October 7-10, 2024

St. Louis, MO

Transportation Academy Seminars/Classes
All Times are Central Daylight Time

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Transportation Academy Points of Contact:

Mr. Tim Ringdahl, Deputy Lead Project Officer, USTRANSCOM
timothy.p.ringdahl.ctr@mail.mil, 618-817-4126

Ms. Pam Lindsey, Director of Education, NDTA
plindsey@ndtahq.com, 443-690-1602

 

TrackDay/Time (CDT)RoomCourse TitleSpeaker(s) / Organization
Acquisition, Finance, Policy, & LegalMon, 7 Oct, 09:00-10:00Midway 10TPPS Process for Invoicing and Payments Synopsis | SlidesTeresa Blue, Danielle Hudson, & Catherine Rose, Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS)
Cybersecurity & IT Best PracticesMon, 7 Oct, 09:00-10:00Midway 7/8DoD Cyber Security No-Cost Tools & Services Panel SynopsisGordon (Mac) MacMillan & Aaron Machado (facilitators), USTRANSCOM J6; Terry "T.K." Kalka, DC3 DCISE; Bailey Bickley, NSA DIB Defense
Data, AI, ML, Analytics, & IntelMon, 7 Oct, 09:00-10:00Midway 9The Future of Analytics…Leveraging AI, ML, & More SynopsisKyle Nordmann, USTRANSCOM J6
Government & Commercial Transportation & LogisticsMon, 7 Oct, 09:00-10:00Midway 6Experiments for Logistics Future Capabilities: How to Team Up for Research Synopsis | SlidesMark Surina (LMI Consulting), USTRANSCOM ORTA
Government & Commercial Transportation & LogisticsMon, 7 Oct, 09:00-10:00Midway 5Heavyweight Commercial Air #1 (GHS2, Air Tender Program, and Spot Bids) SynopsisShannon Fast, Chris Boros, & Ron Martin, USTRANSCOM J4 Commercial Services Branch
Government & Commercial Transportation & LogisticsMon, 7 Oct, 09:00-10:00Regency AOn the Horizon – How Industry Can Partner with the Joint Petroleum Enterprise to Shape Future Fuel Solutions Synopsis | SlidesGabby Earhardt, DLA Energy; Keith Sylvia, DLA Energy; Lt Col Steven Massie, USTRANSCOM
Government & Commercial Transportation & LogisticsMon, 7 Oct, 09:00-10:00Regency BUAV AI/ML, Autonomy, and Human-Machine Teaming Assurance SynopsisDr. Sacha Panic, MITRE
SDDC WorkshopMon, 7 Oct, 09:00-10:00Regency CSecurity Cooperation Program (SCP) Shipments in the DTS Synopsis | SlidesLeah Cotton, Jeff Ramsey, & Jimmy Wiley, SDDC/G33 (Movement Operations)
Data, AI, ML, Analytics, & IntelMon, 7 Oct, 10:30-11:30Midway 7/8AI in Supply Chain with Open Source Analytics SynopsisVineet Sharma, Saint Louis University
Data, AI, ML, Analytics, & IntelMon, 7 Oct, 10:30-11:30Regency BResponsible AI and AI Governance: An Overview and Implications for AI-Driven Organizations Synopsis | SlidesDave Prakash, Booz Allen Hamilton
Government & Commercial Transportation & LogisticsMon, 7 Oct, 10:30-11:30Regency AFEMA Tender of Service Program SynopsisDiana Herriman, FEMA
Government & Commercial Transportation & LogisticsMon, 7 Oct, 10:30-11:30Midway 5Heavyweight Commercial Air #2 (GHS2, Air Tender Program, and Spot Bids) Synopsis | SlidesShannon Fast, Chris Boros, & Ron Martin, USTRANSCOM J4 Commercial Services Branch
Government & Commercial Transportation & LogisticsMon, 7 Oct, 10:30-11:30Midway 10Vendor Shipment Module (VSM) & Distribution Operations SynopsisDave Gizenski, DLA
SDDC WorkshopMon, 7 Oct, 10:30-11:30Midway 6Universal Services Contract 10 Information Brief Synopsis | SlidesJamie Hagemeyer & Chris Norbeck, SDDC/G3 (Sealift Contract Management & Booking Management Offices)
