Programming From the Largest Maritime Expo in the U.S.
The Navy League of the United States is proud to present some of our content to you virtually for 2020, in coordination with federal news show Government Matters. We are looking forward to providing more virtual content throughout the year, geared toward different audiences.
Schedule
Monday, April 13
Theme: U.S. Coast Guard
Opening remarks by Mike Stevens, Executive Director, Navy League, retired 13th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
Adm. Karl Schultz, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard
Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing Panel featuring Rear Adm. Doug Fears, Assistant Commandant for Response Policy, U.S. Coast Guard; Dave Hogan, Acting Director, Office of Marine Conservation, State Department
Tuesday, April 14
Theme: Maritime Administration
Retired Rear Adm. Mark Buzby, Administrator of Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation
Jones Act Panel featuring John McCown, Founder, Blue Alpha Capital; Rep. Ernest Istook (R-Okla.), 1993-2007; Anthony Fisher, Deputy Associate Administrator for Commercial Sealift, Maritime Administration
Wednesday, April 15
Theme: U.S. Navy
Adm. James Foggo III, Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples, U.S. Naval Forces Europe, U.S. Naval Forces Africa
James Geurts, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Acquisitions and Development
Thursday, April 16
Theme: Modern Warfighter
Space Panel featuring Rear Adm. Marcus Hitchcock, Director of Strategy, Plans and Policy, U.S. Space Command; Dr. Derek Tournear, Director, Space Development Agency; Christian Zur, Executive Director, Procurement and Space Industry Council, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Artificial Intelligence Panel featuring Jennifer Edgin, Assistant Deputy Commandant for Information, U.S. Marine Corps; Rear Adm. David Hahn, Chief of Naval Research
Friday, April 17
Theme: Cyber
Navy Cyber Discussion, featuring Rear Adm. Kathleen Creighton, Navy Cyber Security Division Director, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
Marine Corps Cyber Discussion, featuring Gregg Kendrick, Executive Director, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command
Closing remarks by Mike Stevens, Executive Director, Navy League, retired 13th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy