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Space Force, Data, and Artificial Intelligence, a BENS DC Conversation with Major Gen. John Olson

May 23, 2023 @ 11:00 am 12:00 pm America/DC

Please join BENS for a luncheon conversation on the U.S. Space Force, data, and artificial intelligence with Major Gen. John Olson, the Mobilization Assistant to the Chief of Space Operations on Tuesday, May 23rd. We will discuss how data and AI are shaping the current and future battlespace as well as strategic competition with China and Russia.

Major Gen. Olson supports the Chief of Space Operations’ responsibility to organize, train, and equip space forces; develop and acquire military space systems; and conduct space operations to advance and protect U.S. and allied interests.  Until earlier this year, Major Gen. Olson was the first Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer for the Department of the Air Force, leading both of the Services’ data and AI initiatives in operations, technology, innovation, personnel, mobility, logistics, maintenance, and finance. 

Lunch to follow at the conclusion of the event.

$35 Per Person

703-969-1185

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1030 15th St NW, Suite 200 East
Washington, DC 20005 United States
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202-296-2125

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Cost: $35

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AVolp@bens.org

703-969-1185

Olson DC

Venue

BENS National Office
1030 15th St NW, Suite 200 East
Washington, DC 20005 United States
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Phone
202-296-2125

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