November 10 - 12, 2023
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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TJ Kreutzer
Vice President / Director of Operations, We Defy Foundation
Waco Hoover
Co-Founder & Partner, MCON - USMC Veteran
Lisa Kalkes
U.S. Army Veteran, Chief Marketing Officer and VP of Public Affairs for Veteran Benefits Guide (VBG)
David Reid
Owner & CEO Terra Arma
Sebastian Junger
#1 New York Times Best Selling Author, Journalist and Co-Founder of Vets Town hall
Kevyn Major Howard
Justin Melnick
Actor, CBS hit show SEAL Team, Former Indiana Police Officer
Cindy McNally
President & CEO, Irreverant Warriors
John Wayne Troxell
Army Command Sergeant Major and Former Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Michelle Black
A mother of two boys, a Gold Star wife, and the author of Sacrifice
Michael "Rod" Rodriguez
Army Green Beret, President and CEO of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation
Honorable Patrick J. Murphy
Army Veteran, Producer, Former Congressman, and 32nd Under Secretary of the Army and Chief Management Officer
Amy Forsythe
USMC Veteran, Author, Podcast Host and Event Promoter
Brigadier General (Retired) Andy Preston
Director of Military Banking for ROGER Bank
Phyllis Wilson
MPA, BSN, RN - US Army Chief Warrant Officer 5(Retired) President, Military Women's Memorial
Richard Titus aka Titus
Executive, Board Director, Entrepreneur
Scott A. Huesing
Bestselling Author | Echo in Ramadi
General (Retired) Scott Miller
PrairieFire Executive Chairman
Jen Nam
Meta Strategy and Operations Manager, Army Veteran
Joe Worley
America’s VetDogs Program Graduate, U.S. Navy Veteran
John Miller
President and CEO, America’s VetDogs
Ryan Scalmanini
Coast Guard Veteran, Veteran Benefits Guide
Peter O'Rourke
President, National Association for Veteran Rights
Terrence Hayes
Press Secretary for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Tiffany Daugherty
Head of Military & Veteran Affairs and Specialty Strategies, Johnson & Johnson
Samantha Domingo
MBA, Staff, Critical Programs Talent Strategist, Lockheed Martin
Marcus “OHLEY” Ohlenforst
Lead Military Talent Strategist, HR Chief of Staff Office
Tom Downs
leads the Diversity Talent Acquisition and Talent Pipeline Programs efforts at Booz Allen Hamilton
Christian Meyers
Chief Product Officer & Host of the MEDEVAC Podcast
Austen Alexander
Founder and Host Battle Bunker
Jon Simkins
Senior editor and writer with Military Times
Craig Bryan PsyD, ABPP
Director, Division of Recovery and Resilience Stress, Trauma Program Director, Suicide Prevention Program, The Ohio State University
Eric Eversole
Vice President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce President, Hiring Our Heroes
Chase Millsap
Small Town Strong Director/Executive Producer
Dale King
Small Town Strong Executive Producer
Dean Stott
Tier 1 Special Forces Operator & 2x World Record Breaker
JImmy Anderson
Former White House Director of Veterans Engagement
Ben Smith
fitness and nutrition coach, entrepreneur, Army Veteran
Alana Stott MBE
Security specialist, Author & Anti Human-Trafficking consultant
Brandt McCartney
Founder and Executive Director The 38 Challenge
Melissa Hawkins
Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Professional Human Performance Optimization Advocate Marine Corps Veteran
Erik Bartell
Co-Founder, Echelon
Dr. Tiffany Tajiri
Founder of Freedom Rhythm
Richard Casper
Co-Founder & Executive Director, CreatiVets
Jon Dalton
Co-Founder, Nevada Coalition for Psychedelic Medicines
Rob Boeckmann
Army Veteran & Sports Marketer
Zachary Bell
Author & Veteran With A Sign
Food Truck Chow Hall
Performance & Brain Health Center
Art Installations
American Legion - Be The One
Gaming Pavilion
Craft Cocktails & Drinks
Taste Of Vegas
BULL'S EYE EXPERIENCE
Cold Plunge Experience
Doubles Pickleball Tournament
HOT IMPORT NIGHTS
Range Day
Cornhole Tournament
WeDefy Foundation
DJ Sundown
time
4:00pm
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7:00pm
Opening Day
Doors Open. Please go to Registration to pick up your wristband
location
Expo At World Market Registration Area
