Wed, Aug 26, 11:10 AM CDT – Wed, Aug 26, 11:30 AM CDT

Defense Innovation: Unleashing Potential for the Warfighter

DIU Director Doug Beck takes the stage to discuss DIU 3.0--and what is coming next with scaling to operationalize. From AI, UAS and counter-UAS, and other cutting-edge technologies reshaping the future of national security, the conversation will explore how the Department of Defense is moving faster by streamlining acquisitions, embracing commercial solutions, and unlocking the full potential of nontraditional vendors to tackle the toughest national security challenges. 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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Doug Beck

Director · Defense Innovation Unit

Doug Beck is a Director at Defense Innovation Unit.

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Kelly Perdew

Co-Founder & Managing General Partner · Moonshots Capital

Kelly is the Managing General Partner of Moonshots Capital, a seed-stage VC firm that invests in technology companies founded by extraordinary leaders. He has been investing in and advising leading U.S. startups since 2004, including LinkedIn (LNKD), Pandora (P), TrueCar (TRUE), Scopely, Gretel, and ID.me. He has invested in 123 companies, amassing 30 exits and 16 unicorns. He is the winner of Season 2 of The Apprentice with Donald Trump, a nationally recognized thought leader on leadership, technology, career development, and entrepreneurship, and a published author. He earned a BS from the US Military Academy at West Point, and joint MBA and JD graduate degrees from UCLA. Kelly served in the US Army as a Military Intelligence Officer and completed elite Airborne and Ranger training programs.