Global Expeditionary Logistics Symposium - Christopher Newport University

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!

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Agenda

Tuesday, August 6: Competition
Time Event Location
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"

  • Kirk Spangenberg, President and Co-Founder, AMCL
  • Dr. Nathan Busch, Distinguished Professor, CNU, Co-Director Center for American Studies
  • Phillip Jones, Mayor of Newport News
  • GELS Emcee, Brandon Smart
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

  • Phil Reeves, ASRC Federal (Panel Sponsor)
  • Col Joe Garaux, 2D Marine Logistics Group
  • Col Paul Nelson, AUS, Liaison to Joint Staff
  • Ms. Kathy Welch, TRANSCOM, Logistics Management Institute
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

  • Justin Woulfe, Systecon STO (Panel Sponsor)
  • Mr. George Forbes, Air Force
  • LtCol Jack Long, Acting Navy Chief AI Officer, Office of Naval Research
  • Mr. Robert "Pat" Sullivan, Highly Qualified Expert, US Army
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

  • Col Thomas Kisch, EWTGLANT (INVITED) 
  • Joe Lomangino, Project Tripoli
  • Curtis Hudson, MITRE
  • LtCol Pedro Ortiz (CDAO)(TBD)
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
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

  • Ben Mathews, REGENT Craft (Panel Sponsor)
  • MSgt Brandon Dillard, Logistics Operations School
  • MgSgt Josh Owen, Combat Logistics Battalionn 8
  • LtCol Kyle Opel, Military Sealift Command N5
Main Stage
10:50 - 11:20 am Extended Vendor Break
11:20 - 12:00 am

Fireside Chat: Crisis Logistics

  • BGen Michael McWilliams, Joint Enabling Capabilities Command
  • Col Joe Garaux, 2nd Marine Logistics Group
Main Stage
12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 - 1:50 pm

Main Stage Panel: Global Positioning Network

Moderator: Col Aaron Angell (TBD)

  • Scott Prouse, CGI Federal (Panel Sponsor)
  • Dan Elzie, Marine Corps Force Storage 

 

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

  • Panel Sponsor (TBD)
  • Keith Benson, Energy Director, Commander Naval Installations Command
  • Randolph Horner, Renewable New York LLC
  • Kenneth Hughes, Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation
Main Stage
2:50 - 3:00 pm Networking Break
3:00 - 3:50 pm

Main Stage Panel: Commanding Energy

Moderator: TBD

  • Shawn Charchan, CANA
  • Jim Caley, Director of Operational Energy, US Navy (INVITED)
  • Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Rep (INVITED)
Main Stage
3:00 - 3:50 pm

Breakout Panel: Aviation Distribution Network 

Moderator: TBD

  • LCDR Dylan "Joose" Phillips-Levine (INVITED)
  • LtCol Jake Wilde, HQMC DC Aviation, Aviation Ground Support
  • MGySgt Jason Elsoon, Marine Corps Warfighting Lab
  • MAGTF Deployment and Distribution Operations Center Rep (TBD)
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
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)

  • Col Dennis Rohler, Virginia National Guard (INVITED)
  • Col Vianesa Vargas, USAFR
  • Maj Kevin Wheeler, 3D Marine Littoral Regiment (INVITED)
  • LCDR William "Wes" Shields, Navy (INVITED)
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

  • Eric Schnell, Craitor
  • Col Jason Kalin, Defense Logistics Agency
  • CWO3 Matt Pine, Panelist (INVITED)
  • Col Eric Penrod, NAVSUP, Panelist
  • LtCol Mike Radigan, CAMRE (INVITED)
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

  • Kirk Spangenberg, President and Co-Founder, AMCL

 

Main Stage

TBD Wargaming Wrap-Up TBD

Sponsors

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