Wed, Aug 26, 2:00 PM CDT – Wed, Aug 26, 2:30 PM CDT

Backstage Meet & Greet: Connect with Dr. Casey Perley

Step backstage and say hello to Army Applications Laboratory Executive Director, Dr. Casey Perley! This is your guaranteed opportunity to connect directly—exchange bold ideas on defense innovation, dual-use technology, and the future of Army–industry collaboration. Come ready to pitch your vision, brainstorm with a leader reshaping how the Army ingests innovation from conception to sustainment, and walk away with new insights (and maybe a new connection or two). Backstage Badge Holders ONLY 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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Casey Perley

Executive Director · Army Applications Laboratory

Army Applications Laboratory Executive Director Dr. Casey Perley leads Army Futures Command's mission to put the world’s best technology in the hands of Soldiers and help the Army learn to ingest commercial innovation. Dr. Perley’s unique blend of expertise includes a background in molecular genetics and microbiology, a PhD from Duke University and BS from Yale University, and a postdoctoral fellowship at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases, where she researched some of the most dangerous viruses and designed DNA vaccines. Dr. Perley is a talented harpist, featured on over 120 recordings, including one Grammy-nominated album.