2024 AUKUS Industry Forum
October 28, 2024
On October 28, The University of Alabama in Huntsville will host a first-of-its-kind industry forum connecting Administration officials and lawmakers with local companies and industry representatives. Together, we will explore the difference AUKUS, the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the U.K., and the U.S., will make to the defense industrial base right here in Alabama.
AUKUS is aimed at strengthening deterrence in the Indo-Pacific. While Pillar I of AUKUS is focused on supporting Australia's acquisition of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines, Pillar II aims to deliver a range of advanced capabilities to the warfighter driven by the unprecedented integration of the innovation and industrial bases of all three nations.
Industry engagement is critical to ensure that implementation delivers at the pace of relevance. This forum will be an opportunity to learn more about how DoD is focusing on the development and delivery of advanced capabilities, the State Department's export control reforms to support closer collaboration with Australia and the UK, and how industry can play a role in this important initiative.
10:30-11:00: Registration & Coffee
11:00-12:30: Remarks
- Introduction, Simon Joenler, Office of Rep. Robert B. Aderholt, MLA
- Welcome, President, Dr. Charles "Chuck" Karr, The University of Alabama in Huntsville
- Remarks, Congressman Robert B. Aderholt (AL-04)
- AUKUS Presentation and Panel, Brian Burton, Moderator, Senior Advisor, International & Industry Engagement, OUSD(A&S), DOD
- Panel: Abigail Desjardins, Dr. Peter Highnam, Dr. Philip Kao, Damon Smith
- Remarks, Congressman Dale Strong (AL-05)
12:30-13:00: Q&A, Brian Burton, Moderator
13:00-13:30: Networking & Refreshments
13:30-14:30: Breakout discussions: DOD, DOS, DIU
Senior Advisor, International & Industry Engagement, OUSD (A&S), Department of Defense (DOD)
Venture Portfolio Director, National Security Innovation Network Deputy Chief, Global Partnerships, Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies, OUSD (R&E), Department of Defense (DOD)
State Department's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs (Regional Security and Arms Transfers Office), Foreign Affairs Officer
Foreign Affairs Officer, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy, Department of State
- AUKUS Pillar II Milestones at Project Convergence: AUKUS Pillar II Milestones Hint at Future Integrated Autonomous, Artificial Intelligence Operations > U.S. Department of Defense > Release
- DIU AUKUS Pillar II International Prize Challenge: DIU Partners With AUKUS Pillar II for International Prize Challenge > U.S. Department of Defense > Release
- DoD statement on AUKUS as example of deepening alliances: AUKUS Shines Spotlight on Power of Partnerships, Pentagon Official Says > U.S. Department of Defense > Defense Department News
- State Department interim final rule: Federal Register :: International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Exemption for Defense Trade and Cooperation Among Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States
- State’s summary of changes to ITAR controls: Key Elements of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations Exemption for Defense Trade and Cooperation Among Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States - United States Department of State
- AUKUS Defence Ministers' Meeting Communique
All Forum Events
I2C - Invention to Innovation Center
850 Ben Graves Dr NW
Huntsville, AL 35899
Parking
Use Lot G5
Questions?
Please email opce@uah.edu for additional information.
