Conference Agenda

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

ISOA Chairman's Opening Reception hosted by John Gastright

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Registration, Networking Breakfast, and Industry Fair

Day 1 Introduction and Opening Remarks

Panel 1

Ukraine Displacement: Migrants & Refugees Around the World

Moderated by: Frank Helmick, SVP Mission Solutions Group, SOSi

An ongoing refugee crisis began in late February 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine. Millions of refugees fleeing Ukraine have been recorded across Europe and the rest of the world, while several million others are displaced within the country. What's the status and who's helping?

Panelists:

• Anjum Malik, Executive Director, Global Impact Initiative
• Krzysztof Szczęsny, President, Humanitarian Innovation Group
• Joyce Landry, CEO, Landry & Kling Global Ship Solutions
• Bill Bodie, Senior Director of Development for Defense and National Security, CSIS
• Lindsey Baldwin, American Rescue Project

Panel 2

2A: Logistics in Trying Circumstances

Moderated by: Jake Frazer, President & Co-Founder, Precision Talent Solutions

Frequent disruptions in supply chains have exposed the vulnerability of transport and logistics operations amid unequal capabilities and resources between countries. Recurrent extreme weather events, the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and other crises illustrate the magnitude of the challenge and its implications for global supply chains and sustainable development.

Panelists:

• Don Bruce, Deputy Commander, DLA Europe & Africa
• COL Grant Morris, Deputy Director of Logistics ECJ4, EUCOM
• Steve Shapiro, VP/GM LOGCAP Operations, V2X
• Ellen Yount, VP, MSI/Tetra Tech

2B: Implementing and Managing Law Enforcement and Rule of Law Capacity Development: Current Challenges and What is Required

Moderated by: DJ Jones, President, Government Services, SharCon Management & Development

The panel will discuss USG implementation of capacity development in Europe; review how hostilities have affected the implementation of programs supporting the modernization of democratic policing; and consider current challenges to implementation as well as requirements for future success.

Panelists:

• Greg Ducot, Director, ICITAP, U.S. Department of Justice
• Erica Miller, European Division Chief, U.S. Department of State International Narcotics and Law Enforcement
• Mike Gunnison, Senior Counsel, Crowell & Moring

Networking Break and Industry Fair

Panel 3

3A: Procurement Support to Ukraine, NATO and the Region

Moderated by: Jim Shields, Senior NATO/NSPA Expert, Precision Talent Solutions

Public procurement is essential to support European and allied governments and militaries and boost and expedite support to Ukraine in time of war.

Panelists:

• Emanuele Piffaretti, Chief, Procurement Division, NSPA
• COL Jarrett Moffitt, Commander, 409th Contracting Support Brigade
• Anton Pasko, Co-founder and Managing Partner, Simer
• John Shmorhun, Move Ukraine

3B: U.S. Engagement in Ukraine: From Stabilization to Development

Moderated by: Masha Martinkov, Managing Partner, Americas, Palladium Group

The U.S. has provided various forms of assistance to Ukraine thus far, including direct military support to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities, while economic and humanitarian aid has been extended with the aim of reviving Ukraine's economy. The panel, featuring representatives from Ukraine as well as experts in stabilization, the private sector, and development from the international community, will focus on how partnerships can effectively meet the objectives of stabilization and development in the current geopolitical climate.

Panelists:

• Tomas Guerrero, Acting Director of the Office of Western Hemisphere and Europe and Eurasian Affairs, DOS/CSO
• Chris Abrams, Director, Office of Economic Growth – Ukraine, USAID
• MAJ Pennie Llorente, G39 Civil Affairs Planner, USAEURAF
• Enrique "Tony" Steiner, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, USAID
• John Huppee, Senior Director, International Operations, SOC

Lunch and Afghanistan Working Group hosted by Jeff Grieco

Panel 4

4A: Mobility Challenges

Moderated by: Greg Forgrave, Product Manager, Government Services, MoveOne

Mobility ecosystems include different transportation modes and their users as well as the way they affect each other. Learn how the ecosystem can be accomplished in stability operations in fragile states.

Panelists:

• CPT Pam Dozier, Asst Chief of Staff, Allied Movement Coordination Center
• COL Bud Lacroix, Logistics Support Operations Officer, 21 TSC
• COL Tara Nolan, J4 Mobility, USAFE
• Brian McMurry, Sr. Director Energy & Environmental Services, World Fuel Services

4B: The Women of Ukraine - Key Drivers in the Stabilization and Restoration of the Nation

Moderated by: Michelle Quinn, Consultant, Constellis

The goal of peace is to support and advance the involvement of women, including women human rights defenders and women peacebuilders, in peace and security processes at all levels, also by ensuring their safety and security, through prevention; protection; relief and recovery; and the three overarching and cross-cutting principles of participation, gender mainstreaming, and leading by example.

