9th Annual Defense Research and Development Summit
In response to rapid technological advancements around the world, the Pentagon is ramping up its research and development efforts in 14 critical and emerging technology areas which include AI, microelectronics and hypersonics, among others. The Department of Defense has identified these technologies as paramount to U.S. national security, and the list now serves as a guide for government and industry technology investments.
In the coming years, we can expect to see particularly increased investments in the Seed Areas of Emerging Opportunity category, which includes biotechnology, quantum science, future generation wireless technology (FutureG) and advanced materials. The Biden Administration’s recent Executive Order on biotechnology and biomanufacturing, for example, has invested $1.2 billion in accelerating biotechnology towards prototyping, operational demonstration and production, which is expected to strengthen U.S. national and economic security.
Learn more about the DOD’s 14 critical technologies, R&D priorities, mission needs and global defense concerns during the Potomac Officers Club’s 9th Annual Defense R&D Summit. Leading voices from the public and private sectors will convene in dynamic discussion surrounding the R&D needs for tomorrow’s defense needs.
Speaker and Presenter Information
Mike Madsen (Keynote)
Director
Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)

Maynard Holliday (Keynote)
Deputy Chief Technology Officer for Critical Technologies (OUSD R&E)
U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
Dr. Victoria Coleman (Keynote)
Chief Scientist
U.S. Air Force
Vincent DiFronzo (Keynote Introducer)
Senior Vice President, Air Force, Combatant Command
and DoD Agency Business Unit
SAIC
Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Daniel Gile (Keynote Introducer)
Vice President of Government & Funders
Digital Science
Bob Ritchie (Moderator)
Chief Technology Officer
SAIC
Jeff Harman (Moderator)
President and CEO
Oceus
Dr. Duane Williams (Moderator)
Senior Vice President of U.S Government
Digital Science
Luke Hartig (Moderator)
President
National Journal Research

Christopher Thomas (Panelist)
Administrator, Defense Technical Information Center [DTIC]
U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
Dr. Bruce Danly (Panelist)
Director of Research
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory [NRL]
Dr. Jaret Riddick (Panelist)
Senior Fellow, Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET)
Georgetown University
Lt Col Thomas Meagher (Panelist)
Chief Prime Division [AFRL/RGP]
U.S. Department of the Air Force
Maj Gen Heather Pringle (Panelist)
Commander, Air Force Research Laboratory, Technology Executive Officer
U.S. Department of the Air Force
Col Jason Quinter (Panelist)
Assistant Chief of Staff, G-6, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing,
I Marine Expeditionary Force
USMC
Dr. Bindu Nair (Panelist)
Director, Basic Research Office, OUSD R&E
U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
Winston Beauchamp (Panelist)
Deputy Chief Information Officer
U.S. Department of the Air Force
Dr. Jonathan Ashdown (Panelist)
Senior Electronics Engineer
Air Force Research Lab
Dr. Joe Besselman (Panelist)
Chief Disruption Officer
U.S. Air Force
Dr. Eric Moore (Panelist)
Deputy to the Commanding General, DEVCOM
Army Futures Command
Joe Staier (Panelist)
Chief Engineer, Enterprise IT and Cyber Infrastructure Division
U.S. Air Force
Mike Murphy (Panelist)
Chief Technology Officer
Ericsson
Relevant Government Agencies
DOD & Military, Federal Government, State & Local Government
When
Thu, Mar 23, 2023, 7:00am - 1:30pm
Cost
Registration: | $475.00 |
Where
Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park
3111 Fairview Park Dr
Falls Church, VA 22042
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Website
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Organizer
Executive Mosaic LLC