Defense Innovation Days 2021
30 August to 31 August 2021
Virtual Event
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Tentative Agenda:
Day 1 – Monday, 30 August 2021
10:00 – 11:30 – A National Conversation on Defense
Senator Jack Reed, Chair, Senate Armed Services Committee (confirmed)
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III (invited)
11:30 – 1:00 – A National Conversation on Climate and Defense
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (confirmed)
The Honorable John Kerry, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate (invited)
Day 2 – Tuesday, 31 August 2021
10:00 – 11:30 – Conversation on Cybersecurity and Defense
Congressman Jim Langevin, Chair of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems (confirmed)
Mr. Chris Inglis, U.S. National Cyber Director (invited)
11:30 – 1:00 – A National Conversation on Foreign Affairs Defense
Congressman David Cicilline, House Foreign Affairs Committee (confirmed)
Dr. Andrew Erickson, China Maritime Studies Institute, Naval War College (invited)
Defense Innovation Days brings together companies who are developing cutting edge innovations that can be deployed to deter war and protect the security of our country with policymakers who are helping steer the nation’s defense strategy. We give policymakers an opportunity to speak to those companies, big and small, and give the companies insight into future acquisition opportunities.
The event facilitates a forum where defense policymakers and business leaders can engage with and learn from one another.
Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors!
Raytheon Technologies 
General Dynamics 
Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium
Silver Sponsors
Northrop Grumman 
Teledyne Marine 
Bronze Sponsor
National Institute for Undersea Vehicle Technology
Highlights from Defense Innovation Days 2019
Presentations from Defense Innovation Days 2019:
Vice Admiral Nancy Norton, Director, Defense Information Systems Agency and Commander, Joint Force HQ, DoD Information Network: VADM-Norton-Final-DID-2019
Mr. James “Hondo” Geurts, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition: Geurts – Final DID 2019
Rear Admiral Leonard “butch” Dollaga, Commander, Undersea Warfighting Command Center: Dollaga – Final DID 2019
Mr. Donald McCormack, Executive Director, Naval Surface and Undersea Warfare Centers: McCormick – Final DID 2019
Brigadier General Vincent Malone, Deputy Commanding General of the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command and Senior Commander, Natick Soldier Systems Center: Malone – Final DID 2019
Dr. Richard Carlin, Naval Accelerator, Office of Naval Research: Carlin – Final DID 2019
Colonel Michael McGinley, Director, Defense Innovation Unit Boston and Defense Engagements: McGinley – Final DID 2019
Mr. Jimmy Smith, Director, Department of the Navy’s Office of Small Business Programs: Jimmy Smith – Final DID 2019
Videos from Defense Innovation Days 2019:
U.S. Senator Jack Reed (RI), Ranking Member SASC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2djspiRITR8
Innovation from the Cybersecurity Perspective
Vice Admiral Nancy Norton, Director, Defense Information Systems Agency/Commander, Joint Force Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Network
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZdO5p8o-vY&feature=youtu.be
Congressional Discussion: U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (RI)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNOhxSoxLj8&feature=youtu.be
Mr. James Geurts, Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJdSSYOA5ic&t=2281s
Congressional Discussion: U.S. Congressman Jim Langevin (RI)
Dr. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense
Congressional Discussion: U.S. Congressman David Cicilline (RI)
Criticality of a Robust Defense Supply Chain
Vice Admiral Michael Connor (Ret.), CEP ThayerMahan
Paul Ferraro, VP, SeaPower Capability Systems, IDS, Raytheon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OddLDYA4-pI
Innovation from the Undersea Technology Perspective
Rear Admiral “Butch” Dollaga, Commander, Undersea Warfighting Development Center
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHrvlNvROlQ&t=1325s
Mr. Donald McCormack, Executive Director, Naval Undersea and Surface Warfare Centers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zTjWQw9bZg
Technology Initiatives for the Warfighter
Brigadier General Vincent Malone, Deputy Commanding General – US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command/Senior Commander – Natick Soldier Systems Center
Rear Admiral Eric Ver Hage, Commander, Naval Surface Warfare Center/Commander, Naval Undersea Warfare Center
Innovation Initiatives
Dr. Richard Carlin – Naval Accelerator, Office of Naval Research
Colonel Michael McGinley – Director, Defense Innovation Unit Boston & Defense Engagements
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvyY_2vRh6Q&t=3165s
Mr. Jimmy Smith, Director, Navy Office of Small Business Programs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcCUfVQt2J8&feature=youtu.be
