Ryan Pope is a leading systems engineer and project manager, renowned for his pivotal role in establishing the Navy’s Robotics, Autonomous Systems, and Artificial Intelligence (RASAI) Directorate. He has shaped Navy strategy through groundbreaking initiatives, including the RASAI Architecture and the Centre for Autonomous Vehicle Experimentation (CAVE), earning a Royal Australian Navy Bronze Commendation for

Andrew Kirby is an experienced leader, strategic planner, and analyst for both business and Defence. With over 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship, management, business planning, Defence and national security, Andrew has a proven record of providing highly valued analysis and advice that enables senior decision-makers to understand and solve complex problems. Specialising in strategic