Offset Symposium 2024

Agenda

8:00 - 9:00am

Registration & Breakfast

9:00 - 9:05am

Welcome to Offset Symposium

with Sam Gray

9:05 - 9:45am

Defense Modernization Caucus Fireside Chat

Panelists: U.S. Representative Rob Wittman, U.S. Representative Pat Ryan
Moderator: Tyler Sweatt

10:00 - 10:20am

AUKUS and the Future of Global Defense Collaboration

with The Hon. Scott Morrison

10:20 - 11:00am

The New War - Narrative Attacks Created By Misinformation And Disinformation

Panelists: Wasim Khaled, Dr. Andrea Hickerson, Hon. Ellen McCarthy
Moderator: Heather McMahon

11:00 - 11:20am

SNACK BREAK

11:20am - 12:00pm

Software Agility as a Competitive Advantage

Panelists: Daniel Ridge, Corey Jaskolski, Derek Strausbaugh
Moderator: TJ Rowe

12:00 - 1:00pm

LUNCH

1:00 - 1:45pm

2030 and Beyond: Building for the Next Ridgeline

Panelists: Bonnie Evangelista, Dave Michelson, Chee Gansberger
Moderator: Marjorie Censer

2:00 - 2:45pm

Delivering Tech Capability to Warfighters and the Future Global Landscape

Panelists: Schuyler Moore, Lauren Knausenberger
Moderator: Jacqueline Tame

2:45- 3:00pm

SNACK BREAK

3:00 - 3:45pm

The Role of SIs and Venture in DoD Software Adoption

Panelists: Steven Escaravage, Alex O’Toole, Guy Filippelli
Moderator: Jackie Davalos

4:00- 4:45pm

The Path Forward

Panelists: Justin Fanelli, Katie Sutton, Jared Summers
Moderator: Enrique Oti

4:45 - 5:00pm

Closing Remarks

with Tyler Sweatt and Sam Gray

5:00 - 6:30pm

Happy Hour

SESSIONs

bREAKfast

8:00 - 9:00 am

welcome To OFFSET SYMPOSIUM

Sam Gray kicks of Offset '24 and sets the stage for what's to come.

9 - 9:20 am

Sam Gray

Vice President of Strategic Engagements at Second Front

FIRESIDE CHAT

Defense Modernization Caucus

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.

9:20 - 9:50 am

Pat Ryan

Congressman Representing New York's 18th District

Tyler Sweatt

Chief Executive Officer at Second Front

Rob Wittman

Congressman Representing Virginia's 1st District

KEYNOTE

AUKUS and the Future of Global Defense Collaboration

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.

9:50 - 10:25 am

Hon. Scott Morrison

30th Prime Minister of Australia

PANEL

10:25 - 10:30 am

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 National Center for Narrative Intelligence at Ole Miss

Wasim Khaled

CEO & Co-Founder at Blackbird AI

Hon. Ellen McCarthy

CEO and Founder at Trust in Media Cooperative (TIM)

Heather McMahon

NightDragon Strategic Advisor and Professor at UMD's Applied Research Lab for Intelligence and Security

PANEL

10:30 - 10:35 am

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

TJ Rowe

Executive Vice President of Growth at Second Front

Derek Strausbaugh

DoD Mission Team Leader at Microsoft

bREAK

10:35 - 11:00 am

Panel

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.

11:00 - 11:45 am

Jonathan Chavkin

Senior Vice President at Prosek Partners

Donald Gansberger

Software Director at AFWERX

Matt Glinski

Program Manager at AFWERX

David Michelson

Autonomy Director at DIU

PANEL

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.

11:45 am - 12:30 pm

Peter Dixon

Founder & Board Chairman at Second Front

Lauren Knausenberger

Chief Innovation Officer at SAIC

Schuyler Moore

Chief Technology Officer at U.S. Central Command

Jacqueline Tame

Executive Director at SVDG

Lunch

12:30 - 1:30 pm

Panel

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?

1:30 - 2:15 pm

Jackie Davalos

Reporter at Bloomberg News

Steven Escaravage

Executive Vice President at Booz Allen Hamilton

Guy Filippelli

Managing Partner at Squadra Ventures

Alex O'Toole

Chief of Infrastructure and Platforms at ADVANA

Panel

2:15 - 2:20 pm

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.

Justin Fanelli

Chief Technology Officer at US Navy

Enrique Oti

Chief Technology Officer at Second Front

Jared Summers

Vice President & Chief Technology Officer of Defense Markets at LMI

Katie Sutton

Chief Technology Advisor to the Commander and Director of Pentagon Operations

Closing remarks

2:20 - 2:25 pm

Take a moment to wrap up Offset '24 with Tyler and Sam as they recap the day and share their appreciation to all that made the event a success.

Sam Gray

Vice President of Strategic Engagements at Second Front

Tyler Sweatt

Chief Executive Officer at Second Front

Closing Remarks

4:15 - 4:30 pm

Happy Hour

4:30 - 6:30pm

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When and where is the Offset Symposium taking place?

Where? Waldorf Astoria located at
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States
When? May 16, 2024 from 8am - 7pm

What is the cost of attending the Offset Symposium?

$75 Early Bird Pricing (until April 1st)
‍$99 General Admission (April 1st and beyond)
‍$25 for Government Officials, Students, and Nonprofits

How do I register for the Offset Symposium?

Through our eventbrite page.

Is there a deadline for registration?

There’s no deadline to register; however tickets are limited so the earlier the better before we sell out!

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellation policies are handled on a case-by-case basis. Please follow the instructions on the eventbrite registration confirmation email to request a refund.

Do you provide parking?

Due to limited parking in the area, we suggest ride sharing or carpooling.
If you choose to drive, here are your parking options:
‍
$20-$25 Options:

415 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States
1111 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States
555 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States

$45 Onsite Valet Parking (very limited)

Is there a dress code for the Offset Symposium?

We encourage you to be yourself! But if you're looking for guidance, we expect Business Casual to be the vibe.

The most important question: Will there be food?

Food and beverage will be provided for Breakfast, Lunch, Breaks, and Happy Hour.
If you have any dietary restrictions, please note them in the registration form so we can make sure you have something to eat.

Do you offer any scholarships or financial assistance for attending the Offset Symposium?

Scholarships and financial assistance further than those provided for Government, Students, and Nonprofits will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Please email offsetsymposium@secondfront.com for more information.