Special Events

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Naval Institute Press Authors Signing

During WEST 2026 exhibiting hours, visit the U.S. Naval Institute in booth #1341 to participate in special book signing opportunities with your favorite Naval Institute Press authors.

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Industry Open House

Hosted by PEO Digital and Enterprise Services and PEO Manpower, Logistics and Business Solutions

Join the Department of the Navy’s Program Executive Office for Digital and Enterprise Services (PEO Digital) and Program Executive Office for Manpower, Logistics and Business Solutions (PEO MLB) for an Industry Open House from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. PT on Tuesday, February 10 in Room 7AB on the upper level (Bayside) of the San Diego Convention Center. Representatives from PEO MLB and PEO Digital will meet with industry on a first-come, first-served basis. Stop by to chat and learn about the work of PEO Digital and PEO MLB. No advance appointments necessary.

Industry Engagement Day

Hosted by Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (PEO C4I)

Join the Department of the Navy’s Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (PEO C4I) for an Industry Engagement Day from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11 in Room 7AB on the upper deck (Bayside) of the San Diego Convention Center. Representatives from PEO C4I will meet with industry on a first-come, first-served basis. Stop by to chat with us and learn about the work of PEO C4I. No advance appointments necessary.

San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC) Breakfast

The San Diego Military Advisory Council is holding their signature monthly breakfast in conjunction with WEST. Separate registration is required. Advance tickets can be purchased online during WEST registration or directly from SDMAC while tickets last.

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San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC) Foundation Job Fair

The SDMAC Foundation will be sponsoring a job fair for transitioning military members and their spouses at WEST on Thursday, February 12 from 1200 – 1400 in Room 7AB. It’s free for veterans and their spouses to attend and meet with companies that are hiring.

Additional details and registration information can be found here.

NIWC Pacific Technical Open House - 2043 Sea Strike Vision

Technical & Security Clearance Hiring Fair at Naval Base San Diego

Hosted by the SDMAC Foundation and Work For Warriors and organized by Transition Careers, this technical and security-clearance hiring fair will be held Friday, February 13, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Anchors Catering & Conference Center (Bldg. 3210), Naval Base San Diego. The event connects experienced and cleared professionals with leading government and industry employers across Defense, Space, IT, Cyber, Engineering, Intelligence, and related roles. Open to active-duty service members, guard, reserve, contractors, veterans, and civilians.

Additional details and registration information can be found here.