National Summit on Hypersonic Weapon Systems - WEB

NATIONAL SUMMIT ON

HYPERSONIC WEAPON SYSTEMS April 26 & 27, 2022

Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, Washington, D.C.

Outlining the path forward in the development of cutting-edge Hypersonic Weapon Technology KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

The Honorable Carlos Del Toro

78th Secretary of the Navy

LTG Neil Thurgood, USA

Director, Hypersonics, Directed Energy, Space and Rapid Acquisition

Michael White

Principal Director for Hypersonics (PD, H) Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering/Modernization U.S. Department of Defense

Dr. Gillian Bussey

Director, Joint Hypersonics Transition Office

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Why this National Summit on Hypersonic Weapon Systems Summit is a “Must Attend” Event.

Global Advancements in the development and testing of Hypersonic Weapons have outpaced the U.S. In fact, both Russia and China have aggressively developed and fielded Hypersonic Weapons, ultimately permitting successful near-peer enemy global strike capabilities. Because of this global threat, the FY2022 Defense budget request for hypersonic research was increased almost 20% to $3.8 billion—up from $3.2 billion from the FY2021 request, with the Missile Defense Agency additionally requested $247.9 million for hypersonic defense.

With this in mind, American Conference Institute has created the National Summit on Hypersonic Weapons Systems Summit to offer an engaging forum which will comprehensively analyze and assist in furthering dialogue on the ongoing global proliferation of hypersonic weapons. This summit will take a deep dive into the necessity of hastening the procurement of hypersonic platforms as well as the testing and fielding steps that will provide the ability to maintain the balance of geopolitical stability.

Join the National Summit on Hypersonic Weapons Systems Summit to explore and understand the DoD’s approach to the ongoing global proliferation of hypersonic weapons, as well as learn from advanced discussions on emerging opportunities, needs and challenges within Hypersonic Weapon Systems technologies.

This unique Summit will feature:

Who Should Attend \ CEOs/COOs Missile & Defense Systems \ Presidents/Vice Presidents Defense Programs \ University R&D Directors Faculty \ General Managers, Defense Weapons Programs \ Commanding Officers & COCOMs \ Directors, Advanced Programs, Hypersonics \ DoD Branch Service Chiefs \ Business Development Managers, Aerospace & Defense \ Sr. Marketing Managers, Defense Systems \ Sr. Analysts, Defense Weapons & Testing \ Sales Directors, Space & Defense Systems \ Principal & Chief Scientists

CHEVRON-DOUBLE-RIGHT 5 Keynote speakers including The Honorable Carlos Del Toro, 78th Secretary of the Navy

\ Program & Project Managers

CHEVRON-DOUBLE-RIGHT 30+ senior decision-makers from the military, private sector as well as leading researchers in hypersonic technologies

\ Aerospace Mechanical Engineers

CHEVRON-DOUBLE-RIGHT 8 interactive and advanced panel discussions on key hypersonic weapons technology issues

\ Test & Evaluation Engineers

CHEVRON-DOUBLE-RIGHT 4+ hours of networking

\ Mechanical Science Leads

American Conference Institute has designed a comprehensive agenda and interactive opportunity to engage Guest Speakers and Delegates alike. Delegates will be provided unparalleled access to Hypersonic Weapons Experts found in no other setting. We invite you to register to Attend, Sponsor, or Exhibit. Every delegate will be given the opportunity to obtain invaluable information on the emerging opportunities within DoD, Government and Industry markets found nowhere else and all within an intimate live setting. Guest Speakers will closely examine emerging technologies and presentations in both 30- and 60-minute sessions while interacting with all delegates with Q&A sessions, at networking and during our networking sit down luncheons. Seats are expected to sell out. Please reserve your place at www.AmericanConference.com/Hypersonic-Technology/

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Keynote Addresses:

Michael White Principal Director for Hypersonics (PD, H) Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering/Modernization, U.S. Department of Defense

LTG Neil Thurgood USA, Director, Hypersonics, Directed Energy, Space and Rapid Acquisition Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology), USA Rapid Capabilities Office

The Honorable Carlos Del Toro 78th Secretary of the Navy

Dr. Gillian Bussey Director, Joint Hypersonics Transition Office Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (JHTO)

Dr. Victoria Coleman Chief Scientist United States Air Force

Senior Military and Government Speakers:

Dr. Lori Stiglitz JHTO Workforce Development Lead Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Naval Sea Systems Command

CDR Rob Birchenough, USN Joint Innovation & Experimentation Division U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM J81)

Jon Ludwigson Director, Contracting and National Security Acquisitions Government Accountability Office (GAO)

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Dennis Helmich Director of Integrated Military Systems Sandia National Laboratories

Dr. Eric Marineau Program Officer, Hypersonic, Office of Naval Research (ONR), Aviation, Force Projection Integrated Defense Department

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Lt Col Jeffrey Komives Office of the Undersecretary of Defense, Research & Engineering, OUSD(R&E), DDRE(M) PD, Hypersonics

Robert Taylor SES, J8 Director, Capability and Resource Integration, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM)

