WEST 2025 Conference
Date: January 27 to January 30, 2025
Venue: San Diego Convention Center
Location: San Diego, United States of America
Target Audience: Canadian companies focusing on C4ISR (command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance), as well as related high-tech equipment (ie: drones, under water sensing, etc).
Sector: Defence and security
Event description
WEST 2025, is the premier naval conference and exposition on the West Coast. Co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute, WEST is the only event in which the makers of platforms and the designers of technologies can network, discuss and demonstrate their solutions in a single locale.
While WEST is specifically targeted for the communications and electronics business areas within the U.S. Department of Defense, there is always a broader array of companies and interests represented that include:
- Information technology and cyber-related companies in both hardware and software;
- Platform prime contractors of ships, aircraft and ground systems;
- U.S. government research and development agencies from all services;
- User commands from all services seeking latest technologies that might meet their needs.
The Trade Commissioner Service is organizing a business program for Canadian companies who can demonstrate their potential to succeed in this market and industry.
Note: Canada Program will begin one day prior to the start of the conference (January 27). Business-to-business (B2B) meetings can be arranged for up to 10 companies. Interested companies must submit a completed questionnaire by October 11, 2024. To receive an application questionnaire, please contact Serena Ko (serena.ko@international.gc.ca).
Register to attend
If you would like further information and/or wish to have your own booth within the Canada Pavilion (limited availability, at a cost), contact Serena Ko (serena.ko@international.gc.ca), Trade Commissioner (Defence & Security)
Why your organization should participate
- Develop a first-hand understanding of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in foreign markets
- Gain insights and market intelligence
- Increase visibility of your product or service
- Meet academic or research entities
- Meet key commercial entities, industry players, and potential buyers, investors and/or partners
- Participate in networking events
- Participate in pre-organized business to business meetings
- Receive on-the-ground assistance from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
Trade Commissioner(s) involvement
Activities organized by the Trade Commissioner Service
- Business-to-business meetings
- Networking event
- Pavilion/exhibit
The Trade Commissioner, Serena Ko (serena.ko@international.gc.ca), can provide information on this event and other local events that you are considering, as well as advice on business development in the region. The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service offers services free of charge to Canadian exporters and companies that meet our client criteria.
