{"id":110103,"date":"2025-10-03T13:51:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T17:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/?page_id=110103"},"modified":"2026-01-20T12:38:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T17:38:45","slug":"the-westin-waterside","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/the-westin-waterside\/","title":{"rendered":"The Final Frontier: Westin Waterside"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8f747729 alignfull\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b6ef306c\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-on-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-60506cb720adb699b8443f6f4845759b\">Explore the Westin<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-402b8141\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-ba534601\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-14693969\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-14693969\">\n\n<h6 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-58d0b29c gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"#Networking-Opportunities\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#Networking-Opportunities\">Networking<\/a><\/h6>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-25b24eef\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-25b24eef\">\n\n<h6 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3462343d gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"#Pitch-Theater\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#Pitch-Theater\">Pitch<br>Theater<\/a><\/h6>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b60da16f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b60da16f\">\n\n<h6 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4106b09e gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"#Space-Capabilities-Zone\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#Space-Capabilities-Zone\">Space Capabilities Zone<\/a><\/h6>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-607c0dd3\" id=\"Space-Capabilities-Zone\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ee6f973f26ade01099c6dd9b2877c420\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Space Capabilities Zone<\/span>:<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9a07ea83\">\n\n<p class=\"has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11164185ac90ad60c13253944aa4a667\"><strong><strong>Debuting in 2026, the Space Capabilities Zone showcases how Special Operations Forces are driving innovation in space integration to enhance mission success. This dedicated zone invites companies to demonstrate space-based technologies that strengthen SOF\u2019s tactical and operational edge. Focus areas include:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-eb47019324d7cca24f4c13717d758155\">\n<li class=\"has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4ade2858761de4eced207dfc06de620e\">Persistent communications in denied environments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-80e5bf77495977ad0bdc07b1b978f42d\">Advanced GPS and navigation systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-time geospatial intelligence platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rapid satellite build and deployment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alternative launch and re-entry systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next-generation sensing platforms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-27a1e1da\" id=\"Networking-Opportunities\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bea7c7140c100e6ccb676d9879538aee\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Networking Opportunities<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e7446135\">\n\n<p class=\"has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cb58d17833de1774f6ff7ef69d03a0db\"><strong>The Westin Waterside will host a variety of networking experiences designed to connect attendees, exhibitors, and partners throughout the week. Some of these include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-493923952dcbab3a918ccfc91c4757fc\">\n<li class=\"has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-43b5ab40c38fe5a0c9e0dd7610328d29\"><strong>Launchpad Lounge<\/strong>: Need a break? Step into the Launchpad Lounge \u2014 a quiet space to rest, recharge, and relax before heading back into the action.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0fa3ddbe8e5413d62bc46d9a3891385c\"><strong>Rocket Recharge Coffee Station<\/strong>: Fuel your day at the Rocket Recharge Coffee Station. Swing by for a fresh cup of coffee and keep your mission on track.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-05f1958c7058c011aeee4d6ea9da5ac0\"><strong>Stars and Start-up&#8217;s Reception<\/strong>:<br><em>Tuesday, 19 May, 1500 &#8211; 1700<br><\/em>You don\u2019t want to miss this networking reception! Join us to connect with exhibitors from the brand-new <strong>Space Capabilities Zone<\/strong> while enjoying refreshments and out-of-this-world conversation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6edf6d94e2e97297a99d962939e98193\"><strong>Sponsorship opportunities<\/strong> are available for select networking activations at the Westin Waterside. 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If you are looking to present your game-changing tech in front of an audience looking for the next big thing, you will want to keep an eye out for opportunities to present in the Pitch Theater.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore the Westin Space Capabilities Zone: Debuting in 2026, the Space Capabilities Zone showcases how Special Operations Forces are driving innovation in space integration to enhance mission success. This dedicated zone invites companies to demonstrate space-based technologies that strengthen SOF\u2019s tactical and operational edge. 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