# Annual Maritime Security West

- Dates: 31 August 2026 to 2 September 2026
- Location: Kona Kai Resort, San Diego, United States
- Organiser: Neak Media LLC
- Industry: Aerospace & Defense

## About

The Annual Maritime Security West is set to take place from August 31 to September 2, 2026, at the picturesque Kona Kai Resort & Spa in San Diego, California.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://marsecwest.com/)
- [Registration](https://marsecwest.com/registration/)
- [Agenda](https://marsecwest.com/agenda/)

## Topics

- Security & Defense

## Speakers

- Julio R. Gonzalez, Manager, Consulting and Security Services, Terminal Protective Services
- Michael Ziesemer, Director of Operation, Terminal Protective Services
- Chris Wolski, President & CEO, Applied Security Convergence LLC
- Sareth Neak, President, Neak Media LLC
- Chief Magda Fernandez, Police & Public Safety, Port of San Diego Harbor Police
- Vice Admiral Joseph R. Buzzella, Commander, Pacific Area, U.S. Coast Guard
- Chief James Gartland, Lifeguard Chief, San Diego Fire-Rescue Dept
- Nicholas Pierce, Assistant Director, Border Security, San Diego Field Office
- David Foster, Director of Homeland Security, Port of San Diego
- Jessica Thomas, Director of Security, Port of Houston Authority
- Anita Gill, Port Security Director, Port of Vancouver
- Bridgett D. Lewis, Manager of Security Operations, Port of Long Beach
- Lacy Edwards, Port Security Manage

## Sponsors and partners

- HavocAI
- FaceTec
- TERMA Inc
- Voltari Electric
- TMA BlueTech
- AUVSI

## Where to stay

- **The Sofia Hotel**: 50 m from the venue
- **The Bristol Hotel**: 130 m from the venue, 1055 First Avenue, San Diego, 92101
- **The Westin Gaslamp Quarter**: 190 m from the venue, 910 Broadway Circle, San Diego, 92101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sanwi-the-westin-san-diego-gaslamp-quarter/)
  - Phone: +1-619-239-2200
- **The Westin San Diego**: 210 m from the venue
- **Panama-Senator Hotel**: 260 m from the venue
- **Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection**: 280 m from the venue, 421 West B Street, San Diego, 92101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sanya-hotel-republic-san-diego-autograph-collection/overview/)
  - Phone: +1-619-398-3100
- **The US Grant, A Luxury Collection Hotel**: 300 m from the venue, 326 Broadway, San Diego, 92101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sanlc-the-us-grant-a-luxury-collection-hotel-san-diego)
  - Phone: +1-619-232-3121
- **Plaza Hotel**: 370 m from the venue

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/annual-maritime-security-west-san-diego/