What's on the horizon for the next week across the AOC community? Here's what you need to know.

 

AOC joins our members across the United States in celebrating America's 250th this July 4th. We wish you a safe and happy holiday!

Good news! You now have until July 14 to submit your abstract for AOC 2026.

 

The AOC 2026 theme, EMS Superiority – Challenges and Opportunities Across the Globe, reflects the accelerating competition for electromagnetic spectrum dominance shaped by regional dynamics, emerging threats, alliance structures, and operational environments. We invite members of the EMSO community to submit original, unclassified abstracts that support that theme.

 

AOC 2026 will gather over 2,500 professionals from 40+ countries spanning industry, military, and government December 8-10 in National Harbor, MD. Pre-convention courses will be taking place on December 7.

 

The Call for Papers deadline has been extended to July 14, but time is still limited. Don't miss your chance to share your expertise on the global stage.

Registration is now open for the Surface-to-Air Missile Systems Symposium returns, taking place September 22-24 in Huntsville, AL. The symposium will bring together military, government, industry, and academia professionals to confront the rapid evolution of adversary SAM systems and integrated air defense systems (IADS). Sessions will explore threat characterization, SAM architecture progression, lessons learned from combat operations, and novel approaches to countering adversary systems – all with an eye toward achieving enduring advantage within the electromagnetic spectrum.

 

After careful consideration, AOC has made the difficult decision to cancel CEMA 2026, originally scheduled for October.

 

While CEMA 2026 will not proceed as planned, the mission continues. Our current goal is to bring the community back together as soon as possible, and we look forward to sharing more details as plans are finalized. AOC is actively developing the next evolution of this event, and we encourage you to check back regularly for updates as new information becomes available.

 

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Summer is one of the best times to sharpen your edge, and AOC has virtual courses lined up to help you do exactly that. Whether you're focused on satellite vulnerabilities, drone threats, or the cutting edge of metasurface technology, there's something here to advance your expertise – all without leaving your desk.

 

Dr. Rafael Licursi leads this two-session course covering how to detect, track, and defeat unmanned aerial systems – a must for professionals operating in today's threat environment.

 

Round out your summer with Dr. Licursi's exploration of metasurface technology and its growing role in shaping the future of EW systems.