OCTOBER 19-21, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC
Innovation for National Security
Connecting top DOD offices and industry scouts with the world's best innovations. Connect with more non-traditional innovators than ever before as we co-locate Defense TechConnect with our 20+ years private-sector innovation community of TechConnect World. Don't miss this year as we offer a best-in-class program, networking opportunities, and expanded access for U.S. military and industry S&T leadership worldwide.
2020 SPEAKERS INCLUDED:
Amy MurrayDeputy DASD for Industrial Policy and Director for the Office of Small Business Programs, Department of Defense
Honorable James "Hondo" GeurtsAssistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition), U.S. Navy
Captain Steven LauverUSAF, Director, Technology Accelerators - AFWERX
Lisa SandersDirector of Science & Technology for Special Operations Forces, U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
Brigadier General Michael TalleyCommanding General, U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command
Roberto GuerreroDeputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Operational Energy, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force-IE&E, U.S. Air Force
Dr. George Ka'iliwai IIIDirector, Requirements and Resources (J8), U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
Mary Margaret EvansExecutive Director, Academic Partnership Engagement Experiment (APEX)
Toniann FisherChief of Logistics and Sustainment, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, Operational Energy, U.S. Air Force
Lawrence PleisChief, Programs & Assessments Office (J49) Logistics and Engineering, U.S. Central Command
Susan CelisDeputy SBIR/STTR Program Manager, OUSD, (R-E) Small Business and Technology Partnerships, U.S. Department of Defense
Ross RoleyEnergy Innovation Office Lead, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM)
George GaldorisiDirector of Strategic Assessments and Technical Futures, NIWC, U.S. Navy
Sean HendrixManaging Director, Indiana 5G Zone
Ying LiuTechnology Scout, Covestro
Michael O'ConnorDirector Strategy and Project Management, Corporate Science and Technology, Medtronic
Aruna SubramanianManaging Director, SABIC Ventures
Reginald ThomasDeputy Director, Branch Head, Logistics Combat Element (LCE) Division, Expeditionary Energy Office (E2O), U.S. Marine Corps
James (Jim) Caley (Col., USMC, Ret.)Director of Operational Energy, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Energy, U.S. Navy
Kawakahi AminaLogistics Science and Technology Lead, U.S. Info-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM)
Kathleen GisserStaff Scientist, Sherwin-Williams Company
Kevin McGrathStrategic Initiatives Manager, Mission Systems Global Supply Chain (GSC), Northrop Grumman
Charles PaulVP - Technology, Henkel
Craig OwensSystems Engineer, Principal SBIR Program Manager, Lockheed Martin
"What a great show this year. Thank you for letting us be a part of it and we are already volunteering for next year in DC. A technology we found at this event will have an impact on War fighters and Civilians."
USCENTCOM
"It was an absolute pleasure to work with TechConnect and we look forward to working with you again soon."
SOFWERX
"We are already looking forward to our participation next year."
US Air Force Space Command
"We made some really good contacts. I have been sharing the information with my colleagues. See you next year in DC!"
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense Sustainment, US Department of Defense
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