Sunday, October 26, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Registration Hours
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      Monday, October 27, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

      Registration Hours
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          Tuesday, October 28, 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM

          Coffee Break
          • Room: Registration Lobby
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            Tuesday, October 28, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

            Registration Hours
            • Room: Registration Lobby
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              Tuesday, October 28, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

              Networking Breakfast
              • Room: Keynote Area, Exhibit Hall
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                Tuesday, October 28, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

                AFCEA Hawai'i Capture the Flag Cyber Challenge
                • Room: 304AB
                More information coming soon...
                  Drone Demo & Showcase
                  • Room: 306AB
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                    Tuesday, October 28, 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

                    Opening Ceremony
                    • Room: Keynote Area, Exhibit Hall
                    Speaker(s)
                    Speaker (confirmed)
                    LTG Susan S. Lawrence, USA (Ret.)
                    President and Chief Executive Officer
                    AFCEA International
                    Speaker (confirmed)
                    Linda Newton, SES (Ret.)
                    Regional Vice President - Pacific Region
                    AFCEA International
                    Speaker (confirmed)
                    Col Dick Palmieri, USAF (Ret.)
                    President
                    AFCEA Hawaiʻi
                    Speaker (confirmed)
                    Donna Russell
                    Founding Member of the First AFCEA HI Conference

                      Tuesday, October 28, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

                      Opening Keynote
                      • Room: Keynote Area, Exhibit Hall
                      Speaker(s)
                      Keynote (confirmed)
                      ADM Stephen T. (Web) Koehler, USN
                      Commander
                      U.S. Pacific Fleet
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                        Tuesday, October 28, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

                        Exhibit Hours
                        • Room: Exhibit Hall
                        Tracks:

                          Tuesday, October 28, 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM

                          Break/Networking
                          • Room: Exhibit Hall
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                            Tuesday, October 28, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

                            Delivering Autonomy at Sea: Practical Edge AI for the Fleet
                            • Room: Kūkākūkā Theater
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                              Tuesday, October 28, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

                              Cyberspace Operations in the Indo-Pacific
                              • Room: USINDOPACOM Theater
                              The purpose of this panel is for DoW and Interagency Senior Cyber Leaders to share perspectives on the impact of cyberspace operations in the Indo-Pacific theater. The objective is to enhance understanding of the unique and team-centric facets in the cyberspace domain and how pervasive these operations, activities, and investments are within a joint warfighting context....
                              Speaker(s)
                              Moderator (confirmed)
                              Col Jared C. Voneida, USMC
                              C4 Operations Division Chief
                              U.S. Indo-Pacific Command J63
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                                Tuesday, October 28, 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

                                MESA Partner Networks: Cross Domain Collaboration and AI Integration in the Indo-Pacific
                                • Room: 307AB
                                In the Indo-Pacific, mission success depends on the ability of partners to share information securely across organizational and national boundaries. Traditional approaches, such as point-to-point VPNs, COMSEC devices, and dedicated circuits, introduce cost, delay, and security exposure. These barriers limit both operators and AI-enabled systems that rely on cross domain access to trusted, multi-source data for timely decision-making.   The Multi-Enterprise Spanning Architecture (MESA), built on Trusted Thin Client (TTC) technology, represents a new evolution in Cross Domain Solutions. Rather than extending network perimeters, MESA interconnects independent TTC environments into a distributed Partner Network. Each organization maintains sovereignty over its infrastructure and... ...read more...
                                Speaker(s)
                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                Mark Drobena
                                Principal Product Manager
                                Everfox
                                Tracks:

                                  Tuesday, October 28, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

                                  Building Blocks for Cyber Security Maturity and Opportunities to Help Protect the USA Supply Chain
                                  • Room: 308AB
                                  The DoW is implementing a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) that offers a consistent roadmap for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), and beyond, to mature its overall Cybersecurity capabilities in a proactive way to enhance their business case, protect their brand, while protecting our Nation’s Economy and Security. The CMMC ecosystem consists of various organizations managed and coordinated by the CyberAB and the Cybersecurity Assessor and Instructor Certification Organization (CAICO), they currently include: Organizations Seeking Compliance (OSC) CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAO) Provisional Assessors/ Certified CMMC Professionals/ Certified CMMC Assessors Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO) Registered Practitioner (RP)/ Registered Practitioner Advanced (RPA) Licensed Publishing Partners (LPPs)/ Licensed... ...read more...
                                  Speaker(s)
                                  Moderator (confirmed)
                                  Dan Turissini
                                  Chair
                                  AFCEA Homeland Security Committee
                                  Tracks:
                                    When, How, and Why AI: Aligning AI Value with DoW Principles
                                    • Room: Room 303AB
                                    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a future concept, it is a present operational necessity. From predictive maintenance to ISR exploitation to cyber defense, AI offers the Department of War (DoW) speed, precision, and decision advantage. Yet unlocking that value requires more than new technology. Leaders must know when AI is appropriate, how to deploy it responsibly, and why it creates real mission impact, all while aligning with DoW's Responsible AI principles of responsibility, equitability, traceability, reliability, and governability. This interactive breakout session will guide participants through a practical framework for evaluating AI adoption across the Indo-Pacific theater's unique challenges of... ...read more...
                                    Speaker(s)
                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                    Darin R. Stevenson
                                    Industry Technology Executive
                                    Apex Systems
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                                      Tuesday, October 28, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

                                      Networking Luncheon*
                                      • Room: 313ABC
                                      * - ticket required (included with paid full conference registration)...
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                                        Tuesday, October 28, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

