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| Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025 |
Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Hawaii
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General Session: A View from the Top: Indo-Pacific Theater Execution - 1 PDH
Hear from the Flag and General Officer (FO/GO) Senior Leaders from US Army Corps of Engineers Pacific Ocean Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Pacific, Director of Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, Headquarters and the Pacific Air Forces, as they discuss their perspectives and insights regarding the operations, activities, and investments that drives Indo-Pacific strategy across the theater.
Speaker(s): Alexander Hutchison Joseph Goetz Omarr Tobias Michael Zuhlsdorf
General Session
Location: Ballroom BC |
Location: Ballroom BC |
2025090915:0016:00 000 | TUE, SEP 9 |
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| Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025 |
Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Hawaii
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General Session: Indo-Pacific Strategic Position & Common Operating Picture - 1.5 PDH
This session will provide attendees with insights from leadership with the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard on the topic of engineering activities in the Indo-Pacific and how the services operate and integrate in order to maintain a shared view of the theater and the critical facilities and infrastructure projects ongoing and planned.
Speaker(s): Brian Duffy John Beattie Dan Werner Scott MacCumbee James Krueger William Boudra Brandon Casperson
General Session
Location: Ballroom BC |
Location: Ballroom BC |
2025091008:3010:00 000 | WED, SEP 10 |
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| Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025 |
Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Hawaii
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General Session: Pacific Design and Construction Opportunties (USACE, NAVFAC) - 1 PDH
This session will feature subject matter experts with the Army Corps of Engineers and NAVFAC who will highlight design and construction work supporting engineering, maintenance, and systems integration projects planned, programmed, and underway in the Indo-Pacific for their services.
Speaker(s): Joshua Biggers Pete Ridilla Marc Wong
General Session
Location: Ballroom BC |
Location: Ballroom BC |
2025091014:4515:45 000 | WED, SEP 10 |
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| Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025 |
Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Hawaii
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General Session: Welcome Remarks & Keynote Address - 1 PDH
The 2025 Indo-Pacific Regional Summit will get underway with remarks from SAME National President Mike Huffstetler, F.SAME, and then hear from the Governor of Hawaii Josh Green, MD. As a physician and politician, Green has been committed to supporting the underserved, having come to Hawaii after having been awarded a National Health Service Corps scholarship and choosing to serve the community of Ka‘u. He began his political career in the Hawai‘i State House of Representatives (2004-2008) and later served in the State Senate (2008-2018). Green was elected governor in 2022.
Speaker(s): Michael Huffstetler Stephen Padhi Josh Green
General Session
Location: Ballroom BC |
Location: Ballroom BC |
2025090908:3009:45 000 | TUE, SEP 9 |
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| Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025 |
Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM Hawaii
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General Session: Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks - .5 PDH
SAME leadership will conclude the 2025 Indo-Pacific Regional Summit, look back on the highlights from sessions and activities during the week and specifying any action items to be addressed. This summit is the culmination of a year-long focus on the Indo-Pacific that included SAME engagements in Guam, Japan, and Anchorage, and which has helped draw the Society and its members closer together to supporting the engineering and technology requirements in this vast, critical region at the front lines of U.S. international priorities.
Speaker(s): Michael Huffstetler Justin Morrison Mike Wehr
General Session
Location: Ballroom BC |
Location: Ballroom BC |
2025091015:4516:15 000 | WED, SEP 10 |
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| Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025 |
Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Hawaii
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Warfighter: Pacific Fleet and NAVFAC Pacific - 1 PDH
This session will feature presentations from Senior Non-Commissioned Officers and Company Grade Officer engineers discussing their current operations to set and sustain the theater in the Indo-Pacific region.
Speaker(s): Arpan Patel Cristiana Garza
Warfighter Session
Location: 310 |
Location: 310 |
2025090910:3011:30 002 | TUE, SEP 9 |
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| Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025 |
Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Hawaii
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Warfighter: US Army Pacific (USARPAC) - 1 PDH
This session will focus on the engineering efforts of USARPAC, with presentations from Senior Non-Commissioned Officers and Company Grade Officer engineers about their current operations in the Indo-Pacific theater.
Speaker(s): Matthew Beverly Luke Eckstein John Sprague Meaghan Johnson Michael Lesh Kalie Rosenberger
Warfighter Session
Location: 310 |
Location: 310 |
2025090913:0014:15 002 | TUE, SEP 9 |
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| Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025 |
Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Hawaii
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Warfighter: Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) - 1 PDH
In this session, PACAF engineers will provide insights into their current operations in the Indo-Pacific region, with presentations from Senior Non-Commissioned Officers and Company Grade Officer engineers.
