Plenary Speakers

Begin your morning with a continental breakfast followed by a thought-provoking keynote from Brigadier General Tyler Nick Hague as our opening speaker. Brig. Gen. Hague currently serves as the Assistant Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Operations within the United States Space Force, where he is responsible for the policy, training, and readiness of our nation’s newest military branch. In his presentation, “The Space Force of Today and Tomorrow and the Importance of Readiness Through Intelligent Telemetry,” he will explore the strategic evolution of the U.S. Space Force and how telemetry is transforming from a passive monitoring tool into an “intelligent” strategic asset to achieve predictive readiness and space superiority.

During the Opening Ceremony, we will also recognize excellence in our field with the presentation of the John Jensen Best Conference Paper Award, the Lawrence Rauch Award for Standards, and the Myron Nichols Award for Telemetry Spectrum.

We are honored to announce Paul Mann, Chief Technical Officer for the Golden Dome Strategic Alliance, AE Industrial, as our featured Tuesday morning opening keynote speaker. With decades of high-level leadership driving critical defense advancements, Mr. Mann will deliver a powerful presentation titled, “Speed Matters! A Lifelong Journey Bolstering Defense Readiness Outcomes.”

In this compelling address, he will lead a provocative exploration of telemetry systems across their past, present, and especially their future, anchoring their vital role in securing National Security imperatives. The presentation will place a special focus on the modern demand for intelligent telemetry feedback to capability stakeholders throughout operational employment and readiness sustainment. Join us Tuesday afternoon to discover what it means to learn, innovate, and adapt at operationally relevant speed.

Join us for an insightful keynote presentation featuring George Rumford, Director of the Department of War (DoW), Test Resource Management Center (TRMC). As the leader of a vital field activity reporting to the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Mr. Rumford oversees the readiness and modernization of the nation’s essential test and evaluation (T&E) infrastructure.

The TRMC provides governance over DoW test resources (open-air test ranges, ground test facilities, hardware-in-the-loop laboratories, measurement facilities, software testbeds, and modeling and simulation used for testing), including the Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB).

The TRMC forecasts future T&E needs, defining strategic investment portfolios to test hypersonics, directed energy, autonomy and artificial intelligence, electronic warfare, cyber, nuclear effects, space systems, and multi-domain operations. Addressing the highest priority test gaps, the TRMC invests in the development of new and upgraded test resources, executed in partnership with the Services and Defense Agencies, to improve Joint and multi-Service DoW test capabilities that support acquiring advanced warfighting capabilities.

Join us for one of the highlights of the week at the annual Conference Luncheon, an exclusive event that brings together attendees, exhibitors, and industry leadership for an afternoon of networking, insights, and celebration.

While we are currently finalizing our guest speaker and look forward to announcing an inspiring industry leader very soon, the luncheon will also proudly feature the presentation of the prestigious Cliff Aggen Award, recognizing outstanding student papers and the exceptional academic talent shaping the future of our industry.

To ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate in this midday centerpiece, the exhibit halls will close for two hours, allowing all exhibitors and attendees to join the gathering. Space is limited and tickets always sell out quickly, so be sure to purchase your luncheon tickets in advance for just $25 during the registration process, as only a limited number of seats will be available on-site.