September 29 - 30, 2025
Sheraton Reston Hotel, Reston, VA
Sheraton Reston Hotel, Reston, VA
Day 1
day 1
8:00 am - 8:45 am
MORNING REGISTRATION & COFFEE
8:40 am - 8:50 am
CHAIR'S OPENING REMARKS
A scenario planning exercise, led by the conference Chair, to set the strategic context and provide a narrow backdrop for the briefings that will follow over the two days.
· The vulnerabilities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the potential impact of COVID-19 on defense contractors in coming years
· The Russia-Ukraine conflict: current global challenges and lessons identified
· The impact of inflation on supply chains and how we can mitigate the compounding effect on the Department of Defense’s purchasing power
· The Afghan drawdown: U.S. Military logistics and sustainment implications of the rapid withdrawal from Afghanistan
Major General (Ret.) Allan Day, Former Director of Operations, Defense Logistics Agency
8:50 am - 9:00 am
LEAD PARTNER WELCOME REMARKS: EXIGER
9:00 am - 9:30 am
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: INSIGHTS FROM DLA COMMANDER
Lieutenant General Mark T. Simerly -
Director, Defense Logistics Agency,
US Department of Defense
· Updates on Defense Logistics Agency programs, projects and initiatives to support the US services
· How the Defense Logistics Agency is aligning with the priorities of the new administration
· A look at DLA priorities for the future, navigating contested environments and other obstacles for the future battlefield
Lieutenant General Mark T. Simerly
Director, Defense Logistics AgencyUS Department of Defense
9:30 am - 10:00 am
LEAD PARTNER INDUSTRY INSIGHT SESSION: EXIGER
10:30 am - 11:00 am
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
SUPPORTING MILITARY READINESS AND SUSTAINMENT
Joe Brooks -
Executive Director Regional Sustainment,
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment
· Discussing regional sustainment and supporting the US Combatant Commands
· Ensuring the military is postured for success through alignment of logistics and readiness priorities
· How the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment will continue to advance support and readiness in the face of the evolving threat landscape
Joe Brooks
Executive Director Regional SustainmentOffice of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
US NAVY MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND: LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Rear Admiral Philip E. Sobeck -
Commander, U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command,
US Navy
· Insights into current Sealift Command priorities and initiatives for sealift and maritime sustainment
· Enhancing resilience for the US Navy, navigating current challenges and the threat landscape
· How the Sealift Command is supporting enhanced readiness, mobilization, and successful operations
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
NETWORKING LUNCH
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
MODERNIZING LOGISTICS CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE FUTURE OPERATIONAL SUCCESS
Steven L. “Steve” Martinez -
Director of Logistics, Engineering & Force Protection Headquarters, Integrated,
United States Air Force
· Insights into the US Air Force's global logistics transformation: strategies and priorities for advanced capabilities
· How the AF will improve supply chain and inventory management through cutting-edge technologies
· Leveraging data and analytics for optimized insights now and as we look ahead to potential future conflicts
Steven L. “Steve” Martinez
Director of Logistics, Engineering & Force Protection Headquarters, IntegratedUnited States Air Force
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
ACCELERATING INNOVATION FOR DEFENSE LOGISTICS AND SUSTAINMENT
Stephen Luckowski -
Director of Technology Transfer, Transition and Commercial Partnerships (T3CP),
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (OASD), Science & Technology (S&T)
· How DoD ManTech is working to innovate and accelerate the adoption of tools and technology
· Insights into research and development driving innovation and advancements to support the warfighter
· Looking at the role of manufacturing technology for the future fight
Stephen Luckowski
Director of Technology Transfer, Transition and Commercial Partnerships (T3CP)Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (OASD), Science & Technology (S&T)
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
US DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE: CRITICAL MINERALS
Adam Burstein -
Technical Director for Strategic & Critical Materials,
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment
· Discussing new administration priorities for critical minerals and rare earths
· Assessing the global landscape of critical minerals and collaborating with other nations
· Understanding current risks and strategies for risk mitigation across the globe
· The role of critical minerals in the US Defense Industrial Base
Adam Burstein
Technical Director for Strategic & Critical MaterialsOffice of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
PANEL DISCUSSION: INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON DEFENSE LOGISTICS AND RESILIENCE
Major General Allan E. Day (Ret.) -
VP, Logistics/Sustainment Industry Strategy Global Public Sector,
Salesforce
Rear Admiral Ian Gordon Murray - Head of Australian Defence Staff, Australian Defense Forces
· Exploring shared threats across supply chains, cyber, and contested environments
· Enhancing logistics coordination between nations
· Discussing supply chain disruptions, risk mitigation
· Addressing innovation, how enhanced data analytics can advance logistics and sustainment capabilities for the future and beyond
Major General Allan E. Day (Ret.)
VP, Logistics/Sustainment Industry Strategy Global Public SectorSalesforce
