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