time
4:00pm
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7:00pm
Vegas Golden Knights Tickets Giveaway Announcement presented by VBG
ANNOUCEMENT for the VBG Giveaway! If you're a Veteran, you can win the chance to be featured in VBG's Salute to Service at the Vegas Golden Knights
location
VBG booth
time
4:30pm
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5:00pm
Presentation
Be The One: Stopping Veteran Suicide & Ending The Stigma
time
1:30pm
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2:00pm
Speakers
Waco Hoover
Cindy McNally
Presentation
Coming Back From War
location
Main Stage
time
2:30pm
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3:00pm
Speakers
Sebastian Junger
DJ Sundown
time
12:00pm
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7:00pm
Doors Open
location
Expo At World Market
time
11am
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7pm
Own Your Path: Eliminating the Narrative of the Broken Veteran
location
Main Stage
time
12:00pm
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12:30pm
Speakers
Eric Eversole
Tiffany Daugherty
Samantha Domingo
Tom Downs
Marcus “OHLEY” Ohlenforst
"Honoring the Past, Present, and Future of Service: The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation"
time
12:30pm
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1:00pm
Speakers
Waco Hoover
Michael "Rod" Rodríguez
Irreverent Warriors Silkies Mini-Hike-MCON Las Vegas
This is NOT an athletic event and is for active duty, veterans, National Guard, and Reservists only - no civilians. The purpose is to bring veterans together for a few hours of commaraderie, fellowship, and networking. Breakfast is provided at step off. We'll stop at Hennessey's Tavern and the American Legion where lunch will be provided. Registration starts at 0800, step off is 0900, we'll be back by 1200.
Total distance is approx 4 miles. Attire is Silkies/Ranger Panties, boots, and a ruck but not required - wear what you're comfortable in. Military and patriotic flags are encouraged! Free hike tag and admission to MCON - we are limited to 50 participants .
*** This is a special, National Irreverent Warriors event in partnership with MCON in Las Vegas, not to be confused with the Las Vegas Silkies Hike scheduled for December 2nd.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/irreverent-warriors-silkies-mini-hike-mcon-las-vegas-tickets-727627362027?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
location
The Expo at World Market Center
time
8:00am
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12:00pm
Presented by: CreatiVets
Performances by: Johnny Bulford & Heidi Raye
Nashville Songwriter Rounds
Nashville Songwriter Rounds are a Nashville songwriting tradition. A Round is where a group of 2-4 songwriters share a single stage. They rotate down the line first sharing quick stories about how the song was written and other songwriters that contributed to the song. The MCON performances will all have a unique connection to the military community and support of veterans by the artists and songwriters on stage.
Presented by: CreatiVets
location
Main Stage
time
5:30pm
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6:00pm
"Thank You For Your Service"
location
Main Stage
time
5:30pm
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5:45pm
Speakers
General (Retired) Scott Miller
Fireside Chat
time
4:00pm
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4:30pm
Speakers
David Reid
Christian Meyers
Mark Kerr
Speaker Panel
"The Power in Purpose"
location
Main Stage
time
11:30am
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12:00pm
Speakers
Ben Smith
Craig Bryan
John Wayne Troxell
Veteran With A Sign: Marketing You
time
3:30pm
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4:00pm
Speakers
Zach Bell
Opening Presentation
The Unrelenting Pursuit of Excellence
Dean Stott, speaks about the power of perseverance the the strength gained by pursuing goals with unrelenting passion. Dean Stott, speaks about the power of perseverance the the strength gained by pursuing goals with unrelenting passion.
