Gaucher became the Pentagon’s first Submarine DRPM after Senate confirmation in January 2026 and took office Feb. 23, Breaking Defense said. Photo: NavyWhat Will Gaucher Address at the Navy Summit? Why Attend POC’s 2026 Navy Summit? Gaucher’s keynote lands in the middle of a packed Navy Summit agenda built for GovCon professionals tracking naval acquisition, information warfare and shipbuilding priorities. Seats for the 2026 Navy Summit on Aug. 27 are limited.