inaugural event
CREATIVE DISRUPTORS
February 23–24, 2024
La Quinta, CA
IN THE DESERT
The Creative Defense Foundation Conference
Creative Disruptors in the Desert was a unique event that provided a forum where creative ideas converged, exponential technologies were explored, and American entrepreneurs shared their vision for the art of the possible.
Agenda
MAIN STAGE PANELS
Congressional/Defense Leader Messages
Congressman Ken Calvert, Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Congressman Mike Garcia, The Honorable Heidi Shyu, Director Doug Beck
Keynote Interview
Palmer Luckey, Founder, Anduril Industries
Space & Hypersonic Panel
Moderated by: Mandy Vaughn, CEO and Founder, GXO
Autonomous Systems Panel
Moderated by: Mike Connor, Chairman and CEO, ThayerMahan
Artificial Intelligence Panel
Moderated by: Shyam Sankar, Chief Technology Officer, Palantir
Empowering Government Intrapreneurs Panel
Moderated by: Dr. Rob Sues, President and CEO, ARA
DoD Policy and Culture Panel
Moderated by: Pete Modigliani, Vice President, Beacon Global Strategies
The Shark Show Competition
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