Unmanned & Autonomous Systems Summit
- April 3-4, 2024
- Sunset Room, National Harbor, MD
Event Overview
All information below reflects the 2024 Summit. 2025 details coming soon!
The 12th Annual Unmanned & Autonomous Systems Summit will convene senior level experts and decision makers from across the DoD, Military Services, Industry, & Academia for in-depth discussions on the integration and utilization of unmanned/autonomous capabilities to ensure future mission success in the all-domain operating environment.
2024 Speakers Included
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LTG Robert M. Collins, USA
Principal Military Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Army – (AL&T), Director, Army Acquisition Corps -
Lt Gen David A. Harris, USAF,
Deputy Chief of Staff, Air Force Futures, A5/7 -
Michael Stewart, SES
Director, Disruptive Capabilities Office, U.S. Navy -
Christopher Henry, SES
Deputy Director, Naval Warfare, Office of the Director, Operational Test & Evaluation -
BGen Stephen Lightfoot, USMC
Director, Capabilities Development Directorate, HQMC Combat Development & Integration -
Schuyler Moore, HQE
Chief Technology Officer, U.S. Central Command -
CAPT Colin Corridan, USN
Commander, Task Force 59, U.S. 5th Fleet -
CAPT David Fowler, USN
Director, C4F Maritime Operations Center, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command
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TOPICS TO BE COVERED
- Ensuring critical autonomous capabilities are delivered to the Warfighter rapidly & affordably
- Countering near-peer adversaries through the Replicator Initiative
- Driving persistent Army modernization through the development of innovative unmanned technologies
- Promoting autonomous technological growth & integration to enable fleet mission success
- Strengthening partnerships & accelerating innovation to enable full spectrum naval operations
- Integrating unmanned systems & AI into maritime operations
- Developing Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) to advance Air Force autonomous capability
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND THIS SUMMIT
The 12th Annual Unmanned & Autonomous Systems Summit will convene senior level experts and decision makers from across the DoD, Military Services, Industry, & Academia for in-depth discussions on the integration and utilization of unmanned/autonomous capabilities to ensure future mission success in the all-domain operating environment. The Military Services have identified the integration and deployment of UxS capabilities as a key priority as the U.S. faces a variety of threats from rapidly advancing near-peer adversaries. Amid an era of strategic competition, DoD and the Military Services must accelerate the deployment of innovative strategies, priorities, and emerging research to best support the utilization of unmanned and autonomous systems to maintain technological and military superiority on the future battlefield. The Summit will feature two panels, integrating unmanned systems & AI into maritime operations and developing & fielding C-UAS to address future threats. Attendees at the 2024 Unmanned & Autonomous Systems Summit will have the unique opportunity to examine the strategies, technologies, and modernization priorities critical to developing and delivering air/land/sea unmanned systems to the Warfighter.
The 12th Annual Unmanned & Autonomous Systems Summit will convene senior level experts and decision makers from across the DoD, Military Services, Industry, & Academia for in-depth discussions on the integration and utilization of unmanned/autonomous capabilities to ensure future mission success in the all-domain operating environment. The Military Services have identified the integration and deployment of UxS capabilities as a key priority as the U.S. faces a variety of threats from rapidly advancing near-peer adversaries. Amid an era of strategic competition, DoD and the Military Services must accelerate the deployment of innovative strategies, priorities, and emerging research to best support the utilization of unmanned and autonomous systems to maintain technological and military superiority on the future battlefield. The Summit will feature two panels, integrating unmanned systems & AI into maritime operations and developing & fielding C-UAS to address future threats. Attendees at the 2024 Unmanned & Autonomous Systems Summit will have the unique opportunity to examine the strategies, technologies, and modernization priorities critical to developing and delivering air/land/sea unmanned systems to the Warfighter.
The 2024 Unmanned & Autonomous Systems Summit ‘Town Hall’ format will serve as a conduit for cross collaboration and the interchange of knowledge among military, government, industry and academia. Military and government attendees and speakers will gain feedback from industry towards the technical ‘art of the possible’ and their current challenges, while disseminating their respective organizations’ current priorities and initiatives.
At Our Summit You Have the Ability To
- Gain Education & Insight: Walk away with knowledge gained from our senior level speakers on some of the complex challenges facing the DoD and Military Services.
- Build Partnerships:The agenda is designed to allow for ample networking opportunities and the ability to engage in constructive dialogues among all in attendance
- Influence: Help foster ideas! Share your own insight and knowledge during our interactive sessions. All attendees are encouraged to address our speaker faculty and each other with their questions, comments or ideas.
2023 Participating Organizations Included
OUSD(A&S), NAVAIR, Task Force 59, AFRL, Army Futures Command, DARPA, ARL, J8, OPNAV, OUSD(R&E), PEO Aviation, DHS, TSA, 75th Innovation Command, USMC, MCCDC, CD&I, CISA, US Navy, NATO HQ, ONR, DoD, NSWC Indian Head Division, OSD, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, US Air Force, Office of Naval Intelligence, US Department of State, US Army, 17th Attack Squadron, Pentagon 2C349, US House of Representatives, INSCOM, CASCOM, NGA, NAVSEA, West point, 3rd Planning and Maritime Policy
Teledyne FLIR, Lockheed Martin, Textron Systems, Peraton, DropDrone, Viasat, Kongsberg Geospatial, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, JHU APL, Elroy Air, Black Swift Technologies, Collins Aerospace, HDT Global, Bizzell Corporation, Ace Electronics Defense Systems, Multi-Domain Consulting, Tomahawk Robotics, Aurora Flight Sciences, Unity Technologies, Leidos, BAE Systems, Orbital Research, Applied Intuition, Mobilicon, Easy Aerial, Aeroprobe, ZenaDrone, GE Research, ARM Institute, Inventus Power, Cirtronics
Operating Guidance for Government Attendees
- DSI’s Summit directly supports DoD, Military Services, and federal priorities by providing a conduit for officials to efficiently reach audiences outside of their respective offices that directly impact their department’s mission success, at no charge to the government, and in an efficient expenditure of time.
