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October 15, 2025
ASSOCIATION NEWS
 
AOC members are invited to actively participate in shaping the leadership of the association by voting in the 2025 AOC Board of Directors Election. Your engagement in this election is vital in ensuring the continued growth and success of AOC. Voting will take place through October 31.
 
 
Due to the ongoing government shutdown, AOC has made the difficult decision to cancel CEMA 2025. To our sponsors, speakers, and attendees – thank you for your continued partnership, patience, and support as we navigate these circumstances together. We look forward to returning next year stronger than ever.
 
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EVENTS
 
Three distinguished keynotes. Cutting-edge tech sessions. Mission-critical insights.
 
From White House insights to congressional perspectives and military leadership, AOC 2025's keynotes will bring unparalleled expertise on the challenges defining EW operations through 2035. This year's agenda also features technical deep dives and strategic sessions that will give you the competitive edge required to succeed in the modern threat landscape.
 
   
DAY 1 KEYNOTE
Laurie Moe Buckhout
Assistant National Cyber Director for Policy,
The White House
 
 
DAY 2 KEYNOTE
The Honorable Don Bacon
Chair, House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber, IT and Innovation Subcommittee,
US House of Representatives
 
 
DAY 3 KEYNOTE
Lieutenant General Paul T. Stanton
Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command Commander and Director,
Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
 
 
So join nearly 2,500 electromagnetic warfare experts from more than 40 countries December 9-11 in National Harbor, MD, as they explore the theme of Charting a Path to 2035: Navigating the Future of Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations. Register for AOC 2025 today!
 
 
EW CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN COALITION WARFIGHTING 
Collaborative EW, taking place March 10-12, 2026, in Point Mugu, Calif., will gather coalition leaders from the US, UK and Australia to address electronic warfare challenges by exploring interoperability, unmanned systems integration, and joint manned/unmanned platform coordination to achieve superiority in peer-to-peer conflicts.
 
Original papers are now being solicited from government, academia, industry, operational units, and subject matter experts. The deadline to submit your abstract is November 12.
 
March 10, 2026 | US SECRET ONLY
March 11-12, 2026 | US SECRET REL AUKUS
 
 
Position your brand at the epicenter of global EW leadership. Act now – exclusive opportunities are filling rapidly. Grab high-visibility offerings, including the convention mobile app and main stage commercial spots, while they're still available. AOC Partners receive discounts across all packages.
 
Contact sales@crows.org to secure your organization's strategic positioning at this must-attend event.
 
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PODCAST
 
Artificial intelligence is advancing at breakneck speed in military applications, but the real bottleneck may not be the technology itself – it’s whether humans can trust and effectively use these systems. That’s according to Jeff Druce, Senior Scientist, Human-Centered AI at Charles River Analytics, who joined host and AOC Director of Advocacy & Outreach for a recent episode of From the Crows’ Nest to discuss the challenges facing AI and machine learning in the battlespace.
 
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 
Elevate your professional development before AOC 2025 with pre-convention courses on December 8 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. Choose from cutting-edge educational opportunities designed for electronic warfare professionals:
 
Full-Day:
  • Principles of Metasurface-Driven Electronic Warfare Presented by Dr. Rafael Licursi
  • Counter-C5ISRT Tabletop Exercise Presented by Bryan Clark and David Byrd
Half-Day:
  • Antenna Theory for EW Professionals: A Quick But Thorough Crash Course (Morning Only) Presented by Major Timothy Wolfe, PhD
  • Microelectronics 101 for EW Professionals: A Quick But Thorough Crash Course (Afternoon Only) Presented by Major Timothy Wolfe, PhD
  • Global Conflict and Emerging Technologies: Lessons from the Russia-Ukraine War (Morning and Afternoon Sessions) Presented by Dr. Shawana P. Johnson, GISP
These focused courses provide intensive, hands-on learning from industry experts before the convention begins. Register for courses as part of your main event registration at aoc2025.org/register. Note: AOC 2025 registration is required to attend any pre-convention course.
 
 
Stay at the forefront of the electromagnetic warfare knowledge with our upcoming webinars:
AOC webinars are presented originally as live events and then made available as recordings. All webinars are free for AOC members.
 
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CAREERS
 
Looking to build the next generation of EW professionals? The AOC Career Center makes it easier than ever to connect with top student talent through our free internship postings. Whether you need students studying engineering or another specialty, the AOC Career Center helps you reach qualified candidates pursuing education and careers in EW, cyber, and defense-related technologies.
 
Post your internship opportunities at no cost and access a dedicated pipeline of future EW leaders. Ready the future of EW by investing in today's brightest minds.
 
CHAPTER NEWS
 
Your chapters are doing incredible work around the world, and we want to help you shine a spotlight on your successes in AOC's publications and social media. From groundbreaking events to member achievements and community impact, we've created simple Content Submission Guidelines to help you share your latest news.
 
Remember: Your chapter's story is part of AOC's story. By sharing your successes, you're contributing to our impact on the global EW community.
 
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