Worldwide Access & AlliancesMon, 7 Oct, 10:30-11:30Regency CIndustry Support to Irregular Warfare Operations SynopsisMG(ret) Ed Dorman, S10 Consulting; BG(ret) Chris Burns, Valens Corp & IWC Senior Advisor; Jason Trubenbach, Trailer Bridge Europe; Jimmy Wiley, SDDC; Tony Lee, OASD(SO/LIC)
Acquisition, Finance, Policy, & LegalMon, 7 Oct, 1:15-2:15Midway 10Strengthening Your End-to-End Financial Supply Chain Synopsis | SlidesCheryl Garcia & Eric Schoo, U.S. Bank
Cybersecurity & IT Best PracticesMon, 7 Oct, 1:15-2:15Midway 5Exploring the Dark Side of Generative AI: Threats and Opportunities for Cyber Defenders SynopsisGaret Bair, USTRANSCOM J6
Data, AI, ML, Analytics, & IntelMon, 7 Oct, 1:15-2:15Regency BTransportation Visibility - Coordinating the Real World with your TMS Synopsis | SlidesLee Williams & Dan Miller, SAP
Government & Commercial Transportation & LogisticsMon, 7 Oct, 1:15-2:15Regency CNext Generation Delivery Service (NGDS) #1 [government only class] SynopsisPage Petrovic, USTRANSCOM J4 Commercial Services Branch
Government & Commercial Transportation & LogisticsMon, 7 Oct, 1:15-2:15Midway 9The Future of Shipbuilding - Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) SynopsisMr. Ben Christian TOTE Services, LLC
Professional Development, Human Resources, & LeadershipMon, 7 Oct, 1:15-2:15Regency AWinning the War for Talent SynopsisJohn Forsythe, Deloitte Consulting LLP
SDDC WorkshopMon, 7 Oct, 1:15-2:15Midway 6DoD Shipping Container Management SynopsisMark LaRue & Thomas Catchings, SDDC/G4 (Container Management)
Cybersecurity & IT Best PracticesTue, 8 Oct, 11:00-12:00Midway 10CMMC Compliance and Flow Down: Ensuring Supply Chain Security Synopsis | SlidesKen Squires, Sikich
Data, AI, ML, Analytics, & IntelTue, 8 Oct, 11:00-12:00Midway 7/8Contested Logistics on Display: Red Sea Attacks Expose Maritime Vulnerability Synopsis | SlidesJerry Neal, Nilani Singler, Melinda Yurkovich, USTRANSCOM J2 (Intelligence Directorate)
Data, AI, ML, Analytics, & IntelTue, 8 Oct, 11:00-12:00Regency BData as a Product Synopsis | SlidesMike Erhardt, USTRANSCOM J6
Government & Commercial Transportation & LogisticsTue, 8 Oct, 11:00-12:00Regency CAMC Perspective - The Air Component’s Decision Advantage SynopsisAir Mobility Command Deputy Commander
Government & Commercial Transportation & LogisticsTue, 8 Oct, 11:00-12:00Regency ADefense Personal Property Program: A Review of the 2024 Peak Season, the Customer Voice, and Improved Transparency SynopsisDefense Personal Property Management Staff
SDDC WorkshopTue, 8 Oct, 11:00-12:00Midway 5Negotiated Requirements and Rail Management Synopsis | SlidesLaDonna Gragg & Chris Hudson, G33 (Domestic Movement Ops)
Worldwide Access & AlliancesTue, 8 Oct, 11:00-12:00Midway 6Moving Forward to Advance Combined Transportation Support in the Indo-Pacific Region SynopsisBG Junghwi Lee, Commander, ROK TRANSCOM
Acquisition, Finance, Policy, & LegalTue, 8 Oct, 2:00-3:00Midway 9Breaking Down the Solicitation – What to look for When Preparing Proposals Synopsis | SlidesJill Muskopf & JaneAnne Holten, USTRANSCOM AQ
Data, AI, ML, Analytics, & IntelTue, 8 Oct, 2:00-3:00Midway 7/8Data Analytics – Speed to Insight Synopsis | SlidesDavid Logue, Tim Heirls, & Zaida Gapinski, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)
Data, AI, ML, Analytics, & IntelTue, 8 Oct, 2:00-3:00Regency BLogistics of the Future: AI for Decision Making SynopsisWalter Fulda, Accenture Federal Services (AFS)
