Technology, Doctrine & Leadership in the Ukraine-Russia War Public Symposium
April 24-25, 2026
American Heritage Museum
The American Heritage Museum is honored to host a two-day symposium for the public presented in partnership with the Ukrainian Freedom Fund, bringing together military leaders, defense experts, and representatives connected to the front lines of the war in Ukraine. The weekend will feature panel discussions, guest speakers, and live drone-related demonstrations focused on the rapidly evolving role of technology, doctrine, leadership, and modern battlefield operations.
This special weekend offers museum visitors a rare opportunity to hear directly from senior military leaders, defense thinkers, and Ukrainian representatives while also experiencing live drone demonstrations tied to the realities of modern conflict. Guests visiting on Friday and Saturday can attend the public sessions as part of their normal museum visit, making this an especially timely and powerful addition to the American Heritage Museum experience.
Access to all symposium activities on Friday and Saturday are included with American Heritage Museum Standard Admission – get your tickets at: https://ahmus.me/ukr26
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FEATURED GUEST SPEAKERS
The symposium will feature an outstanding group of military and defense leaders sharing their experience and observations from Ukraine’s front lines and from the broader world of modern warfare, including:
General David McKiernan, USA (Ret.)
Leader of coalition ground forces in 2003 invasion of Iraq
Lieutenant General David Deptula, USAF (Ret.)
Director of Air Force Association (AFA) Mitchell Institute
Lieutenant General John Jansen, USMC (Ret.)
Deputy Commandant Programs & Resources.
RADM Mark Montgomery, USN (Ret.)
Former EUCOM Deputy Director; Executive Director, Cyberspace Solarium Commission
Dr. Benjamin M. Jensen (COL, USAR)
Director, Futures Lab, CSIS
Col. Craig Wonson, USMC (Ret.)
Former Military Professor, U.S. Naval War College
Admiral Ihor Voronchenko, Ukrainian Navy (Ret.)
Inspector General of Ukrainian Armed Forces, CNO of Ukrainian Navy
Col. Vadim Sukarevsky, AFU
First Commander, Unmanned Systems Forces
Oleg “Q”
Director, R&D, Ukraine Advanced Research Agency
Oleh Trofimiuk
Head of R&D, Unmanned Systems & Electronic Warfare
Capt. Andrii Ryzhenko, Ukr Navy (Ret.)
Author of “Mosquito Fleet” concept; Naval consultant
Col. Mykhailo Pinkevich, AFU (Ret.)
Advisor, Constanta Airlines; Retired Colonel, AFU
Vadym Shumakov
Founder, Safari Defense LLC; Volunteer Soldier, AFU
Yana Bilash
UFF Admin Director
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PUBLIC PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026
The American Heritage Museum is open all day, from 10:00am to 5:00pm for General Admission.
Open Panels – Located in the Museum Aircraft Hangar
11:30 AM — Military Training, Education and Development in Ukraine
2:00 PM — Modern Warfare: Drones and Technology on the Battlefield
3:00 PM — Life in Ukraine: Living Under Constant Attack
Drone Demonstrations and Simulators – Located on the Museum Airfield Outside the Hangar
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM — Ongoing demonstrations and simulator activities open to the public and included with museum admission.
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026
The American Heritage Museum is open all day, from 10:00am to 5:00pm for General Admission.
Open Panels – Located in the Museum Aircraft Hangar
11:00 AM — Life in Ukraine: Living Under Constant Attack
1:00 PM — Modern Warfare: Drones and Technology on the Battlefield
Drone Demonstrations and Simulators – Located on the Museum Airfield Outside the Hangar
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM — Ongoing demonstrations and simulator activities open to the public and included with museum admission.