WEST 2019 Sponsorship and Branding Opportunities


AFCEA and the U.S. Naval Institute have developed an enhanced sponsorship program for WEST 2019 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.

WEST Innovation Showcase


The Innovation Showcase provides the opportunity to demonstrate cutting-edge solutions to government representatives and potential industry partners. Located on the exhibit floor, the showcase provides a platform for the broad exposure to government, military, and industry attendees. Solutions will be presented in the Innovation Showcase Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Presenters will have 20 minutes to brief and field Q&A.

Presentation Schedule

Wednesday, February 13th, 2019


10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

Artificial Intelligence at the Edge: It’s Not Tomorrow’s Technology, It’s Today's Advantage

Justin Neroda
Principal
Booz Allen Hamilton

Abstract

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

Are You Protecting Machine Identities?

Steve Briley
Federal Solutions Architect
Venafi

Abstract

1:40 PM - 2:00PM

Canada's Role in the Defense Industrial Base

Dave Wheeler
Director, US Operations and Aerospace Business Development
Canadian Commercial Corporation

Abstract

2:40 PM - 3:00PM

War Goes Viral: Social Media’s Role in Conflicts Today

Ben Cathers
Government Principal Solutions Consultant
Hootsuite

Abstract

3:10 PM - 3:30 PM

Determining Evil from Benign in the Normally Abnormal World of InfoSec

Rick McElroy
Head of Security Strategy
Carbon Black

Abstract

3:40 PM - 4:00 PM

The Tedium of TDM: Moving Towards Unified Communications

Alex Doyle
Director, Project Management and Development
Verizon

Abstract

Thursday, February 14, 2019


10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

Steps to Security Validation - How to Measure, Manage, and Continuously Validate Your Cybersecurity

Maj Gen Earl Matthews, USAF (Ret.)
Senior Vice President, Strategy
Verodin

Abstract

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

Identity Assurance & Insider Threat Analysis

Noam Liran
National Manager
CyberArk Software

Abstract

1:40 PM - 2:00 PM

FIPS 140-2 Validated Encryption - The Insider's Strategy Session

Ray Potter
CEO
SafeLogic

Abstract

2:10 PM - 2:30 PM

Achieving Instant Situational Awareness in Secure Command and Control Environments

Nikki Mueller
Senior Manager, Marketing
ThinkLogical

Abstract

2:40 PM – 3:00 PM

Sea Hunter and Maritime Autonomous Behaviors

Dr. Timothy Barton
Chief Technology Officer
Leidos C4ISR Operation

Abstract

3:10 PM – 3:30 PM

The Data Management Imperative

David Bailey
Senior Director, U.S. Public Sector, Veritas

Jonathan Albourm
Chief Technology Officer, Veritas

Abstract

Friday, February 15, 2019


10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

Sustainment in 2025: Tomorrow’s Solutions, Today

Andy Binsley
Vice President, Manufacturing and ALM Product Strategy
Oracle Corporation

Abstract

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

Smart Base Network Interoperability with 5G

Steve LeFrancois
Public Sector Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Verizon

Abstract