WEST 2027

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WEST 2027 brings together leaders from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard alongside industry and academia to examine the evolving challenges facing Sea Service operations.

As the largest West Coast Sea Service operations event focused on technology solutions currently in use and under consideration for the future, WEST provides a forum for professionals involved in global maritime defense operations to exchange insight and discuss operational requirements. The event focuses on maritime defense operations, operational capabilities, and the technologies supporting current and future missions.

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in discussions with military leaders, operators, government officials, and industry representatives while exploring the latest platforms, advanced technologies, and capabilities relevant to maritime operations.

When is WEST 2027?

WEST 2027 will take place from February 16–18, 2027.

Event Themes

Discussions at WEST 2027 will focus on maritime defense operations, evolving global threats, operational capabilities, communications and technical systems, advanced platforms, and defense technologies supporting Sea Service missions.

The event will also examine the role of industry, operators, and government stakeholders in developing and maintaining capabilities for operations across the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility as well as Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

What’s On at WEST 2027?

WEST 2027 will feature discussions, networking opportunities, and presentations involving Sea Service leadership, operators, government officials, industry representatives, and academic experts.

The event connects professionals responsible for designing and building platforms, equipment, weapons, communications systems, and technical solutions with military operators and decision makers. Attendees will have opportunities to engage directly with senior leaders and discuss technology solutions currently in use and those under consideration for the future.

WEST 2027 Speakers

WEST 2027 will include participation from senior Sea Service leadership, including:

• Chief of Naval Operations
• Marine Corps Commandant
• Coast Guard Commandant

Military leaders, government officials, operators, and industry representatives will contribute to discussions throughout the three-day event.

Where is WEST 2027?

San Diego Convention Center
San Diego
California
United States

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