We will be holding our first public event:
Feb 10, 2026: https://blueinnovationsymposium.com/
3:15PM-4:00PM Multi-Domain Communications, Challenges and Opportunities with
open-source systems
This panel explores how open-source systems enable integration, interoperability, and resilience across complex multi-domain environments. Experts will discuss best practices, security considerations, and real-world use cases spanning cloud, edge, and on-premise domains, highlighting how open source accelerates innovation while supporting mission-critical operations.
Moderator: Hanumant Singh, Director, Institute for Experiential Robotics,
Northeastern University
Panelists:
● Matt Ferro, VP, Software Engineering, Jaia Robotics
● Peter Girard, Senior Software Engineer, Poseidon’s Forge
● Isaac Vandor, Robotics Software Engineer, Deep Submergence Laboratory, Woods Hole
Oceanographic Institution (WHOI)
● Scott Sideleau, Chief Architect, Undersea Warfare (USW) Combat Systems Dept, Naval
Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport