ARLINGTON, Va. – To expand collaboration and initiatives, the 2010 Naval Science and Technology (S&T) Partnership Conference, to be held Nov. 8-10, will explore a wide range of cutting-edge solutions from autonomous systems to countering improvised explosive devices.
Hosted by the Office of Naval Research, the three-day event will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Crystal City, Va., and will feature a lineup of dynamic senior military leaders.
“Delivering technology solutions that address the complex challenges facing our Sailors and Marines requires consistent cooperation and the exchange of ideas,” said Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Nevin Carr. “This conference is about collaboration and partnerships that can lead to solid returns for those on the frontlines.”
In addition to Carr, featured speakers include Under Secretary of the Navy Robert Work; Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead; and Lt. Gen. George Flynn, USMC, director, Marine Corps Combat Development Command.
Other focus areas at the conference include: Doing Business with ONR; Directed Energy; Warfighter Performance; Information Dominance; Expeditionary and Irregular Warfare; Power and Energy; Fighting at Hypervelocity and Light Speed; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.