Panelists:

• Oleksandra Liashchenko, Director, Charity Fund Vesna
• Mike McCullough, Director, Foreign Military Sales Division, A. Harold & Associates
• CPT Sara Jarman, National Security Lawyer, USAREURAF
• Bonnie Carroll, President and Founder, TAPS
• Rob Clifford, Ukraine Mission Advisor, USDOJ/ICITAP, Amentum

Networking Break and Industry Fair

Panel 5

The Strategic Face of Change in Europe

Moderated by: Mick Bednarek, Vice President-Defense, Fluor Mission Solutions

Listen and learn from leaders in Europe on what's happening, what's important, and what you need to know.

Panelists:

• Rhys Morris, Managing Partner EMEA, Palladium Group
• Aaron Daviet, Stabilization Advisor, EUCOM
• Steve Anderson, Executive Director DB, All Native Group
• Dave Baldwin, Partner, Dynamic Pacific
• Rachel Schiller, DAS for Programs and Operations, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State

Keynote Speaker

Päivi Laine, Finnish Ambassador to Ukraine

Closing Remarks

Mid-Conference Reception

ISOA President's Dinner hosted by Howie Lind (by invitation only)

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Registration, Networking Breakfast, and Industry Fair

Day 2 Opening Remarks

Panel 6

Global & Responsive Health & Medical Protection

Moderated by: Scott Giberson, President, AMI Health

Discover how organizations and governments retain the capacity to adapt to challenges and changes at different system levels in order to maintain high quality medical care despite environmental upheaval and political conflict

Panelists:

• Maureen Shauket, Chief Operating & Compliance Officer, URC
• Cat Davison, Regional Medical Director RoW, International SOS
• Rafal Kut, COO, Admarado
• Ryan O'Quinn, President and Chief Legal Officer, Loyal Source

Panel 7

Mine Action & Regional Construction Update

Moderated by: Chris Decker, President, Planate Management Group

Learn what construction projects are planned and being conducted in Europe.

Panelists:

• Igor Vinnytsky, Country Manager - Ukraine, Planate Management Group
• Brian Goldbach, Architect and Program Manager, AECOM
• Mark Coats, Executive Director, European Region, J&J Wordwide Services
• Tim Tope, SVP Defense & Logistics, LBS
• Anna Malec-Was, CEO, PDG Architects

Networking Break and Industry Fair

Business Matchmaking Forum

Lunch and Ukraine Working Group hosted by Jeff Grieco

Panel 8

Dateline Ukraine: What's Happening and Who's Doing It

Moderated by: John Gastright, SVP Government Relations, Amentum

What's the latest on Ukraine, and how can you support and benefit?

Panelists:

• Nico Woods, Ukraine Operations Director, Tactivate
• Sam Cook, Co-Founder and CEI, Borderlands Foundation
• COL Todd Allison, Deputy Commander, 21st TSC
• Bryan Roberts, VP Business Development, Mission Readiness, Amentum

Networking Break and Industry Fair

Panel 9

Operational Contract Support

Moderated by: Tom Lampley, VP Marketing & External Relations, Govt Solutions, KBR

While much of the support provided by contracting activities is Service-specific, there is a need for joint planning and combatant commander-directed operations guidance related to contingency contracting capabilities to ensure effective and efficient use of locally available, mission-critical, or command special-interest items. Learn more from these experts.

Panelists:

• COL Adam "AC" Coyne Chief, Contingency Contracting Policy, Defense Pricing & Contracting (OUS A &S)
• James Coffman, Director Acquisition Integration and Management Center, U.S. Army Sustainment Command
• Christopher Norris, European Command (EUCOM) Senior Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP) Planner, 405th AFSB
• LTC Brandon Chapman, CO, 928th Contracting Battalion
• Thilo Loewe, Procurement Analyst, 409th Contracting Support Brigade

Keynote Speaker

COL Beth Behn, U.S. Army, Deputy Commander - Sustainment, Security Assistance Group - Ukraine

Keynote Speaker

Alona Verbytska, Advisor on Rights of Defenders, Office of the President, Ukraine

Closing Remarks

ISOA Vice Chairman's Closing Reception