Agenda Day 1
Agenda
7:45 am - 8:45 am
REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING
8:45 am - 9:00 am
CHAIR'S OPENING REMARKS
9:00 am - 9:15 am
WELCOME ADDRESS FROM ELBIT SYSTEMS OF AMERICA
Sponsored by: Elbit Systems of America
9:15 am - 9:45 am
FIRES FUTURE CAPABILITY DIRECTORATE
Colonel Kirk Junker -
Chief of Staff, Fires Future Capability Directorate,
US Army
9:45 am - 10:30 am
PANEL DISCUSSION: INDIRECT FIRES IN EUROPE
MG Stephen J. Maranian USA (Ret.) -
Former CG, 56th AC; FA Cmdt; LRPF CFT Dir.,
Consultant for American Rheinmetall
Lieutenant General (Ret.) Antonio Aguto - Former Commanding General, Security Assistance Group Ukraine (SAGU), US Army
Colonel Gregory M. Tomlin PhD - Fires Transformation and Lessons Learned Manager, US Army
Colonel Frank Maxwell - Commander, 41st Field Artillery Brigade, V Corps Grafenwoehr, Germany, US Army
PANEL DISCUSSION: INDIRECT FIRES IN EUROPE
• Understanding role of indirect fires in a European theater conflict, looking at unique challenges and gaps
• Exploring lessons learned from Ukraine conflict, insights from current and former commanders
• Looking at what the US Army is doing to meet the needs of the region, how the conflict in Ukraine can help ensure readiness for the future fight
Moderator:
MG Stephen J. Maranian USA (Ret.), Former CG, 56th AC; FA Cmdt; LRPF CFT Dir., Consultant for American Rheinmetall
Panelists:
Lieutenant General (Ret.) Tony Aguto, Former Commander, Security Assistance Group Ukraine (SAGU)
Colonel Gregory Tomlin, Fires Transformation and Lessons Learned Manager, US Army
Colonel Frank Maxwell, Commander, 41st Field Artillery Brigade, US Army
MG Stephen J. Maranian USA (Ret.)
Former CG, 56th AC; FA Cmdt; LRPF CFT Dir.Consultant for American Rheinmetall
Lieutenant General (Ret.) Antonio Aguto
Former Commanding General, Security Assistance Group Ukraine (SAGU)US Army
Colonel Frank Maxwell
Commander, 41st Field Artillery Brigade, V Corps Grafenwoehr, GermanyUS Army
10:30 am - 11:00 am
COFFEE AND NETWORKING
10:30 am - 11:00 am
INDUSTRY INSIGHT SESSION: SUPPORTING ARMY TRANSFORMATION IN THE US AND ABROAD
INDUSTRY INSIGHT SESSION: SUPPORTING ARMY TRANSFORMATION IN THE US AND ABROAD
Sponsored by: Hanwha Defense USA
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
CONTINUOUS TRANSFORMATION FOR THE US ARMY FIELD ARTILLERY
Colonel Gregory M. Tomlin PhD -
Fires Transformation and Lessons Learned Manager,
US Army
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
LUNCH AND NETWORKING
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
INDUSTRY INSIGHT SESSION: SCALING INDIRECT FIRES FOR SUSTAINED CONFLICT: INDUSTRY LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE LAST 3 YEARS
Sponsored by: Nammo
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
LOITERING MUNITIONS AND ONE-WAY ATTACK DRONES AT BCT AND BELOW
LOITERING MUNITIONS AND ONE-WAY ATTACK DRONES AT BCT AND BELOW
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
LEAD PARTNER INDUSTRY INSIGHT SESSION: ELBIT SYSTEMS OF AMERICA
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
COFFEE AND NETWORKING
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
REMOTELY CONTROLLED SYSTEMS FOR MARINE CORPS FIRES
Joseph McPherson -
Advanced Technology Integrator, PM Ground Weapon Systems, Marine Corps Systems,
US Marine Corps
REMOTELY CONTROLLED SYSTEMS FOR MARINE CORPS FIRES
• A look at the USMC missile launchers, loitering munitions and other ground weapon systems
• Updates on the OPF-L program, insights into decisions, integration and timelines
• Diving into lessons learned on recent programs and ground weapon systems
Joe McPherson, Advanced Technology Integrator, PM Ground Weapon Systems, Marine Corps Systems Command
Joseph McPherson
Advanced Technology Integrator, PM Ground Weapon Systems, Marine Corps SystemsUS Marine Corps
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
INDUSTRY INSIGHT SESSION: PHOENIX GROUP
Sponsored by: Phoenix Group
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
PANEL DISCUSSION: OPERATIONAL INSIGHTS FROM BRIGADE COMMANDERS
Chair: Paul Daniels -
President,
P. Daniels Consulting
Colonel Frank Maxwell - Commander, 41st Field Artillery Brigade, V Corps Grafenwoehr, Germany, US Army
Colonel Paul Lashley - Commander, 75th Field Artillery Brigade, US Army
PANEL DISCUSSION: OPERATIONAL INSIGHTS FROM BRIGADE COMMANDERS
• Unique insights from various Brigade Commanders
• Diving into operational requirements and current challenges observed by the Brigades
• Exploring field artillery capability gaps, needs for the future, and supporting Army modernization
Moderator:
Paul Daniels, President, P. Daniels Consulting
Panelists:
Colonel Frank Maxwell, Commander, 41st Field Artillery Brigade, US Army
Colonel Paul Lashley, Commander, 75th Field Artillery Brigade, US Army
Colonel Frank Maxwell
Commander, 41st Field Artillery Brigade, V Corps Grafenwoehr, GermanyUS Army
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
ARTILLERY TRAINING PRIORITIES ACROSS ALLIES
Lieutenant Colonel William Taylor -
Product Manager, Soldier Precision Targeting Devices, PEO Soldier,
US Army
ARTILLERY TRAINING PRIORITIES ACROSS ALLIES
• Insights from multiple nations on current training priorities, integration of advanced systems
• Exploring challenges felt at artillery training facilities around the world
• Training to ensure readiness for the future fight, meeting the needs of various theaters and threat landscapes
Moderator:
Paul Daniels, President, P. Daniels Consulting
Panelists:
Lieutenant-Colonel Max Riopelle, Commandant, The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery School/ Deputy Director, Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery, Canadian Armed Forces
Lieutenant Colonel DANIAS Nikolaos, Deputy National Liaison Representative (NLR) of Greece, NATO’s HQ Supreme Allied Command Transformation (HQ SACT)
Lieutenant Colonel William Taylor
Product Manager, Soldier Precision Targeting Devices, PEO SoldierUS Army
5:00 pm - 5:15 pm
CHAIRMAN’S CLOSING REMARKS AND END OF CONFERENCE DAY ONE
5:15 pm - 6:10 pm
DRINKS RECEPTION HOSTED BY ELBIT SYSTEMS OF AMERICA
Sponsored by: Elbit Systems of America
