Strategic Insights, Tactical Solutions: Exchange Ideas and Expertise at the Forefront of Counter-UAS Efforts August 19 - 20, 2025 | The Westin Arlington, Arlington, VA
Strategic Insights, Tactical Solutions: Exchange Ideas and Expertise at the Forefront of Counter-UAS Efforts
The seventh annual IDGA Counter-UAS Summit provides a forum comprised of key decision-makers and senior military leaders for discussions on ways to collaboratively combat the threat of UAS to the United States military and civilians. At this year's event we will be in Arlington August 19 - 20, 2025. Across two days of learning and collaboration we will engage our audience with high level discussions surrounding kinetic and non-kinetic approaches for countering drones, including exploring case studies on specific incidents, insights into the latest innovative CUAS technologies, the impact of shifting legal authorities, and much more.
This event is for anyone who wants to gain an advanced understanding of the evolving UAS threat and C-UAS technologies and work towards appropriate solutions for their own unique issues. Covering both the civilian and military threat, this event is for individuals who are looking to build vital connections and work collaboratively with the wide range of senior and experienced personnel attending from government administrations, the military, and the industry. This summit strives to be beneficial for solution providers, as well as attendees from the military and federal administrations alike.
IDGA’s Counter-UAS Summit will provide you the unique opportunity to network, connect, and learn from the most influential thought leaders and practitioners, all tirelessly dedicated to mitigating this multi-domain challenge.
This event is for anyone who wants to gain an advanced understanding of the evolving UAS threat and C-UAS technologies and work towards appropriate solutions for their own unique issues. Covering both the civilian and military threat, this event is for individuals who are looking to build vital connections and work collaboratively with the wide range of senior and experienced personnel attending from government administrations, the military, and the industry. This summit strives to be beneficial for solution providers, as well as attendees from the military and federal administrations alike.
IDGA’s Counter-UAS Summit will provide you the unique opportunity to network, connect, and learn from the most influential thought leaders and practitioners, all tirelessly dedicated to mitigating this multi-domain challenge.
Whether you're from law enforcement, defense, or tech, this conference is your opportunity to stay ahead of evolving threats, network with top experts, and drive innovation in securing our skies. Don’t miss out on shaping the future of drone security.
Early Bird 2 Discount Ends July 4 2025 - Save Up to $200
For group discounts & enquiries, please contact: idga@idga.org
Meet Our 2025 Expert Speaker Faculty:
Brigadier General Ryan Gunst
Military Intelligence Readiness Command Commanding General
Department Of Defense
Michael Prater
Director, International Acquisition, ASA(ALT)/DASA (DEC)
US Army
Serge Potapov SES
Executive Director, Flight Operations Division, Federal Air Marshal Service
Transportation Security Administration
Lewis "Lew" Monroe III
Associate Administrator & Chief for the Office of Defense Nuclear Security
Department Of Energy
Colonel Scott McLellan
Military Deputy, Joint C-sUAS Office
US Army
Colonel Andrew Konicki
Program Manager, Ground Based Air Defense
US Marine Corps
Lieutenant Colonel Craig Bonham
Garrison Commander, Picatinny Arsenal
US Army
Lieutenant Colonel Lynn Sullivan
C-UAS Division Lead
NORAD & USNORTHCOM
Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Tyler
Deputy Chief of Police
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Sean Haglund
Associate Director, CISA Office for Bombing Prevention
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Captain Jim Bamberger
Director, Multimodal and Public Area Capabilites Division, RCA
Transportation Security Administration
Jarred D. Pennington
Branch Chief, Unmanned Systems Security Branch, Federal Protective Service
Department of Homeland Security
Jason Day
Director, Unmanned Aircraft, Aviation Operations Division
Texas Department of Public Safety
Lieutenant Michael Ward
Target Hardening Unit sUAS/cUAS Program Lead
New Jersey State Police
DJ Smith
Unmanned Aerial & CUAS Systems Program Coordinator
Virginia State Police
Dr. Noor Razzaq
Founder, President, and CEO
Institute for American Policy and Standards Innovation
Brandon Youngblood
Chief Executive Officer
Drone Security Services
Steven Willoughby (pending approval)
Deputy Director, DHS C-UAS Program Management Office
Department of Homeland Security
Kevin M. Jinks (pending approval)
Senior Counsel, Office of Legal Policy
Department of Justice
David Shank
Former Commandant, U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery School
US Army
What's New for 2025?
This year’s conference emphasizes the growing use of drones in conflict zones like Ukraine and Israel, highlighting new challenges and adaptive countermeasures.
The conference includes detailed case studies from recent conflicts, offering lessons learned on how C-UAS systems were used in the field.
The event highlights the role of C-UAS in multi-domain operations, showing how these systems protect across air, land, sea, and cyber environments.
This year’s event includes a wider range of industry leaders and tech developers, demonstrating advanced C-UAS solutions and next-generation technologies.
The conference features stronger collaboration between government agencies and military branches, sharing updates on the latest C-UAS policies and defense strategies.
This year includes a higher level of strategic focus on protecting critical civilian infrastructure, such as airspace and airports.
What Did You Miss Last year?
Check out the 2024 Post Show Report and see why you should join us this August. View the report to:
- Meet the Chairman
- View our 2024 sponsors
- Explore key survey reports
- Hear why attendees find this format so valuable
- See who attended
- Check out daily summaries
2025 Speaker Spotlight
Colonel Scott McLellanMilitary Deputy, Joint C-sUAS Office
US Army
Colonel Scott McLellan
US Army
We are excited to welcome Colonel Scott McLellan, Military Deputy, Joint C-sUAS Office
US Army, to our expert speaker panel. Colonel McLellan will bring valuable insights to the Counter-UAS Summit, discussing ways to enhance C-UAS capabilities, and keep up with evolving UAS threats.
2025 Focus Areas Include:
US Army Updates & Current Lines of Effort
Acquisition and Procurement Strategies and Priorities
Critical National Infrastructure Protection
Anti-Drone Swarm Testing
Updates on the Legal and Policy Landscape
Bolstering Technical and Operational Interoperability
Bolstering Technical and Operational Interoperability
Securing Airspace and Airports
Attendee Testimonials
Interested in Sponsoring for 2025?
Check out our brand new Sponsorship Prospectus to see how the C-UAS Summit could help you achieve your business goals for 2025 and beyond. Get your copy and explore our initial speaker panel, get a feel for who attends, and work out which partnership opportunities work out best for your investment priorities.
2025 Event Partners
To discuss partnership & exhibition opportunities, email partner@idga.org
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