For Immediate Release – Sept. 28, 2015


Contact: Tom McMahon, tmcmahon@auvsi.org, (571) 255-7786

Opening of three-day event to review robotics and unmanned systems for defense operations

ARLINGTON, Va. – Navy Secretary Ray Mabus and U.S. Rep. Mark Takai of Hawaii, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, are scheduled to deliver keynote addresses at the opening of Unmanned Systems Defense, Oct. 27 at the Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City in Arlington, Virginia. 

The remarks begin a three-day event, organized by the Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International, to review and support robotics and unmanned systems designed for military applications. The forum will bring together industry, government program managers, decision makers, and technology experts for information sharing and interaction. 

Admission is complimentary for active duty military in uniform and the media. 

Media should visit the media registration page to register.

Each day of the event features panel discussions, in-depth presentations and networking opportunities dedicated to a specific domain — maritime, air and ground. For a complete program agenda and more information, go to www.thedefenseshow.org. 

These are the keynote addresses scheduled for each day at Unmanned Systems Defense:

Maritime Day, Tues., Oct. 27

• U.S. Rep. Takai, congressional address at 9:15 a.m.
• Secretary Mabus, keynote address at 9:45 a.m.

Air Day, Wed., Oct. 28

• Lt. Gen. Robert P. Otto, deputy chief of staff for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, keynote address at 9:45 a.m.

Ground Day, Thurs., Oct. 29

• Dr. Paul Rogers, director, U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center, keynote address at 9:45 a.m.

About AUVSI

The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) — the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of unmanned systems and robotics — represents more than 7,500 members from 60+ countries involved in the fields of government, industry and academia. AUVSI members work in the defense, civil and commercial markets.