-top:20px; font-weight:700;"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details">Marcus J. Reynolds</a></div> <div style="margin-top:5px"">Program Manager for Training Systems</div> <div style="margin-top:5px; font-weight:700; font-color: #000;">Marine Corps Systems Command</div> <div class="hidden speaker-details">Program Manager for Training Systems, Marine Corps Systems Command</div> <div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>Colonel Marcus J. Reynolds is Marine Corps Systems Command’s Program Manager for Training Systems, the executive agent assigned to manage acquisition and life-cycle support of ground training systems, devices, and training support services. His staff includes nearly 180 Marines, civilians and contractors located globally with expertise in program management, engineering, instructional systems design, procurement, contract management, logistics, procurement, and contract management to name a few. Colonel Reynolds served a year as an Executive Fellow at Microsoft Corporation and has deployed multiple times to the IndoPacific as well as in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-3 speaker-grid"> <div class="col-sm-12" style="margin-top:20px"> <a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details"> <div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl05_rptAllSpeakers_ctl23_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive speaker-image" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/226282.jpg?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Mark Richter" align="right" style="width:100%; height:auto; " /> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <div class="" style="text-align:center; min-height:125px;"> <div class="speaker-name" style="margin-top:20px; font-weight:700;"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details">Mark Richter</a></div> <div style="margin-top:5px"">Program Manager, Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad</div> <div style="margin-top:5px; font-weight:700; font-color: #000;">US Marine Corps Systems Command</div> <div class="hidden speaker-details">Program Manager, Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad, US Marine Corps Systems Command</div> <div class="hidden speaker-profile"><p>Mark Richter is currently the Team Lead for the Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad program and has been in that role for over 20 years. The Gruntworks Squad Integration Facility is a key enabler for the team and he is also responsible for implementation of Human Systems Integration across Marine Corps Systems Command. He has been the Chairman and Deputy Chairman for the NATO Land Capability Group on Dismounted Soldier Systems and has worked across the Joint and International community in a variety of efforts to continuously improve the dismounted warfighters capability.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-3 speaker-grid"> <div class="col-sm-12" style="margin-top:20px"> <a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details"> <div style="position: relative; width: 250px; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 50%; border:2px solid black; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; margin-bottom: 20px;"> <img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl05_rptAllSpeakers_ctl24_imgSpeaker" class="img-responsive speaker-image" src="/documentportal/speakerimage/227161.png?width=250&height=250&bgcolor=white&scale=canvas" alt="Vic Netta" align="right" style="width:100%; height:auto; " /> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-sm-12"> <div class="" style="text-align:center; min-height:125px;"> <div class="speaker-name" style="margin-top:20px; font-weight:700;"><a href="#pop-speaker-single" class="open-popup-link" title="Speaker Details">Vic Netta</a></div> <div style="margin-top:5px"">Director and Program Integrator, Soldier Integration Facility</div> <div style="margin-top:5px; font-weight:700; font-color: #000;">APEO Soldier, PEO Soldier, US Army</div> <div class="hidden speaker-details">Director and Program Integrator, Soldier Integration Facility, APEO Soldier, PEO Soldier, US Army</div> <div class="hidden speaker-profile"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div role="tabpanel" class="tab-pane" id="tab_sponsors"> <div class="sponsor_new sponsor-elem"> </div> <div class="other_sponser_sec"> <div class="container-fluid"> <div class="col-md-12" style=""> <h3>Exhibitors</h3> <ul style="float: none; text-align: center;"> <li style="float:none; width:210px; margin:25px;text-align:center; display:inline-block;"> <div class="sponsor-elem"> <a href="#pop-sponsor-single" class="open-popup-link "><img id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl06_rptSponsors_ctl01_imgSponsor" class="sponsor-image" src="/_media/partners/4983.jpg?width=200" /></a><br /> <a href="#pop-sponsor-single" class="open-popup-link view_det">View details</a> <span id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl06_rptSponsors_ctl01_lblName" class="hidden sponsor-name">Bren Tronics</span> <span id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl06_rptSponsors_ctl01_lblType" class="hidden sponsor-type">Exhibitors</span> <span id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl06_rptSponsors_ctl01_lblLink" class="hidden sponsor-link">http://www.bren-tronics.com</span> <span id="ctl00_MainContent_ctl06_rptSponsors_ctl01_lblProfile" class="hidden sponsor-profile"><p>Bren-Tronics, Inc. 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