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April 19-20, 2023

April 19-20, 2023
Atlanta, GA
#MALMS

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Wednesday, April 19
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM

Continental Breakfast and Networking
  • Room:   216
  • Wednesday, April 19, 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM

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Wednesday, April 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration Opens
  • Wednesday, April 19, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Wednesday, April 19
8:55 AM - 9:00 AM

Opening Welcome
  • Room:   213
  • Wednesday, April 19, 8:55 AM - 9:00 AM
Speaker(s)s
Kevin Sampels

Senior Air Force Account Executive; Board Member, Institute for Defense and Business (IDB); Vice Chair, National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Logistics Management Division
Palantir
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Wednesday, April 19
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

National Defense Strategy (NDS): Designing for Sustainment Excellence
  • Room:   213
  • Wednesday, April 19, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
The NDS, particularly its emphasis on integrated deterrence and building a resilient defense industrial base, is driving changes to our sustainment and product support strategies. We are working to ensure that strategies, capabilities, and enablers—including those provided by contractors—are resilient and flexible enough to operate in a contested logistic environment....
Speaker(s)
Steven Morani, SES

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment
Pentagon
Keynote

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Wednesday, April 19
9:50 AM - 10:45 AM

State of the Industry Forecast
  • Room:   213
  • Wednesday, April 19, 9:50 AM - 10:45 AM
Join our speakers in this session as they identify and discuss key readiness trends and drivers in military aircraft logistics and sustainment and share their forecasts for the coming years. Hear about overarching market conditions, expectations for shifting demands, and the challenges facing operators and the industry engaged in military...
Speaker(s)s
Brandon Patrick

Senior Military Analyst for the Middle East and North Africa
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Dr. Lee K. Levy, II

Board of Directors, National Defense Industrial Association, and CEO The Levy Group, LLC
The Levy Group, LLC
Panelist

Hon. Robert McMahon

Former Assistant Secretary of Defense, Sustainment
Panelist

Lt. Gen. (Ret) Giovanni Tuck

CEO
Robbins-Gioia, LLC
Panelist

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Wednesday, April 19
10:50 AM - 11:20 AM

Networking Break
  • Room:   213
  • Wednesday, April 19, 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM

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Wednesday, April 19
11:20 AM - 11:50 AM

Untangling the End-to-End Lifecycle of A&D Supply Chains
  • Room:   213
  • Wednesday, April 19, 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM
Learn how to reduce the total cost of aircraft ownership by increasing the readiness of aircraft and components through enhanced service levels and operational availability.  Network-based control towers resolve the complexity of multi-tier supply challenges by providing a single version of truth across all parties and systems. You get end-to-end...
Speaker(s)s
Greg Brady

Founder and Chairman
One Network Enterprises
Speaker

Major General John Phillips, PhD (USAF ret.)


Speaker

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Wednesday, April 19
11:55 AM - 12:45 PM

Defense Mission Readiness: An Update from the Armed Forces
  • Room:   213
  • Wednesday, April 19, 11:55 AM - 12:45 PM
Where does the military stand regarding the readiness for future missions? Is the emphasis on plans for modernization to meet new emerging threats and challenges? Is there an operational plan for success? Senior government officials will discuss these operational imperatives and the status of meeting defense readiness goals for today...
Speaker(s)s
Ted Sturgeon

Vice President of Programs and Curriculum, Senior Program Director
Institute for Defense and Business
Moderator

Capt. Francini (Clem) Clemmons, USN

COMFRC Military Director, Production Group
United States Navy
Panelist

Col James Hartle

Associate Director of Logistics, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection
U.S. Air Force
Panelist

Commander Daniel W. Lavinder

Business Operations Division Chief
U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center
Panelist

Russell Blauw

Assistant Deputy Commandant for Aviation (Sustainment)
Pentagon
Panelist

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Wednesday, April 19
12:45 PM - 12:50 PM

Discover the Future of Product Recognition and Augmented Reality with Eclipse AR
  • Room:   213
  • Wednesday, April 19, 12:45 PM - 12:50 PM
Enhance your sales and training with Eclipse AR, a powerful product recognition app that transforms the way product features and technical specifications are presented.  This interactive sales, marketing, and training solution showcases interior and exterior product features, with the ability to view technical specifications conveniently on a tablet or smartphone....
Speaker(s)
Bristel Strauch

Business Development
Pacmin
Speaker

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Wednesday, April 19
12:50 PM - 1:55 PM

Networking Lunch
  • Room:   216
  • Wednesday, April 19, 12:50 PM - 1:55 PM

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Wednesday, April 19
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Contested Logistics: A Heightened Focus
  • Room:   213
  • Wednesday, April 19, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Join senior military leaders in discussing the challenges presented with contested logistics. Areas in all domains that directly target logistics operations, including kinetic attacks, cyber intrusions, and technology, will be covered from fort to port.
Speaker(s)s
Kevin Sampels

Senior Air Force Account Executive; Board Member, Institute for Defense and Business (IDB); Vice Chair, National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Logistics Management Division
Palantir
Moderator

Colonel John E. Baquet, USAF

Director of Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection
Air Force Special Operations Command
Panelist

Dr. Lee K. Levy, II

Board of Directors, National Defense Industrial Association, and CEO The Levy Group, LLC
The Levy Group, LLC
Panelist

H. Brent Baker, Sr.

Vice President
PTC Worldwide Vertical Markets
Panelist

Mike P. Huck

Program Manager
Systems Planning and Analysis
Panelist

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Wednesday, April 19
2:50 PM - 3:40 PM

Digitalization of Data
  • Room:   213
  • Wednesday, April 19, 2:50 PM - 3:40 PM
The pace of digitalization is unprecedented. Hear from government and industry leaders as they contrast their experiences with digital transformation and the cultural change that ensued.
Speaker(s)s
Kevin Sampels

Senior Air Force Account Executive; Board Member, Institute for Defense and Business (IDB); Vice Chair, National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Logistics Management Division
Palantir
Moderator

Kevin Gaudette, Ph.D.

