ADVANCING DIRECTED ENERGY SCIENCE AND DISCOVERY
The Annual Science and Technology Symposium brings together the researchers, innovators, and visionaries shaping the future of directed energy (DE). Government sponsors and developers, and industry innovators, contribute insights that guide long term development pathways. Co-located with the EDUCATION WORKSHOP, the event allows students and educators join the conversation, enriching the dialogue with new perspectives and newly developing talent. This premier event explores foundational science, early stage and emerging technologies, and scientific advancements that will define tomorrow’s DE capabilities. High-level plenary discussions, technical presentations and posters, the education workshop, and facility tours create a rare environment for DE-related discovery, learning, and collaboration. If you want to understand where DE is headed—and help influence what comes next—this is the place to be.
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS
The Tuesday Plenary Session featured the following distinguished speakers:
- Maj Gen. Thomas E. Kunkel, USAF (ret,), EVP/COO, Kyl Institute for National Security
- Col. Scott A. Humr, PhD, USMC JIATF-401, S&T Division Chief
- Dr. Michael H. Helle, SSTM, Principal Scientist for Directed Energy Physics, Naval Research Laboratory
- Mr. Jeremy S. Oliver, Air Force Research Laboratory/RD, Acting HPEM CTC Lead
- Mr. John D. Mason, HEL Technologies Branch Chief, Directed Energy Division, U.S. Army SMDC-TC-MDD
SYMPOSIUM HIGHLIGHTS
- Plenary session of Esteemed Speakers
- Technical Breakout Sessions at Open and CUI levels
- Open and CUI Poster Sessions
- Professional Development Short Courses
- Co-located DE Education Workshop
- Exclusive Early Career Professionals Mentor Reception
- Exhibits and an Evening Exhibitor Reception
- DEPS Annual Report Update
- Introduction of Newly Elected DEPS DIRECTORS
- Induction of DEPS FELLOWS
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
RESEARCH SCIENTISTS
Ideal for individuals advancing the scientific foundations of DE.
- Academic, government, and industry researchers exploring DE fundamentals
- Scientists conducting theoretical or applied studies
- Anyone contributing to core scientific DE-related knowledge
EARLY-STAGE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERS
For those maturing DE concepts and building analytical groundwork.
- Engineers involved in early technology development
- Teams performing modeling, simulation, or concept validation
LABORATORY AND R&D LEADERSHIP
Perfect for professional guiding hands-on experimentation and S&T-related modeling & simulation programs.
- Laboratory personnel supporting DE hardware, theory, and M&S research
- R&D program managers overseeing scientific efforts
ACADEMIA AND EDUCATION
Designed for those shaping the next generation of DE expertise.
- Students and graduate researchers are welcome to participate in our Student Workshop
- Educators teaching DE-relevant topics and driving the state-of-the-art laser and microwave technologies and understanding
- Academic collaborators and research groups
GOVERNMENT RESEARCH SPONSORS
For agencies and individuals shaping long-term DE research trajectories.
- Government sponsors prioritizing scientific investment
- Personnel involved in planning future DE development programs
- Technical organizations pursuing DE-related S&T activities
INDUSTRY INNOVATORS
For commercial teams pushing the boundaries of emerging technologies
- Innovators exploring new DE concepts
- Teams experimenting with exploratory approaches
BROAD SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY
- Individuals seeking and overview of DE scientific trends
- Participants wanting exposure to foundational research directions
- Those looking to understand ongoing research in directed energy to identify opportunities for collaboration
Event Committee
SYMPOSIUM CHAIR
- Paul Shattuck
Beam Control Systems & Technologies
- Teresa Berra
- Josh Taylor
Power and Thermal for DE
- Dana Teague
Directed Energy Bioeffects
- Robert Thomas
HEL Technologies and Effects
- David Mordaunt
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Amanda Coleman
Mission-Level Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis
- Kevin Lehr
Atmospheric Propagation
- Steve Fiorino
- Jaclyn Schmidt
HPM Technologies and Effects
- Jeremy Oliver
DE Weapons: Transforming Electromagnetic Warfare and EMSO in Modern Conflicts
- Dennis Monahan
Neutral Particle Beams
- Michael Toole
DEPS Committee
SYMPOSIUM COORDINATOR
- Cynnamon Spain
REGISTRATION & PAYMENTS
- Raheela Bokhari
TECHNICAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR & PRESENTATIONS AND RELEASES
- Devona Valdez
SHORT COURSES
- Melissa McCrary
SECURITY
- Heather Chacon