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Given the current state of Army priorities and the evolving environment, CEMA 2025 has been postponed to the fall as we explore all available options. Please note that this is a postponement—not a cancellation—and discussions are ongoing to determine the best path forward.
Further updates will be provided as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and support during this time.
CEMA 2025 is a mission-critical summit that no warfighter, commander, or defense
professional can afford to miss. The stakes have never been higher—lives depend on our
ability to dominate the electromagnetic spectrum and integrate all-domain operations to
achieve decisive battlefield effects.
Building upon last year’s focus on EW Overmatch, CEMA 2025 advances the discussion to
All-Domain Operations, equipping Division commanders with the tools necessary to shape
and win the deep fight. In an era where speed, precision, and survivability are paramount,
commanders must synchronize crewed and uncrewed teaming, harness autonomous
platforms, and leverage AI-driven intelligence to ensure that machines—not soldiers—make
first contact with the enemy.
This summit is where warfighters and decision-makers will gain the critical insights needed
to synchronize manned and unmanned capabilities, exploit advanced sensors, and
accelerate the sense-decide-act cycle. It’s not just about technological advancement—it’s
about saving lives, protecting forces, and ensuring dominance in the next conflict.
Failure to attend means falling behind. Victory starts here.
Theme: All Domain Operations in support of the Deep Fight
Classification: Unclassified
Location
Aberdeen, MD
Agenda
Stay tuned as we are building a fantastic agenda.
Optional Activities
Day 1 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception- Pick up your summit badge and network with friends and colleagues!
Courtyard by Marriott Aberdeen at Ripken Stadium, 830 Long Dr, Aberdeen, MD
Day 2 | 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Networking Reception
Vandiver Inn, 301 South Union Avenue, Havre de Grace, MD
Day 3 | 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Networking Reception
Bulle Rock Golf Club, 320 Blenheim Lane, Havre De Grace, MD
Registration
New registration link coming soon!
If you registered for CEMA dates April 28 – May 1, AOC will cancel your registration and provide a refund for registration fees paid. All attendees for CEMA 2025 in Fall must re-register once we reopen the registration link. It’s coming soon! If you have questions regarding your registration please contact Alexis Smith, asmith@crows.org.
Pre-Summit Professional Development Workshops
Date: Monday, April 28, 2025 | 1-4 PM ET (Two concurrent sessions)
Location: Water’s Edge Events Center, 4687 Millennium Drive Belcamp, MD 21017
Registration: Don't miss the opportunity to enroll in this workshop - select the workshop during event registration.
If you intend to attend CEMA, you can add on one of the pre-summit professional development workshops at the same time you complete your CEMA registration. Separate registration for the April 28 pre-summit professional development workshops is only needed for those who are NOT attending CEMA 2025.
Description: The AOC 2025 CEMA pre-summit professional development workshops bring topics and content directly related to this year’s summit theme, “All Domain Operations in Support of the Deep Fight.”These one-day, three-hour workshops each provide vital information that is relevant to CEMA attendees, AOC members, and others within the industry. Scheduled for the day prior to the start of the CEMA Summit, attendees arriving prior to the event can take advantage of these unique opportunities. Both sessions are unclassified and cover high-level aspects of the respective workshop topic.
Workshop:
United Army Forces, Dominating the Spectrum: Advancing EW Through Innovation and Integration
Presented by Christelle Ward & Franklin Stonom
Tutorial on Cognitive Electronic Warfare
Presented by Dr. Karen Haigh
Questions: Please reach out to Lauren Schoener-Gaynor, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Professional Development, schoener-gaynor@crows.org, for questions related to the pre-summit professional development workshops and/or their content.
Questions related to pre-summit professional development workshops registration can be directed to Samantha Kim, Professional Development Coordinator, at kim@crows.org.
Capture the Flag (CTF) Challenge
Sponsored by the AOC APG Susquehanna Chapter and Parsons
Date: Monday, April 28, 2025 | 11:00 – 3:00PM
Location: 3326 Ashbury St, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
Description: Looking for an extra challenge during your time at CEMA 2025? Join us for a Capture the Flag (CTF) event hosted by the AOC Susquehanna Chapter. Whether you’re an experienced hacker or a newcomer to cybersecurity, this hands-on competition will put your skills to the test in a series of exciting, real-world security challenges.
While this event is not officially affiliated with the summit, it’s the perfect opportunity to dive deeper into the world of ethical hacking and network with fellow tech enthusiasts in a fun, gamified environment. Team up with friends or join solo to test your skills against the clock. With unique puzzles, coding challenges, and security exploits to uncover, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience.
Skill Level: All levels welcome!
Registration: Registration is open!
Be sure to register early — spaces are limited!
Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Aberdeen at Ripken Stadium
Address: 830 Long Dr, Aberdeen, MD 21001
Phone: (410) 272-0440
More information coming soon!
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 Cyber Electromagnetic Activity (CEMA), find out more or contact Mr. Sean Fitzgerald, fitzgerald@crows.org, 703-549-1600 ext. 222
Thank you to the following sponsors for making this event possible.