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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
9 AM - 2:30 PM CT
Join leading experts and key decision makers for broad ranging national security focused discussions on Supply Chain & Logistics Innovation, Advanced Technologies, Dual Use, Investing, Workforce Development, and Public-Private Collaboration
CHIPs.gov, NSF and OSC
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Impacting Economic and
National Security
9:00AM
Moderator
Dr. Adam Fein
UNT
Vice President, Digital Strategy and Innovation
Joda Thongnopnua
National Science Foundation
Special Advisor for the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) Directorate
Andrew Winters
US Dept of Commerce
Acting Dir for National Security - CHIPS
JR Gibbens
OSC
Chief Investment Officer
Logistics Innovation Challenges and Opportunities in the Texoma Region
10:00AM
Moderator
Chris Wallace
North Texas Commission
President and CEO
Carolyn Mays
TxDoT
Director of Planning and Modal Programs
Hon Gordon England
Frmr U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense
Mike Rosa
Dallas Regional Chamber
SVP of Economic Development
Paul Puopolo
DFW Airport
EVP of Innovation
Emerging Technologies - Common Opportunities for the Texoma Region Electrification, Cyber, Digitalization, AI, Automation
11:00AM
Moderator
Jodie Brinkerhoff
DFW Airport
VP, Innovation
Johnathan Cormier
Toyota
Sr. Mgr., Connected Strategy – Mobility Partnerships
Asim Ghanchi
BNSF
AVP - Technology Services
Mari Roberts
Pepsico
SVP - Service & Distribution, Supply and Commercialization
Lunch
12PM
Why Capital is Moving to Texoma and How to Drive More
12:30PM
Moderator
Stephen Rodriguez
OneDefense
Founder
George P. Bush
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Managing Partner
MoH Recipient Captain Florent Groberg
AE Industrial Partners
Vice President; Strategy and Optimization
Scott Baum
COO
SEMPRE.ai
Logistics/Supply Chain Innovation ROI
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Broader Impact and Sustainability
1:30PM
Moderator
Russell Laughlin
Hillwood, a Perot Company
EVP, Strategic Development & Innovation
Emily Brown
Chickasaw Nation
Executive Officer, Tribal Procurement
Jason Dudley
CrossFirst Bank Frisco
President
Terry Zrubek
Office of Texas Governor
Deputy Executive Director, Economic Development and Tourism
Jason Ford
Frisco EDC
President
Dr. Justin Lonon
Dallas College
Chancellor
Defense Innovation Executive Round Table Breakfast
8AM
By Invitation
Hosted By
MG Michael McCurry II
Army Futures Command
Chief of Staff
Helena Krusec
AFWERX
Lead Program Manager, Capital Initiatives
Confirmation Pending
Moderator
Graham Plaster
Nautilus
Director
Anupam Gupta
AKG Advisory Services LLC
Founder & CEO
Carley Salmon
Senior Compliance Technical Specialist
Microsoft
Dr. Kimberly Kagan
The Institute for the Study of War
Founder & President
Nicolette Freeman
IBM
VP and Lead Client Partner for Aerospace and Defense
MoH Recipient Captain Florent Groberg
AE Industrial Partners
Vice President; Strategy and Optimization
Nick Fisher
Anzu Partners
Investor
Ken Peterman
The Spyglass Group
CEO
Drew Scherberle
NSIC
Executive Director
MG Boe Young
Galloway Consulting
COO and EVP
Maj Gen Lee Levy
American Global Strategies
Senior Advisor
Jeff Cartwright
Shoreview Management Advisors, LLC
Founder & CEO
Benjamin Van Buskirk
AE Industrial Partners
Vice President I VC
Charlie Fletcher
Fletcher Consulting LLC
CEO
Nathan Diller
Divergent
Chief Strategy Officer
Brig Gen Gary Connor
Vistory Secure
Chief Operating Officer
David Hamilton
America's Future Series
Founder & Chairman
Dave Mrozcka
9 Hi
Founder & CEO
Dr. Wesley Randall
G. Brint Ryan School of Business - UNT
Professor
Jeff DeCoux
Autonomy Institute
Chairman
Jim Phipps
Optiv
Airforce & Space Force Account Executive
Dee Brown
Accenture
Sr. Mgr. Global Private Equity Strategy
Featured Hosts, Speakers
& Guests
Dr. Terry Pohlen
UNT
Senior Associate Dean, Logistics
Dr. Clinton Purtell
G. Brint Ryan School of Business
Assistant Clinical Professor
