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Special Air Warfare Symposium

Please note that the Agenda is subject to change. Additional information about specific speakers will be released soon!

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

SOF for Life Transition Seminar (Day 1 of 2)

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08:30
  1. SOF for Life Transition Seminar (Day 1 of 2)
    SOF for Life Transition Seminar (Day 1 of 2)
    DFWBCC - Sunset 1 & 2
    510 mins
    Hosted by The Honor Foundation, this transition Seminar is ideal for SOF personnel getting ready to retire or separate from active duty, or those recently retired.  Click here for more details.
    Mr. Matt Stevens
    Mr. Matt Stevens, CEO - The Honor Foundation
    Mr. Jeff Pottinger
    Mr. Jeff Pottinger, Faculty and Coach - The Honor Foundation
    Ms. Ashley Brown
    Ms. Ashley Brown, Director of People - The Honor Foundation
    Mr. Cally Wood
    Mr. Cally Wood - The Honor Foundation

Professional Development Sessions

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Destin - Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
10:00
  1. Pro-dev Session 1 - The Birth of U.S. Special Operations Command
    DFWBCC - Palm 1
    45 mins
    Presenters will appear via Zoom. 
    Moderator: Ms. Meaghan Keeler-Pettigrew
    Moderator: Ms. Meaghan Keeler-Pettigrew, COO - Global SOF Foundation
    The Honorable Jim Locher
    The Honorable Jim Locher, Former President and CEO, Project on National Security Reform and - Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict
11:00
  1. Pro-dev Session 2 -The Fourth Age of SOF: The Use and Utility of Special Operations Forces in a New Age
    DFWBCC - Palm 1
    60 mins
    Dr. Isaiah Wilson III, PhD
    Dr. Isaiah Wilson III, PhD, President - Joint Special Operations University
    CMSgt Shane Shorter
    CMSgt Shane Shorter
13:00
  1. Professional Development Session 3: Battling the Bureaucracy: Integration of Today's US AF/Army SOF Aviation
    45 mins
    Presenters will appear via Zoom.
    Moderator: Ms. Meaghan Keeler-Pettigrew
    Moderator: Ms. Meaghan Keeler-Pettigrew, COO - Global SOF Foundation
    COL (Ret) Keith Nightingale
    COL (Ret) Keith Nightingale
13:45
  1. Pro-dev Session 4 - Lessons from the Global War on Terror
    DFWBCC - Palm 1
    60 mins
    Moderator: CMSgt (Ret.) Matt Caruso
    Moderator: CMSgt (Ret.) Matt Caruso, VP, Defense Business Development - Rivera Group; Director Air Commando Association
    Colonel (Ret.) Travis Hill
    Colonel (Ret.) Travis Hill, CEO - Simon-peter Group LLC
    CMSgt (Ret.) Bruce Dixon
    CMSgt (Ret.) Bruce Dixon, Former GS-13 Director of Training, Special Tactics Training Squadron
    CCM (Ret.) William C. Markham
    CCM (Ret.) William C. Markham, CEO and Co-Founder - Project One Veteran @ A Time, Inc.
15:00
  1. Pro-dev Session 5 - Fourth Age of SOF and Ethical Leadership
    DFWBCC - Palm 1
    60 mins
    Dr. Joseph Long
    Dr. Joseph Long, Faculty - Joint Special Operations University

Global SOF Foundation Committee Meetings

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13:00
  1. GSOF Aviation and ISR Committee Meeting
    Sand Castle
    60 mins
    This meeting is open to all interested GSOF Corporate Partners.
14:00
  1. GSOF Strategic Committee Meeting
    Sand Castle
    60 mins
    This meeting is limited to voting members.

Industry Matchmaking

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The Island Hotel 
15:00
  1. Industry Matchmaking Sessions
    The Island Hotel - Aruba Ballroom
    120 mins
    The Matchmaking event aims to create opportunities between large businesses and/or government agencies ("buyers") and small businesses ("sellers"). This event is FREE to all registered industry attendees. Want to learn more? Click here!

