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.
Important Notes:
- A $1,495.00 administrative fee will be charged to offset operating costs if selected to present.
- Preference will be given to companies that are sponsoring and/or exhibiting at WEST.
- Session content, speakers and schedule are subject to AFCEA International and U.S. Naval Institute review and approval.
- 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: Designed to encourage interaction and engagement, the space will include a combination of theater style seating and high-top tables for about 30 participants. A monitor, laptop and small sound system will be available. Presenters may choose to supply their own laptop. 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.
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"
Willie Hicks
Federal CTO
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"
Rick Taylor
Senior Solution Engineer
Cloudera Government Solutions
Read Abstract
3:40 PM – 4:00 PM
[Details Pending]
4:10 PM – 4:30 PM
[Details Pending]
4:40 PM – 5:00 PM
[Details Pending]
9:40 AM – 10:00 AM
"Quantum Readiness, Quantum Computing, Quantum Safe Area"
John Buselli
Offering Manager
IBM Quantum Group
Read Abstract
10:10 AM – 10:30 AM
[Details Pending]
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
"SDLC’s Continued Evolution to Support More 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 Wirless: 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
9:40 AM – 10:00 AM
[Details Pending]
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
[Details Pending]