AUSA’s Hot Topic series educates and informs the public on new issues, projects and programs while connecting industry partners with key Army decisionmakers. The one-day educational and professional development symposium consist of panel discussions, focused on specific themes, provided by the host Army Command.

Scope: This event will include more than 150 government, military, and industry professionals, as well as senior-level executives from U.S. Army and logistics related systems industry partners. Government, military and Industry attendees will include leaders from throughout the sustainment enterprise designed to provide insights effecting the Industrial Base focusing on Modernization, Supply Chain, Advanced Manufacturing (AdvM), and integration of Allies and Partner Capabilities.

Objective: Historically, the industrial base has been an integral part to support and generating readiness during times of conflict. The ability for the Defense Industrial Base, both organic and commercial industrial bases, to come together to support emerging requirements, is key to ensuring our Service Members have what they need to succeed. Army Materiel Command (AMC) in partnership with the DA G4 has numerous on-going initiatives focused on AdvM, supply chain, modernization and the integration of Allies and Partners Capabilities. This event provides a forum for professional dialogue with senior Government officials, military leaders and industry executives regarding the AMC’s approach to ensure that the demands of the Industrial Base can stay on pace with the Army’s transformation.

This event will be available on AUSA's YouTube channel approximately 48 hours after conclusion: https://www.youtube.com/@AssociationoftheUSArmy/videos