Cyber Electromagnetic Activity (CEMA) 2027

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CEMA 2027 Summit Theme: Joint Synchronization of Non-Kinetic Effects in a Contested Spectrum

Objective: At the CEMA 2027 Symposium, we will examine how the Joint Force can integrate and synchronize cyber, electronic warfare, intelligence, and other non-kinetic capabilities to create operational advantage in an increasingly contested and congested electromagnetic spectrum. A key focus will be enabling commanders to plan, coordinate, execute, and assess non-kinetic effects across Services, domains, and echelons. The symposium will explore how Electronic Warfare and intelligence can be translated into timely effects, how non-kinetic and kinetic capabilities can be integrated through the targeting process, and how forces can maintain command and control when communications, positioning, navigation, timing, and access to the spectrum are degraded or denied. The goal is to identify the technologies, processes, and operational concepts required to deliver synchronized effects at the time and place needed to support the Joint Force commander.

Classification of Sessions: US Secret Only

Location:
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Kossiakoff Conference Center
11091 Johns Hopkins Rd, Laurel, MD

Agenda

Session dates/times:

Tuesday, May 25 | 9 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday, May 26 | 9 AM – 5 PM
Sessions will be US Secret only

Call for Papers

Call for Papers: Original papers are being solicited from the United States government; academia; industry; operational units; and subject matter experts. All abstracts must be Unclassified. Final Oral Presentation may be at the US Secret Classification.

Topics:

Science & Technology: Current, emerging, and future trends in EW, Cyber, SIGINT, intelligence, AI/ML, and spectrum technologies
Acquisition Programs: Updates from key leadership, program and capability managers, and policymakers on programs of record, rapid capabilities, and prototyping efforts
Requirements: Emerging joint requirements and operational capability gaps associated with non-kinetic effects and contested spectrum operations
Threat: Current and emerging adversary EW, cyber, SIGINT, counter-C5ISR, and spectrum-denial capabilities
Exercises & Experimentation: Lessons learned from joint and service EW exercises, experimentation, testing, and operational demonstrations
DOTMLPF-P: Integrating and institutionalizing joint EW capabilities across doctrine, organizations, training, materiel, leadership, personnel, facilities, and policy
From the Field: Operational lessons, emerging CONOPS and TTPs, targeting processes, and force structure implications

Special Emphasis Topics:

Joint Synchronization of Kinetic and Non-Kinetic Effects
Joint EW Command and Control
Non-Kinetic targeting and effects assessment
AI/ML-Enabled CEMA and decision support
Dynamic spectrum operations
Sensor-to-effect integration
Assured PNT and navigation warfare
Electromagnetic protection and signature management
Joint and coalition EW interoperability
Distributed CEMA operations at the tactical edge
Open architecture and modular EW systems

Important Dates*

Abstracts Due: January 16, 2027
Notification of Acceptance: Week of February 23, 2027
Final Presentations Due: April 24, 2027

*Note: 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.

Any questions please reach out to speaker coordinators: Christine Armstrong at [email protected] and Lisa Reynolds at [email protected].

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Speakers

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Registration

Registration will open winter 2027.

Summit registration fees are for US Only and must have proper security clearance and be cleared to attend.

Registration Fees:

AOC Member: Industry/Contractor – $750 (includes meal package and full summit registration)
Non-Member: Industry/Contractor – $825(includes meal package and full summit registration)
Active Military** (no meal package): FREE
Active Government Civilian** (no meal package): FREE

*Summit 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. Registration will close on May 18, 2027.

**Meal package is $50 (Request your pre-purchase as limited supplies onsite)

Security

Information on security clearances is coming soon!

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