Dean Stott, speaks about the power of perseverance the the strength gained by pursuing goals with unrelenting passion.
location
Main Stage
time
1:00pm
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1:30pm
Speakers
Dean Stott
These Dogs Save Lives: Veterans, PTSD & Service Dogs
location
Main Stage
time
4:30pm
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5:00pm
Speakers
Joe Worley
John Miller
Sarah Sicard
Uncharted: A Future Worth Living
time
2:00pm
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2:30pm
Speakers
Zach Bell
Ben Smith
Erik Bartell
Austen Alexander
Unfiltered With the VA
location
Main Stage
time
3:00pm
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3:30pm
Speakers
Terrence Hayes
David Reid
Veterans Day Parade FlyOver
time
10:00am
Women at War and Why it Matters
time
5:00pm
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5:30pm
Speakers
Phyllis Wilson
Amy Forsythe
Jen Nam
Workout with Merging Vets & Players
Workout:
MVP will lead MCON on a one hour workout which will consist of:
Brief overview of MVP
5 min stretch
40 min kickboxing workout
15 min cool down (Yoga).
Our two coaches leading the workout:
Kickboxing portion: Orlando Illustrisimo: Kickboxing coach
Cooldown/yoga Bryce Harley: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, former professional fighter, and coach.
MVP empowers combat veterans and former professional athletes by connecting them after the uniform comes off; providing them with a new team to assist with transition, promote personal development, and show them they are never alone. Vetsandplayers.org
location
The Expo at World Market Center
time
9:00am
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10:00am
Bruno Moya
DJ Sundown
time
12:00pm
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7:00pm
Doors Open
location
Expo At World Market
time
11am
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7pm
Presentation
Film Deep Dive "Small Town Strong"
location
Main Stage
time
1:30pm
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2:00pm
Speakers
Chase Millsap
Dale King
Opening Presentation
Gaming, Community and Mental Health
location
Main Stage
time
11:30am
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12:00pm
Speakers
Chris "Entxurage" Earl
Jon Simkins
John F. Drozd
Ronnie Adkins
PRESENTATION
Knowing Your Value Post Service
location
Main Stage
time
2:00pm
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2:30pm
Speakers
Alana Stott
Leading By Example: Veterans and Their Role in Mental Health Treatments & Policy
location
Main Stage
time
4:30pm
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5:00pm
Speakers
Richard Titus
Jon Dalton
Isaac Gilmore
Adam Marr
On Moral Courage and Saving Lives
location
Main Stage
time
12:00pm
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12:30pm
Speakers
Craig Bryan
Presentation
Peak Performance & Human Optimization
location
Main Stage
time
1:00pm
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1:30pm
Speakers
Rob Boeckmann
Melissa Hawkins
Dean Stott
Presented by: CreatiVets
Performance: Love And Theft
location
Main Stage
time
5:00pm
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5:30pm
Preserving America: Why Veterans are Crucial to Recruiting and the AVF
location
Main Stage
time
3:00pm
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3:30pm
Speakers
Scott Heusing
John Wayne Troxell
SFC Jide Gamu
Reinventing Transition: Blowing up Conventional Wisdom
location
Main Stage
time
2:30pm
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3:00pm
Speakers
Patrick J. Murphy
Jimmy Anderson
Bob Porras
Rethinking Veteran Benefits and What You've Earned
location
Main Stage
time
12:30pm
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1:00pm
Speakers
Ryan Scalmanini
Patrick J. Murphy
Peter O'Rourke
The Playbook for Telling Your Story
time
4:00pm
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4:30pm
Speakers
Amy Forsythe
Dr. Corinne Devin
Keith Dow
Untold Story of the Niger Ambush
time
3:30pm
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4:00pm
Speakers
Michelle Black
Workout with 38 Challenge
time
10:00am
Speakers
Brandt McCartney
