Emerging Tech Horizons

About Emerging Tech Horizons

ETI provides research and analyses to inform the development and integration of emerging technologies into the defense industrial base. This podcast will feature topics and speakers focusing on emerging technologies.

Publisher

Dr. Arun Seraphin

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Mar 2021

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

189 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Special Edition: Jason Potter and Stephanie Hughes on Defense Innovation and Emerging Technology

   In this special joint edition of Emerging Tech Horizons, recorded live from the Emerging Technologies Conference in Washington, DC, Stephanie Halcrow and Mark Lewis explore how emerging technologies are being developed, adopted, and brought into practical defense applications.Stephanie speaks with Jason Potter, former Acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition and now Principal at Whitehaven Strategies, about modernizing shipbuilding through robotics, automation, and new approaches to naval platform design. They discuss acquisition reform, manufacturing challenges, and the importance of incorporating power, data, AI, and modular architectures into the design of next-generation ships. Mark speaks with Stephanie Hughes, CEO and Co-Founder of North AI, about technology intelligence, horizon scanning, and using AI and large-scale data to identify emerging trends and inform decision-making. They also discuss the challenges small businesses face when trying to bring new technologies into government, the importance of human expertise in AI-enabled analysis, and how emerging technologies can move from insight to operational impact. Together, the conversations highlight the broader challenge of turning emerging technology into meaningful defense capability—from identifying what is coming next to integrating new technologies into the systems, platforms, and missions that depend on them.Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, inside scoops, & more:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8 And for more podcasts, articles, & publications all things emerging tech, check out our website at: https://bit.ly/47oA5K1#EmergingTechnology #DefenseTechnology #AI

2. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Technology, Sustainment, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Future of Military Readiness

   As military missions become increasingly complex, the technologies, infrastructure, and sustainment capabilities needed to support them are evolving as well. From contested logistics and forward repair to predictive maintenance and Artificial Intelligence (AI), emerging technology is changing how the defense industrial base supports military readiness. In this episode of Emerging Tech Horizons, host Dr. Arun Seraphin, Executive Director of NDIA’s Emerging Technologies Institute (ETI), speaks with Dr. Carl Spinnweber, President of Amentum’s Mission Solutions Group, about Amentum’s history, its role in the defense industrial base, and how the company is using emerging technology and AI to support complex missions around the world. The conversation explores Amentum’s role in the organic industrial base, forward-deployed sustainment, repair forward, remote expert technology, predictive maintenance, and contested logistics. They also discuss how Amentum is applying Artificial Intelligence (AI), telemaintenance, and additive manufacturing to improve mission readiness, as well as the importance of partnerships between government, large defense companies, small businesses, and technology providers. The episode also examines Acquisition Reform and how changes in defense acquisition can help accelerate the adoption of emerging technology, strengthen the industrial base, and improve military readiness. Topics include: Forward repair, contested logistics, and sustainment Emerging Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and predictive maintenance The organic Industrial Base and mission readiness Acquisition Reform and technology partnerships ETI perspectives on emerging technologies and defense modernization Learn More About Amentum Visit Amentum: https://www.amentum.com Follow Amentum: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/amentumcorp (https://www.linkedin.com/company/amentumcorp) Instagram: amentum_corp Facebook: (1) Amentum | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/amentumcorp/about) Learn more about the Emerging Technologies Institute: https://www.ndiaeti.org Follow ETI: LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo8 Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3 Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8 #Amentum #EmergingTechnology #ArtificialIntelligence #IndustrialBase

3. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Special Edition: Distributed AI and the Future of Defense

   In this special edition of Emerging Tech Horizons, recorded live from the Emerging Technologies Conference in Washington, DC, Mark Lewis speaks with Jason Rathje, President of Public Sector at WebAI, about the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in defense.They discuss Jason’s experience connecting emerging technologies with the Department of Defense, from the Air Force Ventures program and Office of Strategic Capital to his work at WebAI. The conversation explores the potential of local and distributed AI architectures, bringing intelligence directly to warfighters in disconnected environments, and the challenges of moving AI from prototypes into practical defense capabilities. Jason also shares examples of AI applications in the field, including casualty evacuation and aircraft maintenance, and discusses what the future of AI-enabled decision-making could look like for the military.Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, inside scoops, & more:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8 And for more podcasts, articles, & publications all things emerging tech, check out our website at: https://bit.ly/47oA5K1#ArtificialIntelligence #DistributedAI #DefenseAI #DefenseTechnology #MilitaryInnovation

Who has been a guest on Emerging Tech Horizons

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Cheryl Ingstad
• John Weiler
• Adam Bouffard
• Chris Barlow
• Wilson Miles

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YouTube views

625,614

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 75 / 100

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Quality

81

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

85

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