                                        When Machines Betray the Mission: Agentic AI and the Weaponization of DoW Operational Technology
                                        • Room: Kūkākūkā Theater
                                        DoW has faced Operational Technology (OT) challenges for years. Nation-state actors have been embedding trojanized devices, corrupted firmware, and counterfeit components across the Department of War’s operational technology (OT) supply chain.  But the threat is evolving, and expanding exponentially. Autonomous, agentic AI, and generative adversarial networks will do far more than a typical botnet. These non-human identities are machine-to-machine connections not subject to zero trust principles. They can look for vulnerabilities, exploit gaps faster than human defenders can respond, and manipulate the digital terrain with unprecedented precision. These systems can learn from each other, operate without direct instruction, and coordinate attacks on... ...read more...
                                        Speaker(s)
                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                        Alison King
                                        Vice President of Government Affairs
                                        Forescout
                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                        Michael McLaughlin, Esq.
                                        Co-Author, Battlefield Cyber: How China and Russia are Undermining Our Democracy and National Security
                                        Co-Leader, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Practice Group and Principal Policy Advisor, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                        Kathryn (Kat) Wang
                                        Principal, Public Sector
                                        SandboxAQ
                                        Tracks:

                                          Tuesday, October 28, 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM

                                          Mission Assurance in the Age of Disruption: A Data-Driven Approach
                                          • Room: 307AB
                                          In today’s contested and resource-constrained environments, maintaining digital mission resilience isn’t optional — it’s mission-critical. This talk will explore how organizations operating in Denied, Degraded, Intermittent, and Limited bandwidth (DDIL) environments can maintain continuity of operations using a combined approach with Splunk and Cisco’s Comply to Connect (C2C). We’ll walk through how real-time visibility, automated compliance, and secure endpoint enforcement come together to protect and sustain operations at the edge. Attendees will see how Splunk’s analytics capabilities, paired with C2C’s zero-trust access control, can help ensure that mission-critical systems stay secure, compliant, and functional — even when the network doesn’t.... ...read more...
                                          Speaker(s)
                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                          Danny Everhard
                                          Senior Solutions Engineer
                                          Cisco
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                                            Tuesday, October 28, 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM

                                            Powering Indo-Pacific Readiness – Elevating Digital Defense with ServiceNow
                                            • Room: 307AB
                                            In the face of dynamic geopolitical shifts and escalating cyber threats, securing the Indo-Pacific demands a proactive, unified defense strategy. Aligned with US Indo-Pacific Command's (INDOPACOM) priorities—enhanced deterrence, robust alliances, and modernized capabilities—this session unveils how ServiceNow empowers defense organizations to build a resilient, adaptive digital shield. The ServiceNow AI Platform automates critical security and operations workflows to ensure faster, smarter responses. Key highlights include: - AI-Driven Threat Response: Rapidly detect, contain, and mitigate cyber threats with Security Incident Response, integrated with leading threat intelligence and SIEM tools. - Vulnerability Prioritization: Streamline vulnerability detection, risk assessment, and remediation to harden critical IT environments. -... ...read more...
                                            Speaker(s)
                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                            Adam Prem
                                            Global Lead, Defense and Security Mission Solutions
                                            ServiceNow
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                                              Tuesday, October 28, 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

                                              Afternoon Keynote
                                              • Room: Keynote Area, Exhibit Hall
                                              Speaker(s)
                                              Keynote (confirmed)
                                              GEN Ronald P. Clark, USA
                                              Commanding General
                                              United States Army Pacific
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                                                Tuesday, October 28, 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM

                                                Industry Panel: AI at the Edge: Operationalizing Artificial Intelligence in the Indo-Pacific Theater
                                                • Room: Keynote Area, Exhibit Hall
                                                This panel will explore the practical, ethical, and strategic dimensions of deploying AI in contested, austere, and multi-domain environments across the Indo-Pacific region. We’re especially interested in real-world experiences, lessons learned, and forward-looking strategies from industry players who are contributing to DoW and partner-nation capabilities....
                                                Speaker(s)
                                                Moderator (confirmed)
                                                LTG Susan S. Lawrence, USA (Ret.)
                                                President and Chief Executive Officer
                                                AFCEA International
                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                John Morgan
                                                Defense & Intelligence, Growth Strategy & Sales Leader
                                                IBM
                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                Michael Roach
                                                DoW SME
                                                Verkada
                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                Amy Serpliss
                                                National Security Team Lead
                                                Schneider Electric Federal
                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                CAPT Mel Yokoyama, USN (Ret.)
                                                Founder and Chairman
                                                Malama Ka’u Foundation, Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)
                                                Speaker (invited)
                                                David Herbst
                                                Mattermost
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                                                  Tuesday, October 28, 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM

                                                  Enabling Spectrum Dominance: Real-Time Signature Management and Spectrum Situational Awareness
                                                  • Room: 307AB
                                                  Spectrum dominance is reliant upon real-time understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) and intuitive presentation of actionable information to Commanders without reliance on subject matter experts.  Spectrum situational awareness is inherent in requirements for signature management, dynamic deconfliction, emission control (EMCON) policy distribution and enforcement, and spectrum agility for reliable communications.  Automated capabilities leveraging AI/ML solutions for distributed sensor orchestration, data aggregation, and analytics are necessary to reduce the cognitive burden to the Warfighter and to alert to emerging problems that impact survivability in the field. The OSCAR (Operational Spectrum Comprehension, Analytics, and Response) technology was developed to address current and... ...read more...
                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                  Speaker (confirmed)
                                                  Jason Davis
                                                  Senior Research Scientist
                                                  Peraton
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                                                    Tuesday, October 28, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

                                                    Coffee Break
                                                    • Room: Exhibit Hall
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                                                    Sponsored by:

