December 9 - 10, 2025
| Sheraton Reston Hotel, Reston, VA
Day One: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Day One
September 17, 2024
9:00 - 9:30
CHAIR’S WELCOME REMARKS
9:30 - 10:00
ADVANCEMENTS IN HYPERSONIC TECHNOLOGY: A STRATEGIC OVERVIEW
- Strategic initiatives and priorities in hypersonic technology, including the Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS) program and the Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) program
- The importance of collaboration between government agencies, industry partners, and international allies in advancing hypersonic technology
- Future of hypersonic weapons and their potential applications across the future force
10:00 - 10:30
ENHANCING NAVAL CAPABILITIES WITH HYPERSONIC WEAPONS
Matthew Daugherty -
Deputy Major Program Manager, Conventional Prompt Strike, Strike Program in Strategic Systems Programs,
US Navy
- How Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program plays a role in enhancing the Navy's capabilities with hypersonic weapons
- Integration of hypersonic weapons into the Navy’s existing capabilities
- Development and production update on Navy's sea-based weapon system and launcher program
Matthew Daugherty
Deputy Major Program Manager, Conventional Prompt Strike, Strike Program in Strategic Systems ProgramsUS Navy
11:00 - 11:30
MORNING NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBITION HALL
11:00 - 11:30
PIONEERING AGILE WEAPONS – FOCUS ON HYPERSONIC ATTACK CRUISE MISSILE (HACM)
- Introduction to the Agile Weapons Division and its mission within the United States Air Force
- Innovations in agile weapon systems development and deployment
- Leveraging advanced engineering techniques for rapid prototyping and iteration
11:30 - 12:00
ADVANCING HYPERSONIC CAPABILITIES IN THE US AIR FORCE
- Hypersonic weapons development initiatives in the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
- Overcoming technological hurdles in hypersonic vehicle design and manufacturing
- Collaborative efforts with industry partners to accelerate hypersonic programs
12:00 - 13:00
LUNCH AND NETWORKING IN THE EXHIBITION HALL
13:00 - 13:30
CHARTING THE FUTURE OF NAVAL HYPERSONIC CONCEPTS
Kegan Miller -
MACH TB Director of Strategic Planning, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane),
US Navy
- Collaborative production of capabilities with other branches of the military
- Addressing challenges and opportunities in naval hypersonic concept development
- Exploring non-traditional launch modalities for hypersonic systems
Kegan Miller
MACH TB Director of Strategic Planning, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane)US Navy
13:30 - 14:00
LEVERAGING LESSIONSS LEARNED IN THE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING WORLD FOR HYPERSONIC MISSILE DEVELOPMENT
- The importance of additive manufacturing (AM) in the development of hypersonic missiles, enabling the production of complex geometries and advanced materials
- AM for design optimization and rapid prototyping in hypersonic missile development, enabling faster iteration and testing of new designs
- Lessons learned from the aerospace industry's use of AM for materials innovation
14:00 - 14:30
ADVANCING HYPERSONIC TECHNOLOGIES THROUGH MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING INNOVATION
Dr. Carmen Carney -
Hypersonics Key Initiative Lead, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright Patterson Air Force Base,
US Air Force
- Cutting-edge materials development for hypersonic vehicle structures and components
- Innovative manufacturing processes for fabricating high-performance hypersonic systems
- Addressing challenges in material compatibility and durability in hypersonic environments
Dr. Carmen Carney
Hypersonics Key Initiative Lead, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright Patterson Air Force BaseUS Air Force
14:30 - 15:00
AFTERNOON NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBITION HALL
15:00 - 15:30
HOW ADVANCED CAPABILITIES INTEGRATION IS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL STRIKE
- Overview of the United States Strategic Command's (USSTRATCOM) role in global strike capabilities
- Advancements in integrating hypersonic technologies into global strike missions
- Collaborative efforts with defense agencies and industry partners to enhance strike capabilities
15:30 - 16:00
TEST & EVALUATION FOR HYPERSONIC SYSTEMS TO ENHANCING PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY
Daniel Marren -
Hypersonic Advisor, Test Resource Management Center (TRMC),
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD (R&E))
- Test & Evaluation (T&E) initiatives led by the Test Resource Management Center (TRMC)
- T&E methodologies and technologies being developed to assess the performance and reliability of hypersonic systems
- Ensuring their effectiveness and readiness of capabilities through rigid testing standards
Daniel Marren
Hypersonic Advisor, Test Resource Management Center (TRMC)Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD (R&E))
