WEST 2023 Sponsorship and Branding Opportunities
AFCEA and the U.S. Naval Institute have developed an enhanced sponsorship program for WEST 2023 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 and Advertising Opportunities. Branding Opportunities will be available soon.
Have an idea for a sponsorship not listed below? We are here to ensure you have the best conference experience. We are happy to create a custom sponsorship package to meet your specific needs. Let us know your vision, objective and budget and we’ll create a customized opportunity just for you.
All Sponsorships and Branding Opportunities for WEST 2023 are now closed.
WEST Innovation Showcase
The Innovation Showcase provides the opportunity to demonstrate cutting-edge solutions to government representatives and potential industry partners. Located just outside the Operations Center 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 on all three days of WEST. Presenters will have 20 minutes to brief and field Q&A.
Presentation Schedule
Tuesday: February 14, 2023
9:40 AM – 10:00 AM
"The Navy’s Data Use Innovation Starts with Data Security"
Chris Brown
Public Sector Chief Technology Officer
Immuta
Read Abstract
10:10 AM – 10:30 AM
"See All Superpower: Observability for Zero Trust"
Keith Ellis
Federal Solutions Engineer
Dynatrace
Read Abstract
10:40 AM – 11:00 AM
"Data Loss Prevention – Protecting Navy Digital Information as Outlined by the DoD Zero Trust Initiative"
Kyle Black
Security Strategist, Symantec Enterprise Division
Broadcom
Read Abstract
11:10 AM – 11:30 AM
"Data Quality and Observability – Most Embarrassing “Data” Moments"
Eric Gerstner
Head of Data Quality Technologies
Collibra
Read Abstract
11:40 AM – 12:00 PM
"5G Smart Warehousing – Enabling Smart Logistics through a Powered Ecosystem"
Chad Jones
Global Government Supply Chain & Procurement Lead
KPMG
Read Abstract
1:40 PM – 2:00 PM
"Connecting People, Locations, Data, Clouds, and Applications to Support Mission-Critical Needs"
D.R. Carlson
Director of Segment Marketing for the Americas
Equinix
Read Abstract
2:10 PM – 2:30 PM
"A Supply Chain is Not a Chain – It Is a Network"
David P. Stephens
EVP & GM, Government, Aerospace and Defense
One Network
Read Abstract
2:40 PM – 3:00 PM
"Overcoming the IT/OT Disconnect: Tips, Tricks, and Traps”
James Stanger
Chief Technology Evangelist
CompTIA
John Mongeon
Senior Manager of Business Development
CompTIA
Read Abstract
3:10 PM – 3:30 PM
"Enhance Mission Readiness with Optimized Data Pipelines"
Eric Lindley
Program Director, U.S. Navy
Cloudera Government Solutions
Read Abstract
3:40 PM – 4:00 PM
"Enterprise Data Fabric: Transforming AI and Machine Learning at the Edge"
RADM Julius S. Caesar, USN (Ret.) • Moderator
DoD Digital Strategy and Development
NetApp
Read Abstract
4:10 PM – 4:30 PM
“Digitally Transform Military Efforts”
Michael Parker, Ph.D.
The Digital OODA Loop (Unlock, Analyze, Act, Collaborate)
Salesforce
Read Abstract
4:40 PM – 5:00 PM
"Mission Cyber Demonstrator (MCD)"
Dmitriy Plaks
Specialist Leader
Deloitte
Read Abstract
Wednesday: February 15, 2023
9:40 AM – 10:00 AM
"Quantum Readiness, Quantum Computing, Quantum Safe Area"
Charles W. Robinson
Worldwide Leader
IBM Quantum Safe Team
Read Abstract
10:10 AM – 10:30 AM
"Autonomy, AI, Computer Vision, and ML - Defining the Battlefield of the Future"
Mike Mattis
Senior Director of Naval Industries
Anduril Industries
Read Abstract
10:40 AM – 11:00 AM
"Leveraging Edge to Cloud Solutions for Improved Mission Effectiveness in the DoD"
Mansour “Manny” Yusuf
Chief Cloud/Edge Architect
Dell Technologies Federal Systems
Read Abstract
11:10 AM – 11:30 AM
"Rapid Connectivity Everywhere Driving Intelligent Action Anywhere"
Russ Davis
Chief Operating Officer & Chief Product Officer
VCinity
Read Abstract
11:40 AM – 12:00 PM
"Security-Centric Warfare: Getting Past the NO! – Leveraging Security to Enable Joint & Coalition Information Sharing"
Russ Smith
Technical Director, Strategic Response Group
ZScaler
Read Abstract
1:40 PM – 2:00 PM
"Meshing About with Databricks for Data Sharing"
Zafer Bilaloglu
Senior Solutions Architect & Field Engineering Lead for Cybersecurity Go-To-Market
Databricks
Lisa Marcus
Lead, DoD Efforts
Databricks
Read Abstract
2:10 PM – 2:30 PM
"Modernizing Maintenance and Training with 5G"
Dominic Bonaduce
Product Strategy Manager – Tech Product Management
Verizon
Read Abstract
2:40 PM – 3:00 PM
"Combating Technological and Future Threats”
Micah Waldstein
Director of Product Management
Oxalis
Read Abstract
3:10 PM – 3:30 PM
Software Development Lifecycles: Continued Evolution to Support for Agile Methodologies
Robert L. Linton
Business Consultant – Cloud DevSecOps
Micro Focus Government Solutions
Read Abstract
3:40 PM – 4:00 PM
"Restoring 5G U.S. Leadership in Wireless: The First 5G Standalone O-RAN Deployment Trusted by the Department of Defense"
Rishi Bhaskar
President & General Manager of Global Verticals and Partnerships
JMA Wireless
Read Abstract
4:10 PM – 4:30 PM
"How Do You Maximize the Modernization Impact Across the Portfolio as a Whole When Facing Diversity in the IT Baselines?"
Themba Henke
DevSecOps Strategist & Solutions Architect
Cloudbees
Wes Pullen
Field Chief Technology Officer
Cloudbees
Read Abstract
Thursday: February 16, 2023
9:40 AM – 10:00 AM
“Identity Credential Access Management (ICAM) – The Foundational Building Block for Zero Trust”
Chris Hills
Chief Security Strategist
BeyondTrust
Read Abstract
10:10 AM – 10:30 AM
"Contracting with Canada"
Suzanne Wilkinson
Director, U.S Operations
Canadian Commercial Corporation
Read Abstract
10:40 AM – 11:00 AM
"Zero Trust and Identity Security – From Privilege Policy to End User Security"
Gram Slingbaum
Solutions Engineer
CyberArk
Read Abstract
11:10 AM – 11:30 AM
"Quantum-Resistant Security"
Gina Scinta
Deputy Chief Technology Officer
Thales Trusted Cyber Technologies
Read Abstract
11:40 AM – 12:00 PM
“Accelerating Innovation Through Process Automation”
Sabrina Lemire
Customer Success Manager
Appian
Read Abstract