CDCA 2025 Eastern Defense

Breakout Session 5 (Room Exhibit Hall Stage)

Breakout Session 5: 10:15 – 11:00  •  Exhibit Hall Stage

“Shipbuilding as a Strategic Imperative: National Policy, Regional Impact, and the Future Industrial Base”
Moderator
Mr. Greg Lancaster
Department Head, Fleet C4I & Readiness Department, NIWC Atlantic
Confirmed
Panelists
Representative Mark Smith
South Carolina State House, District 99
Confirmed
Captain G. Reed Koepp, II
Deputy Commander, Joint Base Charleston;
Commanding Officer, Naval Support Activity Charleston
Confirmed
Mr. Matt Needy
VP & General Manager, HII Newport News Shipbuilding – Charleston Operations
Confirmed
Mr. Geoff Spash
Vice President, Operations & GCK Site Lead, DRS Naval Power Systems
Confirmed