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CEMA 2026: All Domain Operations

Objective: CEMA 2026 focused on “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 summit 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.

Classification of Sessions: TS//SCI

Location:
Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG)
Myer Auditorium
BLDG 6000, Combat Drive
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

Agenda

Session dates/times:

Day 1 | 9 AM - 5 PM | U.S. SECRET ONLY
Day 2 | 9 AM - 5 PM | U.S. SECRET ONLY
Day 3 | 9 AM - 4 PM | TS//SCI

 

Optional Networking Opportunities

Welcome Reception - Pick up your conference badge and network with friends and colleagues!
Day 1 - Networking Reception | TBD
Day 2 - Networking Reception | TBD

 

Call for Papers

Original papers are 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 include:

  • 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 policy makers 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

Keynotes and Distinguished Speakers

Coming soon!

 

Registration

Online Registration will open in Summer of 2026.

Security

More information coming soon!

All attendees representing the U.S. for all sessions, must submit their valid Security Certification via DISS

*All APG personnel must submit their clearance regardless of current access to the Myer Auditorium

 

Base Access

US. 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, MD 21001
(800) 321-2211

Link to book 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 having a table top display at this event, please click here or contact sales@crows.org.

Thank you to the following sponsors for making this event possible!