The US Navy aims to establish a "hybrid fleet" with 150 unmanned vessels in response to escalating global threats, recognizing the necessity of an unmanned presence to maintain superiority. Despite the advantages of unmanned vessels in extending mission durations and mitigating risk for warfighters, their integration is hindered by operational challenges and the legacy acquisition models.

SAE Media Group is delighted to announce the 3rd annual Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology USA conference, taking place in Arlington, Virginia, this September. This three-day event serves as a vital platform for the community to delve into current priorities and opportunities, advancing the development of the hybrid fleet.

What makes the 2024 conference unmissable?

- Gain key insights into cutting-edge programs and advancements, keeping you at the forefront of integrating unmanned assets into the US Navy.

- New for 2024: The Unmanned Surface Vessel Focus Day, providing you access to perspectives from key figures overseeing the hybrid surface fleet, including the Surface Warfare Division, PEO USC, PMS 406, and NSWC.

- Connect with key decision-makers from both military and industry, including OPNAV N9, OPNAV N7, OPNAV N98, OPNAV N96, US Fourth Fleet, USMC, DASN Ships, DARPA, Task Force 59, NATO, Elbit Systems of America, Maritime Robotics, and many more.

- Get a head start by engaging in discussions on unmanned surface vessels, unmanned aerial vehicles, unmanned underwater vehicles, AI and autonomy, system testing and integration, acquisition timelines, and industry-military collaboration.

- Discover fresh insights from a diverse array of nations, including the UK, Germany, Portugal, and NATO HQ, ensuring comprehensive representation of perspectives and opportunities.

Don’t miss the only opportunity to join unmanned naval experts from the US and allied nations, alongside industry leaders, to discuss cutting-edge programs and advancements – register for the conference today at http://www.umst-usa.com/evvnt.

Early bird savings:

- Register by May 31 to SAVE $200

- Register by June 28 to SAVE $100

URL:

Brochure: https://go.evvnt.com/2416830-0?pid=91 

Prices:

Commercial organization (Conference + Focus Day): USD 2698.00,

Active Military and Government Personnel Rate: USD 1498.00,

US DOD Personnel Rate (Conference + Focus Day): USD 0.00

Speakers: Brigadier General (Ret.) Frank Kelley, Former DASN UxS and Vice President, Defense Acquistion University, Rear Admiral Fred Pyle, Director, Surface Warfare Division, OPNAV N96, Dr Greg Avicola, Program Manager, NOMARS, Tactical Technologies Office, DARPA, Dorothy Engelhardt, Director of Unmanned Systems, DASN Ships, Erin Kampschroer, USV Autonomy Lead, PEO USC, Robert Iannuzzi, Director of Unmanned and Autonomous Systems Development and Integration, Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, Vice Admiral (Ret.) John “Fozzie” Miller, Former Commander, US Navy Central Command and President and CEO, The Fozzie Miller Group, Vice Admiral James Pitts, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfighting Requirements and Capabilities, OPNAV N9, Vice Admiral Daniel Dwyer, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfighting Development, OPNAV N7, Rear Admiral Buzz Donnelly, Director, Air Warfare Division, OPNAV N98, Rear Admiral Mark Behning, Director, Undersea Warfare Division, OPNAV N97, Captain Cameron Chen, Branch Head, Navy Expeditionary Combat Branch, OPNAV N957, Commander Dave Couchman, C-UAS Lead, OPNAV Disruptive Capabilities Office, Commander David Edwards, N9: Technology and Innovation Director, US Naval Forces Southern Command, US Fourth Fleet, Commander John Walters, Division Chief, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CG-7114), US Coast Guard, Dr Craig Sawyer, Chief of Staff, Office of Strategic Assessment, The Pentagon, Dr Kenneth Plaks, Director, Tactical Technology Office, DARPA, Dr Christopher Ekstrom, Deputy Oceanographer and Navigator of the Navy and Technical Director, OPNAV N2N6EB, David Fulcher, Director, Air and Marine Operations, National Air Security Operations Center- Grand Forks, Department of Homeland Security, Dorothy Engelhardt, Director, Unmanned Systems, DASN Ships, Holli Foster, Chief Technology Officer, Task Force 59, Luis Velazquez, Chief Technology Officer, Marine Corps Systems Command, Commander Antonio Mourinha, Director of the Naval Operational and Experimentation Center, Portuguese Navy, Commander Bodo Ahlers, Branch leader, Planning Department, German Naval Air Command, Jonathan Reed-Beviere, Programme Director, Minehunting Capability Programme, UK Royal Navy