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Theme: Non-Kinetics for Modern Warfare at the Speed of Relevance
Objective: The Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Capabilities & Gaps Summit seeks to unite professionals from the military, government, industry, and academia to address its 2026 theme of Non-Kinetics for Modern Warfare at the Speed of Relevance. Speakers and panels will explore topics such as emergent non-kinetic capabilities in an increasingly autonomous warfighting domain, recent doctrine, and integrating emerging technologies in joint warfighting to achieve an enduring EMSO advantage. This summit is designed to serve as a catalyst to mature, test, integrate, field, and support emergent non-kinetic capabilities for an increasingly modern warfare across the Joint Force.
EMS superiority depends on closing the gaps of current capabilities – be part of the solution.
Location:
NSWC Crane
Please direct any questions to [email protected].
Agenda
Session Dates & Times
July 28 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
July 29 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
July 30 | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Registration
Registration is now closed. There will be no onsite registration.
Cancellations must be submitted in writing; telephone cancellations will not be accepted. Please email your cancellation request to [email protected]. Refunds will be issued minus a $75 administrative fee for all paid registrations. No refunds after July 20, 2026, at Noon or for no-shows. Online registration closed on July 22, 2026. There will be no onsite registrations allowed.
Keynote and Distinguished Speakers
James “Jimmy” Allen
Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Science and Technology Futures, Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E))
Dr. William “Bill” Luebke
Capability Portfolio Executive, Sensors, PNT, EW & Comms, PAE Mission Systems
David “Dave” Tremper
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, Test and Engineering (DASN (RDT&E))
Josh Weaver
Director, Spectrum Initiatives & Analysis, Office of the Under Secretary of War for
Research and Engineering
Speakers
Mike Alperi
Deputy Program Manager, PMS 408, Expeditionary Missions Program Office, NAVSEA
Josh Butcher
Integrated Counter Unmanned Systems Branch Manager, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane)
Dr. Andrew Christianson, SSTM
Distinguished Engineer for Cognitive Electromagnetic Spectrum Capabilities
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane)
Bryan Clark
Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute
Luke Craig
Technical Staff, MIT Lincoln Labs
Michael Drob
Chief Engineer, NextGen Federal Systems
Dr. Stefano Galli
Program Manager, DARPA Strategic Technology Office (STO)
Col. Al “Hitcher” Geist, USAF (Ret.)
Director of EMSO Operations, National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI)
Ted Jung
SSTM for Technology Capture Director, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane), performing the duties of CTO for Department of Navy Rapid Capability Office (DON RCO)
Dr. Kevin Leonard
Director, Electronic Sensors and Networks Division, Office of Naval Research (ONR)
Wade Lowdermilk
Chief Technology Officer, TEVET
Dr. Jay Marble
Chief Engineer for Data Analytics, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane)
Andrew “Andy” Martin
Distinguished Engineer, Advanced Electronic Warfare (SSTM), Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane)
Adam Miller
Program Officer Expeditionary Code 31, Office of Naval Research (ONR)
Matt Neidig
Program Manager, HII Mission Technologies
Dr. James Stewart
Disruptive EMS S&T SSTM, Department Chief Scientist, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane)
Shane Stein
Space Program Manager, Office of Naval Research
Dr. Alexander Ray
Maritime EW Systems Division Chief Engineer, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane)
Aaron Walker
Chief Executive Officer, Vadum, Inc.
Vince Williamson
RF & Optoelectronics Technical Area Lead, Trusted & Assured Microelectronics Program, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane)
Security
This summit is SECRET//NOFORN, with a 3rd Day Session held at the TS/SCI//NOFORN level.
If you are attending BOTH the Secret//NOFORN sessions on July 28-29 and the TS//SCI session on July 30, you MUST send a visit request to BOTH SMO codes provided below. Deadline to submit your visit request(s) is July 10, 2026.
- SECRET//NOFORN US ONLY Session July 28-29, 2026: Please submit SECRET//NOFORN US ONLY level clearance visit requests (VR) for 28-29 July 2026 to SMO 00164, security POC Jerrica Klinger (812) 854-3321, [email protected]. Please ensure you use this exact title for the purpose; "Crane 2026 AOC Conference."
- TS//SCI Session on July 30 2026: Please submit TS//SCI US ONLY Clearance VRs to SMO 001643 security POC Candace Wonder at [email protected]. Please ensure you use this exact title for the purpose: "Crane 2026 AOC."
*Personnel must have a valid sponsored clearance; eligibility ONLY is not acceptable. If you have any questions regarding security clearances, please do not hesitate to contact the security POC: Jerrica Klinger, (812) 854-3321, [email protected]. If your clearance has not been validated by NSWC Crane personnel by 2:30 PM on July 10, 2026 you will not be allowed access to attend. Please ensure that when you submit your VR only indicate the dates you will be on center at NSWC Crane. No one-year certifications, please.
All local Crane personnel will have their clearance information submitted for them by Jerrica Klinger.
Please be aware that note-taking will only be permitted during the SECRET//NOFORN SESSION July 28-29, 2026 at the unclassified level. The use of electronic equipment, including personally owned laptops, cellular/smart phones/watches, tablets, and other wireless email devices, as well as audio/visual recording devices are strictly prohibited.
Base Access
Due to limited parking at the conference facility, please ride the charter bus from Bloomington each day. All individuals MUST possess a valid government-issued CAC or active/reserve/retired military ID for entrance at the gate. If you have no CAC or military ID, you MUST complete SECNAV 5512/1 for base access. No exceptions will be made, and escorting is not allowed.
Fax the completed form to ATTN: AOC Cap Gaps Conference C/O Jerrica Klinger; FAX 812-854-2091 or email to [email protected]. This form can ONLY be accepted between June 30 and July 17, 2026 to comply with access requirements. Otherwise, you will NOT be authorized to get on base and attend the summit (no exceptions).
Transportation
NWS Crane has very limited parking. We encourage all attendees to ride the shuttle bus provided. More information will be provided to registered attendees.
Sponsors
This event does not constitute federal sponsorship, sanction, or endorsement of the non-federal entities (NFE) sponsors or the NFE activities.
NFE exhibits and sponsorships are available for educational purposes for attendees to learn about new technologies and developments.
If you are interested in sponsorship or exhibiting at EW Capabilities & Gaps, find out more or contact [email protected].
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