Pre-Conference, January 26, 2026

1. 8:00 am — 8:10 am

   Pre-Conference Opening Remarks

   Jeff Giangiuli CEO and President TechSource, Inc.

   Pre-Conference, January 26, 2026
2. 8:10 am — 9:00 am

   Pre-Conference: NNSA Defense Programs Updates

   Defense Programs leadership team shares insights into stockpile activities, progress and opportunities.

   Audrey Beldio Principal Assistant Deputy Administrator for Production Modernization & Materials Management National Nuclear Security Administration John Evans Principal Assistant Deputy Administrator for Stockpile Management National Nuclear Security Administration Dave Hoagland Acting Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs National Nuclear Security Administration David LaGraffe, PhD Principal Assistant Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs Research, Development, Test & Evaluation National Nuclear Security Administration Ann Rogers Senior Program Manager TechSource, Inc. Moderator

   Pre-Conference, January 26, 2026
3. 9:05 am — 9:55 am

   Pre-Conference: Accelerating Delivery of Capabilities

   NNSA and M&O production modernization leadership discuss ideas and share insights on recapitalizing the enterprise on a compressed schedule. 

   Mary Helen Hitson Manager NNSA Y-12 Field Office Scott Kennedy Infrastructure & Modernization Division Director PanTeXas Deterrence, LLC Brooke Samples Deputy Principal Assistant Deputy Administrator Production Modernization & Materials Management National Nuclear Security Administration Phil Calbos Member, TechSource Technical Advisory Board TechSource, Inc. Moderator

   Pre-Conference, January 26, 2026
4. 9:55 am — 10:05 am

   Pre-Conference Break

5. 10:05 am — 11:10 am

   Pre-Conference: Capitalizing on Opportunities to Deliver Systems

   Key NNSA, DoD, and M&O weapons program leaders discuss how they are capitalizing on opportunities and overcoming challenges to accelerate delivery of weapons systems. 

   John Benner Reentry Systems Branch Head, Strategic Systems Programs U.S. Navy Brad Boswell, PhD Associate Laboratories Director, Nuclear Deterrence Modernization & Stockpile Systems and Chief Engineer for Nuclear Weapons Sandia National Laboratories John Evans Principal Assistant Deputy Administrator for Stockpile Management National Nuclear Security Administration John Hill Associate Laboratory Director for Weapons Engineering Los Alamos National Laboratory Derek Wapman Associate Deputy Director for Stockpile Modernization Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory James Owen Member, TechSource Technical Advisory Board TechSource, Inc. Moderator

   Pre-Conference, January 26, 2026
6. 11:10 am — 11:30 am

   Pre-Conference: Buffet Lunch Line

7. 11:30 am — 12:15 pm

   Pre-Conference: Workshop Lunch Session - EFCOG Contribution to Mission Delivery Acceleration

   Engage in a focused discussion on advancing management and operational excellence within the DOE and NNSA. This session will address current challenges, explore innovative solutions, and share proven strategies to achieve mission success.

   Colby Yeary Mission Assurance Officer PanTeXas Deterrence, LLC Brian D’Andrea Chairman, Technical Advisory Board TechSource, Inc. Moderator

   Pre-Conference, January 26, 2026