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Agenda

All sessions take place at the Sawgrass Marriott

Monday, August 11

7:00 AM

Registration  (until 6:00 PM)    |  Champions Ballroom Foyer

9:00 AM

Exhibitor Setup  (until 2:30 PM)    | Champions D-H

Workshop 1
Champions A


DMSMS Management

Ms. Tina Patterson, IDA
Mr. Mike Graham, USAF SASPO

Workshop 2
Champions B/C


Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)

Mr. Allen Bertapelle, Sikorsky/Lockheed Martin

11:30 AM

Open Lunch

Workshop 3
Champions A


Parts, Materials and Processes (PM&P) Management (SD-19)

Dr. Jay Mandelbaum, IDA

Co-Leads: Ms. Theresa Fairbairn, AFMC & Mr. Charles Bourland, L3Harris

Workshop 4
Champions B/C


DMSMS Business Case, Cost Controls, and Cost Estimating

Ms. Rese Meikus, Army DEVCOM AVMC
Mr. Micheal Oliveras, NAVAIR

Workshop 5
Players B/C


Part Research Essentials

Mr. Rick Marshall, NAVSEA Crane & Tracy Daubenspeck, LMI

4:00 PM

Opening of Exhibits & Welcome Reception  (until 6:00 PM)    |  Champions D-H

Tuesday, August 12

7:00 AM

Registration  (until 6:00 PM)    |  Champions Ballroom Foyer

8:00 AM

Welcome / General Session    |  Masters A-E

8:05 AM

Color Guard & National Anthem

8:15 AM

Opening Remarks
Ms. Robin Brown, DMSMS and PM&P Program Manager, DSPO

8:30 AM

Government Keynote

Ms.Leah Method
Government Keynote
Ms. Leigh Method
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment

9:15 AM

Featured Speaker

Mr. Patrick Kelleher
Featured Speaker
Mr. Patrick Kelleher
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Materiel Readiness

10:00 AM

Refreshment Break

10:45 AM

Featured Speaker

Col. Kevin Sampels
Featured Speaker
Col (ret) Kevin Sampels
USAF, Vice Chair, NDIA Logistics Management Division

11:30 AM

Lunch in the Exhibit Hall    |  Champions D-H

12:45 PM

General Session    |  Masters A-E

Defense Mobilization in the 21st Century Panel
Moderator: Dr. John G. (Jerry) McGinn, Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting
Panelists: Mr. William “Greg” Davis, Acting Director Manufacturing Capability Expansion and Investment Prioritization
Mr. Jeff Frankston, Industrial Base Resilience
Mr. Eugene Williams Jr., DLA, Land & Maritime
Mr. Matt McGregor, Anduril Industries

2:00 PM

Shift to Breakout Rooms - Panel, Technical, & Training Sessions

2:15 PM

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

ROOM 1    |  Players B/C


PANEL DISCUSSION:
Keys to Success and Lessons Learned - What Works and Why

Moderator:  Ms. Robin Brown, DSPO

Panelists:

All panelists are DMSMS Achievement Award Winners
(Lifetime)       Ms. Julia Smith, MDA
(Lifetime)       Mr. Doug Swenson, NSWCPD
(Individual)   Ms. Daphne Henry, Army
(Lifetime)       Mr. Jason Neisen, Aegis-Based Defense
Ballistic Missile Defense, MDA

ROOM 2    |  Champions A


PANEL DISCUSSION:
Securing the Supply Chain: Counterfeits, Components, and Global Risk

Moderator:  Mr. Allen Bertapelle, Sikorsky/Lockheed Martin

Panelists:
Mr. Dane Reynolds, Astute Group
"Hunting Counterfeit Material and Protecting Your Supply Chain"
Mr. Joey Mertz, Braun Electronic Components
"Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience Mitigating Risks in a Complex Global Landscape"
Mr. Kevin Kendrick, Teledyne
"Geopolitics Regulations and the New Microelectronics Supply Landscape"
Mr. Edward Dodd, Cofactr
"Path to Broader Adoption of Obsolescence and SCRM Best Practices"