Government & Commercial Transportation & LogisticsTue, 8 Oct, 2:00-3:00Midway 10Next Generation Delivery Service (NGDS) #2 SynopsisPage Petrovic, USTRANSCOM J4 Commercial Services Branch
Government & Commercial Transportation & LogisticsTue, 8 Oct, 2:00-3:00Regency CSurface Transportation - Preparing for Our Pearl HarborMG Lance Curtis, SDDC/CG
Professional Development, Human Resources, & LeadershipTue, 8 Oct, 2:00-3:00Regency ALeadership & Mentorship Panel SynopsisLeigh Method (Moderator), DASD(Log); Cheryl Garcia, U.S. Bank; BGen Forrest Poole, USMC I&L Deputy; Rob Brisson, SDDC; CMSgt Donald Pedro, AF Force Resilience
Worldwide Access & AlliancesTue, 8 Oct, 2:00-3:00Midway 5Combatant Command Senior Enlisted Leader Insight into Assured Access and Integration Across Domains SynopsisCMSgt Brian Kruzelnick, USTRANSCOM CSEL; CMSgt Kenneth Bruce, USCYBERCOM CSEL; CSM Robert Abernethy, USEUCOM CSEL
Professional Development, Human Resources, & LeadershipTue, 8 Oct, 2:00-4:00Midway 6Science-Driven Strategies for Smarter Hiring and Onboarding (this is a 2-hour class - 2:00-4:00 PM) SynopsisAlexandra Tolentino, PhD, & Jenny Morton Eagen, PhD, Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute
Acquisition, Finance, Policy, & LegalTue, 8 Oct, 3:30-4:30Midway 9Empowering Decision Advantage with Digital Data Synopsis | SlidesCheryl Garcia & Eric Schoo, U.S. Bank
Data, AI, ML, Analytics, & IntelTue, 8 Oct, 3:30-4:30Regency BCountering the Spies in your Network Synopsis | SlidesLtCol Seth Neville, USTRANSCOM J2 Counterintelligence; Special Agent Scott Twidwell, Office of Special Investigations (OSI); Special Agent Gavin Lappe, FBI
Government & Commercial Transportation & LogisticsTue, 8 Oct, 3:30-4:30Regency ACivilian Mariner and Sealift Importance to National DefenseRDML Sobeck, COMSC
Government & Commercial Transportation & LogisticsTue, 8 Oct, 3:30-4:30Regency CJourney of the Single Manager – FOC Forward, Closing Gaps in the Joint Petroleum Enterprise (JPE) Synopsis | SlidesCol John Barry, USTRANSCOM J5-F; Col Jared Gude, DLA Energy Support Division, USTRANSCOM; Matt Foote, Joint Staff J4
Government & Commercial Transportation & LogisticsTue, 8 Oct, 3:30-4:30Midway 10Rechargeable Battery Transportation & Storage Safety SynopsisGeorge Kerchner, The Rechargeable Battery Association (PRBA); Steve Drueke, Battalion Response Consulting; Eric Frederickson, Call2Recycle
SDDC WorkshopTue, 8 Oct, 3:30-4:30Grand BallroomIntegrated Booking System Cloud Native (IBS-CN) Synopsis | SlidesRobert Graber, Tracey Chatman Silver, & Randy Ellis, SDDC/G6 (Information Management)
Worldwide Access & AlliancesTue, 8 Oct, 3:30-4:30Midway 5Logistics Ecosystem SynopsisBG Henny Bouman, Netherlands Defense
Acquisition, Finance, Policy, & LegalWed, 9 Oct, 2:00-3:00Midway 6Office of the Secretary of Defense - Transportation PolicySynopsis | SlidesAdam Yearwood, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Logistics)
Data, AI, ML, Analytics, & IntelWed, 9 Oct, 2:00-3:00Midway 5Data Analytics - Driving Decision Advantage SynopsisRyan Samuelson, USTRANSCOM JDPAC & SDDC/TEA
Government & Commercial Transportation & LogisticsWed, 9 Oct, 2:00-3:00Midway 10Defense Personal Property Program: A Look Ahead at TransformationSynopsisDefense Personal Property Management Staff
