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VERIFIED ATTENDEE REPORT Thank you to all who participated in WEST 2017, celebrating its 27th 7,461 year. This year, WEST continued TOTAL PARTICIPANTS to become a highly regarded source for senior leadership to 2,332 discover, discuss and view full-platform solutions for the Sea Services. MILITARY/GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL We greatly value your participation and do all we can to ensure you thrive and achieve your goals. There is no question that the event and 2,029 the industry as a whole is successful when you — and others like you INDUSTRY & ACADEMIA PROFESSIONALS — succeed. To assist in your success and in the decisions you make as they pertain to WEST, we are proud to provide verified information about WEST attendees. 16 COUNTRIES REPRESENTED This year total participation had an increase of over 9% from 2016, with 7,461 defense industry professionals in attendance from 16 29,684 countries, including 2,332 active duty military and government LEADS GENERATED personnel. The exhibit hall spanned over 63,000 sq. ft. and included 379 exhibitors who engaged with leadership at all levels of DoD and government to discuss systems, platforms, technologies and networks 63,300 SQFT that will impact all areas of future Sea Service operations. EXHIBIT SPACE This Verified Attendee Report contains information regarding registrant demographics, speakers, sponsors and attendees. We hope you find it 379 useful and informative! AT-A-GLANCE EXHIBITORS 20172017 Attendee Attendee & & Demographic Demographic Information Information WEST ATTENDEE ORGANIZATIONS AND SPECIALITIES In 2017, WEST allowed leaders from the various sea services to meet with industry leaders to discuss and address the current set of challenges facing the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, and to discuss implications and strategy. This Verified Attendee Report contains information regarding registrant demographics, speakers, sponsors and attendees. We hope you find it useful and informative. ATTENDEE ORGANIZATIONS ATTENDEE OCCUPATIONS Acquisition/Contracting/Procurement Active Military & Analysis Government Consulting Engineering/R&D/Test & Evaluation Industry Information Technology Professionals Law Enforcement/Counter-Intelligence Logistics Management - Executive Level Academia/Other Operations Program/Project Management ATTENDEE SPECIALITIES Acquisition and Procurement Cyber Operations/Electronic Information/Management/Security/ Military Policy and Strategy Air Defense Warfare Assurance Personnel and Administration Amphibious Warfare Data/Database Management Intelligence Special Operations Command & Control/ Education ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Submarines Communications Emergency Management/Law Reconnaissance) Surface Warfare Computer Hardware/Software Enforcement/Public Safety Law Enforcement Telecommunications/Networks Cyber Investigations/Digital Engineering Logistics Training/Modeling & Simulation Forensics Fleet Operations Maintenance 2017 Attendee & Demographic Information WEST 2017 ATTENDEE INTERESTS ATTENDEE INTERESTS Aerial Targets Data Manipulation and Analytical Tools Knowledge Management & Leadership Secure Identification Air Countermeasures Data Mining & Warehousing Decision-Making Secure Tracker Air Traffic Control Decontamination Marine Systems and Technology Shared Intel Databases at Multiple Aircraft Components & Propulsion Direction Finders Medical Technology Security Levels Antennas Display Systems & Software Mine Countermeasures Ship Building & Maintenance Anti-Aircraft Systems Education/Training Mine Warfare Systems Ship Systems and Technology Anti-Submarine Systems Electronic Components Missile Systems Signals Intelligence ASW Equipment Electronic Systems Mobile Solutions Simulation & Modeling Aviation Electronic Warfare & Detection Multi-Level Security Small Boat Systems and Technology Avionics Electronic Warfare Equipment National Missile Defense Small Business Bandwidth Compression and Emergency Communications Navigation Systems Space Communications/SATCOM Synchronization Encryption Devices Navigational Systems and Devices Special Operations Batteries Enterprise Architecture Network Centric Warfare Storage Area Network Services Battle Damage Assessment Facilities Management Network Enterprise Management Streaming Video Big Data Solutions Global Positioning Systems Networks (LAN/MAN/WAN) Submarine Systems & Technology Biometrics Graphic Informational System/ Remote Night Vision Equipment System Sensors Biotechnology Sensing On-the-Move Voice and Data Comms Targeting and Target Acquisition C4ISR Helicopters Power Conversion & Distribution Systems Cable, Wire, Fiber Optic Homeland Security Power Sources Underwater Systems Chemical/Bio Defense Imaging Systems/Solutions Power Supplies Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Coast Guard Systems and Technology Improvised Explosive Device Propulsion Systems Unmanned Land Vehicles Collaboration & Collaborative