"To provide a forum for industry and
academia to discuss issues related to unmanned/autonomous systems in the
maritime environment". 

Over a day and a half, a distinguished series of speakers and a number of rapid fire panel discussions on a diverse range of Military and Commercial subjects will be held. 

Wednesday 1500-1700hrs

Registration, Exhibits, Ghost Ship 1500-1700hrs.

WELCOMING REMARKS:
Rear Admiral Walter E. “Ted” Carter, Jr., President of the U.S. Naval War College 

KEYNOTE ADDRESS:     Dr. Lawrence Schuette, 'Acting Director of Research' ONR

DINNER GUEST SPEAKERS:

Frank Serna Draper Laboratory, Chapter President

Kerry Scarlott, Goulston & Storrs, ITAR Briefing

Mario Marino, Maritime Advisory Committee AUVSI

Daryl Davidson, AUVSI Foundation

RADM (ret) USN Tom Richards Juliet Marine Ghost Video

BUFFET RECEPTION: 1700-1900hrs.

Thursday 0800-1900hrs.

Registration, Exhibits, Ghost Ship Tours

Special Guest Speaker: Adm (Ret) Guillermo Enrique Barrera Hurtado Colombian Naval Forces  "Drug Interdiction Current State”

GUEST SPEAKER: CAPT. Robert "Barney" Rubel USN (ret) Dean, Center for Naval Warfare "Unmanned Maritime Systems. Supporting A New Navy"
Focus Topics: and Panel Forums 

Energy, Scientific, and Commercial Unmanned Vehicle Applications  How are unmanned vehicles currently being used to enhance data collection and operations in civilian applications?   How will these applications grow in the future?

Presenter-Moderator:  James Hanlon, Director Halifax Marine Institute.    

Panel Members: TBA, DRDC Defense R&D Canada, Ian Moss; Goulston & Storrs, John Tobias; Bluefin Robotics, Justin Manley; Teledyne Marine Systems,

Industry Partnership Guide and Metrics for IRAD Development Funding                    Presenter-Moderator: George Root, Former DARPA 

Panel Members: Dr. Waseem Naqvi Raytheon,Adam McEwen GD-Electric Boat,  Joseph Curcio Juliet Marine, TBA Wash DC

Luncheon 1200hrs.

Counter IED Lesson Learned for Mine Countermeasures                                                Presenter-Moderator:  CDR. Tom Reynolds Director Hydroid 

Panel Members: Justin Manly Sr Dir. Teledyne Marine Sys, RAN CDR (ret) Phillip Wilson Dir. ixBlue, John Short Raytheon, TBA, DRDC Defense R&D Canada

Big Data, Cyber Security, Cloud - Analytics Capabilities for (ISR) Autonomous and Unmanned Systems Domain  Big Data is becoming a reality for most federal agencies and industry partners dealing with the ISR, Command and Control (C2) and ground processing (cloud and analytics) associated with the massive volumes, varieties and velocities of data collected from a growing number of surveillance and sensor platforms. 

Presenter-Moderator:  Audie Hittle CTO EMC Isilon

Panel Members: Dr Tim Rudolph, USAF Life Cycle Management Center, RADM (ret) USN Mike Brown, VP/GM RSA Fed. Bus. IT & Security,  MG (ret) USA, John Custer, EMC Corp. Dir. Federal Missions and Programs, Bruce Weed, IBM Fed Sys.

Ghost Ship Tours 1500hrs

Dinner Reception 1600hrs

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The Unmanned Summit presentations and discussions are of a public domain nature, likely with non-U.S. persons present.  Accordingly, you are strictly prohibited from disclosing information during the Unmanned Summit that is ITAR controlled, Government Classified, or proprietary intellectual property.   AUVSI New England is not responsible for participants’ data and/or information distributed or discussed at the Unmanned Summit. By attending the Unmanned Maritime Summit, you acknowledge the aforementioned restrictions and your commitment to compliance during the Unmanned Maritime Summit with the restrictions and all applicable U.S. laws and regulations. 

Setup time Wednesday Oct 9th 11AM-2:30PM - Tear down Thursday Oct 10th after 2:30PM

Contact David Paul regarding display tables (6ft or 8ft) and electricity needs.

Tchotchkes and handouts are encouraged.

Naval Station Newport's Gate 1 is located at: 1 Training Station Road, Newport, RI
Proceed to gate with photo ID and inform sentry that you'rer on the Officer's Club AUVSI Attendee list. Turn left at stop sign and keep left straight ahead to white bldg. dockside.