Technology Training Corporation (TTC) Announces 'Unmanned Aircraft Systems East' for Defense and Government, November 7-8, 2017

- Industry Opportunities, DoD & Government UAS Capabilities, Needs and Challenges -

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Oct 05, 2017, 11:00 ET

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Technology Training Corporation has crafted an informative symposium establishing a dedicated platform for Government, DoD, and Industry experts to discuss the future of UAS for defense and government. Over 20 guest speakers will present and thoroughly examine the rapidly growing technologies of UAS & sUAS.

Emerging UAS DoD and Government Needs & Requirements from:

DHS, NGA, USA/TRADOC, USA, USN, USMC, USCG, USSOUTHCOM

Major UAS Program Updates and Emerging Platforms Needs, Capabilities, & Opportunities
FAA "Drone" Rules & NAS Regulations and DoD Program Analysis
Cutting-Edge Mission Opportunities and Updates Within Homeland Security, Customs & Border Protection, Maritime Security, and FAA

Guest Expert Presenters include:

Ms. Anh Duong, SES Program Executive for Unmanned Aerial Systems Department of HomelandSecurity Science and Technology Directorate
Captain Joe Kimball, USCG Chief, Office of Aviation Forces (CG-711)
Mr.Todd Myers Senior Architect, National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
Mr. Joseph Hosack Science & Technology Branch Chief, USSOUTHCOM
Mr. Henry Cathey Jr Deputy Director, Physical Science Laboratory, New Mexico State University UAS Flight Test Site
Mr. James Meadows Director, Air Operations, National Air Security Operations, HQ, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Mr. Charles Gassert Assistant Program Manager, DCGS, Navy DI2E Knowledge Management IPT Chair, Office of Naval Intelligence Liaison for PMW-120
Col (USAF-ret) Stephen "Lux" Luxion Deputy Director, ASSURE FAA Center of Excellence, MSU
Col Christopher "Lack-O" McDonald, ANG 163rd Attack Wing (ATKW), Air National Guard
Mr. Chris Pehrson Vice President DoD Strategic Development, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
Mr. Chris Walach Director of all FAA-designated Nevada UAS Test Sites, NUANCE Center & Senior Director of the Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems
Mr. John Delay Director of Strategy, Harris Corporation
Major Peter "Fizz" Ban, USMC UAS Capabilities Integration Officer, HQMC Capabilities Development & Integration
Mr. Paul de Souza CSFI-CWD (Cyber Warfare Division) Founder Director Military Cyber Professionals Association (MCPA) Advisor Adjunct Faculty, George Washington University
Mr. David Hendrickson Director, Business, Development, AeroVironment
Mr. Larry Friese bFounder, Aerial Information Systems Corporation (AISC)
Mr. Bob Dehnert Director, UAS Systems, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
Mr. Matt England Vice President, Government Systems, CyPhy Works
Mr. R. Chad Hawthorne Ocean Systems and Engineering Group, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab
Dr. Robert Walters U.S. Naval Research Lab, Head, Optoelectronics & Radiation Effects Branch
Col Paul Cravey, USA Director, TRADOC Capabilities Manager, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, US Army Aviation Center of Excellence
Major Michael Osmon, USA Program Manager, NextGen TUAS Tech Demo, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development, and Engineering Center
Senior Representative 432d, Air Expeditionary Wing Group, Creech Air Force Base
Mr. Ron Stearns Business Development Mgr., Robotics and Unmanned Systems, Velocity Group