Unmanned Aircraft Systems Conference
- Opportunities, Needs & Challenges -

September 29-October 1, 2009 ● Washington, D.C.

 Phone: (310) 563-1223
 Fax: (310) 563-1220
 Email:
ttchq@ttcus.com

 

Amid the recent urging by the Secretary of Defense for more unmanned ISR aircraft in the field at a faster rate, 2010 budget plans for Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) platforms and technology has predictably risen once again as billions of dollars continue to be directed toward both procurement and research and development. While the Air Force continues with plans to purchase more unmanned aircraft than regular aircraft for the first time ever, the other Services along with several Joint Offices and Combatant Commands are integrating unmanned aircraft at a quicker pace while also demanding more sophisticated capabilities.

This comprehensive conference brings together key officials and representatives from both government and industry that will examine the recent developments, most critical capability gaps, and likely future direction for unmanned aircraft systems.


What are the Services’ roadmaps for Unmanned Aircraft Systems?

What role is envisioned for Unmanned Aircraft in Missile Defense?

Where is development for Air Force and Industry next-generation hunter-killer UAS?

What are the statuses for current and emerging high altitude, long endurance UAS?

What are the latest advancements and requirements in UAS interoperability & payloads?

These and many other questions will be addressed at this outstanding event.

 

Our Distinguished Panel of Experts:

 

Congressman Rush Holt (D-NJ-12th)

Member, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

Congressman Todd Tiahrt (R-KS-4th)

Member, Subcommittee on Defense, House Appropriations Committee

Rear Admiral Terry B. Kraft, USN

Director, Maritime Aviation, UAS, Aviation Training Plans & Programs

Brigadier General Walt Davis, USA

Director, Aviation Task Force, ODCS G-3/5/7, HQDA

Colonel Christopher Coombs, USAF

Director, 703rd Aeronautical Systems Group, ASC

Colonel Jeffrey W. Eggers, USAF

Director of ISR Innovations (A2U), HQ USAF

Mr. Rich Matlock

Director, Advanced Technologies, Missile Defense Agency

Captain Steven Baxter, USN

Senior Staff, Joint UAS Center of Excellence

Colonel Lawrence M. Hoffman, USAF

Chief, ISR Division, Operations Directorate, JCS

Colonel Laura Berry, USAF

Chief, ISR Division, Intelligence Directorate, U.S. CENTCO

Colonel Bill Bridges, USAF

Chief, ISR Platforms and Sensors (SAF/AQIJ), HQ USAF

Mr. Martin Lindenmayer

Chief, Collections/Director, ISR Operations Group, U.S. African Command

Colonel Stephen Luxion, USAF

Commander, 608th AOC, Air Force Strategic Command

Colonel Robert Becklund

Commander, 119th Fighter Wing, North Dakota Air National Guard

Captain Austin Gould, USCG

Program Manager, Coast Guard RDT&E (CG-926)

Mr. John Appleby

Program Manager, Unmanned Aircraft, DHS S&T

Mr. Peter Harrigan

Program Director, Submarine UAS, NAVSEA

Ltc Jennifer Jensen, USA

Product Manager, Common Systems Integration, Army UAS PO

Commander Jim Belz, USN

Director, CSCO, COMSUBGRU TWO

Mr. Vic Sweberg

Vice President, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Military Aircraft, Boeing IDS

Mr. Jean-Charles Ledé

Vice President, Advanced Concepts, Aurora Flight Sciences

Mr. Ryan M. Hartman

Director, Mission Systems Solutions, Raytheon Missile Systems

Mr. Walter Kreitler

Director, BAMS UAS Business Development, Northrop Grumman

Mr. Mark A. Bigham

Director, Business Development, Tactical Intelligence Systems, Raytheon IIS

Mr. John Porter

Deputy Director, Bus. Dev., General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

Mr. Frank Cuccias

Program Manager, Lockheed Martin

Mr. Joshua D. Niedzwiecki

Manager, Comms. and Signal Exploitation R&D Group, BAE Systems

Mr. Don Bolling

Manager, Advanced Targeting Systems BD, Lockheed Martin

Mr. David A. Christian

Chairman of the Board, Sanswire Corporation

Dr. Richard L. Hartman

CEO and Chief Scientist, Advanced Optical Systems

Mr. Jay McConville

Vice President, Chandler/May

Mr. Kevin Blenkhorn

Director of Robotics Technologies, Two Lights Technologies, LLC

Mr. Chris Allport

Senior Engineer, Defense Technologies, Inc.



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