The document summarizes an upcoming conference on tactical power sources that will bring together military and government stakeholders to discuss initiatives and advancements in power sources for battlefield applications. The conference will feature keynote speakers and sessions on topics like increasing energy efficiency, alternative energy generation, power requirements, and advancements in technologies like batteries, fuel cells, and energy storage.

1. Discover the Latest Initiatives
in Tactical Power that are
changing and reshaping
Presents a Training Conference… the battlefield.
See p. 4
for details!
Tactical Power
Sources Summit
TM
Building Partnerships to Address Military Power Sources of the Future
January 20 - 22, 2010
Washington, DC Metro Area
Meet key decision-
makers and hear top-
notch speakers including:
BG Peter Fuller, USA
PEO Soldier
BGen (Sel) Robert F. Hedelund, USMC
Commanding General, Marine Corps
Warfighting Lab
Alan Shaffer, SES
Principal Deputy Director, Defense
Research and Engineering, OSD
George W. Solhan, SES
Director, Expeditionary Maneuver Warfare
This unique conference has in-depth discussions on: & Combating Terrorism, ONR
Dr. Gerardo Melendez, SES
• Increasing energy efficiency and sustainability at the Director, Command & Control
lowest cost possible Directorate, Communication-Electronic
Research Development & Engineering
• Advancements in new and alternative power sources (CERDEC)
• Assessing the warfighter’s current needs Col Wes Weston, USMC
AC/S G-4, Marine Air Ground Task Force
• Defining future power needs and operation requirements Training Command, 29 Palms CA
Sponsored by:
Register Today! Call Mark Osborne at 416-597-4721 or email mark.osborne@idga.org

2. Who You Will Meet:
Tactical Power IDGA’s 7th Annual Tactical
Power Sources Summit is
comprised of senior-level
technology specialists from
Sources Summit
TM
government agencies,
research laboratories, and
equipment suppliers with a
range of responsibilities
Building Partnerships to Address Military Power Sources of the Future including:
• Plans & Policy
• Operational
Requirements
• Program Management
Dear Colleague, • Technology Systems
• Engineering Initiatives
As more and more energy is needed
on today’s battlefields, it becomes
essential to share knowledge and increasingly
integrate resources to provide war
power sources that are efficient, relia fighters with
ble and easy to transport and utiliz About IDGA
military continuously looks to tech e. While the
nology to improve the warfighter’s
dominate the battlefield, conventi ability to
onal batteries are unable to keep up
demands with estimates to reac with power
h $832.2 million in 2013.
New technological breakthroughs
to power devices and machinery are The Institute for Defense &
forefront in the long war, with the at the
key thrusts being to reduce weight, Government Advancement
efficiency, and outlast mission dura increase
tions all at the lowest cost possible. (IDGA) is a non-partisan
Naval Research is sponsoring projects The Office of information based organization
to boost power density in batteries
U.S. Army planners are also funding while the dedicated to the promotion of
research into portable power generat
ion. innovative ideas in public service
With President Obama earmarking and defense. We bring together
$300 million dollars for the Departm speaker panels comprised of
Defense research in renewable ener ent of
gy, this timely event will examine the military and government
need to utilize new emerging tech immediate
nologies to overcome current fuel professionals while attracting
rates and address the need for imp consumption
roved large and small scale power. delegates with decision-making
power from military, government
This year’s event will emphasize and defense industries.
the following key issues:
• Man wearabl
e systems
• Fuel cell tech
nology
• Lithium ion
power sources
• Energy stor
age technology
• On-board
exportable power
• and much
more! Here’s what delegates
have said about past
Join us this January 20 - 22, 2010,
as IDGA’s Tactical Power Sources IDGA events:
delivers insight on the latest developm Summit
ents in military power sources of the “Terrific! Well done,no snafus …
future.
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to network and forge new partners planned.”
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3. Alterative Energy Focus Day Alterative Energy Focus Day
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Sign up for this in-depth and interactive Focus Day examining the latest technologies and best practices that support alternative
energy solutions. During this focus day, you can expect smaller, classroom-style sessions, live applications, and in-depth discussions
with the class leaders and fellow attendees.
7:30am Registration and Coffee
8:00am - 9:10am Lowering costs, improving performance and scale!
Progress & Developments of Next Generation Solar Cells
With single junction achieving over 20% efficiency and multijunction cells Session Leaders:
achieving over 30% (>40% under concentration!), solar cell R&D stands Dr. Ryne P. Raffaelle, Director, National Center for Photovoltaics,
at the edge of a new age. This session will discuss current research poised National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
to bring about completely new paradigms in solar cell performance.
Dr. Robert J. Walters, Head, Solid State Devices Branch, U.S. Naval
What will be covered: Research Laboratory
• Nanostructure technologies for 3rd generation solar cells
• Organic technologies for low cost, scalable solar cells
Dr. Steven Ringel, Professor, Department of Electrical & Computer
• Lattice-mismatched and new material systems for achieving 35% one sun cells
Engineering, and Director, OSU Institute for Materials Research,
• The path to 50% efficiency with concentrator solar cells
The Ohio State University
9:15am - 10:25am Enabling soldiers to lighten their loads of extra battery packs!
