Join us for WEST 2022
San Diego, CA • February 16-18, 2022

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Experience WEST 2021 Virtually ● June 29-30, 2021

Conference Theme: What Is the Promise and Progress of Naval Integration?

Learn and network while exploring and experiencing the latest platforms, leading-edge technologies and state-of-the-art networking capabilities that support the Sea Services' operations.

The San Diego Convention Center is currently closed and expects to remain unable to host large gatherings through June 2021. As a result, AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute will be transitioning the event to a virtual format for the same dates: June 29-30.

We appreciate your continued support and regret that we will be unable to meet in person as planned at the San Diego Convention Center. The virtual conference will offer an exceptional lineup of expert speakers, showcase for innovative technologies, professional development opportunities, and robust engagement and networking among military, government, industry, and academia.

Our team is working to finalize the virtual offerings for this event, and we expect to have this available in the next few weeks. Once released, our sales team will follow up with you individually (in the priority order of your original reservation) to discuss your contracted investment.

For other questions, please refer to the WEST Conference website or the Contact Us page with specific contact information for registrants, exhibitors and sponsors, or contact our Customer Service Center at (703) 631-6158, (800) 336-4583 or service@afcea.org.

Thank you for your understanding and for being a part of the WEST community.

Series Agenda

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Special Events

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Join us in San Diego

WEST connects the industry professionals who design and build the platforms, equipment and weapons with the designers of communications and technical systems.

To complete their missions successfully, more than 150,000 professionals in the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard who live in the San Diego area depend on the open discussions and valuable networking WEST provides. Senior military and government officials talk directly to the operators to gain valuable feedback directly from them. Industry leaders attend because they can connect with decision makers and operators over the three-day event.

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WEST is THE PLACE for the makers of platforms and the designers of technologies to network, discuss and demonstrate their solutions in a single locale. Industry leaders learn about military requirements – not just the what, but the why- and connect with decision makers as well as operators in a professional environment away from the office and beltway.

WEST 2021 Sponsorship and Branding Opportunities


AFCEA and the U.S. Naval Institute have developed an enhanced sponsorship program for WEST 2021 that will offer maximum visibility to those who participate! What better way to make sure you stand out and increase your exposure than at this foremost event in which industry leaders can learn about military requirements and connect with decision makers and operators, where senior military and government officials can gain feedback from sea service warfighters, and where industry thought leaders will discuss and demonstrate sea service solutions? Sponsorship opportunities are offered at a several investment levels, ensuring your ability to participate.

Browse available options below, or jump to specific categories: Patron Packages, Individual Sponsorships, Advertising Opportunities, Branding Opportunities.

Special Events


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Forum for SBIR/STTR Transitions (FST)

The Department of the Navy’s SBIR/STTR Transition Program (STP) assists small businesses by identifying commercialization opportunities and promoting their technology across Acquisition and S&T communities within the DoD, U.S. Government, and industry. STP will be showcasing Navy SBIR Innovative Technologies at FST at WEST 2021 in a virtual FST Pavilion. Visit NavyFST.com to learn about other FST, then search the Virtual Transition Marketplace (VTM) and discover solutions to your technology challenges!

Navy Information Warfare Engagement Zone

Now and expanded in its 3rd year in the pavilion is the IW engagement zone. Located ed in the virtual Navy IW pavilion, the engagement zone gives attendees the opportunity to informally meet with more than two dozen program managers, business portfolio managers and subject matter experts from multiple IW commands in small group sessions for short blocks of time. The full schedule can be found here. No appointments necessary.

AFCEA Women's Appreciation Event

Women in AFCEA invite you to attend the annual Women’s Appreciation Event during WEST. As the event is virtual this year, we look forward to welcoming even more attendees to celebrate and honor women in our community. The event kicks off with a keynote address by Lt. Gen. Nina Armagno, Director of Staff, Office of the Chief of Space Operations, U.S. Space Force, and continues with the presentation of the women’s appreciation awards, given to people who have helped women in the community. We hope you can join us!

Date & Time:
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. EDT
Online

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