 

ROOM 3    |  Champions B/C


PANEL DISCUSSION:
Preserving Expertise: Proactive Strategies for Workforce Knowledge Retention & Transfer

Moderator:  Mr. Kevin Boenning,
Army DEVCOM C5ISR


Panelists:
Ms. Anne Bowman, Sourceability
"Addressing the Growing Challenges of Electronic Component Unavailability and Industry Knowledge Loss"
Mr. Nate Simpkins, Lockheed Martin
"Building a High Performing DMSMS Management Team Strategies for Effective Communication Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing"
Ms. Tammy Max, Accuris
"Bridging the Knowledge Gap Ensuring PMP Readiness Amid Workforce Transition"
Mr. Peter Sandborn, University of Maryland
"Workforce Obsolescence – Forecasting the Impact of the Loss of Critical Skills on System Sustainment"

ROOM 4    |  Masters A-E


TRAINING:
Circuit Cards 101 for Sustainment Professionals: A Practical Guide to Function, Components, and Risk

Instuctor: Thomas Helmonds, GDCA

Sustainment professionals are increasingly required to understand circuit card assemblies (CCAs) to make informed lifecycle decisions—often without an engineering background. This 1-hour training offers a practical, non-technical introduction to CCAs, focusing on the key types of cards (processing, I/O, and control/conversion), their primary functions, and the components they contain. Through plain-language explanations and visual examples, attendees will learn how complexity, component commonality, and card function influence sustainment strategies and obsolescence risk. Participants will leave with a clearer mental model of CCAs, equipping them to better communicate with engineering teams, identify potential risks early, and support more effective system lifecycle planning.

 

3:30 PM

Refreshment Break & Shift to Breakout Rooms

3:45 PM

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

ROOM 1    |  Players B/C


PANEL DISCUSSION:
From Policy to Practice: Establishing an Effective DMSMS Management Program

Moderator:  Mr. Mike Graham, USAF SASPO

Panelists:
Ms. Christina Patterson, IDA
"DMSMS Management What’s Your Plan"
Mr. Ashwin Gokhale, Lockheed Martin
"The Importance of a Robust Integrated DMSMS Monitoring Program"
Mr. Tracy Daubenspeck, LMI
"Creating Valuable Obsolescence Management Metrics"

ROOM 2    |  Champions A


EXTENDED TECHNICAL SESSION:
Assessing the Impact of Obsolescence Systemically

Session Chair:  Mr. Mike Olness, DSPO

Presenters:
Mr. Charles Bourland, L3Harris
"Obsolescence as a Failure Mode of Complex Long Lifecycle Systems"
Mr. Lucas Dennison, NUWC Keyport
"Analysis of DMSMS Impact Assessment and Forecasting Methodology"

 

ROOM 3    |  Champions B/C


PANEL DISCUSSION:
How to Power Your Decisions Using AI

Moderator:  Dr. Ray Gagne, IDA

Panelists:
Ms. Bindiya Vakil, Accio3D Inc
"Leveraging AI Agents to Accelerate Qualification and Sourcing of 3D Printing for End of Life and Hard to Source Parts"
Mr. Sean Wade, SIE
"Revolutionizing Defense Logistics AI Driven Enterprise Parts Management for Proactive DMSMS Management"
Mr. Vernon Densler, Blue Water Components
"AI's Impact on DMSMS Identification Management and Resolution"
Mr. Arthur Miller, NAVSEA
"AI's Strategic Potential"

ROOM 4    |  Masters A-E


PANEL & TRAINING:
Beyond Competition: A Collaborative Approach to Long-term Microelectronics Sustainment

Moderator: Mr. Kevin Boenning, Army DEVCOM C5ISR

Panelists:
Mr. Ethan Plotkin, GDCA
Dr. Dan Deisz / Ms. Christa Bleyle, Rochester Electronics
Dr. Stephen Foster, DLA/GEMs
Mr. Paul Wong, DMEA


