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From SOF Week 2026, GovExec TV convenes military and industry leaders to explore what it takes to turn data, AI, and talent into real mission advantage. The challenge isn’t access to technology—it’s making it work across fragmented systems, multiple security layers, and fast-moving operations while maintaining operational continuity. As organizations move from experimentation to execution, the focus is on scaling secure AI, integrating data to accelerate decision-making, and building an AI-ready workforce equipped to deliver.
In this conversation, leaders share how they’re driving outcomes at speed—leveraging partnerships, rethinking workforce models, and delivering mission impact in high-stakes conditions.
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David Gibian
Deputy Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer (DCDAO) for Warfighter Mission Area
Department of War
David Gibian
Deputy Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer (DCDAO) for Warfighter Mission Area
Department of War
Mr. David (Davey) Gibian is the Deputy Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer (DCDAO) for the Warfighter Mission Area for the Department of War (DoW) within Research & Engineering (R&E). In this role, Mr. Gibian is responsible for ensuring America’s warfighters and commanders have the AI-enabled capabilities necessary to train, fight, and win.
Mr. Gibian previously served as Chief Technology Officer for U.S. Army Special Operations Command, a senior advisor to U.S. Special Operations Command, and a White House Presidential Innovation Fellow. His private sector experience includes co-founding CalypsoAI, leading teams at Palantir, and serving as Partner and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer for Highlander Partners. He also served as an enlisted airman in the U.S. Air Force.
Mr. Gibian holds a Bachelor of Arts with departmental honors from Columbia University. He holds patents in machine learning (ML) and authored the adversarial ML reference book, Hacking Artificial Intelligence.
David Hutchins
Director of Defense Technologies & Naval Systems
Forecast International
David Hutchins
Director of Defense Technologies & Naval Systems
Forecast International
A researcher by trade and a long-time military studies enthusiast, David delivers strategic insight into evolving defense technologies and naval systems, with a particular focus on counter-drone operations. Leveraging a unique combination of military experience, advanced academic training, and deep defense market expertise, David helps clients assess market demands, evaluate capability gaps, and determine optimum market strategies. David’s insights enable clients to develop innovative solutions that address the ever-changing demands of modern security and defense environments.
Before joining Forecast International, David spent six years in the United States Marine Corps, where he specialized in infantry tactics and training. This experience provides operational credibility and a real-world perspective that strengthens the company’s analytical offerings. Following his military service, David received a Master's Degree in Defense Development and Diplomacy from Durham University in the United Kingdom. He has since spent over ten years researching, writing, and analyzing developments in the defense market.
David’s previous roles include Global Conflict Data Analyst at Intelligence Fusion, Geopolitical Risk Analyst at Global Risk Intelligence, Senior Industry Analyst at Government Business Council, and Lead Analyst for Defense Systems and Strategic Analysis at Forecast International.