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Innovation in Government from WEST 2025

This Innovation in Government brings insights from WEST 2025, the premier conference hosted by AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute at the San Diego Convention Center. This year’s theme, The Future is Now, explores a critical question: Are operational capabilities advancing at the pace of the threat? Speed has emerged as the defining factor in defense innovation, with government and industry leaders emphasizing the urgency of accelerating decision-making, technology adoption, and digital transformation. At WEST 2025, sea service leaders are leveraging data-driven strategies to enhance readiness and modernization for the Navy and Marine Corps. This program features conversations with top officials from the Navy, the DoD and key industry partners, offering insights into the technologies, partnerships, and innovations shaping the future of defense.

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The Navy’s Digital Transformation: Modernization, Security, and Workforce Empowerment

Barry Tanner, Deputy CIO at the U.S. Navy, discussed the evolution of the Navy’s Information Superiority Vision (ISV) 2.0, emphasizing the need to optimize, secure, and make data-driven decisions.

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Preparing for the Future: Readiness, Technology, and Industry Collaboration

Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence, USA (Ret.), President and CEO of AFCEA International, emphasized the urgency of military readiness in the face of evolving global threats, particularly the 2027 timeline set by China regarding Taiwan.

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Harnessing Data and Speed for Naval Superiority in a Contested Future

Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare, N2N6 and Director of Naval Intelligence, emphasized the critical role of data, AI, and edge computing in maintaining decision advantage in modern warfare.

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Securing the Future: How the Marine Corps is Enhancing Cyber Defense and Data Integrity

Shery Thomas, Cyber Technology Officer (CTO) at the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command, discusses the Marine Corps' advancements in cybersecurity and network modernization.

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Modernizing Naval Operations for a Digital Battlefield

Mark Senell, President at Infoblox Federal, highlights the critical role of artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and multi-domain operations in modern naval warfare.

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Building a Resilient Cyber Workforce to Protect Critical Defense Systems

Mark Gorak, Principal Director for Resources & Analysis at the Department of Defense (DoD), Office of the Chief Information Officer, discusses the DoD’s progress in strengthening the cyber workforce.

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Speed vs. Budget: The Navy’s Fight Against Budget Uncertainty

Vice Admiral John Skillman, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Integration of Capabilities and Resources (N8), highlights the disruptive impact of budget uncertainty on naval operations, citing continuing resolutions (CRs) as a major obstacle.

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Preparing the DoD Cyber Workforce for Tomorrow’s Challenges

Matt Isnor, Program Lead for Cyberspace Workforce Development at the Department of Defense, discusses the ongoing implementation of the Cyber Workforce Qualification Program, known as Manual 8140.

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NAVWAR’s Digital Leap: Transforming Naval Communications and Operations

Rob Wolborsky, Chief Engineer at NAVWAR, discusses the Navy’s Sailor Edge Afloat and Ashore (C2) initiative, which aims to provide high-speed internet access to ships using low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites.

Strategic Partnerships for Defense: The Race to 2027 Readiness

Rob Pickle, Sales Director at Carahsoft, discusses the importance of leveraging technology to ensure fleet preparedness, particularly with the looming 2027 timeline for potential conflict with China over Taiwan.

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Bridging Public-Private Cybersecurity: Lessons in Agility and AI Implementation

Bri Frost, Director of Cybersecurity and IT Ops Curriculum at Pluralsight, highlights that the public sector can learn valuable lessons in agility from private industry, particularly in technology adoption and cybersecurity practices.

Beyond Sales: How Industry Can Truly Support Government Missions

Chris Betz, CTO for Federal at Omnissa, dives into the importance of industry partners adopting a strategic, value-driven approach when working with government agencies.

Breaking Security Barriers to Government Modernization

Jim Coyle, U.S. Public Sector CTO at Lookout, discusses the challenges government agencies face in embracing mobility, cloud security, and AI.

Public-Private Collaboration: The Key to AI and Autonomy Success

Chris Elsins, Director of Public Sector Go-To-Market at Domino Data Lab, discusses the evolving role of AI and autonomy in government digital transformation.

Protecting Digital Integrity: Responsible AI in Government Operations

Brendan Curley, Vice President of Public Sector Sales - Digital Media at Adobe, discusses the importance of responsible AI in content creation and data management for government agencies.

From Data Overload to Clarity: Using the Right Metrics for Change

Peter Seidule, DoD Lead at Qualtrics, emphasizes the importance of listening to personnel in driving digital transformation within the military.

An Industry Perspective from WEST '25

The Future of Naval Technology: AI, Digital Transformation, and the Power of Public-Private Partnerships

WEST Insights with Chris Daniels

Chris Daniels - DoD Accounts, Confluent

WEST Insights with Chris Betz

Chris Betz - CTO | Federal, Omnissa

WEST Insights with Adam Prem

Adam Prem - Senior Manager, Defense and Intelligence, Global Public Sector, ServiceNow

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WEST Insights with John Savio

John Savio - Executive Director, Public Sector, Defense and Critical Infrastructure, Black Duck

WEST Insights with John O'Leary

John O'Leary - VP of Federal, DataRobot

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WEST Insights Tim Silk

Tim Silk - Director, Solutions Engineering, HashiCorp Federal

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WEST Insights with Caio Lopes

Caio Lopes - Navy Account Manager, Qualtrics

WEST Insights with Michelle Woolford

Michelle Woolford - Navy/USMC/4th Estate Account Director, Adobe

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WEST Insights with Jim Coyle

Jim Coyle - U.S. Public Sector CTO, Lookout

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