Bremerton, WA - The Kitsap Economic Development Alliance in partnership with the Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition will co-host the Pacific Northwest Defense Symposium on August 11/12 at the Kitsap Conference Center, Bremerton Harborside. The second annual event will focus on showcasing the region’s maritime assets. Mr. Kevin Bowen, Raytheon, is the morning keynote speaker and will update attendees on R&D in the unmanned underwater vehicle industry. The lunch keynote speaker is Mr. Colin Clark, leand Pentagon and adcquisition reporter for Military.com.
The symposium will begin on August 11th with a business connections reception from 5-7 PM. Sponsorships and booth opportunities are still available. To learn more and to register visit: http://www.nwdefense.com.
Breakout sessions and a sampling of regional and local presenters:
- MARSEC – Addressing maritime security requirements with new technologies:
- Naval Facilities and Construction:
- USCG District 13 Overview: RADM Gary Blore, Commander USCG District 13 (invited)
- Lunch Keynote: Colin Clark, Lead Defense Acquisition Reporter for Military.com
- Shipbuilding – the state of shipbuilding in the Pacific NW and beyond: RADM Lockwood, Todd Pacific Shipyards; RDML Carnevale, Shipbuilder’
- Navy/USCG Buyers Panel: Representatives from Navy Region NW, NAVFAC, USCG District 13
- R&D – leveraging new research and development with tech transfer opportunities:
