DIRECTED ENERGY SYMPOSIUM
- September 11-12, 2024
- 151 St George, National Harbor, MD
Event Overview
Please note that all information below reflects the 2024 Symposium. 2025 details coming soon!
The 7th Annual Directed Energy Symposium will convene leading experts, policymakers, leaders, and innovators across the Directed Energy community to explore the latest advancements and applications in directed energy systems and technologies to support the Warfighter and national defense objectives. Discussions at the event will provide valuable insights into the evolving landscape of directed energy warfare and the associated opportunities and challenges.
2024 Confirmed Speakers Included
Download the Agenda for the Full Speaker Line-Up!
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Lt Gen Heath Collins, USAF
Director, Missile Defense Agency -
RADM Theodore LeClair, USN
Deputy Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet; Directo, Task Force Littoral Combat Ship -
Dr. Amy Smith-Carroll, SES
Director, Surface Warfare, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Platform & Weapon Portfolio, OUSD (A&S) -
Dr. Neset Akӧzbek, ST
Senior Research Scientist for DE, Technical Center, U.S. Army Space & Missile Defense Command -
CAPT Dave Stoner, USN
Deputy Director for Weapons and Sensors (N96), Office of the Chief of Naval Operations -
Dr. Mark Spencer
Director, Joint Directed Energy Transition Office, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering -
Adam Aberle
Director, Directed Energy Project Office, U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities & Critical Technologies Office -
Dr. Steve Fiorino
Director, Center for Directed Energy, Air Force Institute of Technology
About the 2024 Directed Energy Symposium
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
- Leading a technology-driven & mission focused approach to provide directed energy capabilities
- Expanding the use of directed energy to address emerging challenges & missile threats
- Accelerating the integration of directed energy capabilities across the DoD
- Addressing the C-UAS threat by deploying directed energy
- Developing directed energy weapon capability to support the surface force
- Delivering warfighting capabilities to support DoD mission success
- Harnessing high powered microwaves (HPMs) for next-generation warfare
Why You Should Attend This Symposium
Over the last three years, the Department of Defense has invested $1 billion annually for directed energy R&D, testing and evaluation, as well as technology and weapon procurement. DoD leadership is committed to deploying directed energy capabilities across the battlefield at scale as it has the potential to help the U.S. maintain its technological superiority over modernizing adversaries and defeat a multitude of threats. Currently, there are at least 31 directed energy initiatives underway across the U.S. military. The 2024 Directed Energy Symposium will convene leading experts and innovators to explore current and future innovations and initiatives, challenges, and benefits of deploying directed energy weapons to the battlefield.
Over the last three years, the Department of Defense has invested $1 billion annually for directed energy R&D, testing and evaluation, as well as technology and weapon procurement. DoD leadership is committed to deploying directed energy capabilities across the battlefield at scale as it has the potential to help the U.S. maintain its technological superiority over modernizing adversaries and defeat a multitude of threats. Currently, there are at least 31 directed energy initiatives underway across the U.S. military. The 2024 Directed Energy Symposium will convene leading experts and innovators to explore current and future innovations and initiatives, challenges, and benefits of deploying directed energy weapons to the battlefield.
This year’s Symposium will highlight how the DoD and Military Services are working to develop directed energy systems and integrate them into warfighting capabilities. Speakers from across the U.S. government, miliary services, DoD, academia, research labs, and industry will provide updates on latest projects, innovative endeavors, and future opportunities to support the next generation of directed energy technologies. The 2024 event will also feature a panel highlighting the development and fielding of high-powered microwaves and how it will support next-generation warfare in the future operating environment. Attendees at the 7th Directed Energy Symposium will have the unique opportunity to discuss and ask questions to key decision makers, subject experts, and solution providers to promote the development and acceleration of directed energy capabilities to support future combat operations.
DSI’s team specializes in the extensive research and development of our Symposium’s content and focus areas, and we will assemble the most respected minds in the Directed Energy community, including DoD, federal, and industry. Our non-partisan approach allows us to reach across all services and organizations to bring together a truly holistic group of decision makers and solution providers.
At our Symposium You Have the Ability To
Gain Education & Insight: Walk away with knowledge gained from our senior level speakers on some of the complex challenges facing the DoD and Federal Government as it relates to directed energy systems.
Build Partnerships: The agenda is designed to allow for ample networking opportunities and the ability to discover.
Influence: Help foster ideas! Share your own insight and knowledge during our interactive sessions. All attendees are encouraged to address our speaker faculty and each other with their questions, comments or ideas.
2023 PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDED
Raytheon, L3Harris, Northrop Grumman, Leonardo Electronics, Parsons, Leidos, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren, BlueHalo, NAVAIR, SCHOTT North America, Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane, VTG, Dept of Air Force, Spear Power Systems, DEVCOM Army Research Lab, KBR, HQMC Aviation, Bren-Tronics, US Army, Valkyrie Enterprises, Joint Intermediate Force Capabilities Office, TGV Rockets, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Applied Energetics, Office of Naval Research, SRC Inc, National Defense University, GKI Aerospace, Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona, Stellant Systems, National Air and Space Intelligence Center, Glenair, AFMETCAL, NKT Photonics, OUSD R&E, George Washington University, NAVAIR China Lake, Vishay, Army Rapid Capabilities & Critical Technologies Office, CEA Technologies, Gentex Corp, Kratos Defense, Avalanche Energy, nLIGHT Photonics, Milpower Source, Missie Defense Agency, Quantic ECI, PowerPhotonic Inc, American Systems, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kearfott Navigation & Guidance, Coherent Inc, and more.
Operating Guidance for Government Attendees
DSI’s Symposium directly supports DoD & Federal Government priorities by providing a conduit for officials to efficiently reach audiences outside of their respective offices that directly impact their department’s mission success, at no charge to the government, and in an efficient expenditure of time.
DSI’s Symposium will provide a forum to address and improve internal and external initiatives, meet with and hear from partner organizations, disseminate vital capability requirements to industry, increase visibility within the larger community, and generally support their mission.
The Symposium is open and complimentary to all DoD and Federal employees and is considered an educational training forum, and a widely attended gathering.
*Symposium is CLOSED TO PRESS / NO RECORDINGS*
SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
The 2024 Directed Energy Symposium provides opportunities including exhibit space, product demonstrations, and networking receptions.
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Stellant Systems is a partner for civil, military, and commercial organizations whose missions seek to ensure a safe, aware, and connected world. We are a premier manufacturer of critical spectrum and power amplification systems for defense, space, medical & scientific and industrial customers worldwide.
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Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human Advancement
For over 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators to push boundaries with the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, our software will power the next great leaps in human advancement.
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