The microelectronics landscape is often perceived as fiercely competitive, particularly when dealing with end-of-life (EOL) components and sustaining legacy systems. However, a closer look reveals a network of specialized organizations working to prevent obsolescence and ensure continued availability – not to compete with each other. Hosted by Kevin Boenning, this panel discussion will demystify the roles of four key players in this critical space: Rochester Electronics, DMEA (Defense Microelectronics Activity), GDCA, and the DLA’s GEMs/AME Programs. Too often, misunderstandings arise regarding each organization’s capabilities, leading to duplicated efforts, inefficient sourcing, and a false impression of conflict. This panel aims to dispel those myths with representatives from each company will clearly articulate their unique strengths.

 

5:00 PM

Networking Reception  (until 7:00 PM)    |  Champions D-H

Wednesday, August 13

7:00 AM

Registration  (until 4:00 PM)    |  Champions Ballroom Foyer

8:00 AM

Welcome / General Session    |  Masters A-E

8:05 AM

Featured Speaker

Ms.Theresa Campobasso

Ms. Theresa Campobasso
Senior Vice President for Strategic Accounts,
Exiger

8:50 AM

Fortifying the Future of Our Supply Chains Using the Power of Emerging Technologies Panel
Moderator: Ms. Theresa Campobasso, Senior Vice President for Strategic Accounts, Exiger
Panelists: Dr. Ray Gagne, IDA
Dr. Peter Sanborn, University of Maryland CALCE
Mr. David Egts, Salesforce

10:10 AM

Refreshment Break

10:30 AM

Concurrent Technical Session 1

12:00 PM

Lunch in Exhibit Hall    |  Champions D-H

1:30 PM

Concurrent Technical Session 2

3:00 PM

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall    |  Champions D-H

3:30 PM

Exhibit Hall Closed / Teardown

3:30 PM

Concurrent Technical Session 3

5:00 PM

IIOM US Chapter Meeting  (until 5:30 PM)

5:30 PM

End of Day

Thursday, August 14

7:00 AM

Registration  (until 12:00 PM)    |  Champions Ballroom Foyer

8:00 AM

Welcome / General Session    |  Masters A-E

8:05 AM

Featured Speaker

Mr. Peter Guinto

Mr. Peter Guinto
Senior Technical Advisor for Contract Pricing, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy (DPCAP)

8:45 AM

Leveraging Operational Impact Assessments to Support Strategic Technology Refresh Panel
Moderator: Mr. Tracy Daubenspeck, LMI
Panelists: Mr. Jason Voeltz, NAVSEA Keyport
Mr. Peter Guinto, Senior Technical Advisor for Contract Pricing, DPCAP
Ms. Rese Meikus, Army DEVCOM AVMC
Mr. Charles Bourland, L3Harris

10:00 AM

Refreshment Break    |  Masters Ballroom Foyer

10:15 AM

Featured Speaker

Mr. Ron Weinberger

Mr. Ron Weinberger
Vice President International Business, Andromeda Systems Inc.


11:00 AM

Featured Speaker

Mr. Colby Millette

Mr. Colby Millett
Enterprise Parts Management System (EPMS) Program Manager

11:45 AM

Closing Comments
Ms. Robin Brown, DMSMS and PM&P Program Manager, DSPO

12:00 PM

Lunch on Own - if not attending Town Hall  (until 1:30 PM)

12:15 PM

Lunchtime Town Hall - Our Way Forward in DMSMS and PM&P Management (until 1:15 PM)    |  Players B/C
- Boxed lunch provided -
An opportunity to engage directly with the Program Manager, Ms. Robin Brown, on priorities, progress, and challenges.

1:30 PM

Concurrent Workshop Sessions  (until 4:30 PM)

Workshop 6
Champions A


Operational Impact Assessments (OIAs) and Tech Refresh Strategies

Mr. Jason Voeltz, NAVSEA Keyport

Workshop 7
Champions B/C


DMSMS and PM&P Contracting Guidance (SD-26)

Mr. Tracy Daubenspeck, LMI


4:30 PM

Consortium Adjourned

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