Plenary Speakers

Begin your morning with a continental breakfast followed by a thought-provoking keynote from Dr. Michael Rice. This talk traces the humble, yet exciting, beginnings of aeronautical mobile telemetry and deep space telemetry through technology developments to today’s telemetry systems. The goal is to answer the question about “AI in Aeronautical Mobile Telemetry: How Did We Get Here?”

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.

This panel brings together leading Department of Defense (DoD) range experts to explore the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in telemetry operations and an overview of telemetry operations throughout the years. Panelists will examine the current applications of AI in data analysis, signal processing, and predictive analytics, offering real-world insights into how these technologies are enhancing mission effectiveness and operational efficiency. Looking ahead, the discussion will focus on the future integration of AI across telemetry and broader range systems—highlighting opportunities, challenges, and the transformative potential of intelligent automation in test and evaluation environments.

Join a distinguished panel of top industry leaders as they explore the cutting edge of innovation in telemetry systems. This session will delve into how emerging technologies—particularly artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced data analytics—are transforming the landscape of telemetry. Panelists will share insights on the latest breakthroughs, real-world applications, and the future potential of intelligent telemetry solutions across industries. Whether you’re a technologist, strategist, or innovator, this discussion will offer valuable perspectives on where telemetry is headed and how to stay ahead of the curve.

We are honored to welcome Matt Molloy, Director of the Mission Management Office at Dell Technologies, as our distinguished Wednesday luncheon speaker. His presentation, titled “Everything, Everywhere, All the Time: T&E in the Digital Era,” will explore the strategic landscape shaping today’s warfighting platforms and strategies, the critical test and evaluation infrastructure that ensures mission success, and the transformational technologies driving innovation across both domains. The luncheon will also feature the presentation of the prestigious Cliff Aggen Award, recognizing outstanding student papers.

The AI in Flight Test Panel includes flight test experts from the US Air Force and Aerospace Industry to discuss the past and future implementation of AI and ML tools into flight test activities; barriers to implementation, associated risks, and potential benefits. Each panel member will provide a presentation or AI tool demonstrations followed by an interactive open question session from the audience.