1. *BG Brian Mennes, USA, Director, Joint and Integration, G-8, HQDA
3. *Mr. Douglas Tamilio, SES, Director, U.S. Army Natick Soldier
4.  Research, Development and Engineering Center
6. *COL Ed Barker, USA, PM Soldier Warrior, PEO Soldier 
8. *Dr. John Pazik, SES, Department Head, Expeditionary Maneuver
9.  Warfare and Combating Terrorism Department, ONR 
11. *COL James Miller, USA, Director  Joint Acquisition Task Force
12.  (JATF) TALOS, USSOCOM 
14. *Col Brian L. Magnuson, USMC, Director, Expeditionary Energy Office,
15.  HQMC 
17. *Dr. Rajesh Naik, SES, Chief Scientist, 711th Human Performance
18.  Wing, Air Force Research Laboratory  
20. *Dr. Mike LaFiandra, Chief Scientist (A), Human Research and
21.  Engineering Directorate, ARL
23. *COL Richard Malish, USA, Commander, U.S. Army Aeromedical
24.  Research Laboratory 
26. *Dr. Mark Livingston, Head of Virtual Environments and
    Visualization, NRL
28. *Mr. Cory Goetz, Power and Energy Directorate, CP&ID, CERDEC
30. *Mr. David B. Law, Technology Division Chief & Chief Scientist
31.  Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate
33. *With Charlie Squadron, Asymmetric Warfare Group; 
34. The Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office;
35. and Harvard BioLabs

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• BACKGROUND:
• The evolution of military operations from localized linear fronts to a dispersed battlefield occurring in both urban environments and remote, austere environments requires expeditionary and ‘light’ operations that are flexible and adaptable by nature.
• Marine Corps Leadership states: “We must be an Expeditionary Force that is trained and equipped and able to operate in austere conditions and hostile environments… (The Marine Corps Operating Concept (MOC): How an Expeditionary Force Operates in the 21st Century, Sept 2016.)
• In the years ahead troops will carry a lot more sensors and data collection devices into battle which all require novel power sources.
• For the Navy,  ONR’s BAA highlights the current research and thrust areas in Human & Bioengineered Systems and Warfighter Protection & Applications division.
• Part of Army TRADOC’s “Big 6+1”: Conformal wearable computers and integrated sensors are all part of the Army’s scientific initiative for the Soldier of the Future.
• With the WinSite lab, Army is not only looking to decrease the combat load carried by Soldiers into battle but also identify and integrate the best emerging technologies..
• OSD R&E has established a Community of Interest (COI) Across DoD S&T, that focuses on materials and manufacturing process and includes individual SMEs on applications for the individual Warfighter. “We need to be open and agile, to leverage all potential sources of technical advantage, from our traditional industrial base, from nontraditional suppliers, and from academia to help to create competitive advantage.” 

TOPIC AREAS TO INCLUDE:

• 1.Understanding the near term combat environment and threats the Warfighter is facing

• 2. Advanced materials and fabrics to aide in clothing efficiency : heat/cold weather, wicking, waterproofing

• 3. Augmented reality technology for tactical operations

• 4. Wearable robotics and advancements in human- machine integration

• 5. Next-gen research in personal protective equipment / exoskeletons : malleable fabric exosuits, and ‘liquid armour’ and buoyant body armor

• 6. Energy and Power for the dismounted Soldier: energy harvesting capabilities, improved battery power (supplying, harnessing and generating power)

• 7. Research in technologies for Warfighter Performance Enhancements

• 8. Integrating biometric sensors and monitoring physiological data : Overcoming challenges with collecting, analyzing and disseminating data in an austere environment

• 9.Biomimetic applications: new technologies inspired by biological solutions at macro and nanoscales for the dismounted Warfighter

• 10. Improving digital integration on the dismounted Warfighter

• 11. Joint non-lethal weapons for the dismounted Warfighter

WHY ATTEND:

• DSI’s Future Warfighter Symposium is a unique forum that allows for personnel from DoD, Military Services, Federal Agencies, Industry and Academia to convene in one location.  Our “Town Hall” format is designed to encourage challenging discussion and dialogue among all in attendance.The forum is off the record and non attribution.

• We will discuss both near term and at ‘leap ahead’ technologies and cover the most current and predicted capability gaps facing the Warfighter. We strive to achieve actionable takeaways for all in attendance.

• We limit our attendance size in order to allow everyone a chance to actively participate in the discussions and to mix and mingle with each other easily over the two days we are together.

• We encourage you to explore our site  more, give us a call if you have any questions, and we hope to welcome you in April!

Operating Guidance for Military and Government Attendees:

• DSI’s Summit directly supports DoD, IC, and federal priorities by providing a conduit for officials to efficiently reach audiences outside of their respective offices that directly impact their department’s mission success, at NO COST to the government, and in an efficient expenditure of time.

• DSI’s Summit will provide a forum to address and improve internal and external initiatives, meet with and hear from partner organizations, disseminate vital capability requirements to industry, increase visibility within the larger community, and generally support their mission.

• The Symposium is open and complimentary to all DoD and Federal employees and is considered an educational and training forum.

• (Industry and academia members are charged a fee for admission)

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• Summit is CLOSED TO PRESS / NON- ATTRIBUTION