                                                      Cultivating Cyber Warriors from the Ground Up: A Case Study in Building a Mission-Focused Cyber Defense Force
                                                      • Room: 308AB
                                                      Facing escalating cyber threats, the Air Force requires agile and innovative solutions for building a robust cyber workforce. This presentation details the grassroots development of the 412th Communications Squadron’s RDT&E Enterprise Defensive Cyber Ops Cell (REDCORE), a unique wing-tasked cyber team, offering a replicable model for other units. Instead of relying solely on top-down directives, REDCORE was built from the ground up, fostering a culture of innovation and mission ownership amongst its members. This presentation will showcase how we leveraged existing resources, including proven internship programs like Palace Acquire and the Premier College Intern Program, to identify and cultivate fresh... ...read more...
                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                      Syria McCullough
                                                      Cyber Analyst
                                                      412th Communications Squadron
                                                      Tracks:
                                                        Securing the Nation's Digital Identity: Zero Trust, CMMC, and the Future of Cyber Defense
                                                        • Room: Kūkākūkā Theater
                                                        In an era defined by asymmetric threats and digital-first warfare, defending national security demands more than firewalls and checkbox compliance—it requires trust, identity, and provable action. This powerhouse panel convenes four of the most influential minds in cybersecurity to explore how Zero Trust architecture, identity management, and CMMC compliance are converging to reshape the defense and federal cyber landscape. This session promises grounded insights, practical frameworks, and clear direction for leaders building the future of cyber defense....
                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                        Speaker (invited)
                                                        Matt Hayden
                                                        Vice President, Cyber and Emerging Threats
                                                        General Dynamics Information Technology
                                                        Speaker (invited)
                                                        Kathryn (Kat) Wang
                                                        Principal, Public Sector
                                                        SandboxAQ
                                                        Tracks:

                                                          Tuesday, October 28, 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM

                                                          Operationalizing AI-Driven Zero Trust Architectures for Mission Assurance in Contested Environments
                                                          • Room: 307AB
                                                          The Indo-Pacific region presents unique operational challenges that demand resilient solutions for secure, multi-domain collaboration in increasingly contested environments. As defense organizations accelerate adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance decision-making and operational overmatch, integration with robust cybersecurity frameworks such as Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) is paramount to ensuring mission assurance. Deploying AI-driven capabilities at the tactical edge in disconnected, denied, intermittent, and limited (DDIL) environments requires a meticulous balance between operational agility, cybersecurity assurance, and interoperability across joint and coalition forces. Key topics addressed will include: ● Secure AI Deployment: Overcoming cyber and operational risks in DDIL scenarios using ZTA-integrated AI models. ●... ...read more...
                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                          Speaker (confirmed)
                                                          Patrick Perry
                                                          Field Chief Technology Officer
                                                          Public Sector, Zscaler GOV Solutions
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                                                            Tuesday, October 28, 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM

                                                            AI and Identity: Use Identity Security as a Sword and Shield in Indo-Pacific AI MDO
                                                            • Room: 307AB
                                                            Deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents opportunities for acceleration of the mission of MDO (multi-domain operations) in ways unimagined just a few years ago.  Applying AI for accelerating the mission and reducing the cyber risk of the MDO digital space simultaneously can be a challenge.  Identity security when integrated with the application of AI creates the opportunity to apply a simultaneous sword and shield approach (mission acceleration and cyber protection/reduction) to meet the needs of the Indo-Pacific AI MDO environment.  In enabling a simultaneous approach to meet MDO objectives via mission enablement and cyber defensive efforts (effectively sword and shield), organizations reap... ...read more...
                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                            Andrew Whelchel
                                                            Lead Solutions Engineering, Federal
                                                            Saviynt
                                                            Tracks:

                                                              Tuesday, October 28, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

                                                              From Accession to Action: Emphasizing CNO Priorities with Emerging Technologies and Pacing Threats
                                                              • Room: Kūkākūkā Theater
                                                              Rapid technological change demands adaptable leaders capable of integrating advanced capabilities into the fight. In support of the Chief of Naval Operations’ Navigation Plan (NAVPLAN) and the “Get Real, Get Better” (GRGB) initiative, the Squad with Autonomous Teammates – Challenge (SWAT-C) leverages a proven developmental model to strengthen officer accession pipelines for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army. Originating as an academic research program at the U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Military Academy, SWAT-C examines the application of emerging technologies at the infantry squad level. Core areas include Human-Machine Teaming (HUM-T), Cognitive Electronic Warfare (CEW), Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven decision support,... ...read more...
                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                              Moderator (confirmed)
                                                              LCDR John Paramadilok, USN
                                                              Executive Officer
                                                              NR C10F NIOCPAC SLC
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                                                                Growing the Next Generation of Cyber Talent
                                                                • Room: 308AB
                                                                The increasing prevalence of cyber threats highlight the critical need for the Department of War to have a capable and ready cyber workforce. Developing such a workforce involves a multi-disciplinary approach across policy, program development, strategy, data analytics, and data science that will drive innovation and development across the cyber workforce. This presentation will provide information on the DoW CIO's by Cyber Workforce Strategy Implementation Plan, DoW Cyber Workforce Framework, DoW 8140 Cyberspace Workforce Management and Qualification Program, Academic Outreach, and Cyber Excepted Service. Through targeted initiatives, investment in personnel, and a commitment to continuous development activities, we can build... ...read more...
                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                Mark S. Gorak
                                                                Principal Director, Resources and Analysis, and Director, Cyber Academic Engagement Office
                                                                Office of the DoW Chief Information Officer
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                                                                  Tuesday, October 28, 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

                                                                  J2 Panel: The Evolving Indo-Pacific Security Environment
                                                                  • Room: Keynote Area, Exhibit Hall
                                                                  A candid discussion of theater threats, challenges, and the myriad evolving conditions that shape this vital region.  Panelists include key U.S. and Allied officers leading theater intelligence operations and assessments...
                                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                                  Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                  BG David P. Elsen, USA
                                                                  Director for Intelligence (J2)
                                                                  U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                  BRIG Chris Alder, Australian Army
                                                                  Vice Director for Intelligence
                                                                  U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                  CAPT Adam Johnson, USN
                                                                  Director for Intelligence
                                                                  U.S. Pacific Fleet
                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                  COL Carol Stauffer, USA
                                                                  Director for Intelligence
                                                                  U.S. Army Pacific
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                                                                    Tuesday, October 28, 3:30 PM - 3:50 PM

