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The Administration’s New Nuclear Posture Review

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JOIN US FOR THE 10TH ANNUAL NUCLEAR DETERRENCE SUMMIT

The 2018 Nuclear Deterrence Summit’s theme is The Administration’s New Nuclear Posture Review. For the 10th year, we’ll bring together leaders from across the U.S. nuclear enterprise to discuss high-level policy recommendations as outlined in the administration’s new Nuclear Posture Review (NPR). The final document, expected by the end of 2017, will assess plans for each leg of the nuclear triad, the nuclear warhead work at the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and the Nuclear Command and Control requirements.

The review will detail the administration’s priorities for modernization and how this effort will relate to the nation’s policies on nonproliferation, arms control and keeping the nation safe from nuclear attack, as well as continuing efforts by the Department of Homeland Security and Domestic Nuclear Detection Office to combat future nuclear smuggling and terrorism activities.

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WHO YOU’LL MEET

Attendee title BreAkdown

Analyst 5%

Director 20%

Vice President 15%

President 6%

Senior Program Manager or Program Manager 5%

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Other 8%

Industry Attendee 65%

Federal Government 27%

SAMPLE COMPANY NAMES FROM THE 2017 SUMMIT: ➤ AECOM

➤ Air Force Association

➤ ARES Corporation

➤ ArmorWorks Enterprises, Inc.

➤ BAE Systems

➤ Battelle

➤ Bechtel

➤ Boeing

➤ Booz Allen Hamilton

➤ British Embassy

➤ Burns &McDonnell

➤ BWX Technologies

➤ CB&I

➤ CEA

➤ Centerra

➤ CH2M

➤ Congressional Budget Office

➤ Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC

➤ CSRA

➤ Day & Zimmerman

➤ Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board

➤ Department of Energy

➤ DOE/NNSA

➤ Department of State

➤ Fluor

➤ GAO

➤ General Dynamics

➤ Honeywell

➤ Huntington Ingalls Industries / Stoller Newport News Nuclear (SN3)

➤ Jacobs

➤ Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Leidos

➤ Lockheed Martin

➤ Longenecker & Associates

➤ Los Alamos National Laboratory

➤ Major Tool & Machine

➤ Merrick & Company

➤ Navarro Research & Engineering

➤ Northrop Grumman

➤ NWSCDD

➤ Oak Ridge National Laboratory

➤ Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Policy

➤ Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

➤ Raytheon

➤ Sandia National Laboratory

➤ TechSource

➤ U.S. Air Force

➤ U.S. Department of Defense

➤ U.S. Department of Homeland Security


February 20-22, 2018

Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City | Arlington, VA

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTENDThe Nuclear Deterrence Summit provides its more than 350 attendees with opportunities to hear from industry representatives and experts on the growing debate regarding how to balance national defense needs with global disarmament efforts. Decision makers across the industry from around the world gather every year at this Summit, this year to discuss the impact discuss the impact of the new administration and new Nuclear Posture Review on U.S. nuclear policy.

TESTIMONIALS

This continues to be a valuable opportunity for individuals associated

with the Nation’s nuclear infrastructure to meet and discuss areas of interest and codify their perspectives.

The conference was well done and supported by a variety of different

civilian and government agencies with great guest speakers.

Great event…appreciated the long breaks as it allowed networking.

Talks were excellent.

The right mix of presenters, good break periods, right mix

of social events.

PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Nancy Berlin Program Manager, Nuclear Deterrence

Summit

Lauren Bruner Director, Strategic

Integration, Huntington Ingalls Industries / Stoller

Newport News Nuclear (SN3)

Robert DeGrasse Vice President,

Government Affairs, Bechtel Corporation

Peter Huessy President,

GeoStrategic Analysis

Elizabeth Porter Senior Vice President, Federal Energy and Environment, Leidos

Chris Schneidmiller Editor-in-Chief,

ExchangeMonitor Publications & Forums

Don Trost Executive Vice

President, TechSource, Inc.

Peter D. Rizik Strategic and Nuclear,

General Dynamics

Bryan Wilkes Vice President for

Strategic Engagement and External Relations, CB&I Project Services Group


TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 207:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Registration Open

7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Preconference Networking Breakfast

Separate registration for this workshop is required.

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. NEW! Preconference Workshop: Counterproliferation as the Third Pillar to Deterrence

Sponsored by TM

Deterrence is generally viewed as to having two pillars: 1) deterrence through the possession of strategic offensive capabilities, and 2) deterrence through nonproliferation initiatives aimed to eliminate the spread of nuclear weapon technology, and to reduce existing stockpiles of nuclear weapons. This workshop will discuss recognizing counterproliferation as the third pillar of deterrence. The workshop will also discuss an expanded role of organizations (agencies) already involved in deterrence and counterproliferation such as the Department of Defense and FBI, and the potential role of technical organizations such as Department of Energy and national laboratories.

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. 2018 Nuclear Deterrence Summit Opening Keynote Address

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2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Budget/Policy Update

Panelists will review the administration’s recently released Nuclear Posture Review, specifically major changes in nuclear policy, as well as the White House’s fiscal 2019 budget request for the National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Energy, and Department of Defense.

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Networking Break

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. National Laboratories Update

Moderator: Donald Trost, Executive Vice President, TechSource, Inc.

This session will focus on the NNSA’s progress in addressing its aging infrastructure, improving its governance model, awarding site contracts, and managing major construction projects. Representatives of the national laboratories will offer their perspectives on priorities at each of their sites.

