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Thank You for Joining Us at the Frontiers of AI for Readiness Summit

September 4, 2025 on Caltech Campus in Pasadena, CA

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Attendee Reflections

"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

"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

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.

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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)

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

Morning Program

9:00 – 9:30 AM

Arrival & Welcome Coffee

9:30 – 9:45 AM

Opening Remarks: Why Readiness?

9:45 – 10:15 AM

DoD Keynote:
Forging the Future of Defense with AI

10:15 – 10:45 AM

Caltech Presentation:
Risk Management for AI-Assisted Decision Systems

10:45 – 11:15 AM

Caltech Presentation:
Scaling AI to Meet Mission Demand

11:15 – 11:30 AM

Morning Break

11:30 – 12:00 PM

Panel Discussion:
Real-World Innovation: AI on the Mission Edge

12:00 – 1:00 PM

Networking Lunch

Afternoon Program

1:00 – 1:30 PM

Afternoon Keynote: Why is Readiness a Top Government Priority?

1:30 – 2:00 PM

Fireside Chat:
Investing in National Advantage: Why VCs Are Betting on Defense Tech

2:00 – 2:15 PM

Afternoon Break

2:15 – 2:45 PM

DOD Panel:
Breaking Down AI Adoption Barriers in Government

3:00 – 3:30 PM

Industry Panel sponsored by SVDG:
Next-Gen Defense Partnerships to Accelerate AI – A Winning Formula

3:30 – 3:45 PM

Afternoon Break

3:45 – 4:00 PM

Final Thoughts:
Reflections & Next Steps

4:00 – 6:00 PM

Networking Happy Hour

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.

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.