September 29 - 30, 2025
Sheraton Reston Hotel, Reston, VA
Sheraton Reston Hotel, Reston, VA
Day 2
day 2
8:45 am - 9:15 am
REGISTRATION & NETWORKING
9:15 am - 9:25 am
CHAIR'S OPENING REMARKS
9:30 am - 10:00 am
PANEL DISCUSSION: ALIGNING DEFENSE LOGISTICS STRATEGIES ACROSS THE DOD
Giovanni K. Tuck -
Chief Executive Officer,
Robbins-Gioia Company
Emily Vogeler - Executive Director, J34, Logistics Policy and Strategic Programs in the Logistic, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
Rich Martin - Executive Director, Supply Chain Management, Army Materiel Command, US Army
Karen Fenstermacher - Vice Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command, US Navy
Maggie Sleeper - Technical Director, HAF/A4L,, US Air Force
Emily Vogeler
Executive Director, J34, Logistics Policy and Strategic Programs in the LogisticDefense Logistics Agency (DLA)
10:00 am - 10:30 am
DOD CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER ON CURRENT PRIORITIES TO SUPPORT THE WARFIGHTER
Ms. Katherine “Katie” Arrington -
Performing the Duties of Department of Defense Chief Information Officer,
US DoD
· How the DoD CIO Office is working to ensure logistics resilience
· Assessing supply digital chain risks and mitigating weaknesses
· Defense Industrial Base security and resilient digital infrastructure
Ms. Katherine “Katie” Arrington
Performing the Duties of Department of Defense Chief Information OfficerUS DoD
10:30 am - 11:00 am
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK
11:00 am - 11:30 am
A LOOK AT DLA’S ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE STRATEGY
Adarryl Roberts -
Chief Information Officer,
Defense Logistics Agency
· How DLA’s AI strategy will leverage artificial intelligence to mitigate supply chain risks
· The role of AI in solving supply chain challenges, and enhance warfighter resilience
· Exploring potential AI use cases for future battlefield success
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
STRESS TESTING PARTNERS AND ALLIES
Dr. Todd McAllister -
Director, Global Supply Chain & Logistics/Professor of Practice,
National Defense University *subject to final confirmation
· Analyzing United States and allies’ logistics and supply chain networks across varying theaters
· Looking at gaps in current networks and systems, and identifying potential weak spots and future challenges
· Examining current regional partnerships and contingency plans for sustainment across the globe
Dr. Todd McAllister
Director, Global Supply Chain & Logistics/Professor of PracticeNational Defense University *subject to final confirmation
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
NETWORKING LUNCH
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
PANEL DISCUSSION: INNOVATION IN DEFENSE ENERGY
Major General Allan E. Day (Ret.) -
VP, Logistics/Sustainment Industry Strategy Global Public Sector,
Salesforce
· Looking at defense energy innovation and cutting-edge technology, including transportable nuclear reactors
· Discussing programs across the US DoD, working on new energy solutions, and solving refueling challenges
· Mitigating energy challenges in contested environments and enhancing installation resilience
Major General Allan E. Day (Ret.)
VP, Logistics/Sustainment Industry Strategy Global Public SectorSalesforce
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
FIRESIDE CHAT: LOGISTICS AND SUSTAINMENT ACROSS NATO ALLIES
Major General Allan E. Day (Ret.) -
VP, Logistics/Sustainment Industry Strategy Global Public Sector,
Salesforce
· Discussing NATO strategies for supply chain and logistics resilience
· Analyzing contested logistics, lessons learned and priorities for the future battlefield
· Looking at current conflicts and recent NATO operations, exploring supply chain challenges, and ensured readiness
Major General Allan E. Day (Ret.)
VP, Logistics/Sustainment Industry Strategy Global Public SectorSalesforce
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
AFTERNOON NETWORKING & COFFEE
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
PANEL DISCUSSION: MODERNIZING DEFENSE LOGISTICS FOR THE FUTURE FIGHT
Major General Allan E. Day (Ret.) -
VP, Logistics/Sustainment Industry Strategy Global Public Sector,
Salesforce
Sarah Pearson - Commercial Engagement Director, DIU Artificial Intelligence Portfolio, Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
· Looking at offices and opportunities propelling logistics innovation throughout the US DoD
· How industry can support and continue to collaborate on advancements in logistics and sustainment solutions
· Addressing acquisition challenges and strategies for the future
Major General Allan E. Day (Ret.)
VP, Logistics/Sustainment Industry Strategy Global Public SectorSalesforce
Sarah Pearson
Commercial Engagement Director, DIU Artificial Intelligence PortfolioDefense Innovation Unit (DIU)
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
CHAIR’S CLOSING REMARKS
Major General Allan E. Day (Ret.) -
VP, Logistics/Sustainment Industry Strategy Global Public Sector,
Salesforce
Major General Allan E. Day (Ret.)
VP, Logistics/Sustainment Industry Strategy Global Public SectorSalesforce
