May 14 - 15, 2024 Paris Las Vegas Hotel • Las Vegas, USA
Day 1: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
8:00 am - 8:20 am
MORNING REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING COFFEE
8:40 am - 8:50 am
BOEING WELCOME REMARKS
8:50 am - 9:00 am
CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKS
Admiral (Ret.) William E. ''Bill'' Gortney -
former Commander,
US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)
Admiral (Ret.) William E. ''Bill'' Gortney
former CommanderUS Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)
9:00 am - 9:30 am
KEYNOTE: THE FUTURE OF AIR DOMINANCE
Admiral Sam Paparo -
Commander, INDOPACOM,
US Navy
- Flightpath and milestones of the Next Generation Air Dominance fighter program
- Overcoming challenges to deliver cutting-edge capability
- Fielding uncrewed combat aircraft accompanying manned aircraft
9:30 am - 10:00 am
UNCOVERING CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY DEFINING AIR DOMINANCE
The Honorable Dr. Douglas C. Schmidt -
Director, Operational Test and Evaluation,
Office of the Secretary of Defense
- The opportunities and possibilities with low observable technologies
- Autonomous systems and artificial intelligence
- Precision strike and increased pilot capabilities
The Honorable Dr. Douglas C. Schmidt
Director, Operational Test and EvaluationOffice of the Secretary of Defense
10:00 am - 10:30 am
HOSTED BY BOEING LEAD PARTNER INDUSTRY INSIGHT SESSION - SURGING INDUSTRIAL CAPACITY
11:00 am - 11:30 am
OPTIMIZING TEST WING CAPABILTIES FOR AIR SUPERIORITY
Major General Michael T. Rawls -
Commander, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center,
US Air Force
- Successful integration of technology for enhanced testing & evaluation
- Ensuring logistical efficiency in test operations
- Utilizing insights from recent test wing operations
Major General Michael T. Rawls
Commander, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation CenterUS Air Force
11:00 am - 11:30 am
MORNING COFFEE AND NETWORKING
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
MAXIMIZING OPERATIONAL CAPABILITIES THROUGH REQUIREMENTS AND MODERNIZATION
Thomas Lawhead (Subject to Final Confirmation) -
Director, Operational Capability Requirements, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy, Integration and Requirements,
US Air Force
- Understanding the future needs of sixth generation fighter platform
- How current landscape of air warfare is impacting capability development
- Steps being taken to mitigate challenges in the realm of air to air combat, fleet support, manned unmanned teaming
Thomas Lawhead (Subject to Final Confirmation)
Director, Operational Capability Requirements, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy, Integration and RequirementsUS Air Force
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
AIR COMBAT COMMANDER OPERATIONS: 4TH / 5TH GENERATION INTEGRATION
Major General David G. Shoemaker -
Director of Operations, Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis,
US Air Force
- A look at advancements in 4th & 5th generation integration
- Strategic considerations and unique challenges faced
- Future plans for maximized generational integration
Major General David G. Shoemaker
Director of Operations, Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-EustisUS Air Force
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
ENHANCING OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENSS IN AIR DOMINANCE
Mr. Art Huber -
Deputy Director of AFMC A3/6 (Air, Space and Cyberspace Operations ),
US Air Force
- Navigating current challenges regarding test operations and flight management
- Highlighting technological advancements shaping agile combat capabilities
- Maximizing successful command & control operations
Mr. Art Huber
Deputy Director of AFMC A3/6 (Air, Space and Cyberspace Operations )US Air Force
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
LUNCH AND NETWORKING
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
PANEL DISCUSSON - OPERATIONS PERSPECTIVE: HOW THE AQUSITION ARM IS AFFECTING CHANGE FOR THE WARFIGHTER
Mr. John T. Bailey -
Senior Materiel Leader for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program in the Agile Development Office,
US Air Force
Colonel Glendon C. Whelan - Chief, Next-Gen Air Dominance Division, Directorate of Plans, Programs and Requirements, Air Combat Command, US Air Force
- To deliver war-winning technologies on a threat-relevant timeline, the DAF must address how weapon systems are acquired
- Agile acquisition is not traditional acquisition or rapid acquisition
- Agile acquisition is not achieved with a formula, it requires focus on foundational tenants
Mr. John T. Bailey
Senior Materiel Leader for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program in the Agile Development OfficeUS Air Force
Colonel Glendon C. Whelan
Chief, Next-Gen Air Dominance Division, Directorate of Plans, Programs and Requirements, Air Combat CommandUS Air Force
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
INDUSTRY LEADERS PANEL DISCUSSION
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
AFTERNOON COFFEE AND NETWORKING
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
TRAINING & READINESS: A KEY COMPONENT OF COMMAND AND CONTROL
Colonel Ryan T. Hayde -
Commander, 505th Command and Control Wing (CCW),
US Air Force
- Analyzing training successes and challenges at 505th Command and Control Wing
- Utilizing simulated environments for command & control training
- A look at the role of command and control for air superiority
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
RCAF STRATEGY UPDATE
Brigadier General Todd Balfe -
Fighter Capability Special Advisor,
Royal Canadian Air Force
- Overview of RCAF & NORAD Modernization Plans
- Progress and alignment on CF-35A Introduction to RCAF Service, to include:CF-18 Capability Enhancements as a bridge, CF-35A Delivery Timeline and Milestones
- Weapons acquisitions and Operational Training Infrastructure Enterprise Modernization
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
CLOSING PANEL DISCUSSION: EXPLORING THE POSSIBILITIES OF MUM-T
- Breaking down the tactics and strategy involved in successful Manned-Unmanned Teaming
- Exploring AIs role for increased accuracy in MUM-T, hurdles for ethics, interoperability
- Understanding the potential enhanced mission capabilities using MUM-T