Advancements in Lightweight Solar Power
Solar cell technologies combining high efficiency, light weight, and Session Leaders:
flexibility are enabling portable power with energy density sufficient to Dr. Alex Howard, Research Materials Engineer, Advanced Space
significantly decrease a soldier’s battery requirement. This session will Power Group, Air Force Research Laboratory
highlight these technologies which are seeing rapid deployment for
Phillip Jenkins, Head, Imagers & Detectors Section, U.S. Naval
solider use and discuss how they can form building blocks of power
Research Laboratory
stations for forward bases.
David M. Wilt Tech Lead, Advanced Space Power Generation,
What will be covered:
• Feasibility of solar power to meet soldier field power needs - power
Air Force Research Laboratory
system analyses
• Leveraging space solar array technology development – bringing the
advances in space down to earth
• Thin film solar cell technologies –status and ultimate capabilities
10:30am - 11:40am Enhancing the capabilities of warfighters!
Alternative Energy Initiatives for the Tactical Battlefield
The DoD is developing a common power architecture so that any power What will be covered:
source on the battlefield can be interconnected and intelligently managed • Current tactical electric power landscape
• Ongoing initiatives and vision for the future
with other power sources to efficiently meet demands for electric power on
• Energy interfaces with other operational considerations
the tactical battlefield. This session will discuss the primary benefit that will
establish an architecture that will allow for interoperability between various
Session Leader:
sources of power on the battlefield and the systems that need power.
Clifford W. Anderson, Logistics S&T Thrust Manager, Expeditionary
Maneuver Warfare and Combating Terrorism Department, ONR
11:45am - 12:45pm Lunch
12:45pm - 1:55pm Setting standards in the renewable energy charge!
Renewable Energy R&D: Opportunities and Challenges
The U.S. military is not just setting standards in the areas of advanced What will be covered:
• Renewable energy from soar, wind, biomass, geothermal, and ocean
weaponry. It's also leading the renewable energy charge. It’s involved in
solar, geothermal and wind projects and its stake in the field will continue resources
to grow. This session will cover how the DoD is tailoring its installation
Session Leader:
energy strategy to address efficiency improvements to existing buildings,
Dr. Nancy Crews, President, Custom Manufacturing & Engineering
constructing highly efficient and sustainable new facilities.
2:00pm - 3:10pm Military goes Green: Reducing emissions and lowering costs!
Renewable Biofuel Replacements for DoD
With the very high true cost of JP-8 delivered to the battlefield (> What will be covered:
$10/gal), distributed production of biomass-derived fuels is an attractive •
Cost of alternatives to petroleum-derived JP-8
• Progress on conversion technologies
technology. Biomass material can be converted to liquid biofuels that can
• Requirements for military biofuels
potentially be drop-in replacements to petroleum-derived fuels. Several
feedstocks (e.g., algae, food waste, garbage, energy crops) and
Session Leader:
conversion platforms (e.g., fast pyrolysis, hydrothermal liquefaction, lipid
Dr. Paul E. Yelvington, Group Leader, Energy Conversion
esterification, fermentation) are being actively explored. This session will
Technology Focus, Mainstream Engineering Corporation
discuss finding biofuels that work with the demanding requirements for
military propulsion, transportation, and power generation.
3:15pm - 4:25pm Fuel consumption and DoD initiatives!
Alternative Fuels to Petroleum
With fuel prices soaring, the U.S. military, the country’s largest single What will be covered:
• Updates on synthetic blends
consumer of oil, is turning into an alternative-fuels pioneer. The military is
• Opportunities for cost savings
increasingly concerned that its dependence on oil represents a strategic
• Examining alternatives to current energy sources
threat. U.S. forces in Iraq alone consume 40,000 barrels of oil a day
trucked in from neighboring countries. This session will cover the
Session Leader:
opportunities to provide more agile forces, reduce the fuel to the front line,
Dr. Rick Roby, CEO, LPP Combustion
the logistics footprint, the risk to personnel and achieve significant savings.
