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Agility in Action: Rapid Acquisition for National Security

March 8, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CT

Capital Factory, 701 Brazos Street, Austin, TX, USA

Join NSTXL for a morning of engaging sessions, insightful panels, and valuable networking to explore how creative contracting, dual-use prototyping, and fast-tracked development are shaping the future of national security.

Sessions will be held on the 16th floor in the ACL room. Look for “NSTXL: Agility in Action” projected outside of the room.

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Event Agenda March 8 | Capital Factory | 701 Brazos St, Austin, TX, USA

Sessions and speakers subject to change.

In an era of evolving threats and emerging technologies, maintaining space superiority requires agility, innovation, and resilience. This session will explore cutting-edge strategies driving rapid space innovation, agile space operations, and a resilient space infrastructure to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Moderator:
Mike Dodd, VP of Strategic Partnerships, NSTXL
 
Speakers:
Brad Morrison, Founder, CEO, Atlantis
 
Norman Garza, Executive Director, Texas Space Commission
 

Join us for an in-depth discussion on the MACH-TB (Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed) program, a critical initiative aimed at accelerating hypersonic technology development through rapid, cost-effective flight testing. This session will explore key advancements made under the recent $1.45 billion MACH-TB 2.0 project award awarded to Kratos and the successful first test launch led by Leidos. We’ll examine the role of industry collaboration in enhancing the U.S. Department of Defense’s hypersonic testing capabilities, the impact of these developments on future defense systems, and the innovative approaches driving MACH-TB’s success.

Moderator:
Mark McIntosh, Chief Executive Officer, NSTXL
 
Speakers:

Mike Johns, SVP, Kratos SRE

Eric Tuck, Senior Principal Engineer for Hypersonics, Leidos

 

Join us for an insightful Defense Roundtable moderated by Mr. Mike Dodd, where industry leaders and policymakers will discuss the future of defense technology and strategy. This session will feature dynamic conversations on emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the defense landscape.

Moderator:
Mike Dodd, VP of Strategic Partnerships, NSTXL
 
Speakers:
U.S. Representative Pat Fallon

Join Dr. Dev Shenoy, Principal Director for Microelectronics at the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)), for an insightful presentation on the Department of Defense’s efforts in advancing microelectronics. Dr. Shenoy will discuss the challenges and opportunities in securing the semiconductor supply chain and the critical role of innovation in strengthening national security. With extensive experience in industry, academia, and government, he offers a unique perspective on the future of microelectronics and its impact on defense technology.

Moderator:

Stephanie Lin, VP of NSTXL, Microelectronics Commons

Speaker:

Dr. Dev Shenoy, Principal Director for Microelectronics, Microelectronics Commons Executive Director OUSD(R&E)/ASD(CT)

Speakers

Dr. Dev Shenoy

Principal Director for Microelectronics, Microelectronics Commons Executive Director OUSD(R&E)/ASD(CT)

Pat Fallon

U.S. House of Representatives

Bryan Smith

Microelectronics Commons Execution Advisor, NSWC Crane

Norman Garza

Executive Director, Texas Space Commission

Mike Johns

SVP, Kratos SRE

Brad Morrison

Founder, CEO, Atlantis

Eric Tuck

Senior Principal Engineer for Hypersonics, Leidos

Stephanie Lin

VP of NSTXL, Microelectronics Commons

Mike Dodd

VP of Strategic Partnerships, NSTXL

Rapid Prototyping to Support

Government Innovation

NSTXL transforms government innovation efforts with commercial best practices, tools, and expertise that decrease costs, compress timelines, and improve outcomes. Our full suite of proven program and service offerings eliminates the hassle of building an in-house team and enables you to successfully launch highly visible programs of any scale under tight timelines.

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From microelectronics to space readiness, this event explores how creative contracting, dual-use prototyping, and fast-tracked development are shaping the future of national security.

March 8, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Capital Factory, 701 Brazos Street, Austin, TX, USA