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Tuesday, January 28, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

WEST Primary Stage: Opening Keynote
  • Room: Primary Stage (Hall C)
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Speaker(s)
Keynote (confirmed)
ADM Stephen T. (Web) Koehler, USN
Commander
U.S. Pacific Fleet
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    Tuesday, January 28, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

    WEST Primary Stage Panel: Are Warfare Community Leaders Able to Advance Operational Capabilities in the Current Environment?
    • Room: Primary Stage (Hall C)
    In today’s rapidly evolving global security environment, Sea Service community leaders are at the forefront of advancing operational capabilities to ensure U.S. military superiority and readiness. China as the pacing threat, plus Russia, North Korea, Iran, and their proxies all present an increasing array of complex, multi-domain threats, and these senior leaders are driving innovative approaches in how they train, equip, and maintain their forces for operational deployment. This session will explore how these commanders are adapting their operational strategies to meet the demands of modern warfare—preserving peace, responding in crisis, and winning decisively in combat. Navy panelists will discuss their... ...read more...
    Speaker(s)
    Moderator (confirmed)
    VADM Peter H. Daly, USN (Ret.)
    Former CEO and Publisher
    U.S. Naval Institute
    Panelist (confirmed)
    RDML Brad Andros, USN
    Commander
    Navy Expeditionary Combat Command
    Panelist (confirmed)
    LtGen Eric E. Austin, USMC
    Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command
    Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration
    Panelist (confirmed)
    VADM Daniel L. Cheever, USN
    Commander, Naval Air Forces
    Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet
    Panelist (confirmed)
    VADM Robert (Rob) M. Gaucher, USN
    Commander, Naval Submarine Forces
    Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet/Commander, Allied Submarine Command
    Panelist (confirmed)
    VADM Brendan R. McLane, USN
    Commander, Naval Surface Forces
    Commander, Naval Surface Force, Pacific Fleet
    Panelist (confirmed)
    RADM Milton J. Sands III, USN
    Commander
    Naval Special Warfare Command
    Panelist (confirmed)
    VADM Michael (Mike) Vernazza, USN
    Commander
    Naval Information Forces
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      Wednesday, January 29, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

      WEST Primary Stage Panel: Strengthening Alliances: Advancing Maritime Security and Stability in the Indo-Pacific
      • Room: Primary Stage (Hall C)
      The Indo-Pacific region is the center of gravity in the 21st century’s global security landscape, where partnerships and alliances are vital for maintaining stability and deterring aggression. This panel brings together senior naval leaders from key allied and partner nations to discuss how shared goals, interoperability, and collaborative operations are shaping the strategic environment in the region. Panelists will address the challenges and opportunities of working together to counter common threats, enhance maritime security, and sustain a rules-based order. The discussion will also explore how evolving partnerships, such as AUKUS, and deepened bilateral ties are redefining defense strategies in the... ...read more...
      Speaker(s)
      Moderator (confirmed)
      ADM Harry B. Harris Jr., USN (Ret.)
      Former Commander, U.S. Pacific Command
      Former Ambassador to the Republic of South Korea (2018 – 2021)
      Panelist (confirmed)
      RADM Stephen Hughes, AM, CSC, RAN
      Head Navy Capability
      Panelist (confirmed)
      ADM Stephen T. (Web) Koehler, USN
      Commander
      U.S. Pacific Fleet
      Panelist (confirmed)
      RAdm James Parkin, CBE, RN
      Navy Director Develop
      Royal Navy United Kingdom
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        Wednesday, January 29, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

        WEST Primary Stage Panel: Resourcing the Sea Services to Stay Ahead of Emerging Threats
        • Room: Primary Stage (Hall C)
        In this critical panel session, a key member of the House Armed Services Committee and leaders from the Navy and Marine Corps will examine whether the Sea Services are sufficiently funded and equipped to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. Together, these leaders will engage in an open discussion on the fiscal, strategic, and technological challenges of staying ahead of emerging threats, the balance between readiness and innovation, and the roles Congress plays in ensuring the Sea Services are ready to defend U.S. interests in the maritime domain. It is also an opportunity to discuss the process and plans... ...read more...
        Speaker(s)
        Moderator (confirmed)
        ADM Jonathan W. Greenert, USN (Ret.)
        Former Chief of Naval Operations
        Department of Defense
        Panelist (confirmed)
        Representative Joe Courtney (D-CT)
        Member, House Armed Services Committee
        Ranking Member, Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
        Panelist (confirmed)
        VADM John B. Skillman, USN
        Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Integration of Capabilities and Resources, N8
        Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
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          Thursday, January 30, 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

          San Diego Military Advisory Council Breakfast
          • Room: Primary Stage (Hall C)
          The San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC) is hosting their signature monthly breakfast in conjunction with WEST. After breakfast and networking, SDMAC breakfast attendees will remain in place to hear the WEST keynote speaker. * Separate breakfast ticket purchase is required. Capacity is limited....
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            Thursday, January 30, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

            WEST Primary Stage: Morning Keynote
            • Room: Primary Stage (Hall C)
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            Speaker(s)
            Keynote (invited)
            VADM Brad Cooper II, USN
            Deputy Commander
            United States Central Command
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