2nd Annual Unmanned Systems West 2023 | American Conference Institute | 20 September 2023 | Four Points by Sheraton San Diego, 8110 Aero Dr, San Diego, CA 92123, USA

An International Forum for Capability Advancement and Collaboration.

In this event, you will gain invaluable insights into the latest advancements in UXS, ranging from drones and robotic platforms to AI-powered systems and autonomous vehicles. Network with military/government and industry experts to explore the diverse applications of unmanned systems in intelligence gathering, surveillance, reconnaissance, logistics, and even combat scenarios. With geopolitical dynamics constantly shifting, attending this event will help equip you with the knowledge and awareness necessary to navigate the complexities of the modern battlefield, shape defense strategies, and contribute to the future of national security.

Join us this Fall as we explore the cutting-edge capabilities and tactical advantages unmanned systems offer to modern defense and security operations, as well as discovering how unmanned systems are enhancing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, enabling real-time situational awareness and informed decision-making in complex operational environments.

2023 Speakers

CO-CHAIRS:

Donald “BD” Gaddis, Rear Admiral (USN-ret)
Former PEO for Tatical Aircraft Programs, Naval Air Systems Command

Bryan Scurry
SES, Former Executive Director, Commander, Naval Air Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

Rear Admiral Stephen Tedford
USN, Program Executive Officer, Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons

CAPT Shea S. Thompson
USN, Commodore, Surface Development Squadron ONE (CSDS 1)

Mark Patterson
Project Manager, Unmanned Task Force

DOD & GOVERNMENT SPEAKERS:

LTC Jeff Bess, USA
Product Manager, TUAS (Shadow and FTUAS), Program Executive Office, Aviation

Rebecca Boxerman
Science Advisor, ONR, Science Advisor to Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Surface Development Squadron (SURFDEVRON) 1

Captain Gerald James “Jay” Cavalieri
SoCal Tech Bridge (NavalX) Co-Chair, NUWC Division, Keyport

Christopher Collins, SES
Executive Director, Developmental Test Eval, and Assessment, Office of the Undersecretary of Defense Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E))

Commodore Colin Corridan
USN, Commander of Task Force 59, U.S. 5th Fleet

LTC (USA-ret) Stuart Hatfield
Chief, Robotics Branch, HQDA Force Development Directorate, Army G-8

Brian Keith
Protective Security Advisor, US. Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

Colonel (USAF-ret) Stephen “Lux” Luxion
Executive Director, Assure FAA UAS CoE

CAPT Dennis Monagle, USN
Program Manager Multi-Mission Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems, NAVAIR

Graham Plaster
Director, Nautilus, Program Manager, A Defensewerx Partnership with NavalX

Dr. Gregory Power
Program Manager, Senior Research Engineer, HQ, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

Dennis Teefy
Project Director,Sensors Aerial Intelligence (PDSAI), Program Executive Office Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S)

Mark B. Thompson
Office of Research and Technology Applications (ORTA) Manager, Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center

Mr. Sean Tynan
Product Manager, EUAS (Gray Eagle), Program Executive Office, Aviation

Dr. Steven Wills
United States Navy League Center for Maritime Strategy

INDUSTRY & ACADEMICA:

Andrew Carter
Senior Director, Strategy, Anduril Industries

Andrew Capodieci
Director of Robotics, Neya Robotics

Dr. Maia Cook
Director, Human-Autonomy Integration & Chief Scientist, Pacific Science & Engineering

Dr. Nick Ernest
Chief AI Architect, Thales USA

Egan Greenstein
Senior Director, Maritime Undersea Autonomy, Boeing Undersea Maritime Portfolio

CAPT Jeffrey Hoyle (USN-ret)
Vice President, Maritime, Elbit Systems of America

Ted Maciuba
Former Deputy Director US Army Robotics Requirements, U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence

James McPherson
Program Manager, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

Dr. Sophia Merrifield
Research Marine Physicist & Engineer, Marine Physical Laboratory, UC San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Skyler Myrick
Air Dominance Director for MQ-25, Boeing

Jim Ryan
Senior Director, Global Military Sales Air Domain Systems, Textron

Lichen “Scuba” Pursley
Director, USAF Programs (StratDev), General Atomic Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

Dr. Eric Terrill
Director, Marine Physical Laboratory, UC San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Neil Zerbe
CEO AeroSpace & Defense Industry Partners, AeroSpace & Defense Industry Partners, Former Carrier Strike Aviator

2023 Sponsors

SILVER SPONSORS:
• Elbit Systems
• General Atomics Aeronautical
• Neya Systems

BRONZE SPONSORS:
• Textron Sytems