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.
Meet Our 2025 Expert Speaker Faculty:
David Shank
Former Commandant, U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery School
US Army
General (Ret) Glen VanHerck
Former Commander
NORAD & USNORTHCOM
Michael Prater
Director, International Acquisition, ASA(ALT)/DASA (DEC)
US Army
Troy Johnson
Deputy Executive Director, Domain Awareness Security Operations, AMO
US Customs and Border Protection
Serge Potapov SES
Executive Director, Law Enforcement Operations Division, LE/FAMS
Transportation Security Administration
Lewis "Lew" Monroe III
Associate Administrator and 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
John Kirejczyk
Director, Technology Management & Integration
PEO Soldier, Project Manager Soldier Survivability
Ryan Ellis
Assistant Chief, CUAS Program Manager
US Customs and Border Protection
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
Dr. Noor Razzaq
Founder, President, and CEO
Institute for American Policy and Standards Innovation
Brandon Youngblood
Chief Executive Officer
Drone Security Services
DJ Smith
Unmanned Aerial & CUAS Systems Program Coordinator
Virginia State Police
Zohar Halachmi
Chairman & CEO
D-Fend Solutions
Jon Sysel
CEO
IP Convergence Corporation
Key 2025 Themes
Optimizing C-UAS production, supply chain management, and scaling within the Defense Industrial Base and how C-UAS production and acquisition can grow from the US Army.
Examine case studies from recent drone incursions and their impact on base security with Picatinny Arsenal; analyzing the effectiveness of C-UAS systems and identifying opportunities for improving C-UAS deployment at sensitive locations.
Recent drone swarm testing conducted by USNORTHCOM and how its results are influencing future C-UAS strategies, both for military applications and national security defense.
How the US Military are enhancing and integrating their C-UAS capabilities.
Sit in on further case studies and lessons learned from real world examples from CISA, TSA, US Army, state/local law enforcement, and more.
High level of strategic focus on protecting critical civilian infrastructure, including nuclear security, airspace, airports, and more.
2025 Focus Areas Included:
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
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