Offset Symposium

Future of Software-Enabled Statecraft

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By the Numbers

450+

Attendees spanning industry, tech, government, venture and more

Speakers discussing the future of software enabled statecraft

2F customers showcasing their accredited solutions

Welcome to Offset Symposium

Sam Gray kicks off Offset ’24 and sets the stage for what’s to come.

Sam Gray

VP of Strategic Engagements

Fireside Chat

Hear from the lawmakers themselves on how the Defense Modernization Caucus plans to help the military cut through red tape and acquire emerging technologies and software.

Pat Ryan

Congressman Representing New York’s 18th District

Rob Wittman

Congressman Representing Virginia’s 1st District

Tyler Sweatt

Chief Executive Officer

Keynote

Leveraging his vast experience in domestic and global affairs, Mr. Morrison gives an impactful keynote into the future of global defense collaboration, with a keen focus on AUKUS.

Hon. Scott Morrison

30th Prime Minister of Australia

The New War – Narrative Attacks Created by Misinformation and Disinformation

In an eye-opening discussion, this panel explains the global threat of misinformation & disinformation adversarial campaigns and how to enable warfighters to mitigate them.

Dr. Andrea Hickerson

Director of the Nation Center for Narrative Intelligence at Ole Miss

Heather McMahon

NightDragon Stategic Advisor and Professor at UMD’s Applied Research Lab for Intelligence and Security

Hon. Ellen McCarthy

CEO and Founder at Trust in Media Cooperative (TIM)

Wasim Khalid

CEO & Co-Founder at Blackbird AI

Software Agility as a Competitive Advantage

In today’s ever-evolving threat landscape, rapid software development and deployment are crucial for national security. This panel discusses how the public and private sectors can leverage software agility to gain a strategic edge.

Corey Jaskolski

Chief Executive Officer at RAIC Labs

Daniel Ridge

Program Manager at DARPA

Derek Strausbaugh

DoD Mission Team Leader at Microsoft

TJ Rowe

Chief Revenue Officer

2030 and Beyond: Building for the Next Ridgeline

This forward-looking discussion was focused on how you can equip yourself and your team for the next ridgeline of defense. Uncover how cutting-edge DoD teams are preparing for the future of tech innovation.

David Michelson

Autonomy Director at DIU

Donald Gansberger

Software Director at AFWERX

Jonathan Chavkin

Senior Vice President at Prosek Partners

Matt Glinski

Program Manager at AFWERX

Delivering Tech Capability to Warfighters and the Future Global Landscape

Bridging the gap between innovation and real-world application is easier said than done. See how this expert panel approaches this challenge and how they foresee the future of global security to be impacted by innovative technology.

Peter Dixon

Founder and Executive Chairman of the Board

Lauren Knausenberger

Chief Innovation Officer at SAIC

Schuyler Moore

Chief Tecnnology Officer at U.S. Central Command

Jacqueline Tame

Executive Director at SVDG

The Role of SIs and Venture in DoD Software Adoption

We all know that software adoption can be the key to modern statecraft, but how do we make it happen in the DoD? Learn how to overcome bottlenecks and make smarter investments in this panel discussion. Plus, who doesn’t love a little AI talk as well? Jackie Davalos Jackie Davalos Reporter at Bloomberg News.

Alex O’Toole

Chief of Infrastructure and Platforms at ADVANA

Guy Filippelli

Managing Partner at Squadra Ventures

Jackie Davalos

Reporter at Bloomberg news

Steven Escaravage

Executive Vice President at Booz Allen Hamilton

The Path Forward

This panel addresses the necessary steps that government and tech need to work TOGETHER on now to solve commercial tech adoption challenges in the DoD.