IDGA Presents Its Inaugural Next Generation UAS Summit

This June 23-24, IDGA’s Next Generation UAS Summit will debut at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel in Arlington, VA, bringing together senior leaders from across the U.S. military and defense industry to tackle one critical question: How will the U.S. achieve true drone dominance?

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This year’s event is shaping up to be the most comprehensive cross-service discussion on UAS modernization, autonomy, and industrial-base readiness. With key leaders such as Colonel Dustin Thomas, the key figure overseeing the scaling of the Blue UAS List, the summit puts you directly in front of the decision-makers shaping the future of the UAS community.

Attendees will gain critical insights designed to sharpen your understanding of emerging UAS investment priorities, including scaling the Blue UAS list under the new direction of the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), drone munition reclassification, drone industrial base development, launched effects modernization, AI-enabled autonomy, ISR capabilities, and next-generation training pipelines.

The agenda is packed with thought-leaders, including:

• Chair: Major General (ret.) Chuck Corcoran, Former Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force
• Major General AnnMarie Anthony, Director of the Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Center, U.S. Strategic Command
• Colonel Dustin Thomas, Commander, Defense Contract Management Agency Special Programs Unmanned Systems, Department of War
• Colonel Eric Reagan, Senior Materiel Leader – Upper, Advanced Aircraft Division, U.S. Air Force
• Captain Lewis Callaway, Carrier Aircraft and Weapons Branch Head, OPNAV N98, U.S. Navy
• Jonathan Elliott, Deputy Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office for Enterprise Programs, Department of War

IDGA have also updated their early attendee snapshot with newly confirmed organizations, including American Robotics, L3Harris Technologies, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Skydio, Thales, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army National Guard, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the U.S. Secret Service, to name just a few. Discover the full list of who you could connect and network with here.

Position yourself at the forefront of next-generation UAS strategy and ensure you’re part of the conversations shaping the future battlespace. Book your place today.

Alternatively, if you’re interested in showcasing your company’s solutions, IDGA have opportunities for speaking, branding, and exhibiting through their strategic sponsorship packages. You can learn more here, or get in touch directly to schedule a time to connect.