Private Sector Track:
Private Sector Track:
GIT (Growing Innovations in Tech)
GIT (Growing Innovations in Tech)
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Private Sector Track:
Private Sector Track:
GIT (Growing Innovations in Tech)
GIT (Growing Innovations in Tech)
Schedule Updates Ongoing
Schedule Updates Ongoing
Notes: Schedule subject to change. ⚡︎ indicates "lightning talks" (15 minute slot to share ideas but no Q&A).
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0945: Track Opening
0945: Track Opening
Andy Mažeika
Andy Mažeika
Track MC. President of the MCPA California Chapter and US Army Veteran. https://www.linkedin.com/in/andymazeika/
Theresa Pines
Theresa Pines
Deputy Track MC. Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association DC Chapter Senior Vice President. https://www.linkedin.com/in/tpines/
1000: Harnessing Intelligence
1000: Harnessing Intelligence
Steve Faehl
Steve Faehl
US Public Sector VP & CTO at Microsoft, and member of the MCPA Board of Advisors. https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-faehl/
Dr. David Caswell
Dr. David Caswell
Federal Security AI Leader at Microsoft, former Head of the Department of Computer and Cyber Sciences at the Air Force Academy, and former Commander of the 690th Network Support Squadron. https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-caswell-phd-5345757/
Ian Leatherman
Ian Leatherman
Security Strategist at Microsoft, recently retired Naval Officer, and Editor in Chief of CYBER (MCPA's magazine). https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-leatherman/
1030: Corporate Investment in the Cyber Workforce: Tactical Investments (and Government Partnership) for a Strategic Payoff
1030: Corporate Investment in the Cyber Workforce: Tactical Investments (and Government Partnership) for a Strategic Payoff
Pat McShea
Pat McShea
Executive Director & Program Manager, CACI/Cyber Mission Operations and former Navy Cryptologist. https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-mcshea-83a560/
1100: Autonomous Cyber Operations (ACO)
1100: Autonomous Cyber Operations (ACO)
Peter Walker
Peter Walker
Chief Innovation Officer at Intelligenesis. https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-walker-57a81614a/
1130: How non-government, non-profit organizations facilitate technology growth in support of defense
1130: How non-government, non-profit organizations facilitate technology growth in support of defense
Non-governmental, non-commercial organizations play a critical role in the development of the cyber workforce and in the development and fielding of new capabilities. This panel will examine the way that organizations with different charters and missions work together to drive innovation. This panel is led by MCPA partners at the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) , and will be introduced by General Fredenburgh.
Brigadier General (Ret) Paul H. Fredenburgh III
Brigadier General (Ret) Paul H. Fredenburgh III
Introducing this Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) led panel. Paul is Executive Vice President at AFCEA, and former Commandant of the Eisenhower School and Deputy Commander of Joint Force Headquarters–Department of Defense Information Network (JFHQ-DoDIN), and member of the MCPA Board of Advisors. https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulfredenburgh/
Major General (Ret) George Franz
Major General (Ret) George Franz
Panel moderator, Industry Member of the AFCEA Cyber Committee, inaugural CNMF Commander, and MCPA Advisor. https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-franz-3a32533a/
Raymond Yuan
Raymond Yuan
Event host. Mission Area Executive for Cyber Operations in the Asymmetric Operations Sector of the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL). https://www.jhuapl.edu/about/people/raymond-yuan
Chris Hollifield
Chris Hollifield
CEO of the Technology Advancement Center (TAC) and MCPA Advisor. https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-hollifield-984364296/
Chris Cleary
Chris Cleary
MCPA National President and inaugural Principal Cyber Advisor of the Department of the Navy. https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-cleary-pmp-cissp-6242b635/
1200: Cyber Pearl Harbor: Future Threat or Stategic Reality
1200: Cyber Pearl Harbor: Future Threat or Stategic Reality
For more than two decades, leaders across government, industry, the military, and the intelligence community have warned of a coming "Cyber Pearl Harbor." Yet a growing number of experts are asking a different question:
Have aspects of that event already occurred through years of persistent cyber campaigns targeting America's government, economy, critical infrastructure, and national security interests?
Rather than formal presentations, the session will feature a candid conversation among senior leaders with diverse perspectives and real-world experience. We will explore both sides of this important question and discuss what America must do next to strengthen national resilience and cyber defense.
This panel is organized by the Technology Advancement Center or TAC which has facilities that include The Link.