Welcome Reception

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The Island Hotel
17:00
  1. Welcome Reception
    The Tavern at The Island Hotel
    120 mins
    Help us kick-off the inaugural SAWS event by joining us at the always popular Welcome Reception! Thank you to our sponsor Leidos!
    Leidos

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

SOF for Life Transition Seminar (Day 2 of 2)

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Destin - Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
08:30
  1. SOF for Life Transition Seminar (Day 2 of 2)
    DFWBCC - Sunset 1 & 2
    510 mins
    Hosted by The Honor Foundation, this transition Seminar is ideal for SOF personnel getting ready to retire or separate from active duty, or those recently retired. Click here for more details.

Symposium Day 1

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Destin - Fort Walton Beach Convention Center 
07:30
  1. Networking Breakfast
    Exhibit Hall: Emerald Grand Ballroom 2 - 4
    60 mins

    Thank you to your sponsor!

    Hypori

  2. Exhibit Hall Open
    Exhibit Hall: Emerald Grand Ballroom 2 - 4
    630 mins

    Thank you to our All Day Coffee sponsor!

    Phoenix Global

08:30
  1. Opening Remarks
    30 mins
    Lt Gen Jim Slife
    Lt Gen Jim Slife, Commander - U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command
09:00
  1. Keynote Presentation: Future Operating Environment
    30 mins
    Lt. Gen. (Ret.) In-bum Chun
    Lt. Gen. (Ret.) In-bum Chun, Former Commander - Special Operations Forces, Republic of Korea
09:30
  1. Networking Break
    Exhibit Hall: Emerald Grand Ballroom 2 - 4
    30 mins
10:00
  1. Panel: The Value of SOF Airpower in the Future Operating Environment
    60 mins
    Moderator: Lt Gen (Ret.) Tom Trask
    Moderator: Lt Gen (Ret.) Tom Trask, Chair - Advisory Council, Global SOF Foundation
    Col. Jocelyn Schermerhorn
    Col. Jocelyn Schermerhorn, Commander - 1st Special Operations Wing
    COL Kevin Trujillo
    COL Kevin Trujillo, Commander - 7th Special Forces Group
11:00
  1. Networking Break
    Exhibit Hall: Emerald Grand Ballroom 2 - 4
    45 mins
11:45
  1. Three Dangerous Men: Russia, China, Iran and the Rise of Irregular Warfare
    45 mins
    A book signing will take place immediately following this session in the Exhibit Hall. 
    Dr. Seth Jones
    Dr. Seth Jones, Senior Vice President, Harold Brown Chair, and Director of the International Security Program - Center for Strategic and International Studies
12:30
  1. Networking Lunch and Book Signing in the Exhibit Hall
    Exhibit Hall: Emerald Grand Ballroom 2 - 4
    90 mins
    Please join us for lunch in the Exhibit Hall to network with your fellow attendees and check out the latest capabilities available to the SOF community. Be sure to stop by the book signing table and pick up your copy of "Three Dangerous Men: Russia, China, Iran and the Rise of Irregular Warfare" by Dr, Seth Jones. 
14:00
  1. Panel: Emerging Concepts and Technologies to Compete and Win
    60 mins
    Moderator: Ms. Leslie Babich
    Moderator: Ms. Leslie Babich, Director - SOFWERX
    Mr. Arun Iyer
    Mr. Arun Iyer, Nonresident Senior Fellow, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security - Atlantic Council
    Maj. Steve Lauver
    Maj. Steve Lauver, Division Chief - Spark, Air Force Research Lab, AFWERX
    Mr. Patrick Tucker
    Mr. Patrick Tucker, Technology Editor - Defense One
    Col. (Ret.) Alvin Drew
    Col. (Ret.) Alvin Drew, Department of Defense Liaison Manager, NASA Headquarters - NASA
15:00
  1. Keynote Speaker
    DFWBCC - Emerald Grand Ballroom 1
    45 mins
    BG Branislav Benka
    BG Branislav Benka

Networking Reception

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16:00
  1. Networking Reception and Demonstration in the Exhibit Hall
    Exhibit Hall: Emerald Grand Ballroom 2 - 4
    120 mins
       

    Thank you to our Networking Reception sponsor!

