The 2024 Defense Standardization Program (DSP) Conference is a four day event that brings standardization stakeholders together from around the globe for education, information sharing and networking opportunities. Attendees will be able to participate in conversations around standardization in support of joint and multinational interoperability, modular open system approaches (MOSA), digital engineering and transformation, and more. Leaders in standardization from government, industry, and SDOs will share their visions for the future of standardization, best practices, and challenges.

2024 Keynote Speakers

The 2024 DSP Conference will be offered in a hybrid format. A limited virtual attendance option is available, however in person attendance is encouraged to fully benefit from the networking and collaboration opportunities this event offers.

Cost:

Free of charge

Who should attend?

Standardization stakeholders from across sectors and functional roles are encouraged to participate in this event featuring engaging keynotes and interactive panel discussions. This includes DoD personnel and support contractors, Allies and Partners, industry, and others (e.g., academia).  If you're interested in standardization, then this event is for you!

Do you have a question?

If you have any questions, please send an email message to nicole.dumm@dla.mil

Conference Proceedings

Paper proceedings are linked to the presenters below. Video Proceedings will be available on the DSPO YouTube Channel soon. Be sure to subscribe for notifications & updates.

Keynote Speakers

Day 1 - Mr. Tom Simms, OSD R&E (SE&A)		Day 2 - Ms. Philomena Zimmerman, Stevens Institute of Technology

Tuesday August 6, 2024

Standardization Executive Panel Air Force SE: Ms. Kristen J. Baldwin		Standardization Executive Panel Army SE: Mr. Miles Miyamasu

 

S-Series Study Mr. Jim Colson, Defense Acquisition University		Success with Standards Mr. Aleksander Zlateski, Army DEVCOM

 

Success with Standards Mr. Rade Savija, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division		Success with Standards Mr. Rodney Chambers, DLA Land & Maritime

 

Joint Standardization Boards Moderator: Mr. Lloyd Thomas, DSPO		Joint Standardization Boards Ms. Connie Miles-Patrick, Expeditionary Shelters and Basing Equipment

 

Joint Standardization Boards Mr. Cory Goetz, Mobile Electric Power Systems		Joint Standardization Boards Ms. Sandy Picinic, Fuze and Initiation Systems

 

Wednesday August 7, 2024

Non-Government Standards Panel Ms. Mary Saunders, ANSI		Non-Government Standards Panel Mr. Chris Carnahan, AIA

 

Non-Government Standards Panel Ms. Leslie McKay, SAE International		Digital Engineering/Digital Standards Moderator: Mr. Clifford Louden, USAF Standardization Officer

 

Digital Engineering/Digital Standards Mr. Christopher Garrett, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center		Digital Engineering/Digital Standards Mr. Michael Heaphy, Defense Standardization Program Office

 

AI Standards Mr. Matthew Adams, Naval Warfare Center Training Systems Division		AI Standards Mr. Robert Keisler, Naval Information Warfare Center

 

IT Systems/Data Standardization Panel Mr. Juan Ramirez, DoD CIO		IT Systems/Data Standardization Panel Mr. Michael Stark, OUSD Research and Engineering (SE&A)

 

IT Systems/Data Standardization Panel Mr. James Nelson, DoD CIO

Thursday August 8, 2024

DSPO Updates Mr. Jorge Betancourt, AM Standards		DSPO Updates Mr. Mike Olness, GIDEP Update

 

DSPO Updates Ms. Robin Brown, Parts and Material Management Program Update