Philip Niedermair
Philip Niedermair
Panel Moderator. Chairman of the TAC Advisory Board, Senior Advisor CyKor, Senior Advisor of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission 2.0, and Chair of the Advisory Board at the National Cyber Group. https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipniedermair/
Captain (Ret) Ed Devinney
Captain (Ret) Ed Devinney
Director of the Northrop Grumman Cyber Corps. Former USCYBERCOM Director for Corporate Partnerships and Technology Outreach, and Commander of the USS Cole. https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddevinney/
Spencer Fisher
Spencer Fisher
Chief Counsel, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). US Marine Corps Reserve Chief Warrant Officer 4. https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerrfisher/
Cheri Caddy
Cheri Caddy
DOE Exec., Deputy Assistant National Cyber Director for Technology and Research in the Office of the National Cyber Director at the White House. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-caddy-89360b9/
Peter Watts
Peter Watts
Former CIA and National Security Council Executive, Global Risk Assessment Executive and Fortune 100 Advisor. https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-watts-6aa3a03/
Glenn Fallice
Glenn Fallice
38 year veteran of the NSA including service on the National Security Council
1200: Lunch Served
1200: Lunch Served
1300: Powering the Fight — Industry's Role in Military Cyber Operations
1300: Powering the Fight — Industry's Role in Military Cyber Operations
This panel brings together senior leaders who understand both government and industry to discuss how the private sector is postured to support military cyber operations across both offensive and defensive mission sets. Panelists will address the state of industry-developed capabilities, tools, and platforms that enable commanders to achieve effects in and through cyberspace. The discussion will also explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the speed, scale, and precision of both offense and defense, and what that means for the warfighter. Attendees will leave with a clearer picture of where industry innovation is headed and how it aligns with emerging operational requirements. This panel is sponsored by Palo Alto Networks, the Founding HammerCon Two-Star Executive Sponsor.
Major General (Ret) John Davis
Major General (Ret) John Davis
Vice President for Public Sector at Palo Alto Networks and inaugural MCPA Advisor. Former Principal Director for Cyber Policy at the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for Cyber Policy, and Director of Current Operations at USCYBERCOM. https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-davis-1a95a7ba/
Major General (Ret) Ryan Heritage
Major General (Ret) Ryan Heritage
Vice President for Full Spectrum Cyber and Lead for the Cyber Center of Excellence at General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) and MCPA Advisor. Former CYBERCOM J3 and Commander of MARFORCYBER. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-heritage-186497108/
Harry Wingo
Harry Wingo
Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at Circadence and MCPA Advisor. Former Deputy National Cyber Director (DNCD) at the White House, Faculty at the NDU CIC, President/CEO of the DC Chamber of Commerce, Googler, and Navy SEAL. https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-wingo-5bb5105/
Andy Mažeika
Andy Mažeika
Panel Moderator. President of the MCPA California Chapter, US Army Ranger Veteran, and Account Executive at Darktrace. https://www.linkedin.com/in/andymazeika/
1400: The Industrialization of Cyber Warfare
1400: The Industrialization of Cyber Warfare
1430: Operational Precision in AI-Enabled Cyber Operations
1430: Operational Precision in AI-Enabled Cyber Operations
Lieutenant General (Ret) Steve Fogarty
Lieutenant General (Ret) Steve Fogarty
Former Commander of Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) and Senior Executive Advisor at Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH). https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-fogarty-ltg-ret-4b6943295/
1500: Good Data, Good Detections: Do You Know What Your Devices Are Actually Sending?⚡︎
1500: Good Data, Good Detections: Do You Know What Your Devices Are Actually Sending?⚡︎
1515: From Capability to Mission: The Future of Industry’s Role in Offensive Cyber ⚡︎
1515: From Capability to Mission: The Future of Industry’s Role in Offensive Cyber ⚡︎
Sharothi Pikar
Sharothi Pikar
Senior Director, Cyber Growth, Products and Solutions, Leidos and former Director, J9 (Acquisition and Technology), U.S. Cyber Command. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharothi/
1530: From Vigilant to Victorious: Achieving Decision Dominance Through Intelligence, Cyber, and AI ⚡︎
1530: From Vigilant to Victorious: Achieving Decision Dominance Through Intelligence, Cyber, and AI ⚡︎
Master Sergeant Ambericent Cornett
Master Sergeant Ambericent Cornett
Founder and CEO of ChameleCo® LLC and Master Sergeant U.S. Army Reserves.
1545: A Reporter's Perspective on Military Cyber Affairs ⚡︎
1545: A Reporter's Perspective on Military Cyber Affairs ⚡︎
Martin Matishak
Martin Matishak
Senior Cybersecurity Reporter at The Record by Recorded Future. https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinmatishak/
Mark Pomerleau
Mark Pomerleau
Senior Reporter, Networks & Information Warfare, at Breaking Defense. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-pomerleau-04baa871/
1600: Attacking AI at the Data Layer: Offensive Cyber Operations and the Emerging AI Security Discipline ⚡︎
1600: Attacking AI at the Data Layer: Offensive Cyber Operations and the Emerging AI Security Discipline ⚡︎
Captain Andrew Schoka
Captain Andrew Schoka
CEO & Co-Founder at Hardshell, and former Army Cyber Operations Officer. https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-schoka/
1615: End of track. Movement to main track for 1630 closing ceremony.
1615: End of track. Movement to main track for 1630 closing ceremony.
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