Thu, Aug 27, 4:00 PM CDT – Thu, Aug 27, 4:45 PM CDT

AUKUS in Action

AUKUS isn’t just a partnership, it’s a playbook for building trusted, tech-enabled alliances. This session brings together defense leaders and tech innovators from Australia, the UK, and the U.S. to dive into Pillar II: integrating AI, cyber, and autonomous systems across borders. We’ll explore the interoperability challenges, the opportunities for dual-use startups, and how we make sure allied forces are tech-synced at the speed of mission. If you’re building systems designed to work across coalition environments, this is where the global conversation begins. Please note: Adding this session to your agenda does not guarantee admission. Admission will be granted on a first-come, first serve basis until room capacity is reached.

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Sean Singleton

Managing Director & U.S. Venture Partner · Oglethorpe Capital, LLC/Beaten Zone Ventures

Managing Principal of Oglethorpe Capital LLC, and U.S. Venture Partner, Beaten Zone Venture Partners. Through Oglethorpe, Sean works to develop the next phase of disruptive technologies in Aerospace & Defense (A&D), Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT), and Next Generation Energy (NGE). He is an advisor to Australian and U.S.-domiciled firms, backed by some of the world's most respected venture firms. Sean also serves on the board of directors for WaFd Bank (Nasdaq: WAFD). Before founding Oglethorpe, Sean gained his corporate finance and capital markets experience at J.P. Morgan Chase. He is also a former Air Force Officer, DoD innovation executive, and System Integrator sales executive. Sean holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies from the United States Air Force Academy and a Master of Business Administration with a dual focus in Finance and Accounting from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He also holds Series 7 and 63 licenses.

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Caitlin Percy

Second Sec Emerging Technology · UK Government

Caitlin Percy is a Second Sec Emerging Technology at UK Government.

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Brianna Peake

Investment and Trade Commissioner Americas · Government of Western Australia

Brianna Peake is the Investment and Trade Commissioner Americas, for the Government of Western Australia. Brianna and her team based in Austin, Texas work to attract investment into and grow trade from the great state of Western Australia. The focus areas for the team are defence industries, critical minerals, energy transition, aerospace, mining services and health medical life sciences. Brianna has over 20 years’ experience in agribusiness and food supply chains, stakeholder engagement, international trade relations, operational management, sustainability, community investment and customer service. She is an alumni of the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program, Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Fellow of the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation.