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Tuesday September 23, 2025
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
DeRussy Hall Foyer
Registration
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
DeRussy Hall Foyer
Coffee, Pastries, and Networking
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
DeRussy Hall
Welcome to Day One and Keynotes
Morning keynotes will bring local, national, and global perspectives to OELS topic areas that are of importance to the Pacific AOR.
Ms. Jennifer Rocha, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships,
TechConnect Division, ATI (chair and opening remarks)
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
DeRussy Hall Foyer
Coffee Break
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
DeRussy Hall
Operational Energy Topic I: Advanced Batteries and Portable Power
The US Department of Defense (DoD) is actively investing in advanced battery and portable power solutions to enhance its military capabilities. Hear from a panel of experts working on R&D, industry partnerships, and funding opportunities for those supporting a critical component to operational warfare and logistics.
Mr. Kyle Degener, Power and Energy Systems Deputy Division Manager, Special Warfare and Expeditionary Systems Department,
Naval Surface Warfare Center – Crane Division (speaker)
11:00 AM - 11:10 AM
DeRussy Hall
Session Transition and Break
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
DeRussy Hall
TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: Operational Energy I
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.
Mr. James Caley, Director of Operational Energy, RDA,
U.S. Navy (review panelist)
Mr. Eric Griesenbrock, Lead: Air Force Research Laboratory, Energy Office,
U.S. Air Force (review panelist)
Mr. Kevin Mish, Senior Program Manager,
Abbott on Call (AOC) (review panelist)
Ms. Emily Pence, Engineer, Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division,
U.S. Navy (review panelist)
Ms. Emma Mooney, Outreach and Project Manager,
TechConnect DIvision, ATI (session chair)
12:00 PM- 1:00 PM
DeRussy Hall and Foyer
Buffet Lunch (provided)
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
DeRussy Hall
OT Cybersecurity Topic I: User Perspectives
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, are vulnerable to cyber attack as they become more connected and as the skill of the adversary grows. This panel features experts from the User perspectives.
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
DeRussy Hall
TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: OT Cybersecurity I
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.
Mr. Ross Roley, Cyber Innovation Lead,
Battelle (review panelist and chair)
Mr. Jordan Henry, Director, Cybersecurity Research Center,
NREL (review panelist)
Dr. Wesley Emeneker, Principal Engineer, Enterprise Assurance Division,
Battelle (review panelist)
Valkyrie and Cygnet, Insane Cyber (innovator)
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
DeRussy Hall
Session Transition and Afternoon Refreshment Break
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
DeRussy Hall
Operational Energy Topic II: LEAN Power Initiative
LEAN Power, in partnership with Expeditionary Missions Consortium – Crane (EMC²), will address the growing need within the Navy for solutions to contested logistics, and resiliency challenges, particularly in the area of Operational Energy technology and installation Energy infrastructure. In this session, learn more about LEAN and its model to support collaboration opportunities between Government, Industry, Academia that support energy related solutions.
Mr. Kyle Degener, Power and Energy Systems Deputy Division Manager, Special Warfare and Expeditionary Systems Department,
Naval Surface Warfare Center – Crane Division (speaker)
Ms. Lisa Sandy, NSWC Crane Chief of the Contracting Office (CCO),
Crane (speaker)
Ms. Brenda Roush, EMC2 Program Manager, Special Warfare and Expeditionary Systems Department,
Naval Surface Warfare Center – Crane Division (speaker)
Dr. Lesley Wilhelm, Action Officer - Wargaming, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (RDT&E),
U.S. Navy (speaker)
Ms. Sharleene Rigali, Industrial Base Supply Chain Project Manager,
NSWC Crane, Power & Energy Division (speaker)
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM
DeRussy Hall Foyer
TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: Operational Energy II
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.
Mr. James Caley, Director of Operational Energy, RDA,
U.S. Navy (review panelist)
Mr. Tim Tetreault, Partnership Development Manager, Defense Sector,
NREL (review panelist)
Ms. Cleao Martin, S&T Discovery Cycle – Lead Engineer,
USSOCOM AT&L-S&T (review panelist)
3:50 PM - 4:00 PM
DeRussy Hall
Day 1 Closing Remarks
Ms. Jennifer Rocha, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships,
TechConnect Division, ATI (chair)
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Waikiki Ballroom
Expo and Pau Hana
Visit our Exhibit Hall and enjoy light pupus and drinks with exhibitors, sponsors, speakers and attendees.
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Wednesday September 24, 2025
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
DeRussy Hall Foyer
Registration
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
DeRussy Hall Foyer
Coffee, Pastries, and Networking
8:00 AM - 10:10 AM
DeRussy Hall
Welcome to Day Two and Keynotes
Day two keynotes will focus on DOD and Combatant Command perspectives on operational energy, contested logistics, and cybersecurity.