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Special Presentations and Panels from: Dr. Devin Bowcutt Principle Senior Technical Fellow & Chief Scientist Hypersonics Boeing

Rex Jordan Senior Vice President, Indo-Pacific Global Enterprise Lead Booz Allen Hamilton

Dr. Rodney Bowersox Director, Texas A&M National Aerothermochemistry and Hypersonics Laboratory Texas A&M University

Dr. Tom Karako Senior Fellow, International Security Program and Director, Missile Defense Project Center for Strategic & International Studies

Dr. Graham Candler McKnight Presidential Chair, Distinguished McKnight University Professor, Russell J. Penrose Professor, Associate Department Head, Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics University of MN Dr. Chris Combs Dee Howard Endowed Assistant Professor, Aerodynamics, Mechanical Engineering Department The University of Texas at San Antonio Dr. Erica Corral Associate Professor and Distinguished Scholar of Materials Science and Engineering, High Temperature Ceramics, Manufacturing & Integration Laboratory University of AZ Lt Col Gary Goff, USAF Materiel Leader, Strategic Payloads Space Systems Command, Development Corps U.S. Space Force

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Dr. Luca Maddalena Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Dept, Dir., of the Aerodynamics Research Center The University of Texas at Arlington CAPT David M. McFarland (USN-ret) Senior Director, Programs, Integrated Defense Solutions BAE Systems, Inc., Intelligence & Security Dr. Tim O'Brien Chief Engineer, Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) portfolio, Advanced High-Speed Weapons & Emerging Technologies Raytheon Missiles & Defense Scott Speet Senior Program Director Spirit Defense

Dr. Steven Schneider Professor, School of School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Aerospace Sciences Lab, Lead Hypersonics SME. Purdue University Capt. Jim Stein USN (Ret.) Director, Federal DOD Business Development KPMG LLP Dr. Kelly Stephani Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Center for Hypersonics & Entry Systems Studies, (CHESS) University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Christopher Gettinger Director, Advanced Propulsion and Systems Northrop Grumman Defense Systems John “JV” Venable (USAF-ret), Senior Research Fellow for Defense Policy Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy, The Heritage Foundation Dr. Valerio Viti Aerospace and Defense Team Lead Ansys

Dr. John Rhoads Chief Scientist, Revolutionary Technology Programs, Advanced Development Programs Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Company

Timothy P. Wadhams Sr. Research Scientist, VP CUBRC Aerosciences Sector

Eric Scherff Vice President Lockheed Martin Space Systems

Paul Wloszek Director, Spectral Sensors & Missile Warning Program Manager L3 Harris Space & Airborne Systems

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Conference Day 1 • Tuesday, April 26, 2022 9:00

11:45

Opening Remarks from Summit Co-Chairs John “JV” Venable USAF-ret, Senior Research Fellow for Defense Policy Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy, The Heritage Foundation 9:15

Dr. Eric Marineau Program Officer, Hypersonics, Aerothermodynamics, High Speed Propulsion and Materials Office of Naval Research (ONR)

Challenges and Advancements in the Testing, Fielding and Capabilities of Hypersonic Weapons Rex Jordan SVP Indo-Pacific Global Enterprise Lead, Booz Allen Hamilton Booz Allen Hamilton Jon Ludwigson Director, Contracting and National Security Acquisitions Government Accountability Office (GAO)

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Needs and Requirements in Countering the Hypersonic Weapons Threat in Support of the Navy Conventional Prompt Strike Program The Honorable Carlos Del Toro 78th Secretary of the Navy 9:45

LTG Neil Thurgood USA, Director, Hypersonics, Directed Energy, Space and Rapid Acquisition Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities Office, Redstone Arsenal 10:15

MODERATOR:

12:45

Networking Luncheon

1:45

PANEL DISCUSSION

Hypersonic Weapon Propulsion & Maneuverability Design Advancements

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Modernizing the DoD Hypersonic Weapons Vision and Strategy: A Roadmap to Defense Superiority Michael White Principal Director for Hypersonics (PD, H) Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering/ Modernization U.S. Department of Defense 10:45

Networking Break for Attendees and Speakers

11:15

PRESENTATION

John “JV” Venable USAF-ret, Senior Research Fellow for Defense Policy Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy, The Heritage Foundation

Dr. Rodney Bowersox Director, Texas A&M National Aerothermochemistry and Hypersonics Laboratory Texas A&M University

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Rapid Fielding of Hypersonic Weaponry Capabilities, Needs and Requirements

PANEL DISCUSSION

USSTRATCOM Hypersonic Requirements

Christopher Gettinger Director, Advanced Propulsion and Systems Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Dr. John Rhoads Chief Scientist, Revolutionary Technology Programs, Advanced Development Programs Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Company

Dr. Valerio Viti Aerospace and Defense Team Lead Ansys Dr. Tim O'Brien Chief Engineer, Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) portfolio, Advanced High-Speed Weapons & Emerging Technologies Raytheon Missiles & Defense

MODERATOR:

Dr. Luca Maddalena Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Dept, Dir., of the Aerodynamics Research Center The University of Texas at Arlington

Robert Taylor SES, J8 Director, Capability and Resource Integration U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM)

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2:45

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

4:30

JHTO: Future DoD – Industry and Academia Engagement and Solicitation Opportunities

PANEL DISCUSSION

Hypersonic Detection Challenges and Needs Paul Wloszek Director, Spectral Sensors & Missile Warning Program Manager L3Harris Space & Airborne Systems

Dr. Gillian Bussey Director, Joint Hypersonics Transition Office Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (JHTO) 3:15 3:30

Capt. Jim Stein USN (Ret.) Director, Federal DOD Business Development KPMG LLP

Networking Break

CAPT David M. McFarland (USN-ret.)