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Addressing the Evolving Cyber Security Threat

Moderator: Elizabeth Porter, Senior Vice President, Federal Energy & Environment, Leidos

The cyber threat is one of the most serious economic and national security challenges we face as a nation. The Department of Energy faces distinct challenges in securing an energy infrastructure that has aging equipment and infrastructure. This provides unique challenges, but DOE also has unique resources within its national labs to address these challenges.

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Opening Welcome Reception

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 218:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Registration Open

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Morning Plenary Session

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9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. NNSA Weapons Activities Update

Moderator: Donald Trost, Executive Vice President, TechSource, Inc.

This session will offer an update on the NNSA’s warhead refurbishment activities, including an assessment of the progress of each life-extension program and its cost and schedule targets.

10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Networking Break

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11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Infrastructure Modernization (Construction & Project Management)

Moderator: Peter Rizik, Strategic and Nuclear, General Dynamics

The many major construction projects across DOE/DoD sites supporting elements of the nuclear triad are a sign that steps are being taken to modernize aging infrastructure. To contain life-cycle costs, it is important to plan for upgrades in a synchronous manner. Implementation of modularization and common designs are used in construction and for the physical systems that assure the security of nuclear materials and weapons. Join this panel of industry and government executives to discuss how they are facing these challenges.

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Networking Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Countering Nuclear Smuggling and Terrorism

Moderator: Chris Schneidmiller, Editor-in-Chief, ExchangeMonitor Publications & Forums

Officials will discuss approaches to combatting nuclear smuggling and nuclear terrorism, including: use of technologies and operations to detect nuclear materials and nuclear devices and identify their points of origin; coordination with federal, state, and local partners; and collaborative efforts with international partners.

1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Proliferation Challenges: North Korea, China, Russia, and Iran

Moderator: Bryan Wilkes, Vice President for Strategic Engagement and External Relations, CB&I Project Services Group

Every month seems to present a new national security challenge to the United States and its allies. Concerns about technology and ballistic missile networks between North Korea, Iran, and China seem to increase, while the threat from North Korea appears greater with every missile test. Meanwhile, the Russian bear continues to flex its muscles. The future of strategic stability within the U.S.-Russian arms control regime is now a top priority. What is the future for NATO allies and their role under the U.S. nuclear umbrella? Panelists will discuss nuclear sharing, extended deterrence in Asia and Europe, emerging regional threats, and NATO perspectives on the Russian nuclear threat.


3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Networking Break

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3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Nuclear Security: Prevention-Based Strategies for Today’s Risks

Sponsored by A DAY & ZIMMERMANN COMPANY

Nuclear installations invest heavily in physical and operational security designed to defeat external threats. The spectrum of current and future threats can be much more complex and nuanced. Are we protecting our facilities from yesterday’s threats and missing the real risks? This panel of international risk management experts examines the efficacy of new approaches to safeguarding nuclear facilities in an ever-changing threat environment to look at how we anticipate and account for these emerging security risks, and how we can better understand our vulnerabilities to build stronger security systems and approaches.

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Nuclear Triad Modernization

Moderator: Peter Huessy, President, GeoStrategic Analysis

Strategic forces leadership will address U.S. nuclear modernization priorities, including the Navy’s progress on the new Columbia-class submarine, the Air Force’s Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent, and the need for a new strategic nuclear bomber and long-range cruise missile. This session will also cover the latest cost and schedule estimates for each program, as well as any congressional pushback to certain programs and funding levels.

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Networking Reception

Sponsored by Mission Systems

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 228:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration Open

8:00 a.m – 9:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Congressional Outlook

Moderator: Robert DeGrasse, Vice President, Government Affairs, Bechtel Corporation

Panelists will provide a policy and budget outlook for the near- and long-term as they discuss the congressional view of the administration’s nuclear policy priorities for the DoD and DOE.

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. The Past, Present, and Future of the U.S. Nuclear Weapons Stockpile: Issues and Opportunities

Moderator: Bryan Wilkes, Vice President, Strategic Engagement and External Relations, CB&I Project Services Group

The U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile has proven to be a reliable deterrent over the decades. While the nature of our national security threats has changed in that time, the need for a stockpile hasn’t. The Nuclear Posture Review, which could have major ramifications for a U.S. nuclear arsenal that is at its lowest level in many years, should be finished by the time of the event. Some are calling for an increase while others a continued decrease in the number of strategic weapons. In this session we will look at the history of our stockpile, where we are today, and where the stockpile should go in the future, both in numbers and technology.

10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Networking Break

11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Closing Plenary Session

Agenda is subject to change.

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GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City | 1250 S. Hayes Street | Arlington, VA 22202 Reservations: 1-800-241-333 | Rate: $249/night plus taxes In order to receive the Nuclear Deterrence Summit group rate: Please reference the Nuclear Deterrence Summit/Access Intelligence group name. Housing at this hotel will be in high demand, so we strongly recommend making your reservations early.

Group Registration Rates:When two to four people register in a group, each additional person will receive 15% off the cost of registration by using code GROUP when registering online. If you are interested in sending five or more people to the Summit, contact Sarah Plombon at [email protected] to get information on reduced registrations for your group.

Attendance Policy: Attendance as a general attendee at this event is reserved for DOE, DoD, and other government agency contractors and all other federal, state, and local government employees. Vendors, service providers, and manufacturers are encouraged to register as a sponsor or exhibitor, which includes access to the general sessions and content provided during the program. If you are identified as a potential sponsoring/exhibiting company, you will be contacted by a member of our team regarding sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities.

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