    NetAbstraction

    The Networking Reception will feature a Demonstration from Privoro! 

    Privoro

    Thank you to our Signature Cocktail Sponsor!

    MAG Aerospace

Thursday, February 24, 2022

Government Only - Special Air Warfare Roundtable & Breakfast

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Destin - Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
07:30
  1. Government Only - Special Air Warfare Roundtable & Breakfast
    Palm 1 & 2
    90 mins
    Lt Gen Jim Slife
    Lt Gen Jim Slife, Commander - U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command

Symposium Day 2

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Destin - Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
08:00
  1. Networking Breakfast
    Exhibit Hall: Emerald Grand Ballroom 2 - 4
    60 mins

    Thank you to our sponsor!

    Hypori

  2. Exhibit Hall Open
    Exhibit Hall: Emerald Grand Ballroom 2 - 4
    360 mins

    Thank you to our All Day Coffee sponsor!

    Phoenix Global

09:00
  1. Opening Comments
    10 mins
    Moderator: CMSgt (Ret.) Matt Caruso
    Moderator: CMSgt (Ret.) Matt Caruso, VP, Defense Business Development - Rivera Group; Director Air Commando Association
09:15
  1. Senior Leader Conversation
    45 mins
    Moderator: Ms. Catherine Herridge
    Moderator: Ms. Catherine Herridge, Senior Correspondent - CBS News
    His Excellency Juan Carlos Pinzon
    His Excellency Juan Carlos Pinzon, Ambassador of Colombia to the United States
10:00
  1. Panel: Aiming for Interoperability: Partner Capabilities and Comparative Advantage
    60 mins
    Moderator: CCM Greg Smith
    Moderator: CCM Greg Smith, Senior Enlisted Leader - U.S. Special Operations Command
    BG Philip J. Ryan
    BG Philip J. Ryan, Commander - U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command
    COL Chris Cook
    COL Chris Cook, Director of the Special Operations Aviation Advisor Directorate (SOAAD) - 160 SOAR (Abn)
    LTC Marius Kristiansen
    LTC Marius Kristiansen, Norwegian Exchange Officer - USSOCOM, J3-I
11:00
  1. Networking Break
    30 mins
11:30
  1. SOF Slam: Neuro-Optimization and Human Performance
    30 mins
    Dr. Erik Won
    Dr. Erik Won, President and CMO - Wave Neuroscience
12:00
  1. SOF Slam: Human-Centered Design Thinking
    30 mins
    Ms. Lyla Kohistany
    Ms. Lyla Kohistany, Co-Founder/President of PROMOTE and Nonresident Senior Fellow at Atlantic Council
    Ms. Ashley Sogge
    Ms. Ashley Sogge, Director of Operations - Promote
12:30
  1. Networking Lunch
    90 mins

    After grabbing lunch and networking in the exhibit hall, head outside to the Bayview Plaza for a worthwhile demonstration from Brinc!

    Brinc

14:00
  1. Presentation on NATO SOF Headquarters Air Development Program
    45 mins
    Maj Christophe Deroubaix
    Maj Christophe Deroubaix, Air Development Program, NSHQ - Belgium Special Operations Forces
    Major Pietro Izzo
    Major Pietro Izzo, Doctrine and Standard Developer - NSHQ
14:45
  1. Panel: Health of the Enlisted Force
    60 mins
    Moderator: CMSgt Cory M. Olson
    Moderator: CMSgt Cory M. Olson, Senior Enlisted Leader - U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command
    CCM Christopher B. Grove
    CCM Christopher B. Grove, Command Chief - 24th Special Operations Wing
    CMSgt Courtney C. Freeman
    CMSgt Courtney C. Freeman, Command Chief Master Sergeant - 1st Special Operations Wing
    CMSgt (SEL) Tiffany S. Sargent
    CMSgt (SEL) Tiffany S. Sargent, Chief Enlisted Manager, Manpower Personnel and Services Directorate - Headquarters Air Force Special Operations Command
15:45
  1. Closing Comments
    15 mins

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