Pre-Conference Agenda
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8:30 am
Pre-Conference Workshop Modernization: Delivering on the Strategic Deterrent
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 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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8:30 am — 9:30 am
Integrated Modernization
Aligning deliverables is essential for addressing threats. Discover how DoD modernization affects the operational force and how NNSA programs align with DoD’s platform updates.
John HillHead, Reentry Systems Branch, Navy Strategic Systems ProgramsU.S. Navy
Dave HoaglandExecutive Principal Deputy Administrator for Defense ProgramsNational Nuclear Security Administration
Major General Stacy Jo HuserCommander, 20th Air ForceAir Force Global Strike Command
Brian D’AndreaChairman and Chief Executive OfficerTechSource, Inc.Moderator -
9:30 am — 10:30 am
Mitigating Risks with Components and Supply Chain Risk
Discover the challenges and opportunities for DOE/NNSA, including contracting, public/private partnerships, maintaining sources, and lessons learned from DoD.
Jeremy MichaelChief Commercial OfficerHardinge
Robin NoyesDeputy Assistant Deputy Administrator, Office of Warhead Assembly and Non-Nuclear ModernizationNational Nuclear Security Administration
James OwenAssociate Laboratory Director, Weapons EngineeringLos Alamos National Laboratory
Dylan PlemonsVice President of Integrated Supply ChainHoneywell Federal Manufacturing and Technologies
Curtis ChristensenVice President, Managing Director, Programs OfficeLos Alamos National LaboratoryModerator -
10:30 am — 10:40 am
Networking Break
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10:40 am — 11:40 am
NNSA Defense Program Updates
Defense Programs leadership team share insights on the modernization challenges, efforts, and progress.
Audrey BeldioPrincipal Assistant Deputy Administrator for Production Modernization & Materials ManagementNational Nuclear Security Administration
John EvansPrincipal Assistant Deputy Administrator for Stockpile ManagementNational Nuclear Security Administration
David LaGraffe, PhDPrincipal Assistant Deputy Administrator for Research, Development, Test & EvaluationNational Nuclear Security Administration
Deno PhotinakisVice President for Technical Solutions, Deputy Managing Director, National Capital Region OfficeTechSource, Inc.Moderator -
11:45 am — 12:45 pm
Workshop Lunch Session: All Roads Lead to Pantex
Carl Beard, PhD, Production Operations Director at PanTeXas Deterrence, LLC, will provide valuable insights on the necessity for integrated supply chains at Pantex and the measures required to manage the increasing workload.
