WEST Innovation Showcase


The Innovation Showcase provides the opportunity to demonstrate cutting-edge solutions to government representatives and potential industry partners. Located in the Innovation Showcase Theater (Booth 1251), the showcase provides a platform for broad exposure to government, military, and industry attendees. Solutions will be presented in the Innovation Showcase on all three days of WEST. Presenters will have 20 minutes to brief and field Q&A.

Presentation Schedule

Tuesday: February 10, 2026

9:40 AM – 10:00 AM

"Accelerating DoD Zero Trust: Transforming Defense Networks and Lessons from DISA Thunderdome"

Rick Macchio
Senior Systems Engineer
Versa Networks

Read Abstract

10:10 AM – 10:30 AM

"90 Days to Deployment: From Readiness Gaps to Mission Ready"

Adam Prem
Defense & Intelligence
ServiceNow

Read Abstract

10:40 AM – 11:00 AM

"Beyond Virtualization: The Real Risks Inside Today’s Mobile Device Environment"

Tim LeMaster
VP Federal Systems Engineering
Lookout

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11:10 AM – 11:30 AM

"AI-Powered, Low-Code Agility Layer for ERP Modernization"

Michael Chappell
CTO-Defense
Appian

Read Abstract

11:40 AM – 12:00 PM

"Accelerating Maritime Readiness with AI Driven Observability and Autonomous IT"

Lee Koepping
VP, Global Sales Engineering
ScienceLogic

Read Abstract

12:10 PM – 12:30 PM

"How Graph Technology Powers Decision Superiority"

Gary Mann
Principal Solutions Engineer
Neo4j

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12:40 PM – 1:00 PM

"Resilient, AI‑Enabled, and Post‑Quantum‑Ready Maritime Architectures"

Nigel Taylor
Solution Engineer/System Architect
Cisco Systems Inc.

Joel Checkai
Solutions Engineer
Cisco Systems Inc.

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1:10 PM – 1:30 PM

"Silent Shield: Lessons Learned Designing, Building, and Going to Orbit With a Cyber Intrusion Detection Payload "

Ryan Roberts
Principal
Deloitte

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1:40 PM – 2:00 PM

"Autonomous AI/ML Generated Software Development Test, Valdation and Reporting, Automation script updates & Evaluation Scripts "

Mark Wells
Partner, DevSecOps & IT Automation Practice Lead
IBM

Michael Stack
Senior Software Engineer
IBM

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2:10 PM – 2:30 PM

"BinLens: Automated Binary Vulnerability Analysis "

Ulrich Lang
CEO
ObjectSecurity

Read Abstract

2:40 PM – 3:00 PM

"Enhancing Maritime Dominance and Warfighter Readiness with NetApp Intelligent Data Infrastructure ”

Scott Rich
AI Solutions Specialist - US Public Sector
NetApp US Public Sector, Inc.

Read Abstract

3:10 PM – 3:30 PM

"Conductor and Arcas: expanding MDA capabilities from Edge to Enterprise "

Samantha Hamilton
VP of AI
Heven AeroTech

Bradley Zogopoulos
Deputy Director of Combatant Command Programs
BigBear.ai

Read Abstract

3:40 PM – 4:00 PM

"FortiLayer: AI Security and Assurance platform "

Stephen Brennan
Machine Learning Software Engineer
ObjectSecurity

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4:10 PM – 4:30 PM

"Operational AI at the Tactical Edge: Connecting Sailors and Marines to Hybrid Cloud Effects "

Mansour Yusuf
Federal Field CTO - Chief Cloud/Edge Architect
Dell Technologies

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Wednesday: February 11, 2026

9:40 AM – 10:00 AM

"Bridging the Last Tactical Mile for Scaling Maritime Autonomy- Automated Launch, Recovery and Replenishment at Sea "

Dov Raz
BD Director
SEALARTEC

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10:10 AM – 10:30 AM

"Expeditionary Cyber Threat Intelligence Delivering Operational Awareness at the Tactical Edge "

John Fokker
VP, Threat Intelligence Strategy
Trellix

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10:40 AM – 11:00 AM

"Implementing DoD Data Tagging and Classification for IL-6 Environments "

Greg Colla
CTO
Janusnet

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11:10 PM – 11:30 AM

"The Hidden Integration Crisis: Why Digital Modernization Fails Before It Reaches the Fleet"

Zac Staples
Founder and CEO
Caliburn Technologies

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11:40 AM – 12:00 PM

"New Technology for New Threats: Accelerating Maritime Intelligence Through Onboard Autonomy "

Greg Davis
Founder and CEO
Overwatch Imaging

Read Abstract

12:10 PM – 12:30 PM

"Build Winning Sales Plans for the Department of Navy "

John Slye
Sr. Advisory Research Analyst, Federal Market Analysis (GovWin)
Deltek, Inc.

Read Abstract

12:40 PM – 1:00 PM

"From Network to Weapon System: AI-Enabled, Autonomous Infrastructure for Contested Military Operations"

Ron Malenfant
Head of 5G Strategy and Architecture
Ciena

Read Abstract

1:10 PM – 1:30 PM

"Leveraging Agentic AI to Deliver Data & Cyber Resiliency from the Warfighter Edge to the Cloud "

Richard Breakiron
Senior Strategist, Executive & Security Programs Americas Federal Sector
Commvault

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1:40 PM – 2:00 PM

"Enabling Naval and Marine Corps Readiness Through Enterprise IT Observability, Metrics, and Automation"

Bill Roberts
Federal Field CTO
Riverbed

Frank Klucznik
Data Science Delivery Lead
RavenTek Solutions Partners

Read Abstract

2:10 PM – 2:30 PM

"Introducing Speed in Acquisition: Real- Time Collaboration to Manage Complex Defense Projects"

Brian Fiore-Silfvast
Head of Marketing
Integrate

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3:30 PM – 3:50 PM

"Next-Generation Data Protection for the Modern Navy: Veeam at the Tactical Edge "

Joshua Yu
Senior Systems Engineer
Veeam

Read Abstract

4:00 PM – 4:20 PM

"From Data to Dominance: Accelerating Mission Outcomes at the Tactical Edge "

Cameron Chehreh
President and General Manager
MinIO Government

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4:30 PM – 4:50 PM

"AI Secure by Design"

Jessica Souder
AIRS Solutions Specialist
Palo Alto Networks

Matt Wilson
AIRS Solutions Specialist
Palo Alto Networks

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Thursday: February 12, 2026

9:40 AM – 10:00 AM

"Accelerating Electronic Warfare for Manned/Unmanned Operations Through Cognitive EW, AI and Automated Threat Library Reprogramming "

Michael Smith
Principal, Maritime Business Development
L3Harris Technologies

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10:10 AM – 10:30 AM

"Fly-Away Kits with AI at the Edge: The Next Generation Cyber Hunt Platform"

Nate Delgado
Director of Software Products
Sealing Technologies

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10:40 AM – 11:00 AM

"Battlespace OPSEC in the Era of AI: Sustaining Maritime Dominance for the Future Fight"

Michele Boland
Global Technologist
Check Point Software Technologies

Joe Ford
Cybersecurity Architect
Check Point Software Technologies

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11:10 PM – 11:30 AM

"Deploying the AI Command Center: Visibility, Context, and Control in High-Stakes Operations "

Max Bukhovko
Senior Solutions Architect
Fiddler AI

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