Speaker(s): Todd Graham Daniel Csakai Preston Shepherd
Warfighter Session
Location: 310 |
Location: 310 |
2025091010:3011:30 002 | WED, SEP 10 |
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| Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025 |
Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Hawaii
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Warfighter: Whole of Engineering Exercise Roundtable - 1 PDH
The session will be a roundtable discussion on the recent NAVFAC Warp Speed and PACAF Weaponizing Construction exercises, focusing on how to better include industry in the engineer planning and execution of setting and operating across the Indo-Pacific theater.
Speaker(s): Richard Sloop Nicholas Leinweber Jessica Kinman Roland Moreau
Warfighter Session
Location: 310 |
Location: 310 |
2025091013:0014:00 002 | WED, SEP 10 |
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| Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025 |
Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Hawaii
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Mega Session: Indo-Pacific Perspective: Japan - 1PDH
This Mega Session featuring the Japan Ministry of Defense will provide an Indo-Pacific perspective on mutual planning, design, and construction interests. This session will delve into collaborative efforts and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing regional infrastructure and defense capabilities, offering valuable insights into the latest advancements and challenges in engineering within the Indo-Pacific region.
Speaker(s): Eric Warner Kazumi Inoue
Mega Session
Location: Ballroom A |
Location: Ballroom A |
2025090913:0014:15 001 | TUE, SEP 9 |
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| Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025 |
Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Hawaii
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Mega Session: Indo-Pacific Perspective: OSD - 1 PDH
This session will highlight priorities, programs, and projects in the region from the perspective of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and how they support U.S. and allied partners in the country and surrounding areas. Learn about the strategic decisions driving planning of infrastructure and technology investments for the Indo-Pacific.
Speaker(s): Sal Nodjomian Dale Marks
Mega Session
Location: Ballroom A |
Location: Ballroom A |
2025091010:3011:30 001 | WED, SEP 10 |
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| Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025 |
Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Hawaii
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Mega Session: Indo-Pacific Perspective: Australia - 1 PDH
This session will highlight priorities, programs, and projects ongoing and planned in the region from the Australian perspective, and how they support U.S. and allied partners in the country and surrounding areas. Learn more from those directly involved in planning and executing infrastructure and technology investments strengthening Indo-Pacific.
Speaker(s): Jeffrey Clark Jason Miezio Brendan Sowry Felicia Mellors James Bear John Wissler
Mega Session
Location: Ballroom A |
Location: Ballroom A |
2025090910:3011:30 001 | TUE, SEP 9 |
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| Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025 |
Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Hawaii
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Mega Session: Pacific Design and Construction Opportunities (USMC, USCG, USAF) - 1 PDH
This session will feature subject matter experts with the Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Air Force who will highlight design and construction work supporting engineering, maintenance, and systems integration projects planned, programmed, and underway in the Indo-Pacific for their services.
Speaker(s): Andrew Joca Justin Morrison Gregory Shultz Cory Fagan
Mega Session
Location: Ballroom A |
Location: Ballroom A |
2025091013:0014:00 001 | WED, SEP 10 |
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| Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025 |
Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Hawaii
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A Hot Cyber War: Key Insights for Government and Industry - 1 PDH
Recent cyber incidents have disrupted American lives, with warnings about foreign hackers targeting defense infrastructure to disrupt military capabilities. China's cyber program poses a significant threat, with pre-positioned malware ready to inflict harm. Military engineers and the A/E/C industry must mitigate these cyber risks.
Speaker(s): Stacey Shepard Lucian Niemeyer Leyna Tamaye Janiene Scovell David Brearley
Education Session
Location: 306 |
Location: 306 |
2025091013:0014:00 003 | WED, SEP 10 |
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| Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025 |
Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Hawaii
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Contingency Energy: Using Dominant AI for Military Engineering Situational Awareness - 1 PDH
INDOPACOM faces vast logistical challenges with sophisticated threats targeting supply chains. To counter these, DOD developed an AI-driven data mesh platform for real-time situational awareness for military engineers. This platform offers faster time-to-value, lower costs, and enhanced configurability, enabling mission planners to create digital twins and simulate scenarios for immediate warfighter benefit.
Speaker(s): Lucian Niemeyer Walter Ludwig Timothy Faulkner Julie Weinstein
Education Session
Location: 306 |
Location: 306 |
2025090910:3011:30 004 | TUE, SEP 9 |
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| Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025 |
Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Hawaii
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Simulating Success: Enhancing Indo-Pacific Port Capabilities - 1 PDH
Explore how GHD and ERDC are using advanced ship simulation to revolutionize port capacity assessment in the Indo-Pacific. Learn how this innovative approach informs critical infrastructure decisions and enhances maritime capabilities in this vital region.