Senior Director, Programs, Integrated Defense Solutions BAE Systems, Inc., Intelligence & Security

PANEL DISCUSSION

High-temperature Materials and Aerothermochemical Effects R&D

Lt Col Gary Goff, USAF Materiel Leader, Strategic Payloads Space Systems Command, Development Corps U.S. Space Force

Dr. Rodney Bowersox Director, National Aerothermochemistry and Hypersonics Laboratory Texas A&M University, College Station Dr. Erica Corral Associate Professor and Distinguished Scholar of Materials Science and Engineering, High Temperature Ceramics, Manufacturing & Integration Laboratory University of AZ Dr. Eric Marineau Program Officer, Hypersonics, Office of Naval Research (ONR), Aviation, Force Projection Integrated Defense Department

MODERATOR:

Dr. Erica Corral Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, Associate Professor, BIO5 Institute, University Distinguished Scholar in Materials Science and Engineering University of AZ 5:30

Adjournment Day 1

Dr. Luca Maddalena Director, Aerodynamics Research Center, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department The University of Texas at Arlington MODERATOR:

Dr. Valerio Viti Aerospace and Defense Team Lead Ansys

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Conference Day 2 • Wednesday, April 27, 2022 9:00

10:15

Opening Remarks from Summit Co-Chairs

Hypersonic Weapons Testing: Air Force Needs, Challenges and Opportunities

Dr. Rodney Bowersox Director, Texas A&M National Aerothermochemistry and Hypersonics Laboratory Texas A&M University John “JV” Venable USAF-ret, Senior Research Fellow for Defense Policy Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy, The Heritage Foundation 9:15

PANEL DISCUSSION

Advancements in Software Simulation and High Enthalpy Testing

Dr. Victoria Coleman Chief Scientist, United States Air Force U.S. Department of Defense 10:45

Networking Break

11:15

PRESENTATION

JHTO Workforce Development: The Crystal Ball of Future Hypersonics Workforce Needs Dr. Lori Stiglitz JHTO Workforce Development Lead Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Naval Sea Systems Command

Timothy P. Wadhams Sr. Research Scientist, VP CUBRC Aerosciences Sector Dr. Rodney Bowersox Director, National Aerothermochemistry and Hypersonics Laboratory Texas A&M University Dr. Steven Schneider Professor, School of School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Aerospace Sciences Lab & Lead Hypersonics SME Purdue University Dr. Chris Combs Dee Howard Endowed Assistant Professor, Aerodynamics, Mechanical Engineering Department The University of Texas at San Antonio MODERATOR:

Dr. Tom Karako Senior Fellow, International Security Program and Director, Missile Defense Project Center for Strategic & International Studies

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

11:45

PRESENTATION

Hypersonic Weapons Budgetary & Industrial Imperatives for National Defense Dr. Tom Karako Senior Fellow, International Security Program, Director, Missile Defense Project Center for Strategic & International Studies 12:15

Networking Luncheon

1:15

PANEL DISCUSSION

Industrialization of Thermal Protection Systems for Hypersonics Dennis Helmich Director of Integrated Military Systems Sandia National Laboratories

Scott Speet Senior Program Director Spirit Defense

MODERATOR:

Dr. Chris Combs Dee Howard Endowed Assistant Professor, Aerodynamics, Mechanical Engineering Department The University of Texas at San Antonio

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2:15

Networking Break

2:45

PANEL DISCUSSION

3:45

PANEL DISCUSSION

Hypersonic Weapons: Warfighting Integration Plans & Strategies MODERATOR:

Predictive Modeling and Simulation Advancements

Eric Scherff Vice President Lockheed Martin Space Systems

Dr. Graham Candler McKnight Presidential Chair, Distinguished McKnight University Professor, Russell J. Penrose Professor, Associate Department Head Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics University of Minnesota Dr. Kelly Stephani Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Kritzer Faculty Fellow, Co-Director, University Consortium for Applied Hypersonics (UCAH) Center for Hypersonics & Entry Systems Studies, (CHESS) University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Dr. Devin Bowcutt Principle Senior Technical Fellow & Chief Scientist Hypersonics Boeing

Lt Col Jeffrey Komives Office of the Undersecretary of Defense, Research & Engineering, OUSD(R&E), DDRE(M) PD, Hypersonics Commander Rob Birchenough, USN Office of the Undersecretary of Defense, Research & Engineering (OUSD(R&E) Liaison Officer, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Innovation and Experimentation (J81) 4:45

Co-Chairs Closing Remarks 5:00

Conference Ends

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