This event presents a unique opportunity for industry partners and defense leaders to engage with Marine Corps stakeholders, discuss innovations, and collaborate on the future of UAS technology. The symposium aims to facilitate progress and innovation across priority service UAS initiatives including acquisition and policy. It will also serve as a centralized venue for problem-solving and strengthening connections between Marine Corps leadership, operators, and UAS industry partners. Multiple attendees from each organization are welcome. Military and civilian defense professionals involved in UAS development, procurement, and operations are encouraged to attend.
Date:
Tuesday, 29 April – Thursday, 1 May
Time:
Check-in is 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Concludes by 4:30 PM Each Day
Attire:
Business Casual & Service C or Equivalent
Attendance:
Open to all MDM Attendees
Select Sessions are Government Only
Registration:
Registration is Not Required
Focus Areas:
Enhancing Fleet Capabilities with Small UAS
Advancing Tactical Unmanned Logistics Solutions
Developing Organic ISR Assets
Exploring Next-Generation Operational Platforms
UAS Sympoiusm Agenda
Day 1 – April 29
Morning Sessions (Following the MDM Opening Comments at the Conference Center Stage)
Plenary All-hands Brief (Room 204 B/C)
– Welcome Remarks
– “Status of UAS” with CDD ACE Director
Plenary Panel Discussion (Room 204 B/C)
– “Developing UAS Capabilities at Tempo” with O-6 Fleet Leadership
Lunch
Afternoon Sessions
Fleet Briefs w/ industry present
– Level Setting: Establish a common understanding of current concepts and requirements.
– Industry Exchange: Facilitate an exchange of ideas and solutions with industry partners.
O6/Fleet guided discussion (Government only)
– Fleet Feedback: Gather needs and use cases from the fleet to inform future planning.
– Prioritization: Identify and prioritize fleet needs and use cases for further development.
– Acquisition Approaches: Refine acquisition strategies based on stakeholder input.
– Policy Modifications: Identify necessary policy changes to support UAS integration.
Day 2 – April 30
Morning Sessions
CDD Brief
PM Brief
MCWL Brief
Lunch
Afternoon Sessions
Joint Service Briefs w/ industry present
– Level Setting, Industry Exchange
O6/Fleet-lead guided discussion, product development (Government only)
– Fleet Feedback, Prioritization, Acquisition Approaches, Policy Modifications
Day 3 – May 1
Morning Session
Deputy Commandant Out Brief