Schedule of Events
REGISTRATION HOURS Sponsored by |
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| Monday, June 16 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, June 17 | 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, June 18 | 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, June 19 | 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| EXHIBIT HOURS | |
| Tuesday, June 17 | 7:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, June 18 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, June 19 | 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
| JOB FAIR HOURS | |
| Tuesday, June 17 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, June 18 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Tuesday, June 17
7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by 
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Welcome and Kickoff Address
LTG John R. Wood, USA (confirmed)
Deputy Commander
U.S. Joint Forces Command
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Coffee Break
Sponsored by 
10:30 a.m. - Noon
Panel Session: "How Do the Services Ensure They are Dominant - Relevant - Ready in the Joint Domain?"
Moderator:
MG Robert H. Scales, Jr., USA (Ret.) (confirmed)
former Commandant, U.S. Army War College
12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Luncheon Address*
ADM James G. Stavridis, USN (confirmed)
Commander
U.S. Southern Command
Lunch sponsored by 
1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Dessert Break*
Sponsored by
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Panel Session: "How Can We Fix the Defense Acquisition Process?: Using IT as a Case Study"
Moderator:
The Honorable Jacques S. Gansler (confirmed)
former Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
First Annual U.S. Naval Institute Writers Panel
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Gala Grand Opening Reception on the Exhibit Floor
Sponsored by 
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunset Buffet on the Bay *
Virginia Beach Resort Hotel and Conference Center
(Bus transportation provided from the Virginia Beach Convention Center beginning at 5:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, June 18
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Plenary Address
LTG David P. Valcourt, USA (confirmed)
Deputy Commanding General and Chief of Staff
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Coffee Break
Sponsored by
10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Panel Session: "What Challenges Does the Future Joint Force Face?"
Moderator:
LtGen Paul K. Van Riper, USMC (Ret.) (confirmed)
former Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Luncheon Address*
LTG Thomas F. Metz, USA (confirmed)
Director
Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization
Lunch sponsored by 
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dessert Break*
Sponsored by
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Panel Session: "How Do We Recruit, Train and Retain the Right People for the Future Force?"
Moderator:
MCPOCG Vince Patton III, USCG (Ret.) (confirmed)
Director, Community Outreach/Senior Program Manager DOD Projects
Military Advantage/Monster Worldwide
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Marketing Yourself For a Second Career Seminar
Presented by the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Afternoon Break
Sponsored by
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Panel Session: "The 21st Century Warrior: What Does He or She Need to Be?"
Moderator:
VADM Albert H. Konetzni, Jr., USN (Ret.) (confirmed)
former Deputy Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command
3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Evaluating Employee Benefits Packages Seminar
Presented by the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)
Thursday, June 19
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by
8:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Military Spouse Symposium **
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Plenary Address
Gen John D. W. Corley, USAF (confirmed)
Commander, Air Combat Command and
Air Component Commander, U.S. Joint Forces Command
9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Coffee Break
Sponsored by
10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Panel Session: "How Can Industry Introduce Innovative Technologies to Warfighters Faster?"
Moderator:
VADM Al Krekich, USN (Ret.) (confirmed)
former President, BAE Systems Ship Repair
former Commander, Surface Forces Pacific
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Luncheon Address*
Gen James N. Mattis, USMC (confirmed)
Commander
U.S. Joint Forces Command
and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation
Lunch sponsored by 
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dessert Break*
Sponsored by
* Ticket required. Click here for ticket information.
** Separate registration required.