9 AM - 1 PM | Voltron

Leaders in military and government innovation join forces to explore the future of Defense. Engage with speakers from the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, Army Futures Command, DARPA, DIU, NSIN, U.S. Navy, the Innovation & Modernization Office (formerly Capability Prototypes), the Office of Strategic Capital, and the Small Business Administration as they share their priorities for 2023 and beyond.

*CF House registration is not required for this event.

Distinguished guests include:

9:00 - 9:15 AM: Welcoming Remarks

• Josh Baer, Founder & CEO of Capital Factory
• Joseph Kopser, President of Grayline Group

9:15 - 9:35 AM: Transforming for the Future Fight

• Video Introduction from Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall
• Remarks from Dr. Timothy Grayson - Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force for Mission-Centered Analysis and Operational Imperatives

9:35 - 10:20 AM: Operational Imperatives Overview

• Dr. Timothy Grayson - Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force for Mission-Centered Analysis and Operational Imperatives
• Mr. William Bailey - Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition Integration, SAF/AQ
• Maj Gen Daniel DeVoe - Director, Integration and Innovation, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy, Integration and Requirements, Headquarters, USAF

10:20 - 10:40 AM: AAL 2023: Tech Focus Areas, Flexible Funding, and the Future of Army Innovation

• COL Jay Wisham - Executive Director, Army Applications Laboratory

10:50 - 11:20 AM: Announcement of Partnership between the Small Business Administration and the Office of Strategic Capital

• Jason Rathje - Director of the Office of Strategic Capital
• Bailey DeVries - Associate Administrator for Investment and Innovation, Small Business Administration

11:20 - 11:40 AM: Remarks from DARPA Deputy Director Rob McHenry

11:40 AM - 12:00 PM: Fireside Chat with OSD Innovation Leadership

• Col Aneel "Cramden" Alvares - Defense Engagement Team Director, Defense Innovation Unit
• Ms. Cheryl Ingstad - Managing Director, National Security Innovation Network

12:00 - 12:15 PM - Remarks from Honorable Meredith Berger - Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations and Environment

12:20 - 12:40 PM: OSD's New Funding Opportunities & Innovation Initiatives

• Jon Lazar - Director, OUSD (R&E) Innovation & Modernization Office (formerly Capability Prototypes Office)

12:40 - 1:10 PM: Remarks from Mr. Young Bang: Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology

1:10 - 1:15 PM: Closing Remarks

• Joseph Kopser, President of Grayline Group