Dinner Discussion on the 75th IC & US Army Futures Command
June 25, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
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Please join us for a special dinner discussion on Tuesday, June 25th from 6:30 – 9:00 pm with SE BENS Member, Samir Patel, as he shares his experiences/perspectives regarding the 75th Innovation Command and US Army Futures Command. This dinner event will take place at Antica Posta (519 E Paces Ferry Rd, NE, Atlanta, GA 30035) and is another great opportunity for our members to gather and learn from one another.
Samir Patel is an Atlanta-based entrepreneur with a career that spans finance, real estate, education, and military service. He is currently the Managing Partner of Trophy Point Investment Group, a private real estate lending company that specializes in providing real estate investment loans to military community members. Samir is also a Major in the US Army Reserves, where he serves as an Innovation Officer, helping the Army reach its modernization goals. He leads the Atlanta detachment and oversees a portfolio of work on topics such as robotics, autonomous vehicles/equipment, and cyber defense. You can find his Full Bio Here (insert bio link)
75th Innovation Command – 75IC is an Army Reserve command based in Houston, Texas. The command drives operational innovation, concepts and capabilities to enhance the readiness and lethality of the Future Force by leveraging the unique skills, agility and private sector connectivity of America’s Army Reserve.
US Army Futures Command – (AFC) transforms the Army to ensure war-winning future readiness. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, AFC has more than 17,000 personnel worldwide. It is the newest of the Army’s four major commands, established in 2018 to ensure the Army and its Soldiers remain at the forefront of technological innovation and warfighting ability. AFC currently focuses on three overarching priorities: prioritizing people, designing Army 2040 and delivering Army 2030.The command is executing six essential functions in pursuit of these priorities – future operational environment, research, concepts, experimentation, requirements and integration – with support from industry, academia and Joint and multinational partners.
Space is limited so please do not hesitate to register! RSVPs via registration on the BENS site will be processed on a first come-first served basis.
Cost: $Free
Organizer:
STalley@bens.org
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