This session will examine the complex landscape of data rights in government- industry partnerships, focusing on the Department of Defense’s software procurement processes. Topics will include strategies for fostering innovation while meeting national security requirements, and potential solutions that benefit both sectors and ultimately support U.S. warfighters. ...

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How are industry professionals navigating an environment that seeks innovation while demanding rigorous management of budgets, timelines and costs? This panel will discuss insights on tackling cost overruns due to technical challenges, maintaining funding stability for long-term programs, and leveraging technology for cost efficiency....

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This panel will explore the shift towards breaking vendor lock and promoting continuous competition, analyzing its impact on program execution and design for both sectors. The discussion will include an examination of recent contracts, and the challenges and opportunities in implementing new contracting models, as well as future trends in...

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This comprehensive session will explore approaches to two urgent supply chain issues: complexity and disruption. Attendees will learn about leading strategies for handling increasingly complex programs, and which tools are simplifying sophisticated processes....

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Since 2005, the Aviation Week Program Excellence Awards have recognized outstanding aerospace and defense program performance, emphasizing leadership, creativity, and disciplined processes beyond technological achievements. To commemorate its 20th year, we will talk with Program Excellence Evaluation Team members about the nomination process and criteria, how each submission is evaluated...

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