Senior Vice President, Integrated Analytics and Support
LinQuest
Panelist

Peter D. Blake

Chief, Systems Integration Division Chief Data Officer, Logistics Domain
United States Air Force
Panelist

Raj Shankar

Vice President, Digital Transformation & GTM Aerospace and Government SI Markets
Salesforce
Panelist

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Wednesday, April 19
3:40 PM - 4:10 PM

Networking Break
  • Room:   213
  • Wednesday, April 19, 3:40 PM - 4:10 PM

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Wednesday, April 19
4:10 PM - 4:55 PM

Accessing Innovative Products to Enhance National Security
  • Room:   213
  • Wednesday, April 19, 4:10 PM - 4:55 PM
Three companies will discuss how to collaborate best and bring the latest innovative products faster into the field. What are some of the challenges new startups face when trying to land a military contract for new programs or products? Avoid the red tape and hear from professionals who are driving...
Speaker(s)s
Steve Trimble

Defense Editor
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Eric Froehlich


Small Business Consulting Corporation
Panelist

Leslie Babich

Director
SOFWERX
Panelist

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Wednesday, April 19
4:55 PM - 5:00 PM

Closing Remarks
  • Room:   213
  • Wednesday, April 19, 4:55 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s)

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Thursday, April 20
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM

Continental Breakfast and Networking
  • Room:   216
  • Thursday, April 20, 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM

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Thursday, April 20
8:00 AM - 12:35 PM

Registration Opens
  • Thursday, April 20, 8:00 AM - 12:35 PM

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Thursday, April 20
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM

Opening Remarks
  • Room:   213
  • Thursday, April 20, 9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
Speaker(s)s
Jeff Martin

Director, Aerospace
Robbins-Gioia, LLC
Moderator

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Thursday, April 20
9:05 AM - 10:00 AM

Depot Maintenance & Performance
  • Room:   213
  • Thursday, April 20, 9:05 AM - 10:00 AM
A panel of leaders will discuss the key issues of maintenance and performance and how the two are symbiotic. An open discussion on the critical issues of cost, data management, technology, and performance.
Speaker(s)s
Jeff Martin

Director, Aerospace
Robbins-Gioia, LLC
Moderator

Col  Aaron Rivers

Commander, 309th Aircraft Maintenance Group
Ogden Air Logistics Complex
Panelist

John Grabenstein

Director of Maintenance for Naval Aviation Commander
Department of Navy, Fleet Readiness Centers
Panelist

John Kubinec

Former Commander, Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex
USAF
Panelist

Rod Benson

Deputy & COO
Corpus Christi Army Depot
Panelist

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Thursday, April 20
10:05 AM - 11:00 AM

Supply Chain Resiliency: New Threats and New Strategies
  • Room:   213
  • Thursday, April 20, 10:05 AM - 11:00 AM
What will any potential threats mean for military or industry service readiness? Get new insights into more effective ways to identify risks in the supply chain and new strategies to combat these risks.  Are we better prepared for cyber-attacks and threats to the military or service providers? An engaging discussion...
Speaker(s)s
Jeff Martin

Director, Aerospace
Robbins-Gioia, LLC
Moderator

David Mazar

Vice President, Strategy & Growth
Sparkcognition Government Systems
Panelist

Eric Ellmyer

Vice President Strategic Business Development
Crestwood Technology Group, LLC - a Triman Holdings Company
Panelist

John Polowczyk

Managing Director
Ernst & Young LLP
Panelist

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Thursday, April 20
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Networking Break
  • Room:   213
  • Thursday, April 20, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Thursday, April 20
11:30 AM - 12:25 PM

The Future is AI/ML
  • Room:   213
  • Thursday, April 20, 11:30 AM - 12:25 PM
Artificial intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) and other leading-edge capabilities are available now but not yet widely deployed in the DoD. Undoubtedly, the prominence will increase as the role of cutting-edge and innovative technology finds a more significant presence in logistics, supply chain, and maintenance processes. Learn how the future of these...
Speaker(s)s
Jeff Braun

Principal Engineer and Capture Manager
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.
Moderator

Lt Col Michael Lasher

Deputy Chief of Logistics, AFLCMC/RO Rapid Sustainment Office
Wright Patterson AFB
Panelist

Michael Vasek

Director, Systems Engineering and Integrated Analytics
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.
Panelist

Vitali Volovoi, Ph.D.

Vice President, Engineering Services
Mitek Analytics
Panelist

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Thursday, April 20
12:30 PM - 12:35 PM

Pacmin Raffle & Closing Remarks
  • Room:   213
  • Thursday, April 20, 12:30 PM - 12:35 PM
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Thursday, April 20
12:40 PM - 1:00 PM

Boxed Lunch
  • Room:   216
  • Thursday, April 20, 12:40 PM - 1:00 PM
Grab & Go boxed lunch for MALMS attendees.

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