Speaker(s): Todd Graham Gillian Millar
Education Session
Location: 306 |
Location: 306 |
2025090913:0014:15 003 | TUE, SEP 9 |
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| Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025 |
Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Hawaii
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Hydrogen’s Role in Military Operations - 1 PDH
Join us for an exciting session where the military takes the lead in shaping the future! Discover how they establish vital requirements and frameworks for the State and Hawaiian Electric, ensuring grid resilience, redundancy, and recovery. Dive into strategic technologies and uncover the pivotal role of hydrogen in future military operations.
 Speaker(s): Stan Osserman Dave Molinaro Mike von Fahnestock Chris McWhinney
Education Session
Location: 306 |
Location: 306 |
2025091010:3011:30 003 | WED, SEP 10 |
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| Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025 |
Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Hawaii
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Strength in Partnerships: Tackling Indo-Pacific Challenges - 1 PDH
Senior DoD and industry leaders explore the challenges of delivering infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific region and emphasize the importance of a 'whole of industry' approach. By partnering early—across sectors and throughout the project lifecycle—stakeholders can collaborate to mitigate risks and leverage innovative delivery methods for successful project outcomes.
Speaker(s): Anthony Funkhouser Christopher Crary Brent Paul Justin Morrison David Bluestein Karl Jensen
Education Session
Location: 304 |
Location: 304 |
2025091010:3011:30 004 | WED, SEP 10 |
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| Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025 |
Wednesday, Sep 10, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Hawaii
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Collaborative Approaches to Japanese Companies in US Military Construction Projects - 1 PDH
This session will focus on key considerations for future infrastructure development in the Indo-Pacific region, including reducing construction timelines, limiting on-site labor, and ensuring quality through off-site construction methods. It will showcase Japanese construction methodologies and emphasize collaboration between Japanese and U.S. industries to address shared challenges effectively.
Speaker(s): Eric Warner Kazuhiro Watanabe
Education Session
Location: 304 |
Location: 304 |
2025091013:0014:00 003 | WED, SEP 10 |
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| Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025 |
Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Hawaii
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Small Business Challenges 2025: Terminations, Tariffs, and New SBA Regulations - 1 PDH
Have you heard? It's been a time of BIG changes for Government Contracts industry. Between large-scale small business regulation revisions, Executive Orders impacting federal contracting, tariffs, and DOGE terminations, it's a whole new world out there. In this session, experienced attorney Maria Panichelli will walk attendees through these changes, with a focus on how they impact contractors on a practical level.
Speaker(s): Sharon Krock Maria Panichelli
Education Session
Location: 304 |
Location: 304 |
2025090913:0014:15 004 | TUE, SEP 9 |
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| Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025 |
Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Hawaii
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Building Guam for Mission Resilience, Integrated Response, and Coordination - 1 PDH, 1 AIA LU|HSW
Super Typhoon Mawar devastated Guam. The response involved three phases: disaster relief, construction capacity analysis, and the development of a comprehensive DOD-GovGuam master plan. The overall plan utilizes the Guam Capacity & Project Synchronization tool to integrate projects, establish phasing, and develop an execution plan for long-term recovery and resilience.
Speaker(s): Komal Dewan Troy Brown Avinash Srivastava Peter Morris
Education Session
Location: 304 |
Location: 304 |
2025090910:3011:30 003 | TUE, SEP 9 |
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| Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025 |
Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Hawaii
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Transforming Facility Management with IROC: Integration and Innovation - 1 PDH, 1 AIA LU|HSW
Discover how the Tyndall IotF program's IROC is revolutionizing facility management. This session delves into technical and leadership perspectives, offering practical insights on implementation, cybersecurity, deployment, and business case analysis. Attendees will benefit from live demonstrations and discussions on accreditation, KPIs, and installation rollout.
Speaker(s): Peter Sartori Cara Davidson
Education Session
Location: 301 |
Location: 301 |
2025090913:0014:15 005 | TUE, SEP 9 |
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| Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025 |
Tuesday, Sep 09, 2025
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Hawaii
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Coast Guard’s Pacific Strategy and Force Laydown - 1 PDH
Join us for an insightful session where we will delve into the Coast Guard's strategic force laydown in the Pacific region. This session will cover the importance of partnerships with the COFA states and other allies, highlighting ongoing operations with about a dozen different island nations. We will also explore Operation Blue Pacific and discuss the implications of the Forest Design 2028 for the Pacific region. This comprehensive overview will provide valuable insights into the future of the Coast Guard's operations and strategic initiatives in the Pacific.
Speaker(s): Andrew Joca Jed Young
Education Session
Location: 301 |
Location: 301 |
2025090910:3011:30 005 | TUE, SEP 9 |
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