                                                                    Rapidly Deployable 5G & Edge AI: Accelerating Decision Dominance Across the Indo-Pacific with iMERS
                                                                    • Room: 307AB
                                                                    The vast and often disconnected environments of the Indo-Pacific region present significant challenges to rapid decision-making, secure data transfer, and the deployment of advanced analytics at the tactical edge. Traditional networks struggle to support high-throughput, low-latency applications like AI at the edge or to provide resilient communication during emergencies and deployments, leading to reduced mission agility and operational vulnerabilities. Effectively addressing these challenges requires cutting-edge solutions for secure, resilient communications and accelerated data-driven insights. Insight's iMERS platform, integrated with Private 5G capabilities, offers a transformative solution for "Sword & Shield: Ensuring a Secure, Free, and Prosperous Indo-Pacific". iMERS is a compute... ...read more...
                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                    Aaryn Anderson
                                                                    Senior Manager of Solutions
                                                                    Insight Public Sector
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                                                                      Tuesday, October 28, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

                                                                      Reception in Exhibit Hall
                                                                      • Room: Exhibit Hall
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                                                                        Tuesday, October 28, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

                                                                        Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) Pacific
                                                                        • Room: Kūkākūkā Theater
                                                                        Leaders from the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) will share its efforts to expand capabilities into the Indo-Pacific region with the establishment of its DC3 Pacific operating location, strategically located at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan. The expansion will address the growing cyber threats targeted at U.S. and allied infrastructure throughout the region.  DC3 Pacific will bring readily available digital forensics, cyber training, and analytical capabilities to U.S. Government partners and regional allies, enhancing security cooperation activities.  DC3 Pacific will work to defend the Indo-Pacific region by delivering advanced expertise that generates vital intelligence to fight cyber threats while supporting... ...read more...
                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                        Kevin Rivera
                                                                        Director, Cyber Forensics Lab
                                                                        DC3
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                                                                          Wednesday, October 29, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

                                                                          Registration Hours
                                                                          • Room: Registration Lobby
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                                                                            Wednesday, October 29, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

                                                                            Coffee and Light Breakfast
                                                                            • Room: Keynote Area, Exhibit Hall
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                                                                              Wednesday, October 29, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

                                                                              Morning Keynote
                                                                              • Room: Keynote Area, Exhibit Hall
                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                              Keynote (confirmed)
                                                                              MG Jeffrey A. VanAntwerp, USA
                                                                              Commander, Special Operations Command Pacific
                                                                              U.S. Special Operations Command
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                                                                                Wednesday, October 29, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

                                                                                AFCEA Hawai'i Capture the Flag Cyber Challenge
                                                                                • Room: 304AB
                                                                                More information coming soon...
                                                                                  FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics Expo and Demo
                                                                                  • Room: 306AB
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                                                                                  Sponsored by:

                                                                                    Wednesday, October 29, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

                                                                                    Exhibit Hours
                                                                                    • Room: Exhibit Hall
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                                                                                      Wednesday, October 29, 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM

                                                                                      Coffee Break/Networking
                                                                                      • Room: Exhibit Hall
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                                                                                        Wednesday, October 29, 9:30 AM - 9:50 AM

                                                                                        Accelerating Decision Advantage: Embedding Modular AI Orchestration in the Indo-Pacific Enterprise
                                                                                        • Room: 307AB
                                                                                        In the Indo Pacific theater, vast distances, contested domains, and disparate systems strain command agility and decision cycles. Embedding a modular, vendor agnostic AI orchestration capability early in mission architectures, via a lightweight middleware layer, empowers commanders and operators to dynamically integrate sensors, AI/ML models, and analytics across domains in ways that they have never before been capable. By prepositioning this orchestration framework: • Connectivity interruptions become opportunities: models and data adapt in real time to contested or degraded networks. • Stealthy force multipliers emerge: edge nodes reconfigure on-demand and remotely to support allied UxVs, island C2 nodes, or maritime ISR platforms. • Decision... ...read more...
                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                        Bradley Zogopoulos
                                                                                        Deputy Director, Combatant Command Programs
                                                                                        BigBear.ai
                                                                                        Tracks:

                                                                                          Wednesday, October 29, 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

                                                                                          Electromagnetic Operational Environment (EMOE)
                                                                                          • Room: USINDOPACOM Theater
                                                                                          USINDOPACOM lacks a Joint/Coalition ‘Warfighting’ Spectrum Management Planning Tool that provides near real-time spectrum management in a wartime EMOE.  This panel will address past and future efforts, system / network interoperability issues, current development of Electromagnetic Battlefield Management (EMBM) software, and coalition partner access....
                                                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                                                          Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                          COL Will Macugay, USA
                                                                                          Director, J65
                                                                                          U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
                                                                                          Tracks:

                                                                                            Wednesday, October 29, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

                                                                                            Obscurity is Dead: Countering Digital Surveillance Threats in the Indo-Pacific
                                                                                            • Room: Kūkākūkā Theater
                                                                                            Moving in obscurity is a thing of the past, thanks to persistent digital surveillance fueled by commercial data collection. This panel discussion brings together DoD leadership and tech industry experts to explore the implications of Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance (UTS) on military operations in the Indo-Pacific region. They will examine the challenges and opportunities presented by UTS, and explore potential solutions, including Digital Signature Warfare, to countering digital surveillance threats posed by adversaries in Great Power Competition....
                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                            COL Sean Berg, USA (Ret.)
                                                                                            Former SOCPAC Deputy Commander
                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                            Rob Christian, USA (Ret.)
                                                                                            Chief Warrant Officer & Former INDOPACOM CTO
                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                            Chris Miller
                                                                                            Former Acting Secretary of Defense
                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                            Mike Stokes
                                                                                            VP Strategic Engagements 
                                                                                            Ridgeline International
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                                                                                              The Cyber Success Vector™: Applying the DCWF to Build Mission-Ready Cyber Talent for Life-Critical and Defense Systems
                                                                                              • Room: 308AB
                                                                                              Cybersecurity mandates across defense, business, government, and life-critical systems are growing in urgency and complexity. Whether facing compliance, Agile integration, or zero-failure system demands, organizations increasingly depend on more than just secure code — they need people who are capable, aligned, and ready for what’s next. This talk introduces the Cyber Success Vector™, a leadership and workforce development model designed to grow mission-ready cyber professionals. Fully compatible with the Defense Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) and NICE Workforce Framework (NICE), this model enables organizations to: Build and sustain NICE-aligned competencies across diverse roles Integrate cyber readiness into Agile and DevSecOps environments Align people capabilities with... ...read more...
                                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                              LTC Douglas Gray, USA (Ret.)
                                                                                              Founder
                                                                                              GrayVector LLC
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                                                                                                Wednesday, October 29, 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