Ms. Jennifer Rocha, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships,
TechConnect DIvision, ATI (chair)
Mr. Joel Fox, Program Manager, Expeditionary Support,
US Special Operations Command (speaker)
Mr. Matthew “Ziggy” Sigstad, Chief, OE Logistics Analysis & Wargaming,
Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, Operational Energy, Safety & Occupational Health (SAF/IEN) (speaker)
Ms. Cleo Paskal, non-resident senior fellow, Indo-Pacific at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (speaker)
10:10 AM - 10:30 AM
DeRussy Hall Foyer
Coffee Break
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
DeRussy Hall
Contested Logistics Topic: Expeditionary Power at Remote Tactical Sites
The Indo-Asia-Pacific region is particularly vulnerable to natural and man-made disasters that threaten critical infrastructure, logistics supply chain, and regional security. Panelists will focus on the East Asia region and topics including contested and untethered logistics, global engagement, and knowledge sharing methodologies.
Dr. Nick Sassin, J3 Futures, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (speaker)
Ms. Maryann Swendsen, Joint Fires Experimentation Manager, PMTEC, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (speaker)
Ms. Jessica Hiraoka, Logistics Lead for Experimentation and Innovation, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (speaker)
Dr. Angela Campo, AFRL BioMADE Deputy Program Manager and Research Chemist in the Soft Matter Materials, AFRL (speaker)
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
DeRussy Hall
TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: Contested Logistics
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.
Mr. Joel Fox, Program Manager, Expeditionary Support,
U.S. Special Operations Command (review panelist)
Ms. Jessica Hiraoka, Logistics Lead for Experimentation and Innovation, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (review panelist)
Dr. Nick Sassin, J3 Futures, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (review panelist)
Mr. Eric Griesenbrock, Lead: Air Force Research Laboratory, Energy Office,
U.S. Air Force (review panelist)
Mr. Dennis Levesque, Colonel, USA (Retired), MITRE (review panelist)
Ms. Emma Mooney, Outreach and Project Manager,
TechConnect DIvision, ATI (session chair)
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
DeRussy Hall and Foyer
Buffet Lunch (provided)
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
DeRussy Hall
Fireside Chat: CONUS and OCONUS rollouts of the Advanced Manufacturing Competitive Advantage Program (AM CAP) and Regional Sustainment Joint Depot and Co-Production Program
Ms. Bernice Kiyo-Kissinger, Managing Member, Kissinger Advisors and Allied Nation Defense Industrial Base Manager, Pacific International Center for High Technology Research (PICHTR),
Pacific International Center for High Technology Research - PICHTR (speaker)
Mr. David Anderson, Director of Operations, Marine Depot Maintenance Command and Co-Lead of the Advanced Manufacturing Competitive Advantage Pathfinder (AM CAP) Program and MSMC lead of the Regional Depot and Co-Production Program, U.S. DOD (speaker)
Mr. Adam Price, Director of Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Accelerator and Co-Lead of the AM CAP, DLA (speaker)
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
DeRussy Hall
OT Cybersecurity Topic II: Industry Perspectives
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, are vulnerable to cyber attack as they become more connected and as the skill of the adversary grows. This panel features experts from Industry providing their perspectives on near and long term threats and threat reduction tactics being implemented today.
Mr. Tim Watkins, Senior Engineer, Federal Public Sector,
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (speaker)
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
DeRussy Hall Foyer
Afternoon Refreshment Break
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
DeRussy Hall
TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: OT Cybersecurity II
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.
Mr. Ross Roley, Cyber Innovation Lead,
Battelle (review panelist and chair)
Mr. Jordan Henry, Director, Cybersecurity Research Center,
NREL (review panelist)
Mr. Jorge Lacoste, Manager of the Cyber Threat Analysis Group,
NREL (review panelist)
Mr. Tim Watkins, Senior Engineer, Federal Public Sector,
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (review panelist)
SanQtum,
Available Networks, LLC (innovator)
2:55 PM - 3:45 PM
DeRussy Hall Foyer
CONUS and Pacific AOR Funding and Partnership Opportunities
Learn about innovation and technology pathways for your business or research institution. Leadership from DOD, Combatant Commands, and Federal Agencies will provide overviews on current and future funding and partnership opportunities.
Ms. Bernice Kiyo-Kissinger, Allied Nations Dual-Use Advisor,
Pacific International Center for High Technology Research - PICHTR (chair and speaker)
Mr. Drew McDougall, Outreach PM to NAVSEA SBIR, U.S. Navy (speaker)
Ms. Verinda Fike, Regional Director, Indo-Pacific,
U.S. Trade and Development Agency (speaker)
Ms. Cleao Martin, S&T Discovery Cycle – Lead Engineer,
USSOCOM AT&L-S&T (speaker)
3:45 PM - 3:55 PM
DeRussy Hall
Ask Me Anything: LEAN Power Initiative
This is your chance to ask the architects and supporters of the new LEAN Power Initiative. Audience Q&A will be facilitated by the TechConnect Division of ATI.
