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Near-Term Capability Needs | Commercial Tech Exploitation | Rapid Acquisition

April 23, 2025
Keynote Stage

USAF KEYNOTE: Near-term capability needs…and the gaps that need filling fast
DIU KEYNOTE: Commercial technology exploitation
SOCOM INTERVIEW: What can we learn from current rapid acquisition approaches?

Speakers
General David W Allvin, Chief of Staff - U.S. Air Force
Liz Young McNally, Deputy Director, Commercial Operations - Defense Innovation Unit
Melissa Johnson, Acquisition Executive & Director, SOF Acquisition, Technology & Logistics - United States Special Operations Command
Bryan Clark, Senior Fellow and Director - Center for Defense Concepts and Technology, Hudson Institute

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