                                                                                                MARFORPAC AI Shark Tank
                                                                                                  OVERVIEW MARFORPAC invites industry partners to showcase cutting-edge Agentic AI capabilities in a dynamic “AI Shark Tank” format. This interactive session will assess technological readiness levels and demonstrate how emerging AI solutions can enhance staff efficiency and enable predictive operational picture generation. Participants will pitch their innovations to a panel of operational and technical leaders for real-time feedback and engagement. Join us to explore how AI can transform decision-making and mission effectiveness in the Indo-Pacific theater.  VISION  The character of conflict is evolving faster than ever, defined by accelerating technological competition, the erosion of deterrence, and the expansion of warfare into new domains—cyber,... ...read more...
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                                                                                                    Wednesday, October 29, 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

                                                                                                    From Data to Decisions: Advancing Readiness with AIOps
                                                                                                    • Room: 307AB
                                                                                                    In the contested Indo Pacific, mission success depends on resilient, efficient, and secure IT ecosystems that adapt in real time. Department of War leaders face escalating cyber threats, increasingly complex hybrid infrastructures, and the need to deploy and sustain capabilities at mission speed. Every second lost to blind spots, manual troubleshooting, or fragmented systems can impact readiness and security.   This session will explore how modern AIOps and advanced observability are enabling the shift from reactive management to autonomous operations. By applying AI driven insights, machine learning, and predictive analytics, leaders can improve situational awareness, streamline workflows, and anticipate disruptions before they... ...read more...
                                                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                    Lee Koepping
                                                                                                    Chief Technologist
                                                                                                    ScienceLogic
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                                                                                                      Wednesday, October 29, 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

                                                                                                      Flexible by Design, Reliable by Demand: Satcom Built for PACE
                                                                                                      • Room: 307AB
                                                                                                      Modern missions demand satellite communications that are more than just available; they must be reliable, resilient, and flexible by design. In regions where forces operate across vast distances, contested environments, and joint missions with allies, Satcom becomes a critical enabler of command and control. This session will examine why flexibility is the foundation of reliability in modern Satcom and how it underpins mission assurance. From seamless switching across networks and profiles to multiple power options and resilience in GPS-denied or electronically contested environments, the next generation of platforms must endure where others have failed before. Intuitive, user-focused design and integrated intelligence,... ...read more...
                                                                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                      Rob Weitendorf
                                                                                                      U.S. Representative
                                                                                                      Paradigm
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                                                                                                        Wednesday, October 29, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

                                                                                                        Operationalizing AI for Cybersecurity: Lessons Learned from Operation Unconquered Artemis
                                                                                                        • Room: Kūkākūkā Theater
                                                                                                        REDCORE, an RDT&E Enterprise Defensive Cyber Operation Response Element, is developing operational concepts and capabilities tailored to the unique test environment at Edwards AFB. Operation Unconquered Artemis (OUA) leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to protect and secure critical test data, aligning with the DoW Data, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence Adoption Strategy and USAF's AF-25-1. OUA exemplifies the Human-Machine Teaming (HMT) concept described in AF-25-1 by augmenting cyber analyst capabilities, enabling faster operational decisions and reducing manual workload. This presentation will detail AI models designed to detect command-and-control (C2) traffic, Windows event log anomalies, and data exfiltration, significantly enhancing threat detection and response capabilities... ...read more...
                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                        Jason Schalow
                                                                                                        Chief, Special Missions Flight
                                                                                                        412th Communications Squadron
                                                                                                        Tracks:

                                                                                                          Wednesday, October 29, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

                                                                                                          Defense Cyber Workforce Framework
                                                                                                          • Room: Keynote Area, Exhibit Hall
                                                                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                                                                          Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                          Mark S. Gorak
                                                                                                          Principal Director, Resources and Analysis, and Director, Cyber Academic Engagement Office
                                                                                                          Office of the DoW Chief Information Officer
                                                                                                          Tracks:

                                                                                                            Wednesday, October 29, 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

                                                                                                            Empowering the IndoPac Warfighter: Intelligent Data Infrastructure for Rapid, Efficient, and Cyber Resilient AI and Mission Data
                                                                                                            • Room: 307AB
                                                                                                            Federal agencies are experiencing exponential growth in mission-critical and AI data, posing significant challenges in accessing, managing, processing, and securing this information. This surge demands innovative technologies to optimize data by reducing its size, cost, and processing time. In addition, escalating security threats from cyberattacks and ransomware require enhanced data access control methods to protect data and to reinforce Zero Trust principles. In this session, we will delve into new technologies for storing, securing, managing, and optimizing agency data across Hybrid Multi-Cloud environments, including Multi-Domain Operations, to support a secure, free, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region....
                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                            Jim Cosby
                                                                                                            Chief Technology Officer
                                                                                                            NetApp
                                                                                                            Tracks:

                                                                                                              Wednesday, October 29, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

                                                                                                              Implementation of DoW 8140: Deploying an Agile, Capable, and Ready Cyber Workforce
                                                                                                              • Room: Room 308AB
                                                                                                              The increasing prevalence of cyber threats highlights the critical need for the Department of War (DoW) to have a capable and ready cyber workforce. The Department's approach features the implementation of a holistic talent management strategy codified in the DoW 8140 Cyber Workforce Qualification Program, featuring an agile and responsive framework that will drive innovation and development across the cyber workforce. Through the DoW 8140, the Department is expanding the qualification program from less than 9,000 positions to roughly 225,000 military, civilian, and contractor positions by establishing foundational and residential qualification criteria for each DoW Cyber Workforce Framework work role.... ...read more...
                                                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                              Matthew Isnor
                                                                                                              Program Lead, Cyber Workforce Development
                                                                                                              Office of the DoW Chief Information Officer
                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                              Alfredo Rodriguez
                                                                                                              Program Lead, Cyber Workforce Data & Analytics
                                                                                                              Office of the DoW CIO
                                                                                                              Tracks:

