Marcantonio Global Defense Innovation Forums Continues to Lead in Disruptive Innovation, Defying Norms and Overcoming Barriers

DLIF Community of Interest, Leaders, Innovators, Friends, Colleagues, Marcantonio Global concludes another year of disruptive innovation through the Future Tech Forum initiatives. The impact has grown from a small Pentagon event to reaching over 150 DOD FED IC and ALLIED Nations. The focus remains on operationalizing innovation at scale, bridging the gap between the public and private sectors, and transforming DoD acquisition culture to accelerate modernization efforts. The urgency to innovate is emphasized, echoing sentiments from leaders like ret RADM Lorin Selby of the Office of Naval Research to Ret Assistant?Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force John Teichert who created a leadership style that breaks barriers,?challenges convention, and ignites innovation. The goal is to seize the current pivotal moment and avoid losing a decade of progress. v/r Nino "Typhoon" Marcantonio. Director Marcantonio Global DLIF Agenda for DLIF TRIBE Event on December 7th powered by Marcantonio Global This DLIF TRIBE initiative aims to revolutionize the logistical support and supply chain management for the accelerated production and deployment of all-domain, attritable autonomous systems (ADA2).? Real-time Data Integration:

• Develop a centralized data platform that integrates real-time information from various sources, including manufacturing facilities, transportation networks, and deployment locations.
• Implement advanced analytics and AI algorithms to optimize logistics operations, predict maintenance needs, and identify potential bottlenecks.

Supply Chain Visibility:

• Enhance visibility into the entire supply chain, from raw material procurement to end-user deployment, using blockchain or other secure technologies to ensure transparency and traceability.
• Enable stakeholders to track the progress of ADA2 systems production, ensuring timely and efficient delivery to warfighters.

Collaborative Platform:

• Establish a collaborative platform that connects defense contractors, suppliers, transportation providers, and military units.
• Facilitate real-time communication and coordination to address challenges, share best practices, and streamline the logistics process.

Logistics Automation:

• Implement automation technologies, such as autonomous vehicles and drones, to optimize the movement of ADA2 systems from production facilities to deployment areas.
• Explore the use of autonomous logistics systems to reduce human intervention and speed up the overall logistics cycle.

Flexible Deployment Strategies:

• Develop agile deployment strategies that allow for rapid reconfiguration and repositioning of ADA2 systems based on changing threat scenarios.
• Utilize predictive modeling to identify optimal deployment locations, considering factors such as terrain, operational objectives, and adversary capabilities.

Continuous Improvement Framework:

• Establish a continuous improvement framework that encourages feedback loops from end-users, maintenance teams, and logistics personnel.
• Implement a lessons learned system to capture and disseminate insights that can inform future iterations of the Replicator initiative.

Public-Private Partnership:

• Foster collaboration between the Department of Defense, private industry, and research institutions to leverage external expertise in logistics innovation.
• Encourage participation from tech startups and established logistics companies to bring fresh ideas and technologies to the initiative.

The Defense Logistics Innovation Forum aims to complement the Replicator initiative by addressing the logistical challenges associated with the accelerated scaling of ADA2 systems. Through this initiative, the Department of Defense can ensure that the innovative solutions produced under Replicator are delivered to warfighters with maximum speed, efficiency, and reliability. Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting <https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-join/19%3adod%3ameeting_5ce47635541e4114afce01a954a96641%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22e3333e00-c877-4b87-b6ad-45e942de1750%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%221c7e2f91-d7ad-44e4-bc2d-ae7f248d89cc%22%7d> Or call in (audio only) +1 410-874-6751,,338714356#<tel:+14108746751,,338714356#> ? United States, Odenton Phone Conference ID: 338 714 356# Find a local number<https://dialin.cpc.dod.teams.microsoft.us/77cd3f22-274f-4ece-8eaf-74dd999e7692?id=338714356> | Reset PIN<https://dialin.cpc.dod.teams.microsoft.us/usp> "If this conference has a dial-in capability (a commercial number and conference ID shown above) the following DSN numbers may also be used: (322) 874-6741 or (322) 874-6751 Learn More<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting> | Help<https://flankspeed.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/FlankspeedHub> | Meeting options<https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/meetingOptions/?organizerId=1c7e2f91-d7ad-44e4-bc2d-ae7f248d89cc&tenantId=e3333e00-c877-4b87-b6ad-45e942de1750&threadId=19_dod_meeting_5ce47635541e4114afce01a954a96641@thread.v2&messageId=0&language=en-US> ________________________________________________________________________________ DLIF

DLIF TRIBE Event Agenda: Replicator Initiative

Date: December 7th, 2023 1200-1400 et

Powered by Marcantonio Global in collaboration with TRIBE

Introduction:

• 12:00 AM - 12:05 AM
• Opening remarks by Nino Marcantonio, Director, DLIFMr. Stephen Moretto

Guest Leadership Role:

• 12:05 AM - 12:10 AMStephen L. Spehn, Deputy Science Advisor, U.S. European Command (accepted invite, pending 5 min remarks)

RIIS Technology Partner:

• 12:10 AM - 12:13 AM
• Art Trevethan - Partner - RIIS Technology

Entrepreneurial Group 1:

• 12:15 AM - 12:23 AM
• David Mroczka - President & CEO - AI Strategy CorporationSupply Chain Innovation R and D operationalization, tech bridgingExpanding industry engagement and market intelligence for sustainment to manage supply chain risk with 9-HI

USMC Innovation and Strategy Leadership:

• 12:23 AM - 12:35 AM
• Mr. David Anderson, Logistics Innovations USMCDiscuss Innovation Office in INDO-PACIFIC and acquisition pathways leading into Replicator Initiative (pending attendance/comfirmation)

Navy Program Office Speaker:

• 12:35 AM - 12:47 AM
• Mr. Stephen Moretto, LCS Manager40-year S&T Leader, drove forward the NAVY Energy Strategy, PEO LCS PMS 501

Emerging Technology Ventures, Inc.:

• 12:47 AM - 12:57 AMCliff Hudson - CEO - Emerging Technology Ventures, Inc. (ETV)Multi-domain, autonomous (air, ground, maritime, space), integrated sensing, and AI-driven predictive analytics

Q and A Session:

• 12:57 AM - 12:59 AM

Break:

• 12:59 AM - 1:00 PM

Future Capabilities Highlights from Marcantonio Global Tech Innovation Program:

• 1:00 PM - 1:10 PM

DLIF Director’s Presentation - Year in Review:

• 1:10 PM - 1:45 PMNino Marcantonio, Director DLIFDiscussion on the Best of the Year in ReviewHighlight: Richard Banduric, CEO Field Propulsion TechnologiesPropellant-less spacecraft propulsion system for DARPA and Defense Department's Adaptive and Reconfigurable Space Force capabilities

Q&A Session:

• 1:45 PM - 1:55 PM

Closing Remarks and Looking to 2024:

• 1:55 PM - 2:00 PMMr. Moretto, NAVSEA