June 24 - 25 2025 | MGM Grand Detroit, Detroit, MI
CONFERENCE DAY TWO
8:30 am - 9:05 am
MORNING REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING COFFEE
9:15 am - 9:25 am
CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKS
General (Ret.) David G. Perkins -
Former Commanding General,
US Army Training and Doctrine Command
General (Ret.) David G. Perkins
Former Commanding GeneralUS Army Training and Doctrine Command
9:30 am - 10:00 am
PANEL DISCUSSION: NAVIGATING THE FUTURE, PRIORITIES AND BUDGET UNDER THE NEW ADMINISTRATION
Lieutenant General Miles Brown -
Deputy Commanding General (DCG), Army Futures Command (AFC),
US Army
· Insights into what Army Futures Command is doing with the money they’ve been given, understanding current priorities and strategies
· Discussing changes in priorities, what can be expected in the near future
· Diving into the balance between imminent operational needs and investments into future technology and capabilities for long-term strategies
Lieutenant General Miles Brown
Deputy Commanding General (DCG), Army Futures Command (AFC)US Army
10:00 am - 10:30 am
DRIVING COMBAT READINESS: INSIGHTS ON ARMORED WARFARE TRAINING
Brigadier General Chad C. Chalfont -
Chief of Armor and Commandant, United States Army Armor School,
US Army
· Insights into evolving training doctrine in the face of evolving threat landscapes and complex battlefields
· Adapting training to new armored vehicles and next-generation systems
· Leveraging AI, augmented and virtual reality training tools to prepare for the future battlefield
Brigadier General Chad C. Chalfont
Chief of Armor and Commandant, United States Army Armor SchoolUS Army
10:30 am - 11:00 am
INDUSTRY INSIGHT SESSION: TOMORROW’S TECHNOLOGY TODAY
Mr. Corey Johnson -
General Manager Transmission Business, RENK America,
RENK America
11:00 am - 11:30 am
MORNING COFFEE AND NETWORKING
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
INDUSTRY INSIGHT SESSION: ACCELERATED ARMOR INNOVATION
Helle Specht -
Managing Director,
Integris Composites Denmark
Andrew Bonham - CEO, Integris Composites
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
TESTING IN SUPPORT OF THE ARMY’S CONTINUOUS TRANSFORMATION
Colonel John Nelson -
Commander, Yuma Proving Ground,
US Army
· Exploring how testing at Yuma Proving Ground supports the Army’s armored vehicle modernization strategy
· Discussing innovation in testing, leveraging cutting edge technology for advanced assessments of mobility, firepower and protection
· Addressing standards and strategies for ensuring combat effectiveness
· Insights into current testing
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
NETWORKING LUNCH
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
DEFENSE EXPORTS AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
Sandra Long -
Senior Advisor for Defense Exports,
Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports and Cooperation
Sandra Long
Senior Advisor for Defense ExportsOffice of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports and Cooperation
2:00 pm - 2:20 pm
INDUSTRY INSIGHT SESSION: LEVERAGING AUTONOMY FOR FREEDOM OF MANEUVER IN ARMORED WARFARE
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
INTELLIGENCE INFORMING ARMORED VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBITION HALL
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
PANEL DISCUSSION: OPERATIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON ARMORED VEHICLE CHALLENGES, SUCCESSES AND NEEDS
General (Ret.) David G. Perkins -
Former Commanding General,
US Army Training and Doctrine Command
Colonel Charles L. Montgomery - Commander First Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade, US Army
PANEL DISCUSSION: OPERATIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON ARMORED VEHICLE CHALLENGES, SUCCESSES AND NEEDS
Moderator:
General David Perkins (Ret.), former Commanding General, Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), US Army
Panelists:
Colonel Charles Montgomery, Commander, 1st Infantry Sustainment Brigade, US Army
Colonel Timothy J. Ferguson, Incoming III Armored Corps Chief of Staff, US Army
General (Ret.) David G. Perkins
Former Commanding GeneralUS Army Training and Doctrine Command
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
PANEL DISCUSSION: ENHANCING ARMORED VEHICLE COMBAT EFFECTIVENESS
General (Ret.) David G. Perkins -
Former Commanding General,
US Army Training and Doctrine Command
Colonel Jussi Toivanen - former Armoured Battalion Commander, Finland Armed Forces
Mr. Nick Taylor - Head Combat Vehicles 1, Defence Equipment and Support, UK MoD
· Discussing efforts to increase interoperability, including international Programs
· Aligning strategies across varying NATO vehicles and platforms
· Exploring modernization strategies across all NATO and Five Eyes countries, looking at next-generation technology
General (Ret.) David G. Perkins
Former Commanding GeneralUS Army Training and Doctrine Command
4:30 pm - 4:45 pm
CHAIRMAN’S CLOSING REMARKS AND END OF CONFERENCE
General (Ret.) David G. Perkins -
Former Commanding General,
US Army Training and Doctrine Command
General (Ret.) David G. Perkins
Former Commanding GeneralUS Army Training and Doctrine Command
