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