Global Expeditionary Logistics Symposium
Logistics and the Fighting Stance: Competition, Crisis, and Conflict
August 6-8, 2024
Co-hosted by Christopher Newport University’s Center for American Studies and the Association of Marine Corps Logisticians (AMCL)
About Global Expeditionary Logistics Symposium (GELS)
Join a community of logistics professionals at the GELS and participate in interactive and collaborative sessions, share experiences, and access the latest research to mitigate logistics risks and strategize for long-term success. AMCL aims to enhance and cultivate the United States Marine Corps logistics and supply chain community by prompting the quality development of Marine Corps logisticians, identifying and sharing the best practices with DoD and industry, and providing an open forum for the development and exchange of ideas.
At the Global Expeditionary Logistics Symposium, our guests will include distinguished logistics leaders and professionals from the military, private industry, academia, research and development labs, acquisition and technology professionals, and more.
Our sponsorship and exhibit hall provide opportunities in education, training, and marketing that equate to a generous return on investment that satisfies our attendees and sponsors year after year!
To attend the Upcoming Conference, please register down below.
Agenda
Tuesday, August 6: CompetitionTime | Event | Location |
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7:30 – 8:30 am | Registration and Continental Breakfast | Peebles Foyer |
8:30 – 9:00 am |
Opening Ceremony/"State of AMCL and Introduction of GELS"
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Main Stage |
9:00 – 9:50 am | Keynote Speaker: HON Chris Lowman, ASD for Sustainment | Main Stage |
9:50 - 10:20 am | Extended Vendor Break | |
10:20 - 10:50 am | Daily Wargaming Scene Setter | Main Stage |
10:50 - 11:00 am | Networking Break | |
11:00 - 11:50 am |
Panel: Competing Logistics Moderator: Kevin Sampels, NDIA
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Main Stage |
1:00 - 1:50 pm | Keynote Speaker: BGen Forrest Poole, DC I&L (Logistics Division) | Main Stage |
1:50 - 2:00 pm | Networking Break | |
2:00 - 2:50 pm |
Panel: Data's/AI's Role in War, Data Challenges in Logistics/Supply Chain Planning Moderator: Dr. Harry "Butch" Dreany, AI Development Lead, Marine Corps Warfighting Lab
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Main Stage |
2:50 - 3:00 pm | Networking Break | |
3:00 - 3:50 pm |
Panel: Preparing the Force for 21st Century Logistics Moderator: Col Sean Welch
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Main Stage |
3:50 - 4:00 pm | Networking Break | |
4:00 - 5:00 pm |
Keynote Speaker: Overcoming Contested Logistics Mr. Patrick Kelleher, Principal Deputy Director for Logistics, J-4, the Joint Staff |
Main Stage |
5:00 - 6:00 pm |
President's Social Sponsor: The Rosie Project (TBD) |
Peebles Foyer |
Wednesday, August 7: Crisis
Time | Event | Location |
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8:00 – 8:30 am | Breakfast / Registration | Peebles Foyer |
8:30 – 9:00 am | Daily Wargaming Scene Setter | Main Stage |
9:00 – 9:50 am |
Keynote Speaker: Recruiting the Future: Critical Challenges MajGen Bill Bowers, Commanding General, MCRC |
Main Stage |
9:50 - 10:00 am | Networking Break | |
10:00 - 10:50 am |
Panel: Maritime Mobility and the Littoral Distribution Web Moderator: SPCO (Ret.), SEAL, Nick Rocha, Neptune Shield
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Main Stage |
10:50 - 11:20 am | Extended Vendor Break | |
11:20 - 12:00 am |
Fireside Chat: Crisis Logistics
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Main Stage |
12:00 - 1:00 pm | Lunch | |
1:00 - 1:50 pm |
Main Stage Panel: Global Positioning Network Moderator: Col Aaron Angell (TBD)
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Main Stage |
1:00 - 1:50 pm |
Breakout Panel: Strategic Corporals of Culebra - Frontline Innovation and Improvisation 4th Marine Logistics Group (TBD) |
Torggler Theatre |
1:50 - 2:00 pm | Networking Break | |
2:00 - 2:50 pm |
Panel: Building Undisruptable Warfighting Installations at Home and Abroad Moderator: Eric Hahn, Naval Postgraduate School Energy Academic Group
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Main Stage |
2:50 - 3:00 pm | Networking Break | |
3:00 - 3:50 pm |
Main Stage Panel: Commanding Energy Moderator: TBD
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Main Stage |
3:00 - 3:50 pm |
Breakout Panel: Aviation Distribution Network Moderator: TBD
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Torggler Theatre |
3:50 - 4:00 pm | Networking Break | |
4:00 - 5:00 pm | Keynote Speaker: Gen (Ret.) David Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps | Main Stage |
5:00 - 5:30 pm | Awards Ceremony | Main Stage |
5:30 - TBD pm | Awards Reception | Peebles Foyer |
Thursday, August 8: Conflict
Time | Event | Location |
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8:00 – 8:30 am | Breakfast & Networking | Peebles Foyer |
8:30 – 9:00 am | Daily Wargaming Scene Setter | Main Stage |
9:00 – 9:50 am |
Main Stage Panel: Logistics in Conflict Moderator: Col Matt Hakola, Director of Logistics, MARCENT (INVITED)
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Main Stage |
9:50 - 10:00 am | Vendor Break | |
10:00 - 10:50 am |
Panel: Industrial Supply Chain and Distribution: Deterring Vulnerabilities Moderator: Col Howard Marotto
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Main Stage |
10:50 - 11:20 am | Vendor Break | |
11:20 - 12:00 pm | Closing Keynote: MG (Ret.) Ed Dorman, S10 Consulting (TBD) | Main Stage |
12:00 pm |
Closing Remarks
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Main Stage |
TBD | Wargaming Wrap-Up | TBD |
Sponsors
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