Sustaining Maritime Dominance: Warfighting Readiness for the Future Fight

 

Join us at WEST, February 10-12, 2026, for an extraordinary opportunity to connect, network, and engage with Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard leaders, industry, and academia while exploring the unique issues they confront. 

The WEST agenda includes the Sea Service chiefs, warfare community leaders, the numbered fleet and Fleet Marine Force commanders, systems commanders, and much, much more!

WEST 2026
February 10 - 12
San Diego, CA

 

 

 

WEST features the
Sea Service Chiefs Lunch & Townhall
11 February 2026
11:30 am to 1:15 pm PT
*Tickets required. Buy now, before it sells out!!!

 

ADM Daryl L. Caudle, USN, Chief of Naval Operations (Confirmed) 

Gen Eric M. Smith, USMC, Commandant of the Marine Corps (Confirmed) 

ADM Kevin E. Lunday, USCG, Commandant of the Coast Guard (Invited) 

Moderated by RADM Raymond A. Spicer, USN (Ret.), CEO and Publisher, U.S. Naval Institute (Confirmed) 

 

 

Featured Panel Sessions

📘 "Designing the Fleet to Meet the Mission" - In this session, resource sponsors will explore how the future fleet should be structured to address warfighting requirements, including optimal size, composition, capabilities, and adaptability required to maintain superiority with an eye on the rising threat posed by China.

📘 "Building the Fleet to Meet the Mission" - This panel of experts will examine the full ecosystem required to deliver the ships and submarines the nation needs.

 

 

 

In addition to a robust program, expert speakers, and networking opportunities, WEST will include more than 400 exhibitors, exhibit floor receptions, special events, and more. Learn and network while exploring and experiencing the latest platforms, leading-edge technologies, and state-of-the-art networking capabilities that support Sea Service operations.

 

Exciting new experiences await at WEST 2026—don’t miss out!

  • Increased networking opportunities, including a reception-style lunch on the exhibit floor, to make it easier to build connections and engage in vital conversations.
  • Expanded exhibition area that encompasses two levels.
  • More sessions of various sizes and scope than ever before, offering additional opportunities to engage with government and military speakers.

Naval Institute members receive a discount on WEST registration. 
Registration for active government and military is FREE!

 

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