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July 15, 2025 | San Diego, California

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Mission-critical workflows, proven GIS solutions

Defense and intelligence leaders will share real-world stories of applying a geographic approach to problem-solving. From mobile operations to enterprise analysis, explore how they extract insights from complex data, improve coordination across teams, and enhance decision-making.

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Jack Dangermond

President | Esri

A landscape architect by training, Jack Dangermond founded Esri in 1969 with a vision that computer mapping and analysis could help design a better future. Under Jack’s leadership, that vision has continued to guide Esri in creating cutting-edge geographic information system (GIS) and geodesign technologies that are used in every industry to make a difference worldwide.

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Frank Whitworth

Director | National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

Vice Admiral Frank Whitworth became the eighth director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in 2022. He leads and directs NGA under the authorities of the secretary of defense and director of National Intelligence. Whitworth is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. His decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal (three awards), Bronze Star Medal (four awards), Defense Meritorious Service Medal (four awards), and the Edwin T. Layton Leadership Award.

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Matt Roper

Chief of the JISR Centre | NCIA

Matt Roper, a retired senior officer of the Royal Air Force with over 30 years of extensive experience in joint national and NATO operational roles, has been directly responsible for command and control (C2) and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. He currently serves as chief of the Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (JISR) Centre at the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA). His team provides comprehensive services across the full life cycle of many critical JISR systems.

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Truett “Aaron” Tooke

Intelligence Community Mission Manager | USMC

Truett “Aaron” Tooke is the US Marine Corps (USMC) intelligence mission manager. He advises Drum Corps International, the director of National Intelligence, and the Marine Corps Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Enterprise (MCISRE) on all aspects of strategic, operational, and tactical intelligence. He has served in the intelligence community for more than 20 years while managing and leading at the division and office levels in the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

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July 15, 2025

Hilton San Diego Bayfront

1 Park Blvd | San Diego, California 92101

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