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The LCID agenda is coming together quickly.
Below are a few of the confirmed speakers you will see at this year's conference. 



 

MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026

Keynote Speaker: Gen Dale White

Gen Dale White headshotTOPIC: Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager (DRPM) role and support required 

Gen. Dale R. White is the Director, Critical Major Weapon Systems, the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. As a direct reporting portfolio manager to the Deputy Secretary of War, Gen. White is responsible for weapon systems most critical to national security, including: Sentinel and Minuteman III systems, the F-47 family of systems, the B-21 family of systems, and Air Force One, with a total portfolio value approaching $250 billion. In this role, Gen. White also serves as the senior acquisition advisor to the Secretary of the Air Force for all acquisition matters.

TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026

Keynote Speaker: William Bailey

William Bailey headshotTOPIC: Portfolio Implementation of ATS, Executing Reconciliation Funding and FY26PB

William D. Bailey, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. His duties include providing expert advice and guidance on Air Force acquisition programs and procurements. Mr. Bailey is responsible for the development and execution of policies and procedures in support of the operation and improvement of the Air Force acquisition system. He oversees an Air Force research and development, test, production and modernization program portfolio of over $60 billion annually.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: LT GEN LUKE CROPSEY

Luke Cropsey headshotTOPIC:  Rebuild the Defense Industrial Base

Lt. Gen. Luke C. G. Cropsey is the Military Deputy, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. He is responsible for research and development, test, production, product support and modernization of Air Force programs worth more than $60 billion annually.


 

PANEL TOPICS

1. Prioritizing speed and agility in contracting
2. Commanders Panel (AFLCMC, AFNWC, AFRL)
3. Maximize Acquisition Flexibility

4. ATS and the Refinement of the Airworthiness Process
5. Improving Lifecycle Risk Management

6. Developing High Performing Systems


 


 


CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Caleb Cottrill - caleb.cottrill@us.af.mil