                                                                                                                Wednesday, October 29, 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM

                                                                                                                Clarity is the New Shield: Turning Data Into Mission Success
                                                                                                                • Room: 307AB
                                                                                                                In today’s Indo-Pacific environment, success depends on more than collecting data — it requires cutting through the noise to protect what matters and deliver clear, actionable insight where and when it is needed. In this session, Cribl’s Drew Coyle and Sybilla Robertson will discuss how agencies can strengthen mission outcomes by securely managing and routing massive data streams across hybrid, edge, and cloud environments. They will share real-world perspectives on reducing tool sprawl, simplifying complex data pipelines, and enabling trusted information sharing across joint and coalition partners. Attendees will walk away with practical strategies for defending critical assets, supporting compliance, and improving... ...read more...
                                                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                Drew Coyle
                                                                                                                Staff Solutions Engineer
                                                                                                                Cribl
                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                Sybilla Robertson
                                                                                                                Staff Solutions Engineer
                                                                                                                Cribl
                                                                                                                Tracks:

                                                                                                                  Wednesday, October 29, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

                                                                                                                  Networking Lunch*
                                                                                                                  • Room: Exhibit Hall
                                                                                                                  * - ticket required (included with paid full conference registration)...
                                                                                                                  Tracks:

                                                                                                                    Wednesday, October 29, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

                                                                                                                    Afternoon Keynote
                                                                                                                    • Room: Keynote Area, Exhibit Hall
                                                                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                    Keynote (confirmed)
                                                                                                                    Lt Gen Laura L. Lenderman, USAF
                                                                                                                    Deputy Commander, Pacific Air Forces and the Deputy Theater Air Component Commander to the Commander
                                                                                                                    U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
                                                                                                                    Tracks:
                                                                                                                    Sponsored by:

                                                                                                                      Wednesday, October 29, 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM

                                                                                                                      Important Safety Tips for Implementing Wi-Fi 6E & 7
                                                                                                                      • Room: 307AB
                                                                                                                      Many DoW entities are either currently implementing Wi-Fi for the first time or enhancing their deployment as users are migrated from primarily wired to wireless. This session will facilitate those efforts by highlighting recent changes in Wi-Fi standards including Wi-Fi 6E (which adds the 6 GHz spectrum) and Wi-Fi 7. The focus of the session will be on transitioning from previous standards, Wi-Fi 5 & 6, paying attention to important changes that can affect deployment. We’ll distinguish fact from fiction in 6 GHz Wi-Fi and help you plan for adoption of these newer standards. During the session, we will explore the... ...read more...
                                                                                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                      Rick Macchio
                                                                                                                      Consulting Systems Engineer
                                                                                                                      CommScope
                                                                                                                      Tracks:

                                                                                                                        Wednesday, October 29, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

                                                                                                                        Coffee Break
                                                                                                                        • Room: Exhibit Hall
                                                                                                                        Tracks:
                                                                                                                        Sponsored by:

                                                                                                                          New to DoW? How to Break in and Leverage DIU's Commercial Solutions Opening
                                                                                                                          • Room: Kūkākūkā Theater
                                                                                                                          How does the DoW create an environment where emerging small businesses and non-traditional vendors entering the federal space can come in through a front door? DIU will highlight two examples of projects that have delivered tangible impact for government mission partners by partnering with non-traditional defense companies. Learn how DIU is building on its mission to enhance the Department’s ability to deliver groundbreaking commercial technologies that empower the American warfighter. ...
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                                                                                                                            Wednesday, October 29, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

                                                                                                                            Securing the Model Context Protocol: New Attack Surfaces in the Era of Agentic AI
                                                                                                                            • Room: 308AB
                                                                                                                            The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is transforming how AI agents connect with tools and data, introducing a new, dynamic integration layer for intelligent automation. This session examines how MCP alters the security landscape¿exposing novel risks, such as tool poisoning, privilege escalation, and supply chain threats, all of which are beyond what's typically observed in traditional AI environments. The talk will unpack these risks through approachable examples and offer practical steps to guard critical AI-powered workflows and sensitive data. This session is ideal for security teams, AI practitioners, and anyone interested in exploring the next chapter of cybersecurity in AI systems. By... ...read more...
                                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                            Terumi Laskowsky
                                                                                                                            Security Consultant and Instructor
                                                                                                                            Pathfinders Japan Ltd.
                                                                                                                            Tracks:

                                                                                                                              Wednesday, October 29, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

                                                                                                                              Accelerating Innovation with Small Business – Hosted by MARFORPAC
                                                                                                                              • Room: 303AB
                                                                                                                              MARFORPAC welcomes small business innovators for a focused discussion on deepening collaboration through operational testing, CRADAs, and FY26 partnership opportunities. This session highlights priority areas including Agentic AI, Joint Fires Network (JFN) and IMN integration, low-bandwidth solutions for Pacific Island chains, and resilient EMSO capabilities in DDIL environments. Industry participants will engage directly with operational leaders to align on emerging C2, decentralized decision-making at the edge, and scalable network architectures. Join us to help mature the MARFORPAC– industry team and deliver mission-ready solutions to the tactical edge....
                                                                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                              Robert Sholtis
                                                                                                                              Chief Information Officer and Deputy A/CS G39 and G6
                                                                                                                              U.S. Marine Forces Pacific
                                                                                                                              Tracks:

