Strategic Deterrent Coalition

2026 SDC Symposium Agenda

May 4-5, 2026
The Westin Alexandria
400 Courthouse Square
Alexandria, VA 22314
For questions, contact:
symposium@sdc-usa.org
Dress Code:
Reception: Business Casual
Symposium: Business Suit or Uniform of the Day
(Agenda Subject To Change)

Monday, May 4, 2026

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration Open
Sponsored by General Dynamics Mission Systems
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
SDC Board Meeting
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Young Professional Group Session
Moderator(s): NSRI
Sponsored by Raytheon, An RTX Company
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Board of Regents Update and Meeting
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Sponsored by Lockheed Martin
Opening Remarks: Scott Landguth, President, Strategic Deterrent Coalition (SDC)

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Registration
Sponsored by General Dynamics Mission Systems
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Boeing Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome / Opening Remarks
Scott Landguth, SDC President, (Ellsworth Development Authority)
Colors & National Anthem
Lieutenant General Lenderman, Deputy Commander PAC AF
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Morning Keynote Speaker
Bomber / ICBM / Columbia Transitions
Lieutenant General Jason Armagost, Deputy Commander, Air Force Global Strike Command
Vice Admiral Johnny Wolfe, Director Strategic Systems Programs
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Amentum Networking Break
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Speaker Announcement Coming Soon
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Senior Leadership Panel: Lessons Learned - Real World Experience
Moderator: Joe Scallorns, President Emeritus, SDC
Ret. Lt Gen. Andrew Busch
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Amentum Networking Break
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
SDC Lunch
Sponsored by BAE
Smolen Scholarship Award Recipient
Current as of 4/14/2026
Nuclear Enterprise Research Center, Air Force Academy presented by Major General Garrett Harencak
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Nuclear Enterprise Young Professionals Presentation
Sponsored by Raytheon, An RTX Company
Moderators: National Strategic Research Institute
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
SPA Networking Break
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
International Panel: Regional Challenges with Global Consequences
Dr. Toshi Yoshihara, Senior Fellow; Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments
Brian Katulis, Senior Fellow; Middle East Institute, Specializing in US Foreign Policy and National Security
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
SPA Networking Break
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Closing Keynote Speaker
General Chance Saltzman, Chief of Space Operations
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Closing Reception
Sponsored by Northrop Grumman
Closing Remarks: Scott Landguth, President, Strategic Deterrent Coalition
* Agenda subject to change.

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