 | | | | | Explore cutting-edge technologies, groundbreaking strategies, and geopolitical insights while networking with key decision-makers in the heart of defense policy – Washington, D.C.
Industry-Government Collaboration: Highlight the convergence of industry innovators, government leaders, and policymakers to shape the future of global security.
Technological Advancements in Aerospace: AI, digital engineering, and space technologies and the role of cutting-edge innovations in transforming defense capabilities.
Global Security Landscape: Address partnerships with allies, geopolitical impacts, and conflict prevention in space an the impact on international security dynamics.
Industrial Base Readiness and Workforce Development: Futureproofing and the importance of maintaining a robust and adaptable defense industrial base. | | |
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 | Maj Gen Mark W. Mitchum Commander, Integrated Capabilities Command Pentagon
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Maj Gen Mark W. Mitchum is the Commander, Integrated Capabilities Command (P), the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. He leads the activated ICC in provisional status to both execute the ICC mission – To accelerate USAF capability development keeping Airmen competitive over time -- and build the permanent ICC, which will be activated as one of the USAF’s four new Institutional Commands.
Prior to his current position, Maj Gen Mitchum was the Deputy Director of Programs, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
Join him and Aviation Week Network's Pentagon editor, Brian Everstine, for a lively and engaging discussion when they open the Defense Conference |
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Featured Keynotes, Panelists and Presenters |
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 | Mike Benitez Senior Director of Strategic Product Development Shield AI |
 | Douglas Berenson Partner Oliver Wyman |
 | Stanley L. Brown Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Political-Military Affairs |
 | Michael Creech Vice President of Strategy and Business Development Firefly Aerospace, Inc. |
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 | Scott Crofton Partner Sullivan & Cromwell Mergers & Acquisitions Group |
 | Eric Fanning President and CEO Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) |
 | Roei Ganzarski CEO Alitheon
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 | Robert A. Geckle, Jr Chairman and CEO ∙Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. |
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 | Daniel Gittsovich VP, Investor Relations and Corporate Development ∙ L3Harris Technology |
 | Dak Hardwick VP, International Affairs Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) |
 | Dr. Deanelle Hidalgo Program Director, Skunk Works Lockheed Martin |
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 | Scott “Frag” Jobe Executive Director of Business Development & Strategy Boeing's Phantom Works Boeing Defense, Space & Security |
 | Michael Lawrence Principal Lead, US Air Force and US Cyber Command Strategy and Business Development ∙ Amazon Web Services |
 | Dr. Lee K. Levy, II CEO, The Levy Group, LLC and Board of Directors, National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) |
 | Matt Magana President, Defense & National Security Voyager Technologies |
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 | Elizabeth Mashakas SVP, Talent Acquisition BlueHalo |
 | Renee Pasman Vice President of Integrated Systems Lockheed Martin |
 | John Pollack Partner Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP |
 | Todd Tuthill VP Aerospace & Defense Industry Siemens Digital Industries Software |
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| | Important Items to Note: • AWN Defense Conference Program Start Time: 12:00 PM (noon) • Co-located Breakfast Briefing: May 13, 8:30 AM. Join our experts for a free breakfast briefing on international markets and US defense budget programs. Learn about growth segments and strategies in the global defense industry. Separate registration required. | A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors |  | | |  |
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