                                                                                                                                Wednesday, October 29, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

                                                                                                                                CompTIA Learning Solutions Series: Skills for Protecting Mission-Critical Infrastructure: A Hands-On Workshop
                                                                                                                                • Room: 302AB
                                                                                                                                Get ready to participate in a hands-on, practical cyber exercise with AWS, CompTIA, Cubic, and Cloud Range Cyber. For the next CompTIA Learning session, we’ll be conducting a cyber range exercise focused on protecting critical communications infrastructure. This will be a workshop, so prepare yourselves to interact with experts as you learn unique skills combinations that solve today’s critical issues. Throughout the session, AWS and Cubic will outline critical ways to manage and improve and secure Mission Partner Environment (MPE) networks and communications. They will outline ways to cope with Denied, Degraded, Intermittent, and Limited (DDIL) environments, for example. All... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                James A. Stanger, Ph.D.
                                                                                                                                Chief Technology Evangelist
                                                                                                                                CompTIA
                                                                                                                                Tracks:

                                                                                                                                  Wednesday, October 29, 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM

                                                                                                                                  Emerging Leaders Panel: Assured Command and Control in the Indo-Pacific: Winning in DDIL Environments
                                                                                                                                  • Room: Keynote Area, Exhibit Hall
                                                                                                                                  Operating across the Indo-Pacific region means contending with the vastness of the theater, limited and degraded infrastructure, and the reality of a contested information environment. From low-bandwidth conditions across Pacific island chains to deliberate electronic warfare attacks from near-peer adversaries, Denied, Degraded, Intermittent, and Limited (DDIL) communications are now a baseline planning factor. This panel brings together Joint leaders, technologists, and mission partners to explore how the DoW is ensuring mission command in DDIL environments. The discussion will focus on emerging C2 and network solutions, resilient architectures, and the strategic imperative to decentralize decision-making at the edge. Key Topics: • DDIL realities in... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                  Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                  Capt Mason Millsap, USMC
                                                                                                                                  C5ISRT Systems Integration Officer and Agentic Warfare Lead
                                                                                                                                  MARFORPAC Digital Transformation Team
                                                                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                  Alan Delgado
                                                                                                                                  Division Chief, Joint Coalition Networks Division (G64)
                                                                                                                                  U.S. Army Pacific
                                                                                                                                  Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                  Bala Selvam
                                                                                                                                  CEO
                                                                                                                                  Hopf Algebra
                                                                                                                                  Tracks:

                                                                                                                                    Wednesday, October 29, 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM

                                                                                                                                    AI-Powered Edge Computing for Mission Resilience in the Indo-Pacific
                                                                                                                                    • Room: 307AB
                                                                                                                                    In the Indo-Pacific, mission success increasingly depends on the ability to collect, process, and act on data at the tactical edge. Operating environments are often disconnected, denied, intermittent, and limited (DDIL), making reliance on centralized cloud services impractical. To address this, we propose the deployment of Tsecond BRYCK AI Mini devices as a secure, ruggedized, and portable solution for edge computing in contested environments. BRYCK AI Mini devices combine high-capacity storage, onboard compute, and integrated GPU acceleration, enabling warfighters to run advanced AI/ML workloads, real-time video and image analytics, and cyber defense models directly in the field without dependency on... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                    John Williams
                                                                                                                                    Director, Government Programs
                                                                                                                                    Tsecond Inc.
                                                                                                                                    Tracks:

                                                                                                                                      Wednesday, October 29, 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM

                                                                                                                                      From Intent to Action: A New Model for Military Networks
                                                                                                                                      • Room: 307AB
                                                                                                                                      Military networks operate at global scale, integrating heterogeneous technologies under dynamic mission demands. Intent-Based Networking (IBN) provides a model for aligning such infrastructures with high-level objectives, but current systems lack mechanisms to encode organizational hierarchy and mission variability. We propose a hierarchical, nested intent model that incorporates organizational constructs—such as location, tenant, mission type, priority, and classification—as reference variables within IBN templates. Global intents define enterprise-wide requirements, while regional, mission, and tactical layers refine or override inherited variables to reflect local constraints. This approach enables scalable configuration, consistent policy propagation, and adaptive mission reconfiguration. Applied to defense networks, it supports... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                      Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                      Tate Baumrucker
                                                                                                                                      Principal Architect
                                                                                                                                      VAE Inc.
                                                                                                                                      Tracks:

                                                                                                                                        Wednesday, October 29, 3:30 PM - 3:50 PM

                                                                                                                                        Supply Chain Detection & Response: Defending Against Evolving Nation-State Threats
                                                                                                                                        • Room: 307AB
                                                                                                                                        The Indo-Pacific threat landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by intensifying geopolitical tensions—particularly around the Taiwan Strait—and the increasing activity of state-aligned adversaries. Nation-state actors are moving beyond traditional, direct attack vectors and instead exploiting the weakest link: the supply chain. This evolution represents a strategic shift in targeting, leveraging the interconnectedness of modern ecosystems to achieve broader impact with greater stealth and deniability. The supply chain in the Indo-Pacific is both wide and complex, encompassing entities ranging from advanced defense contractors and critical infrastructure providers to basic logistics and support suppliers. Each represents a potential entry point for compromise,... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                        Ryan Sherstobitoff
                                                                                                                                        Field Chief Threat Intelligence Officer
                                                                                                                                        SecurityScorecard
                                                                                                                                        Tracks:

                                                                                                                                          Wednesday, October 29, 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

                                                                                                                                          Emerging Leaders Reception
                                                                                                                                          • Room: Keynote Area, Exhibit Hall
                                                                                                                                          Tracks:

                                                                                                                                            Wednesday, October 29, 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

                                                                                                                                            Exhibitor Hosted Networking Reception
                                                                                                                                            • Room: Exhibit Hall
                                                                                                                                            Tracks:

                                                                                                                                              Thursday, October 30, 7:00 AM - 1:30 PM

                                                                                                                                              Registration Hours
                                                                                                                                              • Room: Registration Lobby
                                                                                                                                              Tracks:
                                                                                                                                              Sponsored by:

                                                                                                                                                Thursday, October 30, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

                                                                                                                                                Coffee Break
                                                                                                                                                • Room: Keynote Area, Exhibit Hall
                                                                                                                                                Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                  Thursday, October 30, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

