September 16 - 17, 2025
Sheraton Reston Hotel, Reston, VA
Sheraton Reston Hotel, Reston, VA
WINNING TOMORROW’S MULTI-DOMAIN BATTLE THROUGH TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN DEFENSE LOGISTICS
With the expertise of thought leaders from the US Department of Defense, industry, academia and allied nations, The 2025 IDGA Defense Logistics & Support Summit will dive deeper into contested logistics, assessing current challenges and strategies. Our discussions will encompass the cutting-edge technology shaping the future of defense logistics and procurement to support the warfighter, including the use of AI, data analytics for prediction & maintenance, unmanned delivery, and more.
Thought leaders will lead discussions on cyber risks associated with defense logistics, assessing weaknesses in the defense industrial base, and working towards a decreased reliance on foreign materials. Together, we will explore the resilience challenges faced by the defense industrial base, along with the current efforts to stay ahead of near-peer nations. Join us for engaging discussions and insights into supporting the warfighter through logistical success and resilience now and in the future.
2025 SPEAKER FACULTY
Major General Allan E. Day (Ret.)
VP, Logistics/Sustainment Industry Strategy Global Public Sector
Salesforce
Adarryl Roberts
Chief Information Officer
Defense Logistics Agency
Kenneth D. Watson
Deputy Commander of Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
Kim M. Brown
Deputy Director of Logistics, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering,
US Air Force
Rich Martin
Executive Director, Supply Chain Management, Army Materiel Command
US Army
Emily Vogeler
Executive Director, J34, Logistics Policy and Strategic Programs in the Logistic
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
Karen Fenstermacher
Executive for Strategic Initiatives, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP)
US Navy
Dr. Jeff Waksman
Program Manager at the Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO)
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Rear Admiral Ian Gordon Murray
Head of Australian Defence Staff
Australian Defense Forces
Giovanni K. Tuck
Chief Executive Officer
Robbins-Gioia Company
Ms. Katherine “Katie” Arrington
Performing the Duties of Department of Defense Chief Information Officer
US DoD
Benefits of attending
Dive into the complexities of contested logistics, examining both current conflicts and potential future conflicts
Hear about cutting edge defense logistics innovation, including technology solutions and managing the evolving landscape of the defense industrial base
Hear from and network with 200+ leaders from Industry, military and academia
Defense Budget Analysis in
Indo-Pacific: FY2025
This report will provide an overview of defense logistics in the Indo-Pacific region, including topics such as:
- Spending trends
- An analysis of key programs in the region
- Regional challenges to US logistics
- Best practices for building supply chain resiliency in the Indo-Pacific.
Preparing the Warfighter's Backbone; Lessons, Trends, and Challenges For Logistics
In this interview with Major General Allan E. Day and Colonel Kevin Samples, they go through the trends and challenges of today’s logistics. From AI to the great resignation, they share their views based on years of experience and knowledge.
DLA’s Role in Defense Supply Chain Resilience, Partnerships, and Technological Advancements
Kenneth Watson, Deputy Commander of Land and Maritime at the DLA shares his thoughts on;
- Lessons learned from the Covid pandemic
- Managing supply chains in contested regions
- How the DLA is embracing AI
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