Military Applications of Emerging Technologies

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

2:45 PM - 3:30 PM PT

Location: Sharpening Our Competitive Edge Stage - Hall B

Confirmed Moderator(s)

Sam J. Tangredi, Ph.D.

Leidos Chair of Future Warfare Studies
U.S. Naval War College

Confirmed Speaker(s)

CAPT George Galdorisi, USN (Ret.)

Director, Strategic Assessments and Technical Futures
Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific
CDR Jeffrey Hogan, USN

N5D Navy Branch Lead
Navy Warfare Development Center
LH

LCDR John T. Howe, USN

UxS Integration Officer, Warfighting Assessment and Readiness (N9)
Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet
Brad Poeltler

CEO
Brad Poeltler and Associates LLC
Randy Pugh

Vice Provost Warfare Studies
Naval Postgraduate School

Application of advanced technologies to military applications bring both operational advantages and force vulnerabilities. The panel will provide an objective examination of future warfighting, including AI and autonomous systems, and suggest approaches for industry, particularly start ups.

Learning Objectives:

Recognize the both the advantages and the inherent vulnerabilities of applying advanced technologies to military operations.
Include an experienced, objective view to potential business plans.
Gain insight into the trajectory of Department of the Navy/Department of War adoption and incorporation of advanced technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and the use of autonomous systems.