                                                                                                                                                  Morning Keynote
                                                                                                                                                  • Room: Keynote Area, Exhibit Hall
                                                                                                                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                  Keynote (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                  LtGen James F. Glynn, USMC
                                                                                                                                                  Commander
                                                                                                                                                  U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific
                                                                                                                                                  Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                    Thursday, October 30, 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                    Exhibit Hours
                                                                                                                                                    • Room: Exhibit Hall
                                                                                                                                                    Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                      Thursday, October 30, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

                                                                                                                                                      Morning Grindz
                                                                                                                                                      • Room: Exhibit Hall
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                                                                                                                                                        Thursday, October 30, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

                                                                                                                                                        J6 Panel: Indo-Pacific Command Assured C4/Cyber
                                                                                                                                                        • Room: Keynote Area, Exhibit Hall
                                                                                                                                                        This panel will explore how U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and its service components are modernizing and transforming C4 and cyber capabilities to enable assured, resilient, and interoperable networks across the Indo-Pacific theater. Panelists will discuss ongoing initiatives to enhance data-centric CJADC2, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and address gaps to ensure mission success in contested environments. The discussion will highlight how these efforts align with INDOPACOM priorities to deter aggression, respond to crises, and prevail in conflict....
                                                                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                        Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                        BG Michael L. Smith, USA
                                                                                                                                                        Director, J6
                                                                                                                                                        U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
                                                                                                                                                        Panelist (invited)
                                                                                                                                                        Col Eric Crowell, USAF
                                                                                                                                                        Deputy Director, Communications and Cyber Operations (A6)
                                                                                                                                                        U.S. Pacific Air Forces
                                                                                                                                                        Panelist (invited)
                                                                                                                                                        Col Toby Hlad, USMC
                                                                                                                                                        U.S. Indo-Pacific Command J63
                                                                                                                                                        Panelist (invited)
                                                                                                                                                        Col Lawrence (Sonny) Hussey, USMC
                                                                                                                                                        Assistant Chief of Staff G39 and G6
                                                                                                                                                        U.S. Marine Forces Pacific
                                                                                                                                                        Panelist (invited)
                                                                                                                                                        COL Alton J. Johnson, USA
                                                                                                                                                        Assistant Chief of Staff, G-6
                                                                                                                                                        U.S. Army Pacific
                                                                                                                                                        Panelist (invited)
                                                                                                                                                        BG Ray Phariss, USA
                                                                                                                                                        Commanding General
                                                                                                                                                        311th Signal Command (Theater)
                                                                                                                                                        Panelist (invited)
                                                                                                                                                        Col Kalli Ritter, USAF
                                                                                                                                                        U.S. Forces Korea
                                                                                                                                                        Panelist (invited)
                                                                                                                                                        CAPT Oscar Simmons, USN
                                                                                                                                                        U.S. Forces Japan
                                                                                                                                                        Panelist (invited)
                                                                                                                                                        CAPT Victor T. Taylor, USN
                                                                                                                                                        Commanding Officer
                                                                                                                                                        Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station Far East Yokosuka
                                                                                                                                                        Panelist (invited)
                                                                                                                                                        COL Keith Vanyo, USA
                                                                                                                                                        U.S. Special Operations Command Pacific
                                                                                                                                                        Tracks:
                                                                                                                                                        Sponsored by:

                                                                                                                                                          Thursday, October 30, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

                                                                                                                                                          Networking Break
                                                                                                                                                          • Room: Exhibit Hall
                                                                                                                                                          Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                            Thursday, October 30, 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

                                                                                                                                                            Closing Keynote
                                                                                                                                                            • Room: Keynote Area, Exhibit Hall
                                                                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                            Keynote (invited)
                                                                                                                                                            LTG Joshua M. Rudd, USA
                                                                                                                                                            Deputy Commander
                                                                                                                                                            U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
                                                                                                                                                            Tracks:
                                                                                                                                                            Sponsored by:

                                                                                                                                                              Thursday, October 30, 12:45 PM - 1:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                              Conference Closing
                                                                                                                                                              • Room: Keynote Area, Exhibit Hall
                                                                                                                                                              Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                              LTG Susan S. Lawrence, USA (Ret.)
                                                                                                                                                              President and Chief Executive Officer
                                                                                                                                                              AFCEA International
                                                                                                                                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                              Col Dick Palmieri, USAF (Ret.)
                                                                                                                                                              President
                                                                                                                                                              AFCEA Hawaiʻi

                                                                                                                                                                Thursday, October 30, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                Sharing the Fight: the Industry/MARFORPAC Team
                                                                                                                                                                • Room: 313C
                                                                                                                                                                Industry into the fight!  In 2025, MARFORPAC had 5 experiments in Balikatan. Because of the February 2025 Industry / MARFORPAC teaming event in Hawaii under Project Dynamis, we will have well over 3 times that amount for Balikatan 26 and significant spinoffs of APFIT, CRADAs and other contracted industry engagements with our Joint Partners. This TechNet session will outline opportunities in FY 26 to demonstrate agentic AI, JFN and IMN integration,  low-bandwidth implementation in the Pacific Island chains and EMSO and Denied, Degraded, Intermittent, and Limited (DDIL) communications .  The discussion will accelerate Industry-MARFORPAC teaming in emerging C2 and network... ...read more...
                                                                                                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                Col Lawrence (Sonny) Hussey, USMC
                                                                                                                                                                Assistant Chief of Staff G39 and G6
                                                                                                                                                                U.S. Marine Forces Pacific
                                                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                Thomas (TJ) Johnson
                                                                                                                                                                Senior Principal Engineer
                                                                                                                                                                Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity
                                                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                Robert Sholtis
                                                                                                                                                                Chief Information Officer and Deputy A/CS G39 and G6
                                                                                                                                                                U.S. Marine Forces Pacific
                                                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                Col Arlon Smith, USMC
                                                                                                                                                                U.S. Marine Corps
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