Tools Countermeasures Publication Unmanned Underwater Vehicles Combat ID Perimeter Security Information and Intelligence Fusion Racks Cabinet & Cable Runway Video Conferencing Systems Common Operating Picture (COP) Information Operations, Assurance and Radar and Surveillance Capability Visualization Technologies Security Communication Systems Enhancements Voice Communications Information Security Computer Hardware and Software Radar Systems VTC – C2 System Infrared Components & Systems Computer Network Defense Radio Frequency Identification Watercraft Intelligence, Surveillance and Countermeasures Rugged Computers, Displays, Weapon Systems Reconnaissance Airborne Platforms Enclosures and Systems Cyber Security Solutions Wireless Communications Interoperability – Joint and Coalition Satellite Communications Data Architecture Wireless Solutions, Networking and Joint Deployment & Rapid Distribution Search & Rescue Equipment Security Data Encryption Knowledge Enabled Logistics Secure Comms – Voice and Data Radios 2017 Attendee & Demographic Information SPEAKERS, MODERATORS & PANELISTS WEST’S COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INCLUDES KEYNOTES, PANELS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS ON THE ISSUES AFFECTING TODAY’S SEA SERVICE COMMUNITY. VIEW INFORMATION ON THOSE SERVICE AND THOUGHT LEADERS WHO PARTICIPATED AT WEST 2017 BELOW. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS ADM Philip S. Davidson, USN, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command ADM Harry B. Harris Jr., USN, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command RADM Frederick J. “Fritz” Roegge, USN, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet ADM James G. Stavridis, USN (Ret.), Dean, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, and former Supreme Allied Commander, Europe (2009-2013) ADM James A. Winnefeld Jr., USN (Ret.), Former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff SPEAKERS, MODERATORS & PANELISTS RDML John W. Ailes, USN, Deputy Commander, Fleet Readiness Directorate, Space and Naval Col Joseph R. Clearfield, USMC, Commanding Officer,15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Warfare Systems Command CAPT Bernard D. Cole, USN (Ret.), China’s Quest for Great Power // Asian Maritime Strategies, Lt Jon Allmond, USN, Future Operations Officer,Amphibious Squadron 3 The Great Wall At Sea LtCol Richard Alverez, USMC, Executive Officer,15th Marine Expeditionary Unit CAPT Peter M. Collins, USN, Commanding Officer,USS San Diego (LPD 22) VADM Joseph P. Aucoin, USN, Commander, SEVENTH Fleet BGen Dennis A. Crall, USMC, Director, Command, Control, Communications, Computers and, Mr. Shadi Azoum, Program Manager, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), Small Business Chief Information Officer, U.S. Marine Corps Technology Transfer (STTR), and Rapid Innovation Fund (RIF) Program Management Offices, Lt Gen Lewis A. Craparotta, USMC, Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command Ms. Marilyn C. Crouther, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Enterprise Services, U.S. RADM Bruce D. Baffer, USCG, Assistant Commandant for Engineering & Logistics,U.S. Coast Public Sector, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Guard CAPT Homer Denius, USN, Commander, Amphibious Squadron 3 Taylor Baldwin Kiland, Lessons From The Hanoi Hilton VADM David A. Dunaway, USN (Ret.), Former Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (2012- Dr. Keith D. Ball, Ph.D., Client Technical Specialist, U.S. Federal IBM Systems, Software Defined 2015) Storage Solutions Hon. Gordon R. England, former Deputy Secretary of Defense and, former Secretary of the Navy Mr. Andre Balta, Chief Technical Manager, Cubic Corporation Ms. Faye Esaias, Director of Small Business Programs, Space and Naval Warfare Systems RADM Christian “Boris” Becker, USN,Commander, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command Command, VADM James G. Foggo III, USN, nominated as next Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Europe/ Mr. Dale P. Bennett, Executive Vice President, Rotary and Mission Systems,Lockheed Martin Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Africa, Commander, Allied Joint Force Command, Naples CW2 Alonzo Booker, USMC, Fusion Officer,15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Mr. Robert Foster, Department of the Navy, Chief Information Officer RDML Brian J. Brakke, USN, Commander, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Mr. Mike Friedel, Director, Public Sector, Oblong Industries VADM Ted N. Branch, USN (Ret.), Former Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information RDML Ronald R. Fritzemeier, USN, Chief Engineer, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command Warfare (2013-2016), Former Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (2011-2013) CAPT George Galdorisi, USN (Ret.), The Kissing Sailor VADM Nancy E. Brown, USN (Ret.), former Director C4 Systems (J6), The Joint Staff LCDR Mark P. Gallagher,