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EW Capabilities & Gaps 2025: A Critical Forum for Addressing EMSO Challenges
The Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Capabilities & Gaps Summit is a vital gathering of industry, academia, military, and government leaders tackling the urgent challenges in electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO). In an era of increasingly contested and congested environments, securing dominance in the spectrum is not optional—it’s essential for mission success and warfighter survivability.
This strategically imperative summit delivers actionable solutions to bridge gaps between warfighter challenges and cutting-edge innovation. Attendees will gain first-hand insights into real-world test events, digital engineering advancements, and rapidly fielded technologies that are transforming the EMSO battlespace.
EMS superiority depends on closing the gaps of current capabilities – be part of the solution.
Theme: Connecting EMSO Challenges with Innovative Solutions
Classification of Sessions: SECRET//NOFORN
Location:
SAIC
27582 SGM Gene Shaw Technology Drive
Suite B
Crane, IN 47522
Please direct any questions to events@crows.org.
Agenda
Session Dates & Times
Wednesday, July 9 | 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 10 | 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sessions will be SECRET//NOFORN.
Optional Networking Opportunities
Tuesday, July 8 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Welcome Reception & Badge Pickup
Crazy Horse
214 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN 47404
(5 min walk from the Courtyard)
Sponsored by Lockheed Martin and S²MARTS
Wednesday, July 9 | 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Networking Reception
SmokeWorks Bloomington
121 N College Ave., Bloomington, IN 47404
(6 min walk from the Courtyard)
Sponsored by Amentum
Receptions are for registered attendees only.
Registration
Online registration closes June 20, 2025.
- AOC Member: Industry/Contractor - $675 (includes meal package and Full Registration)
- Non-Member: Industry/Contractor - $775 (includes meal package and Full Registration)
- Active Military & Active Government Civilian (no meal package) FREE
Please note: Registrants must have proper security clearance and be cleared to attend.
*Active government civilian does not include contractors working for the government. Valid Government ID must be presented at check-in.
Cancellations must be submitted in writing; telephone cancellations will not be accepted. Please email your cancellation request to events@crows.org. Refunds will be issued minus a $75 administrative fee for all paid registrations. No refunds after July 2, 2025 at Noon or for no-shows. Online registration will close June 20, 2025 at noon. There will be no onsite registrations allowed.
Call For Papers
Call for papers is now closed.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Abstracts Due: April 11, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: Week of April 28, 2025
Final Presentations Due: June 13, 2025
Security Clearance(s) Due: June 13, 2025
Speakers
Marissa Coblentz
JCMMEW Acting Technical Lead, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane)
Ken Dworkin
Senior Systems Engineer, NAVWAR
Tyler Fitzsimmons
Chief Engineer for AI for Platform Systems, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane)
Robert “Ice” Gamberg
Military Technical and Strategic Advisor Fleet Experimentation Lead, Electromagnetic Spectrum Warfare Department, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane)
Dr. Scott Kuzdeba
Director, Edge and Spectral AI FAST Labs, BAE Systems, Inc.
LCDR Jonathon “Zoloft” Parry
Advanced Development Department, Head Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Four (UX-24), NAVAIR
Dr. James Stewart
Disruptive EMS S&T SSTM, Department Chief Scientist, Spectrum Warfare Systems (WX), Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane)
Security
CLEARANCE REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JUNE 20.
Please submit SECRET//NOFORN level clearance visit requests (VR) to the following information
SMO: 74RP7
Security POC: Stacy Drew
(812) 668-8720
Purpose: Crane AOC Summit 2025
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 listed POC.
Visitors must bring a CAC or state-issued identification to be let into the building.
Please be aware that inside the meeting facility, the use of electronic equipment, including personally owned laptops, cellular/smartphones/watches, tablets, and other wireless email devices, as well as audio/visual recording devices, is strictly prohibited.
Hotel
Courtyard Bloomington
310 S. College Avenue
Bloomington, Indiana 47403
Group Rate: $134/night plus taxes and fees
Hotel Booking Deadline: June 5, 2025*
*Deadline date is based on availability
Transportation
SAIC has very limited parking, and it is reserved for the tenants of the building. Only those with a valid parking pass will be permitted to park in their parking lot. A shuttle bus will be provided from the Courtyard Bloomington and another Bloomington location for attendees. In addition to the Bloomington shuttle, there will be one back-and-forth from NSWC-Crane to bring those working on base.
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 Mr. Sean Fitzgerald, fitzgerald@crows.org, 703-549-1600 ext. 222
Title Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Small Business Sponsors
Facility and Security Sponsor
