Edge Total Intelligence Hosts Panel on Digital Twins at Defense TechConnect

Edge Total Intelligence Inc., a provider of real-time digital operations and decision intelligence software, will host a panel discussion and demonstrate its edgeCore™ Digital Twin platform at the Defense TechConnect Innovation Summit and Expo 2026. The event, taking place from September 22 to 24 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, aims to address the critical challenge of enhancing the speed and effectiveness of shipbuilding and sustainment.

The panel, moderated by Lucian Niemeyer, a former Assistant Secretary of Defense and Professional Staff member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, will focus on leveraging AI-enabled digital twins to support the modernization of both public and private shipyards. The discussion will explore how robotics, advanced manufacturing, real-time AI, open data fusion, and digital twins can integrate with existing enterprise PLM, ERP, HR, MES, and scheduling systems to improve the management and readiness of manpower, material, schedules, and other resources. The goal is to help shorten maintenance timelines and enhance overall operational efficiency.

Edge Total Intelligence Inc. will also showcase its edgeCore™ platform at Booth 601, where attendees can experience how the platform connects information across existing PLM, ERP, HR, MES, scheduling, supply chain, workforce, and operational systems. The demonstration will highlight capabilities designed to provide a unified, real-time operational picture without requiring organizations to replace their existing systems. Key features include:

- Connecting new and legacy systems across complex operational environments - Fusing information from distributed sources in real time - Improving visibility across manpower, material, production, schedules, and resources - Identifying operational constraints and dependencies earlier - Securing information through role-based access and existing identity environments - Integrating AI and advanced analytics within operational workflows - Turning insight into coordinated action through mission-focused digital twins - Modernizing operations while preserving existing technology investments

The summit, which includes defense innovation programming, technology challenges, government engagement, technical sessions, and an expo, brings together government, defense, industry, investment, research, and emerging technology communities to support national security priorities. Edge Total Intelligence Inc. encourages organizations interested in discussing maritime modernization, shipyard operations, digital twins, AI, data integration, operational intelligence, or their own mission requirements to reserve dedicated time with the company's team during the event.

Edge Total Intelligence Inc. also announced that it granted 100,000 restricted share units to Christie Odendaal, a director of EdgeTI WA Pty Ltd and EdgeTI AU Pty Ltd, wholly owned subsidiaries of the company. The RSUs will vest after one year and will be settled in subordinate voting shares of the company.

The event is expected to attract a wide range of attendees, including maritime leaders, technology experts, and defense officials, all of whom will have the opportunity to engage with Edge Total Intelligence Inc. and its partners to explore innovative solutions for enhancing public shipyard operations and supporting the broader maritime and defense industries.