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Theme: All Domain Operations in support of the Deep Fight
CEMA 2025 advances last year’s narrative of “EW Overmatch” to one of “All Domain Operations” where Division commanders have multiple capabilities at their disposal to achieve shaping or decisive effects in the deep fight. It is the artful combination of human and machine integrated capabilities for crewed and uncrewed teaming and leveraging autonomous platforms and not soldiers to make first contact with the enemy. This conference will focus on the synchronization of manned and unmanned capabilities while utilizing intelligence sources and advanced sensors to help sense, identify, effect, and facilitate better decision-making to produce the desired advantage.
Location
Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG)
Myer Auditorium
BLDG 6000, Combat Drive
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
Classification
U.S. Secret Only and TS/SCI Sessions
This is an Army approved conference. Meals and Incidental Expenses (M&IE) will not be authorized at Government expense to local attendees. Travel to attend the conference must be approved and funded by the traveler's home organization. Any questions can be sent to Mike Schwartz and Giorgio Bertoli.
Agenda
Session Dates & Times
Tuesday, April 29 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 30 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 1 | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sessions will be US Secret only and up to TS/SCI classification levels.
Optional Activities
Monday, April 28 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception- Pick up your conference badge and network with friends and colleagues!
Courtyard by Marriott Aberdeen at Ripken Stadium, 830 Long Dr, Aberdeen, MD
Tuesday, April 29 | 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Networking Reception
Vandiver Inn, 301 South Union Avenue, Havre de Grace, MD
Wednesday, April 30 | 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Networking Reception
Bulle Rock Golf Club, 320 Blenheim Lane, Havre De Grace, MD
Call for Papers
Original papers are being solicited from the United States Government, Academia, Industry, Operational Units, and Subject Matter Experts. Final Conference presentations may be US Secret or TS/SCI US Only. Paper submissions should be unclassified and indicate the level of classification for presentation.
Topics:
- Science & Technology: Current, emerging, and future trends in EW/Cyber/SIGINT/IO technologies, architecture, techniques, use of machine learning/artificial intelligence, and other novel technologies
- Acquisition Programs: updates from key leadership, program and capability managers, and policymakers on current and emerging programs of record, quick reaction capabilities, and rapid prototyping efforts
- Exercises & Experimentation: Lessons learned from CEMA exercises and experimentation
- DOTMLPF-P: integrating holistic CEMA solutions into Army and Joint formations in support of multi-domain operations
- From the Field: feedback on current employment of CEMA capabilities from operational units, emerging CONOPS, TTPs, signature management, and force structure implications
- Special Emphasis Topics:
- Multi-Domain Effects for Lethal and Non-lethal Targeting
- EW and Cyber Solutions for the Air/Ground Littoral
- Deploying AI and Machine Learning on the Battlefield
- Technology in Support of Human-Machine Integrated Formations
- EMBM in support of Joint All Domain Command and Control
- Contested Logistics in Contest Environments
- Speed to Decision with C2 Next
- Assured PNT and Navigation Warfare
IMPORTANT DATES*
Abstracts Due: January 17, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: By week of February 17, 2025
Final Presentations Due: April 7, 2025
Security Clearance: April 7, 2025
All abstracts must be unclassified and MUST follow be submitted with the Abstract Form. For more information visit the conference website.
Please forward abstracts and CEMA Call for Papers Abstract Form to Ms. Christine Armstrong at [email protected] by January 17, 2025
*Dates are proposed for initial planning purposes only and subject to change based on the finalization of the foreign disclosure processes currently in staffing. Actual dates are expected to fall on or within 7 – 10 days of listed dates.
Registration
Online Registration will open in February 2025.
Conference 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 or for no-shows. Online registration will close on 22 April at Noon. Any registration after that time will need to register onsite.
Pricing
Conference Registration Fees are for US Only and must have proper security clearance and be cleared to attend.
Conference Registration Fees are for US Only and must have proper security clearance and be cleared to attend.
AOC Member | Industry/Contractor | $795 includes meal package and Full Conference Registration
Non-Member | Industry/Contractor | $895 includes meal package and Full Conference Registration
Active Government Civilian (no meal package) | $0
Active-Duty Military (no meal package) | $0
Meal Package is $75 (You may purchase a meal ticket onsite while supplies last)
Please note: Meal Package is $60 (You may purchase a meal ticket onsite while supplies last). Please contact [email protected] to add this to your registration.
VIP and Keynote Speakers
Coming soon!
Security
U.S. Participation
Clearance requests must be received by April 7, 2025
Security Clearance
U.S. Attendees Only
All attendees representing the U.S. for all sessions, must submit their valid Security Certification via DISS, SMO Code: APG-CEMA-118
First Visit Date: April 29, 2025
Last Visit Date: May 1, 2025
POC is CEMA 2025
Purpose of visit: ATTEND CEMA Conference
For questions related to visit requests please contact:
- Corey Litchfield, PEO IEW&S, 520-669-2206, [email protected]
- Dajae' Overton, PEO IEW&S, 520-669-2299, [email protected]
*All APG personnel must submit their clearance regardless of current access to the Myer Auditorium
Base Access
U.S. Attendees
If you have a government issued CAC or active/reserve/retired military ID, you will be able to access the base by showing your appropriate identification card.
Each attendee who pre-registered by the deadline will be sent, via email, a CEMA placard to print out and have in your vehicle. If you do not have a CAC card or military ID but are pre-registered for the event, you must present this placard plus a valid state issued driver's license that is REAL ID act compliant to guards at gate 715 to access the base. They will have a list of all registered attendees and will verify you are on this list.
If you are not pre-registered and on this approved list, you must obtain a Visitor Pass (see below).
Visitor Passes
If you do not pre-register for the event by the deadline and receive the CEMA placard, you must go to the Visitor Center upon arrival in order to obtain a Visitor Pass. Please allow for additional time at the Visitor Center as it does get busy and have a wait time to be seen and processed.
Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott, Aberdeen at Ripken Stadium
830 Long Drive | Aberdeen, Maryland 21001
(800) 321-2211
AOC Special Group Rate: $113 or prevailing govt per diem + applicable taxes. Reservations must be made NLT March 31, 2025, to receive the discounted room rate while available. Complimentary overnight parking; complimentary Wi-Fi; Room cancellation 48 hours prior to arrival.
Link to book hotel room Coming Soon!
Sponsors
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 Cyber Electromagnetic Activity (CEMA), find out more or contact Mr. Sean Fitzgerald, [email protected], 703-549-1600 ext. 222