NOTE: Pre-registration for this event will close on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 12pm OR until we reach max capacity.Â
If this happens, we will still accept walk-ins at the door; however you will be required to pay the walk-in registration.
Tuesday, March 26
3-5pm                              Exhibitor set-up
Wednesday, March 27
7:30-8:00am                  Check-in / Coffee / Networking
8:00-8:15am                  Welcome and introduction of Keynote Speaker
15 mins                Ms. Bonnie M. Green, Executive Director, The Patuxent Partnership
                         Mr. Steve Spehn, Deputy Science Advisor, U.S. European Command
8:15-9:00am                  Keynote Speaker
45 mins                 The Honorable Russell Rumbaugh, Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management & Comptroller)
9:00-10:00am                The Leveling Effect of Technology on U.S. Maritime Operations
1 hour                  1- RADM Robert Girrier, USN (ret), Senior Fellow, Center for Naval Analyses;
______________________President Emeritus & Board Director, Pacific Forum International
                        2- Steven Wills, PhD, Navalist, Center for Maritime Strategy, Navy League of the United States
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10:00-10:20am             Coffee Break / Exhibits
20 mins
10:20-11:50am       Accelerating Capabilities to the DoD for the Warfighter
1 hr 30 mins           Moderator: Mr. Sevan Mehrabian, Senior Manager, Deloitte Consulting LLP
                        Panelists:
                        1- Mr. Michael Dodd, Principal, National Security Innovation Capital, Defense Innovation Unit
                        2- Mr. Michael McGuinness, Science Advisor / OSD R&E LNO, U.S. European Command
                        3- Mr. Derek Greer, Director, Integrated Battlespace Simulation and Test Department, Naval Air Warfare
______________________Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD)
____________________4- CAPT Dennis Monagle, Program Manager, Multi-Mission Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), NAVAIR
11:50-1:00pm              Lunch / Networking / Exhibits
1 hr 10 mins             Thank you to our sponsor, Resource Management Concepts, Inc.Â
1:00-1:45pm         Big Navy Acquisition – Accomplishments and Challenges
45 mins                 VADM Frank “Spanky” Morley, Principal Military Deputy, Assistant of the Secretary of the Navy for
_____________________Research, Development & Acquisition
1:45-2:30pm                  The Navy’s Arsenal
45 mins                Mr. Ashley Johnson, Technical Director, Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD)
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2:30-2:45pm                  Coffee Break / Exhibits
15 mins
2:45-4:15pm                  NAVAIR: Transformational Thinking – Meeting the needs of the Warfighter
1 hr 30 mins            Moderator: Mr. Tom Rudowsky, Deputy Commander, NAVAIR
                       Panelists:
                       1- Mr. Steve Cricchi, Executive Director, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD)
                       2- RDML Joseph Hornbuckle, Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers, Naval Air Systems Command
                       3- VADM Joe Rixey (ret), Vice President, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Lockheed Martin Corporation Government Affairs
                       4- RADM Mark Darrah, USN (ret), Deputy VP, F35 Solutions, Electronic Systems, BAE Systems, Inc.
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4:15-4:30pm                  Closing Remarks
15 mins                Mr. Steve Spehn, Deputy Science Advisor, U.S. European Command
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4:30-4:45pm         The Last Word
15 mins                Mr. Tom Rudowsky, Deputy Commander, NAVAIR
REGISTRATION(Full link: https://paxpartnership.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/paxpartnership/event.jsp?event=1015&)
Pre-Registration Cost:
$125 – TPP member*
$225Â – Non-members*
Federal Civilians & Active Duty Military – no cost ($20 if you would like lunch)*
Walk-in Registration Cost:
$150 – TPP member*
$250 – Non-members*
Federal Civilians & Active Duty Military – no cost ($20 if you would like lunch)*
*Lunch from Bird Dog Bistro will be included with registration. Â
NOTE: Pre-registration for this event will close on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 12pm OR until we reach max capacity. If this happens, we will still accept walk-ins at the door; however you will be required to pay the walk-in registration fee.Â
REFUND POLICY:
TPP does not provide refunds for canceled registrations. We welcome substitutions. In the event that the facility is closed on the day of the program due to inclement weather, TPP will refund your registration fee.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Danielle Moore (event related info)
STEM Lead & Programs Manager
Danielle.moore@paxpartnership.org
240-317-6023
Vandy Young (logos / advertisements)
Communications & Public Relations Manager
vandy.young@paxpartnership.org
240-317-6001
CONTINUOUS LEARNING:
Acquisition workforce attendees can earn up to 8 CL points.
Points must be manually logged into eDACM:Â https://www.atrrs.army.mil/channels/navyedacm/Login/Logout.aspx
NOTE: Pre-registration for this event will close on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 12pm OR until we reach max capacity. If this happens, we will still accept walk-ins at the door; however you will be required to pay the walk-in registration fee.Â