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Cyber/EW Convergence 2025: An Operationally Vital Summit
In modern warfare, cyber operations and electromagnetic warfare/electromagnetic spectrum operations (EW/EMSO) must converge for survival. Controlling the spectrum, securing data, and integrating real-time intelligence is the difference between mission success and failure.
This summit moves beyond doctrine to real-world integration, where IT, data infrastructure, and operational execution combine for decisive effects. Cyber/EW Convergence 2025 is the must-attend summit for those responsible for ensuring dominance in the next conflict.
We’ll address National-Tactical Interoperability, IC Warfighter Support, Mission Data Integration, Software-Driven Capabilities, Platform One, and CJADC2—key enablers for real-time decision-making and operational superiority. With TS/SCI-level briefings, expert panels, and direct access to top experts, attendees will gain mission-essential intelligence to stay ahead of the fight.
You cannot afford to miss this event if you are responsible for warfighter survivability, mission success, or national security.
The future of warfare is now — it’s time to master it.
Theme: Operational Synergy
Classification of Sessions: TS//SCI
All attendees must be U.S. citizens, hold a TS clearance, and be indoctrinated into SCI by their government agency or sponsor to attend the symposium.
Location:
Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic
Cooper River Landing Conference Center (Bldg 3112)
Charleston, SC
Agenda
Session Dates & Times
Tuesday, June 3 | 8:45am – 5:00pm TS//SCI
Wednesday, June 4 | 8:30am – 5:00pm TS//SCI
Optional Networking Opportunities
Monday, June 2 | TBD
Beer & Badge
Tuesday, June 3 | TBD
Networking Event
Call for Papers
Keynote and Distinguished Speakers
Maj Gen James Livingston, USMC (Retired)
Medal of Honor Recipient
RADM Steven Parode, USN (Retired)
Deputy Director of Naval Intelligence and the Director of the Naval Intelligence Activity
RDML Tim Kuehhas, USN (Retired)
AOC Palmetto Roost Chapter President
Mr. James Ward
Executive Vice President, Scientific Research Corporation
Speakers
Mr. Ken Dworkin
Board of Directors, AOC
Mr. Edwin Grohe
Technical Director, Naval Information Warfighting Development Center
Mr. Eric Lentz
Cyber Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) Researcher, Two Six Technologies
Dr. Ilya Lipkin
Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis
Dr. Nathan Price
Primary Software Engineer, NIWC LANT/SRC
Mr. Peter Rocco
Deputy Senior Naval Intelligence Manager for Information Warfare, Office of Naval Intelligence
Dr. James Stewart
Chief Scientist, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane)
Dr. Jon Ward
Chief Scientist, JHAPL
Registration
Online Registration is now open!
- AOC Member: Industry/Contractor - $675 (includes meal package and Full Registration)
- Non-Member: Industry/Contractor - $825 (includes meal package and Full Registration)
- Academia: (must present valid student ID card) - $450 (includes meal package and Full Registration)
- Active Military & Active Government Civilian FREE*
- NIWC Employee: (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.
**NIWC employees lunch is not included in the complimentary summit registration. The fee for lunch is $20 per day.
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 June 3 2025 at Noon or for no-shows. Any registration after that time will need to register onsite.
Security
All attendees must be US Citizens and have a TS clearance and be Indoctrinated into SCI by their Government Agency/Sponsor to attend the symposium.
Classified Visitor Authorization Request (VAR) instructions: Visiting personnel require a valid visit request submission either via DISS or by sending a PERCERT from government agency to the functional mailbox requesting CLASSIFIED TOP SECRET/SCI access to NIWC Atlantic facilities. Visitor authorizations will not be granted for more than 364 days.
A VAR will be submitted to BOTH SMO codes below. Hand carried visit requests will not be accepted.
TOP SECRET
COLLATERAL SMO Code: 652366 NAVAL INFORMATION WARFARE CENTER (NIWC)
SCI visits requests must be submitted to BOTH
SCI VAR - SCI SMO Code 652363
AND a TS VAR to Collateral SMO Code:652366
DISS REQUEST REQUIRED INFORMATION
Summit/Meeting Name- AOC Cyber/EW Convergence Summit
Security Management Office - SMO Code of site sending from- EXAMPLE 652366 NAVAL INFORMATION WARFARE CENTER (NIWC)
Arrival/ Departure Dates of your visit: June 3-4, 2025
Visit/Event Point of Contact name AND phone, or email address: (Not Security Manager) Ryan Harrington- ryan.j.harrington6.civ@us.navy.mil
Phone 843-735-0491
Purpose of the Visit: Attending the AOC Cyber/EW Convergence Summit
Clearance level required at the site: TS//SCI
NIWC Atlantic Security Office Contact Information:
Visitor Control Office
Functional mailbox: niwc_lant_visitorcontrol.fct@us.navy.mil
Access Control: 843-218-6886 or 6202
Location: Bldg 3451 on Brig Road
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 07:00 – 15:00
SSO Office
Functional mailbox: usn.jbcharleston.niwcatlanticsc.mbx.niwc-lant-sso@us.navy.mil
Access Control: 843-218-2213
Location: Bldg 3414 on 1st ST
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 07:00 – 15:00
Base Access
********Deadline for submission is May 16, 2025.***********
Visitors without a CAC must be vetted through the Joint Base Charleston (JB CHS) for base access prior to NIWC Atlantic Facility Access being granted.
JB CHS requires all visitors without a CAC to submit a JBC Form 111 (Base Access Form). Please note, the form takes 10 days to process. Form list acceptable types of identification.
Return completed JBC Form 111 and copy (front & back) of acceptable form of identification to: Protocol Functional Mailbox niwc_lant_ch_proto.fct@us.navy.mil.
Trusted Traveler no Longer in Effect
Please be aware Trusted Traveler has been suspended INDEFINITELY. This means that every person in a vehicle must present a CAC or paper pass at the gate. No exceptions, effective immediately.
Hotel
Homewood Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District
415 Meeting Street
Charleston, South Carolina 29403
Group Rate: $244 USD/night plus taxes and fees
Must cancel 48 hours in advance
Valet Parking - $39.00 per night (parking rates subject to change without notice)
Hotel Booking Deadline: April 16, 2025*
*Deadline date is based on availability
Sponsorship
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/Electronic Warfare Convergence, find out more or contact Mr. Sean Fitzgerald, fitzgerald@crows.org, 703-549-1600 ext. 222
Title Sponsor
Small Business Sponsor
