Monday, January 27th

1. 8:00 am — 1:00 pm

   Pre-Conference Workshop Modernization: Delivering on the Strategic Deterrent

   (Attend the Pre-Conference workshop for an additional $199 to your registration price – includes lunch in the Skyview Room).
   *Pre-Conference Workshop is closed to Press.

   As the U.S. continues to navigate the complexities of the evolving international landscape, advancing the strategic deterrent remains vital for national security. This pivotal workshop offers a unique opportunity to expand perspectives and deepen understanding of the challenges and opportunities that are shaping the modernization effort.

   In this 3-part session, leading experts will delve into the critical facets of integrated modernization. They will emphasize the importance of synchronizing efforts to effectively address emerging threats, and illustrate how modernization influences operations, workforce, and overall mission execution.  The speakers will delve into strategies to mitigate risks associated with non-nuclear components, and supply chain challenges and the importance of maintaining the integrity and reliability of our deterrence capabilities.

   The experts will also focus on NSE collaborative opportunities between the DOE/NNSA and DoD, and innovative approaches such as contracting and public-private partnerships imperative for advancing our strategic objectives.  To close out the session attendees will hear from key figures in the NSE who will provide valuable insights and updates on current research and development, milestone achievements, and plans for the NSE.

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2. 2:00 pm — 2:15 pm

   Welcome to the 2025 Summit!

3. 2:15 pm — 3:00 pm

   Opening Keynote: Updates from NNSA Leadership

   This session will discuss the latest priorities for the NNSA Leadership including, workforce recruitment and retention, ongoing challenges in infrastructure while building for future needs and requirements, monitoring pit production in accordance with DoD needs including the changing security landscape and maximizing NNSA capabilities for other challenges.

   James McConnellAssociate Principal Deputy AdministratorNational Nuclear Security Administration DJ JohnsonVice PresidentHoneywell Federal SolutionsModerator
4. 3:00 pm — 3:30 pm

   Networking Break

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5. 3:30 pm — 4:15 pm

   Furthering the AUKUS Partnership and the Path Forward

   This session will address the maturing partnership among Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States under the AUKUS trilateral agreement, which enables cooperation essential to Australia’s capacity to safely build, operate and maintain a conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine capability. The agreement serves as a critical platform for ensuring stability, fostering innovation, and bolstering shared defense capabilities. The session will explore recent developments and successes within the AUKUS framework, highlighting collaboration efforts in advanced technology sharing, infrastructure modernization, and nuclear-powered submarine capabilities. 
6. 4:15 pm — 5:00 pm

   Navigating Future Challenges in Nuclear Weapons Development: Strategic Solutions for NNSA Lab Directors

   In an era marked by rapid technological advancement, geopolitical shifts, and evolving security threats, NNSA lab directors face unprecedented challenges in the development, maintenance, and modernization of the U.S. nuclear arsenal. Join the directors of Lawrence Livermore, Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratories to explore the future landscape of nuclear weapons development, focusing on strategic solutions to emerging challenges.

   Discussions will cover the integration of cutting-edge technologies, maintaining safety and security in a rapidly changing environment, workforce development, and the role of international collaboration. Attendees will gain insights into navigating the complexities of nuclear deterrence, ensuring national security, and sustaining innovation in the face of budgetary and political constraints and what comes next.

   Kimberly S. Budil, PhDDirectorLawrence Livermore National Laboratory Thomas Mason, PhDDirectorLos Alamos National Laboratory John LongeneckerChief Executive OfficerLongenecker & AssociatesModerator
7. 5:00 pm — 6:30 pm

   Networking Reception

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