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Day 1

0900-0910  Introduction

0910-0930  Alternative Acquisition Approach: OT Philosophy  –  Mykelby

0930-1030  OT Essentials & Acquisition Pathways  –  Dunn

  • 2371b – prototype authority leading to follow-on production
  • 2371 –  science and technology
  • 2373 –  experimentation and testing
  • 2374a – prize authority

1030-1045  break

1045-1115  Teaming: Ingredients for Success  –  Kenney

1115-1145  SOFWERX – PIA & OTs to field new capabilities  –  Stratton-Feix

1145--1300  Lunch

1300-1345  Keynote: James Geurts, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, RD&A

1345-1415  Legislative Update: Perspective from the Hill  –  Seraphin, Woolwine

1415-1430  break

1430-1500  Consortia Model  –  Greeff

1500-1530  Project Spotlight: DIU  –  Madsen

1530-1600  Q&A, discussion

1600-1800  Networking Reception – sponsored by ATI

Day 2

0900-0930  Keynote: James Faist, Director of Defense R&E for Advanced Capabilities, OSD

0930-1030  OT Innovative Contracting  –  Dunn

  • Outreach & Solicitation
  • Agreements & Negotiations

1030  break

1045-1115  Overcoming Resistance & Leadership Support  –  panel

1115-1145  Defense Innovation using Private Capital  –  Mykleby

1145-1215  Past, Present & Future  –  Dunn

1215-1230  Q&A, wrap-up