Harnessing Innovation: At the Cutting Edge for the Warfighter
November 18th, 2026 | 8am to 4:30pm
at USMSM SMART Building
Agenda (evolving) found here: TPP Innovations Program_3
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TIME
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AGENDA FOR INNOVATION PROGRAM 11.18.2026 |
| 0815 |
Welcome & Introductions:
- Ms. Bonnie M. Green, Executive Director, The Patuxent Partnership
- Mr. Steve Spehn, Science & Technology Advisor, The Patuxent Partnership
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| 0830 |
- Ms. Sabra Horne, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at BMNT Inc. and author of Creating Innovation Navigators (confirmed)
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| 0930 |
- Mr. Dan Ermer, Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Prototyping and Experimentation (Pending)
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| 1015 |
Coffee Break/Networking |
| 1030 |
Panel: Applied Innovation for Rapid Solutions
- Mr. Joe Fagan, Innovation Operations Support Manager at U.S. AFRICOM (confirmed)
- Mr. Robert Leonard, BMNT (SOF RACR ) (confirmed)
- Dr. Thomas Walls, Principal Scientist for Autonomous EO/IR IRST, Naval Research Lab (confirmed)
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| 1140 |
Panel: Innovation: A Chief Technology Officer’s Perspective
- Moderator: Rick Tarr, Director, Technology Transfer Office, NAWCAD (confirmed)
- Dr. Theresa Schafer, CTO, NAWCAD (confirmed)
- Dr. Phillip Cole, Director, Technology Partnerships & Rapid Transition, NSWC Indian Head (confirmed)
- Dr. Elissa Trueman, CTO, NSWC Carderock (confirmed)
- Parker Page, NSWC Dahlgren (confirmed)
- Industry Partner (confirmed)
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| 1240 |
LUNCH |
| 1340 |
DIU** |
| 1425 |
Panel: Innovation in Industry
- Moderator: TBD
- Northrop Grumman Corp: Carolyn Abrenica, Director of Programs, Autonomous Collaborative Platforms – Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (confirmed)
- Boeing (invited)
- Shield AI: J.J. Cummings, Director for Strategic Engagement, Navy (confirmed)
- Anduril: Drew Thomson, Senior Director, Strategic Growth (confirmed)
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| 1525 |
Coffee Break/Networking |
| 1540 |
- Lt Col Jared “CLiF” Bindl, Chief Innovation Officer, USAFRICOM
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| 1625 |
- Closing comments by Bonnie Green
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Now open for Benefactor Sponsorship only(10days) then open to membership
Pre-Registration Cost:
$100 – TPP member*
$200 – Non-members*
Federal Civilians, Active Duty Military, Foreign Military – no cost ($16 if you would like lunch)*
Walk-in Registration Cost:
$150 – TPP member*
$250 – Non-members*
Federal Civilians & Active Duty Military, Foreign Military – no cost ($16 if you would like lunch)*
*Lunch is included with registration.
