4th Annual Unmanned Systems West

Prepare to connect with top military, government, and industry leaders at the forefront of unmanned systems innovation. This year’s Unmanned Systems West Conference offers a unique chance to uncover how the latest uncrewed technologies are driving mission success—from enabling faster decision-making and enhanced situational awareness to expanding operational reach and resilience across multi-domain environments. Whether you’re seeking insights to inform your acquisition strategies, or looking to forge new partnerships, this event delivers the practical intelligence, emerging capabilities, and real-world case studies you need to stay mission-ready.

Must-Attend Sessions Include:

Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb: Real-World Insights into UxS and Counter-UxS Warfare
Cutting-Edge Experimentation Leads to Breakthrough in AI/ML-Driven Maritime Autonomy
Operationalizing Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning in Autonomous Warfare
Contested Logistics, Procurement & Funding Status for Littoral Combat & Amphibious Warships
Navy 4th Fleet: Integration of Uncrewed Capabilities & Robotic Systems for Day-to Day Ops
Managing Operations Across the Battlespace: Joint Force Training, Modernization, and Operational Concept C2 Testing Development

Speaker and Presenter Information

Dr. Jeremy S. Werner
Chief Scientist to the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Strategic Initiatives, Policy, and Emerging Technologies (SIPET)
Department of Defense

Dr. Christopher P. Heagney
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Fleet/Force Advisor
US Naval Forces Southern Command & US Navy 4th Fleet

Captain Charles (Newt) McKissick
Senior Director, Maritime Portfolio Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
Department of Defense

Johnathan Falcone
Riverside Research
Maritime Portfolio - Surface Warfare
Defense Innovation Unit (CTR)

Emily Hightower
Underwater Explosive Ordnance Disposal (UWEOD) AI/ML Program Lead
Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PAC)

Dr. Marina Theodotou
Innovation & Organizational Change Expert Defense Acquisition University
Department of Defense

Ray E. Crotts II
Air Traffic Control Specialist | 130i CUAS Program Manager, AJR-262 Air Traffic Organization | System Operations Services | System Operations Security
Federal Aviation Administration

Larri Fish
Assistant Director
U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)

Michael Stuckenschneider
Battlespace Awareness Portfolio Manager
NIWC PAC

Expected Number of Attendees

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Justice, City Government, Municipal Government, CIA, Coast Guard, FAA, National Guard Association, Federal Government, Foreign Governments/Agencies