- DSI’s Summit will provide a forum to address and improve internal and external initiatives, meet with and hear from partner organizations, disseminate vital capability requirements to industry, increase visibility within the larger community, and generally support their mission.
- The Summit is open and complimentary to all DoD and Federal employees and is considered an educational training forum, and a widely attended gathering.
(Industry and academia members are charged a fee for admission.)
Summit is CLOSED TO PRESS / NO RECORDINGS
SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
The 2024 Unmanned & Autonomous Systems Summit provides opportunities for exhibit space, round table discussions, product demonstrations, luncheon, and cocktail receptions.
BECOME A SPONSOR or ExhibitorPLATINUM SPONSOR
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STEER Tech is an American automotive technology company pioneering secure, safe, and commercially deployed autonomous driving and fleet operations solutions. STEER’s compact, retrofittable kit transforms existing vehicles into fully autonomous-capable vehicles, offering a secure, low-cost, and scalable solution. With STEER’s technology, one operator can command and control multiple autonomous vehicles, enhancing mission operations efficiency, increasing capacity, and reducing personnel exposure.
GOLD SPONSORS
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Dmaterial makes ultra lightweight and strong inflatable products. Our first product is the DM-10 Unmanned Aerial System. It is an inflatable wing ultra-lightweight, 8-foot wingspan, long range, high endurance, heavy payload, low RCS, open architecture, attritable, scalable & infrastructure-less tail sitter eVTOL UAS. It is purpose built to solve the problem of rapidly producing low cost highly capable attritable mass that will help the warfighter in their mission to protect the US & its allies.
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GitLab is The AI-powered DevOps platform that empowers organizations to maximize the overall return on software development by delivering software faster and efficiently, while strengthening security and compliance. With GitLab, every team in your organization can collaboratively plan, build, secure, and deploy software to drive business outcomes faster with complete transparency, consistency and traceability.
EXHIBITORS
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Dedicated to connecting, protecting, and saving lives through its work as an Aerospace & Defense provider, Aerostar’s core product offerings include stratospheric platforms, radar and perception sensors, technical services, and protective wear. From engineering services to mission planning and support, research and design, and the development of advanced technical products — Aerostar offers tailored turnkey solutions for a multitude of successful operations.
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AI-powered navigation for aerial, surface and subsurface vehicles operating in GPS-compromised environments.
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Cirtronics is a US contract manufacturer who knows how to build mission critical systems. We specialize in low to mid volume complex builds for rigorous applications such as defense/security, robotics, and medical devices. Our transition to manufacturing services enable an efficient ramp up of your technology to full scale production, right here in the US. Whether you are reshoring, or have a new program, let us put our expertise to work for you. ITAR registered, ISO 9001 certified, and employee owned. Let’s build something amazing together.
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ResolvÏQ is an agile cloud-native software development company that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions. We provide customized solutions to meet the specific needs of our clients, from data analysis and natural language processing, to machine learning and computer vision. Our software is designed to be scalable, secure, and easily maintained.
MEDIA PARTNERS
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Aerospace Defense Review is the only print magazine read by over 45,000 qualified readers in the U.S. that includes Corporate Management executives, senior executives from Design/R&D, Scientists, engineers, system integrators, program managers, procurement division executives, and other senior-level technology decision-makers. Following a peer-to-peer learning pattern, our magazine has been a reference point to industry insiders to learn about the new technology trends and share with the community how they are leveraging technology to accomplish various programs.
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C-UAS Hub is a central, online resource for Defense, Public Safety, Corrections, Airports, Stadiums and Venues, Critical Infrastructure, and others to learn more about counter-uncrewed aircraft systems (counter-UAS) or counter-drone topics. C-UAS Hub contains publicly available, open-source information, including articles and news, thought leadership, research papers, guides, references, textbooks, reports, products, services, and events. Sign up for the newsletter to get updates on important topics throughout the work week.
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DefenseAdvancement.com (DA) is a defense marketing and supplier sourcing platform, showcasing supplier capabilities across aerospace, land, naval and security domains. Operated by the team behind UnmannedSystemsTechnology.com, DA connects governments, armed forces and the entire defense and security supply chain, giving suppliers an online platform to showcase their technologies and capabilities
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Unmanned Systems Technology.com (UST) is dedicated to technology and innovation within unmanned systems. Our website and weekly e-newsletter provide up-to-the-minute information about technological developments in this sector – both military and commercial – to a global audience, with over 80,000 visitors from over 200 countries every month. Our comprehensive supplier profiles showcase products, services and capabilities in the unmanned land, sea and air vehicle industry.