WEST 2024 Sponsorship and Branding Opportunities
AFCEA and the U.S. Naval Institute have developed an enhanced sponsorship program for WEST 2024 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 Branding Opportunities.
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.
The deadline to submit contracts and sponsor artwork is Friday, January 5th.
- Company Identification Sign (7”x44”)
- 8’ High Backwall drape
- 3’ High Siderail drape
- One (1) Full Conference Pass per 10’x10’ booth
- Three (3) Exhibit Hall Only Passes per 10’x10’ booth
- Basic Online Listing (Within Interactive Exhibitor List & Event Mobile App)
NOTE: Carpet or floor covering is required. Exhibitors must either rent carpet from Vista (General Service Contractor) or bring their own floor covering.
- One (1) 6’ draped table
- Two (2) side chairs
- One (1) full conference pass
- Two (2) exhibit hall only passes
- Basic online listing (within interactive exhibitor list and event mobile app)
- Company ID sign
Exhibitors are limited to one (1) banner to be placed directly behind their tabletop ONLY. Maximum dimensions are 32” wide and 90” tall.
Why Exhibit & Sponsor at WEST 2024
Meet the operators – outside Washington D.C. – who use your systems, platforms, technologies and networks and will explain their current needs.
WEST is the premier Sea Services event focused on operations in the Asia-Pacific region. The conference is a showcase of emerging systems, platforms, technologies and networks that will impact all areas of current and future Sea Service operations. Senior military and government (or Department of Defense) officials will discuss the challenges they face and how industry can help address them.
- WEST is uniquely timed to take place immediately after the defense budget roll out.
- Opportunity to hear from the Sea Service Chiefs - the Chief of Naval Operations, the Marine Corps Commandant and the Coast Guard Commandant.
- WEST is THE PLACE for the makers of platforms and the designers of technologies to discuss and demonstrate their solutions in a single locale. Industry leaders network and learn about military requirements–not just the what, but the why--and connect with decision makers as well as operators in a professional environment away from the office and Beltway.
- WEST has an operational focus and takes place in a very large concentration of operational Navy and Marine personnel.
- Strategy and Budget focus has shifted to the Pacific, and WEST is the largest and most prestigious maritime conference on the West Coast.
UPDATE: Standard exhibit space and table tops are SOLD OUT. If you're still interested, sign up for our waitlist. Exhibitor Demo & Business Suites and Sponsorship Opportunities are also still available.
Exhibit Space Rates
AFCEA Corporate Member/U.S. Naval Institute Corporate Donor Rate:
$56.00 per square foot
Non-Member Rate:
$66.00 per square foot
Small Business:
$48.00 per square foot
Military/Government:
Please Inquire
*Corner Premium: Each open corner is $50.
What's Included with your Exhibit Space?
There are several features included with every exhibit space, so be sure to take advantage of all opportunities to better promote your company. Click here to see what benefits are offered.
Tabletop Rates
AFCEA Corporate Member/U.S. Naval Institute Corporate Donor Rate:
$3,950
Non-Member Rate:
$4,650
Small Business:
$3,400
Military/Government:
Please Inquire
What's Included with your Table Top?
There are several features included with every table top, so be sure to take advantage of all opportunities to better promote your company. Click here to see what benefits are offered.
Official Contractors
As you plan for WEST 2024, you may receive solicitations from publications and vendors that are not affiliated with WEST, AFCEA, USNI, SPARGO, Inc. or any contracted organization therin. Please be advised that AFCEA/USNI does not sell exhibitor lists or contact information to anyone. This information is securely provided to WEST Official Contractors to inform exhibitors of show related services. Solicitations from unofficial vendors are often the result of obtaining public information from the Internet. WEST partners with select vendors to produce our premiere conference and expo and can intervene on your behalf if any customer service issues arise.
List of official contractors:
- SPARGO Inc. (Exhibit Sales, Management, Registration, Housing and Lead Retrieval)
- Vista Convention Services (General Service Contractor)
- SmartCity (Internet)
- AVLD Events (Audio Visual and Computers)
- Centerplate (Catering)
We look forward to you joining us in February in San Diego, CA!