Events for Tuesday, May 7, 2019
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6:45 am
9:00 am
Strategic Sealift
Location: Maryland CD
Moderator: Mr. Kevin Tokarski
Panelists: RDML John Nadeau, Mr. Christopher Thayer, Ms. Erica Plath
Operating overseas depends on a robust sealift capability. What is being done to keep this capability modern and the capacity adequate? Our panel of experts will weigh in on innovation and advancements to this important strategic component to our national defense.
Sea Service Update
Location: Potomac AB
Moderator: Mr. Bryan Clark
Panelists: Mr. Richard Balzano
Get a big picture update of the current health of our sea services. Hear about partnerships with industry and allies to get a view of the collaboration between services.
11:00 am
Future of Shipbuilding
Location: Maryland CD
Panelists: VADM William Merz, RADM Casper Donovan, RDML (sel) Douglas Schofield, Mr. Steven Eckberg
Panelists will discuss continuing relationship between our industry partners and our sea service leadership to create greater efficiencies in how we build better ships to meet the demands of our warfighter. How are we using advances in technology and innovation to meet deadlines in both maintenance and new ship roll out across our sea service partners?
Cyber Security – Cross Service Interoperability in the 21st Century
Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom
Moderator: VADM Matthew Kohler
Panelists: Mr. Cameron Naron, RDML David Dermanelian
Protecting the defense cyber security base is critical to protecting our nation as a whole. Cyber security experts will weigh in on how the DoD is taking steps to defend against cyber-attacks, and how all sea services are working together to build a stronger network. Working together to grow and implement new technologies will allow all services to be connected globally.
12:15 pm
2:00 pm
Senior Enlisted Panel
Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom
Panelists: MCPOCG Jason Vanderhaden, MCPON Russell Smith, SgtMaj Robin Fortner
With a total combined ratio of 5:1 enlisted personnel to officers military wide, we will hear from the top enlisted service member in each sea service about the changing face of today?s enlisted marine, seaman, and coastie. What are the challenges they are facing today, and what changes are being made to ensure we have the best, most equipped force in the world?
2:30 pm
Streamlining Acquisitions to Support Tomorrow’s Warfighter
Location: Potomac AB
Panelists: Mr. Richard Balzano, RDML Michael Johnston, Mr. William S. Williford III, VADM Nick Hine
Defense acquisitions processes are often too slow to facilitate the immediate needs of the warfighter. What changes can be made today to make defense acquisitions more agile to keep ahead of the evolving threats?
3:30 pm
Sea Service Spouses Panel
Location: Maryland CD
Moderator: Dr. Vivian Greentree
Panelists: Mrs. Amy Smith, Mrs. Dana Richardson, Mrs. Dawn Schultz, Mrs. Gina Buzby, Mrs. Ellyn Dunford
What does it take to be the spouse of a service chief? Raising a family, advancing a career, and multiple deployments aren?t just for the spouses of our nations top brass. These amazing spouses share how they have made it look seamless. Semper Gumby, always flexible, is the motto for the military.