AFCEA/USNI WEST 2026

Military Applications of Emerging Technologies (Room Sharpening Our Competitive Edge Stage - Hall B)

10 Feb 26
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: Emerging/Disruptive Technologies (AI, Data)

Speaker(s): Brad Poeltler, CEO, Brad Poeltler and Associates LLC; CAPT George Galdorisi, USN (Ret.), Director, Strategic Assessments and Technical Futures, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific; Sam J. Tangredi, Ph.D., Leidos Chair of Future Warfare Studies, U.S. Naval War College; CDR Jeffrey Hogan, USN, N5D Navy Branch Lead, Navy Warfare Development Center; LCDR John T. Howe, USN, UxS Integration Officer, Warfighting Assessment and Readiness (N9), Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet; Randy Pugh, Vice Provost Warfare Studies, Naval Postgraduate School

Application of advanced technologies to military applications bring both operational advantages and force vulnerabilities. The panel will provide an objective examination of future warfighting, including AI and autonomous systems, and suggest approaches for industry, particularly start ups.