Ms. Lisa Sandy, NSWC Crane Chief of the Contracting Office (CCO),
Crane (speaker)
Ms. Brenda Roush, EMC2 Program Manager, Special Warfare and Expeditionary Systems Department,
Naval Surface Warfare Center – Crane Division (speaker)
Dr. Lesley Wilhelm, Action Officer - Wargaming, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (RDT&E),
U.S. Navy (speaker)
Mr. Kyle Degener, Power and Energy Systems Deputy Division Manager, Special Warfare and Expeditionary Systems Department,
Naval Surface Warfare Center – Crane Division (speaker)
Ms. Sharleene Rigali, Industrial Base Supply Chain Project Manager,
NSWC Crane, Power & Energy Division (speaker)
Mr. Stephen Bates, Vice President of the Sea, Space and Air Division, ATI (speaker)
3:55 PM
DeRussy Hall
OELS Day 2 Closing Remarks
Visit our Exhibit Hall and enjoy light pupus and drinks with exhibitors, sponsors, speakers and attendees. This is the last day of the OELS Expo Hall!
Ms. Jennifer Rocha, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships,
TechConnect Division, ATI (speaker)
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Waikiki Ballroom
Expo and Pau Hana (Light Pupus and Drinks)
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Thursday September 25, 2025
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
DeRussy Hall Foyer
Registration
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
DeRussy Hall Foyer
Coffee, Pastries, and Networking
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
DeRussy Hall
Operational Energy Topic III: Energy Wargaming in the Indo-Pacific
The Indo-Pacific AOR is a significantly challenging environment in which to provide logistics support. Fuel and power to sustain operations in this theatre will require heavy coordination with Industry and the Inter-Agency. Energy wargaming, particularly in concert with analytics, modeling and simulation is an excellent mechanism to bring together the various viewpoints of these communities to establish innovative solutions to energy needs. Panelists will focus on recent wargaming outcomes and how industry partners can help to identify opportunities to collaborate in order to create an energy logistics advantage.
Mr. Bob Sholtis, Chief Information Officer, MARFORPAC/FMF-PAC G6/G39 Division (opening remarks)
Dr. Lesley Wilhelm, Action Officer - Wargaming, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (RDT&E),
U.S. Navy (moderator)
Mr. Matthew “Ziggy” Sigstad, Chief, OE Logistics Analysis & Wargaming,
Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, Operational Energy, Safety & Occupational Health (SAF/IEN) (speaker)
Mr. Marc Jackson, MARFORPAC, USMC (speaker)
9:10 AM - 10:00 AM
DeRussy Hall
TechConnect Innovation Spotlights: Operational Energy III
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.
Mr. Eric Griesenbrock, Lead: Air Force Research Laboratory, Energy Office,
U.S. Air Force (review panelist and chair)
Ms. Cleao Martin, S&T Discovery Cycle – Lead Engineer,
USSOCOM AT&L-S&T (review panelist)
Mr. Kevin Mish, Senior Program Manager,
Abbott On Call (review panelist)
Ms. Emily Pence, Engineer, Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division,
U.S. Navy (review panelist)
Ms. Emma Mooney, Outreach and Project Manager,
TechConnect DIvision, ATI (session chair)
Optimizing Military Energy Resilience with the Intelligent Grid Advanced Power System (IGAPS), Battelle (innovator)
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
DeRussy Hall Foyer
Refreshments Break
10:15 AM - 11:00 A<
DeRussy Hall
Operational Energy Topic IV: Operational Energy/Shore Energy Nexus
The Navy and Marine Corps experience shore power and water infrastructure issues that may impact fleet operations. These issues may be resolved or mitigated quickly through innovative solutions provided by the Naval Research and Development community, and industry through accelerated technical solution development.
Mr. Walter Ludwig, Principal Director/Director, Shore Energy and Water Resilience,
Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Energy (speaker)
CAPT John Beattie, Deputy Fleet Civil Engineer,
Commander U.S. Pacific Fleet (speaker)
Ms. Sarah Mandes, Utilities and Energy Engineering Technical Area Manager, NAVFAC Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (speaker)
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
DeRussy Hall
Ask Me Anything: LEAN Power Initiative
This is your chance to ask the architects and supporters of the new LEAN Power Initiative. Audience Q&A will be facilitated by the TechConnect Division of ATI.
Ms. Lisa Sandy, NSWC Crane Chief of the Contracting Office (CCO),
Crane (speaker)
Ms. Brenda Roush, EMC2 Program Manager, Special Warfare and Expeditionary Systems Department,
Naval Surface Warfare Center – Crane Division (speaker)
Dr. Lesley Wilhelm, Action Officer - Wargaming, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (RDT&E),
U.S. Navy (speaker)
Mr. Kyle Degener, Power and Energy Systems Deputy Division Manager, Special Warfare and Expeditionary Systems Department,
Naval Surface Warfare Center – Crane Division (speaker)
Ms. Sharleene Rigali, Industrial Base Supply Chain Project Manager,
NSWC Crane, Power & Energy Division (speaker)
Mr. Stephen Bates, Vice President of the Sea, Space and Air Division, ATI (speaker)
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
DeRussy Hall
OELS Ask Me Anything: Next Steps and Open Discussion
This is a fantastic opportunity for audience engagement with our OELS program leads. Discuss lessons learned and action items from this year's OELS and help us shape the 2026 Summit!
Ms. Jennifer Rocha, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships,
TechConnect Division, ATI (speaker)
11:30 AM - 11:35 AM
DeRussy Hall
Closing Remarks
11:35 AM
DeRussy Hall
End of Conference
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