SEPTEMBER 17-18, 2024 | SHERATON HOTEL, RESTON, VIRGINIA
Main Day Two
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September 18, 2024
9:25 - 9:30
CHAIR’S WELCOME REMARKS
Dr. Mark J. Lewis PhD -
CEO,
Purdue Applied Research Institute
9:30 - 10:00
STRENGTHENING NATIONAL DEFENSE: SPACE AND MISSILE DEFENSE INITIATIVES
John Hill -
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Space and Missile Defense,
US Department of Defense
- Overview of space and missile defense priorities and initiatives
- Collaborative efforts between government agencies and industry partners
- Addressing challenges and opportunities in space-based hypersonic detection and tracking
John Hill
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Space and Missile DefenseUS Department of Defense
10:00 - 10:30
MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY'S EFFORTS TO ADVANCE HYPERSONIC TRACKING AND DEFENSE
Walter Chai -
Director of Space Sensors; Director of the Missile Integration and Operations Center,
Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
- Updates on the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) and Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS) program
- Advanced sensor technologies and space-based sensors driving the development of hypersonic tracking and defense systems
- Best practices for adopting new capabilities into existing missile defense architecture
- The role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in hypersonic missile defense systems
Walter Chai
Director of Space Sensors; Director of the Missile Integration and Operations CenterMissile Defense Agency (MDA)
10:30 - 11:00
MORNING NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBITION HALL
11:00 - 11:30
STRENGTHENING JOINT AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE
Jeffrey Boulware -
Technical Director and Deputy Division Chief, Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Organization (JIAMDO),
Joint Staff J8
- Overview of the Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Organization's (JIAMDO) role and responsibilities
- Advancements in integrated air and missile defense systems to counter hypersonic threats
- Collaborative efforts between military branches and allied nations in joint defense initiatives
Jeffrey Boulware
Technical Director and Deputy Division Chief, Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Organization (JIAMDO)Joint Staff J8
11:30 - 12:00
ADVANCING SPACE CAPABILITIES FOR NATIONAL SECURITY
Colonel Alexander Rasmussen -
Chief, Tracking Layer, Space Development Agency,
US Space Force
- Enhancing space situational awareness and tracking for hypersonic threat detection
- Future plans and strategic priorities for space-based defense initiatives
- Importance of space superiority in countering hypersonic threats
12:00 - 13:00
LUNCH AND NETWORKING IN THE EXHIBITION HALL
13:00 - 13:30
PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF HYPERSONIC TECHNOLOGY
Dr. Eric Marineau PhD, SES -
Program Officer, Hypersonics, Office of Naval Research (ONR),
US Navy
- Overview of hypersonic aerothermodynamics research initiatives
- Breakthroughs in materials science for withstanding extreme hypersonic environments
- Addressing challenges and opportunities in hypersonic flight testing and validation
Dr. Eric Marineau PhD, SES
Program Officer, Hypersonics, Office of Naval Research (ONR)US Navy
13:30 - 14:00
INNOVATIONS IN HYPERSONIC AERODYNAMICS AND PROPULSION
Dr. Jesse Maxwell -
Head, Hypersonic Aerodynamics and Propulsion, Spacecraft Engineering Division, Naval Research Laboratory (NRL),
US Navy
- Breakthroughs in hypersonic aerodynamics research and development
- Collaborative efforts with industry partners to accelerate hypersonic technology advancements
- Future directions and strategic priorities for hypersonic research
Dr. Jesse Maxwell
Head, Hypersonic Aerodynamics and Propulsion, Spacecraft Engineering Division, Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)US Navy
14:00 - 14:30
AFTERNOON NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBITION HALL
14:30 - 15:15
PANEL: BRIDGING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT GAPS
Dr. Mark J. Lewis PhD -
CEO,
Purdue Applied Research Institute
Dr. Rodney Bowersox - Executive Director, University Consortium for Applied Hypersonics (UCAH)
- Collaborative effort between major universities and the Joint Hypersonics Transition Office (JHTO) leadership
- Cutting-edge research and development initiatives within the UCAH
- The importance of collaboration between academia, industry, and government in advancing hypersonic capabilities
15:15 - 15:45
ADVANCEMENTS IN HIGH TEMPERATURE STRUCTURES AND MATERIALS FOR HYPERSONIC APPLICATIONS
Dr. David Glass -
Senior Researcher for Advanced Structural/Thermal Systems Research Directorate,
NASA Langley Research Center
- High temperature structures and materials, their importance in hypersonic applications, and the challenges associated with operating at extreme temperatures
- Recent advancements and ongoing projects
- Future direction and challenges in the field of high temperature structures and materials for hypersonics
Dr. David Glass
Senior Researcher for Advanced Structural/Thermal Systems Research DirectorateNASA Langley Research Center
