Hear from OELS Leadership about topics of highest interest to their components and what to expect over the 2.5 day program.

Cybersecurity of industrial control systems (ICS) is one of the more daunting challenges of our time. Our electric grid, pipelines, water systems, building automation systems, etc. are becoming more and more vulnerable to cyber attack as they become more connected and as the skill of the adversary grows. Join us for a fireside chat discussing ICS Cybersecurity's roots and past.

The OELS Pitch Sessions are designed to accelerate private-sector and defense-sourced technology solutions aligned with warfighter and national security problem-sets. DOD and Industry feedback provided to presenters on: solution fit, strengths of technology, challenges of implementation/adoption, positioning guidance, and potential collaboration opportunities.

Batteries and other advanced power sources are front and center to deliver effective battlefield operations, secure critical defense supply chains and ensure America's clean energy future. This panel of experts will speak to energy and power opportunity areas being explored by the DOD.

The OELS Pitch Sessions are designed to accelerate private-sector and defense-sourced technology solutions aligned with warfighter and national security problem-sets. DOD and Industry feedback provided to presenters on: solution fit, strengths of technology, challenges of implementation/adoption, positioning guidance, and potential collaboration opportunities.

Strategic and critical infrastructure is the foundation of a nation’s prosperity and must be protected to maintain regional resilience. The Indo-Asia-Pacific region is particularly vulnerable to natural and man-made disasters that threaten critical infrastructure, logistics supply chain, and regional security. Topics of discussion focusing on the East Asia region will include: contested and untethered logistics, energy, global engagement, and knowledge sharing methodologies.

The OELS Pitch Sessions are designed to accelerate private-sector and defense-sourced technology solutions aligned with warfighter and national security problem-sets. DOD and Industry feedback provided to presenters on: solution fit, strengths of technology, challenges of implementation/adoption, positioning guidance, and potential collaboration opportunities.

The Department of Defense has been a global leader in the responsible development and use of weapon systems with autonomous functions. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks has noted the department is commited "to developing and employing all weapon systems, including those with autonomous features and functions, in a responsible and lawful manner." Join this panel of experts as they discuss how unmanned systems are being leveraged and tested by the DOD.

The OELS Pitch Sessions are designed to accelerate private-sector and defense-sourced technology solutions aligned with warfighter and national security problem-sets. DOD and Industry feedback provided to presenters on: solution fit, strengths of technology, challenges of implementation/adoption, positioning guidance, and potential collaboration opportunities.

Next generation energy and contested logistics solutions to power the force is at the forefront of DoD priorities. Learn from this expert panel representing combatant commands, retired military, and federal laboratories as they discuss renewable, nuclear, and direct energy solutions to support our agile forces around the world.

The character of war is changing. Hear from military leadership on how they are operating in a 21st century enviroment. Overall military logistics and specific projects will be discussed.

The OELS Pitch Sessions are designed to accelerate private-sector and defense-sourced technology solutions aligned with warfighter and national security problem-sets. DOD and Industry feedback provided to presenters on: solution fit, strengths of technology, challenges of implementation/adoption, positioning guidance, and potential collaboration opportunities.

Cybersecurity of industrial control systems (ICS) is one of the more daunting challenges of our time. Our electric grid, pipelines, water systems, building automation systems, etc. are becoming more and more vulnerable to cyber attack as they become more connected and as the skill of the adversary grows. Present and future ICS Cybersecurity wins and challenges will be at the forefront of this panel discussion.

Energy security is a key dimension to ensuring national security. However, changes in natural and manmade risks continue to impact this security. Researchers from national laboratories, institutes, and universities are coming together to present research and engage in discussion focused on increasing energy resiliency, enabling renewable energy, and responding to energy risks caused by climate change.

The OELS Pitch Sessions are designed to accelerate private-sector and defense-sourced technology solutions aligned with warfighter and national security problem-sets. DOD and Industry feedback provided to presenters on: solution fit, strengths of technology, challenges of implementation/adoption, positioning guidance, and potential collaboration opportunities.