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

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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 and Presenter Information

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

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Expected Number of Attendees

300

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Dept of Energy, Dept of Homeland Security, NASA, Coast Guard, Federal Government, Foreign Governments/Agencies, NSA