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4. Main Conference Day One Main Conference Day Two
Thursday, January 21, 2010 Friday, January 22, 2010
7:00 Registration and Coffee 7:30 Morning Coffee
8:05 Chairperson’s Welcome and Opening Remarks 8:05 Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
8:15 Priorities & Needs for Tactical Power Sources 8:15 Requirements on Deployed Mobile Power for the
BG Peter Fuller, USA, PEO Soldier Warfighter
•
Alternative power sources
9:00 Overview of Power Developments in the DoD •Updates on the battery market R&D
Morning Keynotes
•
Current tactical power programs BGen (Sel) Robert F. Hedelund, USMC, Commanding General,
Morning Keynotes
• Power systems for the dismounted warfighter Marine Corps Warfighting Lab
Alan Shaffer, SES, Principal Deputy Director, Defense
Research & Engineering, OSD 9:00 Energy Efficiencies of the Navy
• Improving energy efficiency and productivity
9:45 Advancements in Power Management & Intelligent • Enhancing clean, reliable and affordable energy technologies
Distribution • Deployment goals in renewable energy
• Small, medium and large battlefield tactical operation centers George W. Solhan, SES, Director, Expeditionary Maneuver
• Source & demand management Warfare & Combating Terrorism, ONR
Dr. Gerardo Melendez, SES, Director, Command & Control
Directorate, Communication-Electronic Research 9:45 Networking Break
Development & Engineering (CERDEC)
10:30 Internal Infrastructure of Smart Grid Technologies &
10:30 Networking Break
Implementation
• Integrating smart grid technology to reduce interference with operations
11:15 Achieving Energy Independence through Microgrid • Intelligent energy management system to reduce overall energy costs
& Alternative Energy Generation Technology • Addressing concerns for power reliability, energy security to reduce
• Developments for the tactical operation
exposure to terrorist activities
• Harnessing & managing multiple energy sources
Col Wes Weston, USMC, AC/S G-4, MAGTFTC, 29 Palms CA
Kyle Werner, NSWC Crane, Division Manager - Energy,
Power & Interconnect Technologies Division LCDR Yvonne Roberts, P.E. CEC USN, Public Works Officer,
MAGTFTC, 29 Palms CA
12:00 Next Generation Power for the Tactical Battlefield
• Design and application strategies 11:15 Electric Power Sources Needs & Future Initiatives
• Renewable energy systems
• Needs and future opportunities
• Source and demand management
• Most pressing technical challenges
• Integrated power systems
Selma Matthews, Branch Chief, Power Technology &
• Ascertaining long-term goals and needs
Alternative Energy, Communication-Electronic Research
Development & Engineering (CERDEC) Michael Gallagher, USMC, Program Manager, Expeditionary
Power Systems, Marine Corps Systems Command
12:45 Luncheon
12:00 Luncheon
2:00 Power Applications for Man Wearable Systems
• Updates on current fuel cell projects 1:15 Updates and Requirements of Power Electronics
• Future projects and opportunities • Leveraging high power management systems and enhanced
• Increasing equipment lifecycles through improved materials electrical efficiency
Col James Lasswell, USMC, (Ret) Technical Director, Marine •
Assessing current and future technology directions of low peak power
• Improving propulsion efficiency for military applications
Corps Warfighting Laboratory
Patrick Dulin, Executive Director, Defense Energy Support
2:45 Approaches to More Efficient Power Generation Center, Defense Logistics Agency
• Combined heating, cooling and power generation
• Maximizing export power 2:00 Warfighter Panel – Portable Soldier Power
• Utilization of alternative energy sources Come see and hear a panel of recently returned warfighters discuss
• Waste heat recovery their operational experiences and wish lists for portable power
Carl Geary, Director, Power Solutions, DRS Technologies developments.
3:30 Networking Break 2:45 Networking Break
4:15 Future Requirements on Military Tactical Power 3:15 Advancing Fuel Cell Power Solutions for Warfighters
Applications • Integrating fuel cell technology into mobile and off-the grid
• Dealing with cost and affordability issues applications
• Applying advanced technology for programs • Delivering low-weight, portable power
Michael Padden, USA, Department of Defense Project Karen Swider Lyons, Ph.D., Head, Alternative Energy Section,
Manager, Mobile Electric Power Chemistry Division, Naval Research Laboratory
5:00 Future Developments of Lithium Ion Power Sources 4:00 Advancing Energy Storage Technology for the Warfighter
• Understanding Lithium ion power source • Production, fielding and developmental programs
• Various lithium ion chemistry for military applications • Equipment lifecycles through improved materials
• New and unique technology to meet extreme requirements Samuel Stuart, NSWC Crane, Power & Interconnect
Hisashi Tsukamoto, CEO & CTO, Quallion Technologies Division
5:45 Cocktail Reception Sponsored by 4:45 END OF CONFERENCE
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5. Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsor or exhibit at IDGA’s Tactical Power Sources Summit! Register by Email, Phone or Fax
IDGA sponsorships and exhibits are an excellent opportunity for your company
to showcase its products and services to a highly targeted, senior-level military
audience. IDGA helps companies achieve sales, marketing and branding
objectives by setting aside a limited number of event sponsorships and exhibit
spaces – all of which are tailored to help your company maximize its exposure Email: mark.osborne@idga.org
at the event and reach key decision-makers in your field.
Phone: 416-597-4721
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To learn more about these and other marketing opportunities, please contact Fax: 416-598-7934, 24 hours a day
Mark Osborne at 416-597-4721 or mark.osborne@idga.org.
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FOR DEFENSE Team Discounts*
Number of Attendees
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Savings of:
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June 2010
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accompanied by credit card payment at the time of registration.
* CT residents or people employed in the state of CT must add 6%sales
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Discover the Latest Initiatives
in Tactical Power that are
Presents a Training Conference… changing and reshaping
the battlefield.
See p. 4
for details!
Tactical Power
Sources Summit
TM
Building Partnerships to Address Military Power Sources of the Future
January 20 - 22, 2010 • Washington, DC Metro Area
Sponsored by: