WEST Innovation Showcase

Calling all innovators! Does your organization have a cutting-edge solution for current issues facing the Sea Service community? If so, WEST 2025 is your opportunity to get visibility for your ideas!

Submit your topic for a presentation on the exhibit floor and gain exposure for your solution among government, military, and industry attendees. Submissions will be accepted beginning Monday, October 14th. The deadline for submissions is Sunday, December 8th at 11:59 pm EST.

All submitters will be notified regarding status no later than Friday, December 13th.

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Important Notes:

  1. A $1,495.00 administrative fee will be charged to offset operating costs if selected to present.
  2. Preference will be given to companies that are sponsoring and/or exhibiting at WEST.
  3. Session content, speakers and schedule are subject to AFCEA International and U.S. Naval Institute review and approval.
  4. All abstracts received via the submission portal will be included in a SIGNAL Magazine compendium and made available to attendees via the conference website.

What to Expect

Visibility: Title, speaker and abstract details will be published in the following locations: WEST Innovation Showcase webpage, WEST Digital Show Guide, WEST program agenda (available via web and mobile app), and the SIGNAL Magazine Innovation Showcase compendium, published and shared with attendees via the conference website.

Location: Primary Exhibit Hall - Booth #1251

Set-up: Title, speaker and abstract details will be published in the following locations: WEST Innovation Showcase webpage, WEST Digital Show Guide, WEST program agenda (available via web and mobile app), and the SIGNAL Magazine Innovation Showcase compendium, published and shared with attendees via the conference website. Internet connectivity will not be provided.

Presentation length: Time slots are available in 20-minute increments, including Q&A. We encourage presenters to invite attendees back to their exhibit booth to field additional questions.

Questions?

For questions or more information, contact Alisha Colon.