Defense News Conference 2024
Military, government and industry leaders will gather at the sought-after popular defense event of the year, to discuss the future of defense. Panel topics will include:
- Modernizing the Army and its Battlefield Tactics
- A Future-Ready Air Force
- Building Space Infrastructure
- The Navy’s Unmanned Vehicle Expansion
- Technology Priorities for USMC
- View from the Hill
- The Pentagon’s Role in Innovation
Note: Both in-person and livestream ticket options are available. The in-person event will take place at the Ritz Carlton in Pentagon City (Arlington, VA). For in-person attendees, a light breakfast, full lunch, coffee, and more, are all included. In-person tickets are limited in availability. Please only register to attend in-person if you plan to show up, so we may order food accordingly.
Speaker Details
The Hon. Heidi Shyu
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)),
U.S. Department of Defense
The Hon. Andrew Hunter
Assistant Secretary for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics,
U.S. Air Force
Rep. Rob Wittman
U.S. House of Representatives & Vice Chairman, House Armed Services
Event Topic
Military, Modernization, TechnologyRelevant Audiences
All Federal Government, Air Force, Coast GuardOther Agency
Foreign Governments/Agencies
Watch Livestream: Military/Gov:
$ 0.00
Attend In-Person: Industry:
$ 199.00
The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City
1250 S Hayes St
Arlington, Virginia, US, 22202