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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: US Only TS/SCI

Location:
Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic
Cooper River Landing Conference Center (Bldg 3112)
Charleston, SC

Agenda

Session Dates & Times

DETAILED AGENDA COMING SOON!

Tuesday June 3 | 9:00am – 5:00pm TS/SCI

Wednesday June 4 | 9:00am – 5:00pm TS/SCI

Optional Networking Opportunities

Monday, June 2 | TBD
Beer & Badge

Tuesday, June 3 | TBD
Networking Event

Call for Papers

Call for papers is now closed.

All speakers and attendees must be US Citizens and have an active TOP SECRET clearance AND be Indoctrinated into SCI by their Government Agency/Sponsor to attend the symposium.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Abstracts Due: March 7, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: Week of March 31
Final Presentations Due: May 16, 2025

Registration

Online Registration is now open! 

Registration (2 Days - CLASSIFIED)
  • 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 2, 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