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  • Tuesday, Feb 10th
    2:45 PM - 3:30 PM PT
    Military Applications of Emerging Technologies
    Location: Sharpening Our Competitive Edge Stage - Hall B
    Confirmed Moderator: Sam J. Tangredi, Ph.D. – U.S. Naval War College
    Confirmed Speaker: CAPT George Galdorisi, USN (Ret.) – Author
    Confirmed Speaker: Brad Poeltler – Brad Poeltler and Associates LLC
    Emerging/Disruptive Technologies (AI, Data)
  • Wednesday, Feb 11th
    9:45 AM - 10:45 AM PT
    Edge AI for Maritime and National Security Superiority: Turning Data into Decision Advantage
    Location: Excellence in Warfighting Stage - Sails Pavilion
    Confirmed Moderator: Kaly McKenna – Beacon Global Strategies
    Confirmed Speaker: Justin Fanelli – United States Department of the Navy
    Confirmed Speaker: ADM Christopher Grady, USN (Ret.) – Former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
    Emerging/Disruptive Technologies (AI, Data)
  • Wednesday, Feb 11th
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
    Securing Maritime Domain Dominance with Rapid Technology Insertion
    Location: Excellence in Warfighting Stage - Sails Pavilion
    Confirmed Moderator: CDR Jonathan White, USCG – USCG
    Confirmed Speaker: Scott Pratz – USCG
    Confirmed Speaker: Christopher A. Rogers – US Coast Guard
    Confirmed Speaker: CAPT Patrick Thompson, USCG – USCG
    Emerging/Disruptive Technologies (AI, Data)