JOIN US November 12-13, 2025 | Washington D.C.
Autonomy in Defense
Advance Mission Capability through Trusted, Intelligent Autonomy
Introducing Autonomy in Defense 2025 — a groundbreaking new event bringing together senior leaders in defense, autonomy, and AI to shape the future of national security.
This inaugural summit will explore cutting-edge advancements in autonomous systems, AI-enabled decision-making, and mission resilience. Join defense innovators, government stakeholders, and industry experts to address critical challenges such as operational trust, ethical deployment, human-machine teaming, and integration across joint and allied forces.
Join the conversation with #AutonomyDefense2025.
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Event Board
Lieutenant General (Ret'd) Michael Groen
Former Director of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center
U.S. Department of Defense
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Dr. Kimberly Sablon Ph.D.
Former Principal Director for Trusted AI and Autonomy at the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
U.S. Department of Defense
Our Speakers
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Michael J. Frank
Deputy Chief Technology Officer
U.S. Navy
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Gwendolyn Defilippi, SES
Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower & Reserve Affairs
U.S. Air Force
John Garstka, SES
Director Cyber Warfare/Platform and Weapons Portfolio Management, OUSD (A&S)
U.S. Department of Defense
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Dr. Robert Sadowski, SES
Chief Roboticist
U.S. Navy
What's being said about us?
“The conference was a great opportunity to hear from government leaders about how different organizations are leveraging data to make an impact. It was inspiring to hear from CDOs and data experts from across government, and the networking opportunities and the sharing of best practices were truly invaluable. "
Deputy Executive Director, PPAE - U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Our key themes for 2025
Mission-Driven Autonomy:
Integrating autonomous systems to support mission execution, increase operational tempo, and reduce risk to personnel in contested environments.
Trusted and Ethical AI:
Establishing frameworks for responsible AI use in defense, ensuring systems are reliable, explainable, and aligned with ethical and legal standards.
Human-Machine Teaming:
Enhancing collaboration between warfighters and autonomous systems through intuitive interfaces, real-time decision support, and adaptive learning.
Operational Integration and Interoperability:
Breaking down silos to achieve seamless coordination of autonomous platforms across domains, agencies, and allied forces
Why attend?
Join us at Autonomy in Defense 2025 and be part of the mission to shape the future of autonomous capabilities in national security. Engage with leading voices in defense innovation, collaborate with senior military and government leaders, and gain critical insights into the latest autonomous technologies and AI-driven systems transforming modern defense operations.
Connect with peers to explore how to align autonomous solutions with mission goals, accelerate decision-making at the edge, and balance operational effectiveness with ethical deployment, security, and interoperability across joint and allied environments.
Who will be there?
Autonomy in Defense is designed for senior leaders driving innovation in autonomous systems and AI within defense and national security. This includes Program Managers, Directors of Autonomy and Emerging Tech, AI/ML Leads, Chief Technology Officers, and senior officials from the Department of Defense, military branches, and national security agencies.
If your focus is on autonomous platforms, AI integration, mission systems, human-machine teaming, operational trust, or battlefield innovation, this event offers a unique opportunity to connect with top defense and technology leaders shaping the next generation of autonomous capability.
How can we help?
We carefully craft our events from scratch, tailoring them to support your business needs and facilitate industry growth. Our team oversees the whole process from research to post-production and are happy to answer any questions you have. We look forward to seeing you at the event!
Linda Lastovych
Conference Director
Join us at Autonomy in Defense
Get shoulder to shoulder with defense leaders and see what’s next in autonomy.
#AutonomyDefense2025