WEST Innovation Showcase

Calling all innovators!

View 2026 Showcase Abstracts

Does your organization have a cutting-edge solution for current issues facing the Sea Service community? If so, WEST 2027 is your opportunity to get visibility for your ideas!

Submit your topic for a presentation on the exhibit floor and gain exposure for your solution among government, military, and industry attendees. Submissions will be accepted beginning Monday, October 26th. The deadline for submissions is Friday, December 4, at 11:59 pm EST.

COMING SOON: SUBMISSION LINK

Important Notes:

  1. A $1,695.00 administrative fee will be charged to offset operating costs if selected to present.
  2. Preference will be given to companies that are sponsoring and/or exhibiting at WEST.
  3. Session content, speakers and schedule are subject to AFCEA International and U.S. Naval Institute review and approval.
  4. All abstracts received via the submission portal will be included in a SIGNAL Magazine compendium and made available to attendees via the conference website.

What to Expect if Selected

Visibility: Title, speaker, and abstract details will be published in the following locations: WEST Innovation Showcase webpage, WEST program agenda (available via web and mobile app), and the SIGNAL Magazine Innovation Showcase compendium, published and shared with attendees via the conference website.

Location: Primary Exhibit Hall – Innovation Showcase Stage

Set-up: Designed to encourage interaction and engagement, the space will include a combination of theater style seating and high-top tables for about 30 participants. A monitor, laptop and small sound system will be available. Presenters may choose to supply their own laptop.

Internet connectivity will not be provided.

Presentation length: Time slots are available in 20-minute increments, including Q&A. We encourage presenters to invite attendees back to their exhibit booth to field additional questions.

Questions?

For questions or more information, contact Sophia Guambo at sguambo@afcea.org or Alisha Colón at acolon@afcea.org.