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January 4th, 2011

AFCEA-USNI...Go West 2011 Now What?


[SatNews] A kind of Now What? The AFCEA-USNI West Conference and Expo is planning for West 2011: After the Long War: What's Next? this January 25-27 at San Diego Convention Center.

The event includes:
  • 3-day conference and exposition co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute
  • Top military & industry leaders will speak and participate in panels
  • The latest defense and IT technology
  • 12,000 attendees, 400+ exhibitors


The AFCEA-USNI West Conference and Expo is the largest event on the West Coast for communications, electronics, aviation, shipbuilding, intelligence, information systems, imaging, military weapon systems, and more. It will feature top military, government, and industry leaders; compelling panel sessions; and top-notch exhibits.

The conference and exposition are open to the public; registration is free. Tickets are required for meals.

Featured Speakers:
  • RADM Joseph R. Castillo, USCG, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District
  • Mr. Stephen Coonts, Author, Flight of the Intruder
  • VADM Richard W. Hunt, USN, Commander, U.S. Third Fleet
  • Mr. Mike Petters, Corporate Vice President and President, Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding
  • MajGen Melvin G. Spiese, USMC, Deputy Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force
  • The Honorable Robert O. Work, Under Secretary of the Navy
 
Strategic Dialogue: Where and How Will China Be a Factor?
  • Moderator: Mr. David Hartman, Author and former Host, Good Morning America
  • ADM Timothy J. Keating, USN (Ret.), former Commander, U.S. Pacific Command
  • Dr. Xinjun Zhang, Associate Professor of Public International Law, Tsinghua University, Beijing

Roundtable: How Do We Enhance the Adaptability of the Military Forces We Have?
(Note: In January 2011 the Defense Science Board will release a study on this subject, co-chaired by Mr. Grasso and Dr. LaPlante.)

Pre-registration is recommended but not required.

 Learn more and register  at.