Government & Commercial Transportation & LogisticsWed, 9 Oct, 2:00-3:00Midway 7/8Defense Transportation Regulation, Transportation Policy, & Customs OverviewSynopsisJeff Jones & Steve Mura, USTRANSCOM J4-P
Government & Commercial Transportation & LogisticsWed, 9 Oct, 2:00-3:00Regency AGlobal Bulk Fuels Planning… Foundation to Decision AdvantageSynopsis | SlidesWendi Atchley & Trevor Morden, USTRANSCOM J5-F; Aaron Bennett, USCENTCOM J3
Government & Commercial Transportation & LogisticsWed, 9 Oct, 2:00-3:00Midway 9U.S. Flag Ships for Maritime SecuritySynopsis | SlidesJim Watson RADM, USCG (ret)
Professional Development, Human Resources, & LeadershipWed, 9 Oct, 2:00-3:00Regency CComponent Command Senior Enlisted Leader Perspectives on Presenting Forces for Great Power CompetitionSynopsisCMSgt Brian Kruzelnick, USTRANSCOM CSEL; CSM Randy Brown, SDDC SEL; CMSgt Jamie Newman, AMC SEL; Master Chief Anthony J. Okrie, MSC
SDDC WorkshopWed, 9 Oct, 2:00-3:00Grand BallroomCarrier 101 (Class 1) - Domestic Freight Programs - Class will include Freight Carrier Registration Program (FCRP) & Government Recovery Effort (GOCARE) Synopsis | SlidesDouglas Deck & Sherrell McNeal, SDDC/G33 (Domestic Movement Support)
Worldwide Access & AlliancesWed, 9 Oct, 2:00-3:00Regency BCollaborative Approaches for Rapid Response in Europe & Africa SynopsisJason Trubenbach (moderator), Trailer Bridge Europe & NDTA EUCOM/AFRICOM Committee; Col Uduak Udoaka, USAFRICOM J43; Mr. Ramsey Farrell, USAMMC-E; COL(ret) Ameed Micko, American Roll-on Roll-off; Tanja Van Berkel-Sener, National Air Cargo
Cybersecurity & IT Best PracticesWed, 9 Oct, 3:30-4:30Midway 5Considerations When Implementing GenAI SynopsisDavid Caswell & Eric Stride, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Cybersecurity & IT Best PracticesWed, 9 Oct, 3:30-4:30Midway 10Using Critical Infrastructure Industry Partnerships to Improve Sector Resilience SynopsisMarie Collins, MITRE; Jennifer Gallagher, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA); LCDR Ian King, USCG CYBER
Data, AI, ML, & AnalyticsWed, 9 Oct, 3:30-4:30Midway 6Enabling Data-Driven Decision MakingSynopsisBrad Sill & David McAllister, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Government & Commercial Transportation & LogisticsWed, 9 Oct, 3:30-4:30Regency BDLA Consolidation & Containerization Points (CCP), Inter-Modal Hub (IMH,) and Theater Consolidation & Shipping Points (TCSP) Synopsis | SlidesMyron Moore, DLA
Government & Commercial Transportation & LogisticsWed, 9 Oct, 3:30-4:30Midway 9Doing Business with MSCSynopsisCAPT John Duenas & Jacqueline Alford, MSC
Government & Commercial Transportation & LogisticsWed, 9 Oct, 3:30-4:30Regency CJTMS Optimizing Transportation: Mission Ready. Audit Ready.Synopsis | SlidesAl Albers, USTRANSCOM AQ
SDDC WorkshopWed, 9 Oct, 3:30-4:30Grand BallroomCarrier 101 (Class 2) - Domestic Freight Programs - Will include Transportation Protective Service (TPS), Carrier Performance Program, Award Protest & Cost Dispute Resolution ProgramSynopsis | SlidesDave Walker & Bobby Roberson, SDDC/G33 (Domestic Movement Support)
Worldwide Access & AlliancesWed, 9 Oct, 3:30-4:30Regency AOperating in a Contested EnvironmentSynopsis | SlidesChip Jaenichen, EVP Liberty Global Logistics; Brig Gen Martine S. Kidd, USINDOPACOM J4; COL Todd Hanks, 8th TSC Dep. Cdr; Maj Gen Daniel Tulley, USTRANSCOM J3; Henry Nuzum, Waterman Logistics

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