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HUMAN PERFORMANCE & BIOSYSTEMS SUMMIT

  • June 11-12, 2025
  • 151 St. George, National Harbor, MD

Event Overview

DSI’s 7th Annual Human Performance & Biosystems Summit will convene senior level experts and decision makers from across the DoD, Military Research Labs, Industry, and Academia for in-depth discussions on the latest advancements and innovations in human performance capabilities that ensure the peak performance and health of the Warfighter. The 2025 Summit will highlight current and future efforts to strengthen the physical, mental, nutritional, and social fitness of the Joint Force through Total Force Fitness (TFF), Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F), and Marine Corps Total Fitness (MCTF) initiatives that optimize performance and maximize Warfighter potential.

Confirmed Speakers Include

  • LTG David Francis, USA

    Deputy Commanding General, TRADOC

  • MG Patricia R. Wallace, USA

    Commanding General, 81st Readiness Division, U.S. Army Reserve

  • BGen Maura Hennigan, USMC

    Commanding General, 2nd Marine Logistics Group

  • Dr. Tim Hoyt, SES

    Acting Executive Director of Force Resiliency, PUSD P&R

  • Dr. Terry M. Rauch

    Director of Research and Development for Health Readiness Policy and Oversight

  • HON Rob Wilkins

    National Fitness Foundation Ambassador Emeritus Member, President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition

  • SgtMaj Carlos A. Ruiz, USMC

    Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps

  • Dr. Jeff Leggit

    Director, Consortium for Health & Military Performance

  • MGySgt Daniel M. Jackson, USMC

    Senior Enlisted Advisor, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Headquarters Marine Corps

  • Dr. Jill Joyce

    Co-Founder, OSU Tactical Fitness and Nutrition Lab

  • Dr. Hayley J. Davison Reynolds

    Group Leader, Human Health and Performance Group, MIT

  • Dr. Elizabeth Van Winkle

    Industry Executive for Federal Government, Oracle Event Moderator

About the 2025 Human Performance & Biosystems Summit

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

  • Implementing Initiatives to Strengthen and Promote the Resiliency and Readiness of the Total Force
  • Leading Policy Development and Innovation for Total Force Fitness (TFF)
  • Readying Soldiers for All Battlespaces Through Holistic Health and Fitness Performance Programs (H2F)
  • Fusing Wearable Biotech with Data Analytics to Enhance the Human Performance of the Warfighter
  • Producing the Next Generation of Elite Warriors: Emphasizing Warfighter Readiness Through Marine Corps Total Fitness (MCTF)
  • Leveraging Human Performance Optimization Science to Enhance Military Readiness, Resilience, and Lethality

DSI’s 7th Annual Human Performance & Biosystems Summit will convene senior level experts and decision makers from across the DoD, Military Research Labs, Industry, and Academia for in-depth discussions on the latest advancements and innovations in human performance capabilities that ensure the peak performance and health of the Warfighter. The 2025 Summit will highlight current and future efforts to strengthen the physical, mental, nutritional, and social fitness of the Joint Force through Total Force Fitness (TFF) , Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F), and Marine Corps Total Fitness (MCTF) initiatives that optimize performance and maximize Warfighter potential.

This year’s Summit will explore strategies and initiatives on promoting holistic wellness programs for the long-term physical and mental well-being of our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Guardians and Airmen both on and off the battlefield. Senior leaders from across the Armed Forces will address the importance of prioritizing a well-rounded, sustainable, & preventive approach to health, fitness, and wellness. This year’s panel will highlight the integration of wearable biotechnology and data analytics to enhance the physical and cognitive performance of military personnel, focusing on optimizing training, decision-making, and overall well-being. Additional joint discussions will highlight the Total Force Fitness initiative across the Joint Force, Army Holistic Health and Fitness implementation, and the seen benefits of the Marine Corps Total Fitness program. Attendees at the 7th Human Performance & Biosystems Summit will have the unique opportunity to examine the strategies, programs, products, and technologies necessary to maximize Warfighter potential and maintain peak physical and mental fitness.

DSI’s team specializes in the extensive research and development of our Summit’s content and focus areas. We will assemble the most respected minds in the human performance community, including operational leaders, key policymakers, DoD labs, industry, and academia. Our non-partisan approach allows us to reach across all involved organizations to bring together a truly holistic group of decision makers and solution providers.

Gain Education & Insight:Walk away with knowledge gained from our senior level speakers on some of the complex challenges facing the DoD and Military Services as it relates to human performance and biosystems.

Build Partnerships:The agenda is designed to allow for ample networking opportunities and the ability to engage in constructive dialogues among all in attendance.

Influence: Help foster ideas! Share your own insight and knowledge during our interactive sessions. All attendees are encouraged to address our speaker faculty and each other with their questions, comments or ideas.

DSI’s Summit directly supports DoD & Federal Government priorities by providing a conduit for officials to efficiently reach audiences outside of their respective offices that directly impact their department’s mission success, at no charge to the government, and in an efficient expenditure of time.

DSI’s Summit will provide a forum to address and improve internal and external initiatives, meet with and hear from partner organizations, disseminate vital capability requirements to industry, increase visibility within the larger community, and generally support their mission.

The Summit is open and complimentary to all DoD and Federal employees and is considered an educational training forum, and a widely attended gathering.

SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS

The 2025 Human Performance & Biosystems Summit provides opportunities including exhibit space, round table discussions, product demonstrations, and networking receptions.

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