Speaker: Tim O’Connor, Chief Strategy Officer
Event: APEX Defense
Date: January 27, 2026
Time: 4:20–5:20 PM EST
Location: Stage 2
City: Washington, D.C.

Session Overview

BlackSea Chief Strategy Officer Tim O’Connor will join senior Navy leadership and industry executives for a panel discussion focused on designing and delivering fully integrated solutions to support the Navy’s future fleet. The session will examine how government and industry partners can accelerate capability development, field resilient maritime systems, and align innovation with operational requirements.

Panelists include leaders from HII, Blue Water Autonomy, and the U.S. Navy’s Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS) portfolio, bringing perspectives across acquisition, engineering, and platform development. Discussion will center on how emerging technologies, systems integration, and agile production models are shaping the next generation of naval capability.