Arrival & Welcome Coffee
Opening Remarks: Why Readiness?
DoD Keynote:
Forging the Future of Defense with AI
Caltech Presentation:
Risk Management for AI-Assisted Decision Systems
Caltech Presentation:
Scaling AI to Meet Mission Demand
Morning Break
Panel Discussion:
Real-World Innovation: AI on the Mission Edge
Networking Lunch
Afternoon Keynote:
Why is Readiness a Top Government Priority?
Fireside Chat:
Investing in National Advantage: Why VCs Are Betting on Defense Tech
Afternoon Break
DOD Panel:
Breaking Down AI Adoption Barriers in Government
Industry Panel sponsored by SVDG:
Next-Gen Defense Partnerships to Accelerate AI – A Winning Formula
Afternoon Break
Final Thoughts:
Reflections & Next Steps
Networking Happy Hour
Thank You for Joining Us at the Frontiers of AI for Readiness Summit
September 4, 2025 on Caltech Campus in Pasadena, CA
Event Highlights
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Attendee Reflections
"Excited to join leaders from government, industry, and academia to explore how AI can accelerate mission readiness and transform how we solve complex challenges."
Command Munitions Policy and Operations Manager
"Great event today at Caltech. Happy to have been invited, blown away by the event and the attendees."
Deputy Director, Surface Analytics Group
"Appreciate the team at Virtualitics for putting on this incredible event. Came away with some critical insights and great new connections - already looking forward to next year!"
Founder & COO
"This unique opportunity presents a chance to bridge the gap between sectors, exchange ideas, and drive forward the conversations that truly matter: integration, adoption, and innovation at an accelerated pace."
Founder/Principal & Applied Analytics Innovator
CATALYST FOR ACTION
The inaugural Frontiers of AI for Readiness Summit brought together visionaries from government, industry, and academia on the Caltech campus to explore how AI can accelerate mission readiness at speed and scale.
Across keynotes, panels, and discussions, leaders shared how AI is being operationalized to enhance training, logistics, decision-making, and overall preparedness. These conversations underscored AI’s critical role in strengthening resilience, ensuring deterrence, and driving mission success in an era of rapidly evolving threats.
FAR Summit 2025 was more than a conversation. It was a catalyst for action, where ideas, innovation, and operational advantage converged.
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM FAR SUMMIT 2025
FAR Summit 2025 showcased the power of AI to transform mission readiness and accelerate adoption across defense and government. Key themes included:
AI is Here. Are We Ready?
Leaders emphasized that the time to adopt and operationalize AI is now, highlighting both the opportunities and the urgency to act.
Trust & Transparency are Essential
Across discussions, experts reinforced that explainability, governance, and ethical deployment are central to building confidence in AI solutions.
Breaking Down Barriers
for Mission Success
From logistics to decision-making, the summit highlighted how AI can overcome adoption challenges and deliver real-world impact for national security.
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
Morning Program
9:00 – 9:30 AM
9:30 – 9:45 AM
9:45 – 10:15 AM
10:15 – 10:45 AM
10:45 – 11:15 AM
11:15 – 11:30 AM
11:30 – 12:00 PM
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Afternoon Program
1:00 – 1:30 PM
1:30 – 2:00 PM
2:00 – 2:15 PM
2:15 – 2:45 PM
3:00 – 3:30 PM
3:30 – 3:45 PM
3:45 – 4:00 PM
4:00 – 6:00 PM
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Keith Block
fmr. Co-CEO of Salesforce
Founder & CEO of Smith Point Capital
Lt. Gen. Michael Lutton
Deputy/CC AFGSC
AFSTRAT-Air
USSTRATCOM
Leigh Madden
VP
Microsoft Nat'l Security Group
Microsoft Federal
Hon. Chris Stewart
fmr. U.S Rep/Defense & Intel Committees
USAF
Skyline Capitol Co-Founder
Fred Farina
Chief Innovation Officer
Caltech
Michael Amori
CEO & Co-Founder
Virtualitics
Gerald Goodfellow
Brig Gen USAF GSC (Ret.)
CEO Small Business
Consulting Corp (SBCC)
Collin Green
VADM, USN (Ret.)
fmr. Deputy Commander
U.S. Special Operations Command
Prof. Adam Wierman
Carl F Braun Professor
fmr. Executive Officer of Computing & Mathematical Science
AI Assisted Decision Making
Caltech
Prof. Yisong Yue
Professor of Computing & Mathematical Sciences
AI & Autonomous Systems
Caltech
Dr. Sagar Indurkhya
Chief Scientist
Virtualitics
Prof. S. G. Djorgovski
Professor of Astronomy & Data Science
Director, Center for Data-Driven Discovery
Caltech
Co-Founder of Virtualitics
Pete Kim
Capt. USN (Ret.)
fmr. Director of Surface Group Analytics
Commander Taskforce Hopper
Greyhound Group
Dr. Ritwik Gupta
Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
Technical Director for Autonomy
Andrew Woolley
Director, Surface Analytics Group
CNSP (Commander, Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet)
Hosted by
This reception will bring together government officials, academia and industry experts to foster dialogue and collaboration in support of advancing defense capabilities. The event provides an opportunity for attendees to share insights, build connections, and explore ways to support mission priorities and innovation.