From ships to tanks to F35s—every defense system is now a form factor for software. Listen as Peter Dixon, CEO of Second Front Systems, sets the stage for Offset Symposium 2023 discussing the central role software plays in the U.S. and Allied National Security landscape today—and what changes the DoD and Intelligence Communities must make to evolve and become agile in this evolving arena.For a legacy institution like the Department of Defense to fit with layers upon layers of bureaucracy, this can either be a condemning reality or a transformational opportunity. Facing this head-on requires new mental and operating models diffused throughout the institution.

Innovation, left to its own devices, often follows market signals or leadership whims. Phones become smaller, bigger, lighter, heavier. Agencies host challenges, pitch competitions, workshops. A flurry of activity occurs, but lacks direction toward delivering value.In this fireside chat with Gen. (Ret.) John W. Raymond, Former Chief of Space Operations of the U.S. Space Force, and Sally Donnelly, Founding Partner at Pallas Advisors, we’ll discuss how government agencies must move beyond the self-limiting idea of impartiality and neutrality to create tangible outcomes for U.S. National Security.The DoD and IC must set a clear path forward, attract critical stakeholders and capabilities, and not fear backing winners.

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For this all-star panel, our speakers will discuss the government's unique role in de-risking emerging markets before becoming a buyer and crowding-in private capital to support further innovation and commercialization.In the DoD’s case, there are plenty of tools available to create mutually-beneficial deals that deliver value for the mission and companies alike.They’ll cover what’s needed to do this well, where there’s opportunity for further improvement, and how these entities can ultimately deliver the best in commercial tech to National Security professionals.

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Software ate the world. Then it started chewing on DoD and the IC. In this fireside chat with Nand Mulchandani, Chief Technology Officer of the Central Intelligence Agency, we’ll discuss how leaders like him are creating the future of software-enabled statecraft and how diverse stakeholders can plug in.For software to transform governments like it did the private sector, a new form of public sector leadership must take hold.