Electromagnetic Warfare Capability Gaps and Enabling Technologies 2023 Conference

May 16–18, 2023 | Crane, IN

Info

Theme

Force Level Electromagnetic Warfare

Objective

The overall goal of this signature conference for Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) professionals from the military, government, industry, and academic fields is to discuss issues related to achieving Force Level EW and Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) capabilities across the Services. Technical panels and keynote speakers will address EW and EMSO requirements and emerging technologies necessary to support joint warfighting and achieve an enduring advantage in the electromagnetic spectrum. Government and military leaders across the Department of Defense will present the essential role of EW and EMSO in Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2), Joint Long-Range Fires, and Information Advantage, and exchange with the EW community how innovative technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are needed to advance collaborative and agile solutions to persistent gaps in our joint warfighting capabilities.

Location

Crane, IN

Classification

US Secret Only with 3rd day session held at TS/SCI US Only level

 

**This symposium has been approved by the Department of the Navy. Click here for approval memo.

 

Please direct any questions to [email protected].

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Agenda

Session Dates & Times
Tuesday, May 16 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | US Secret
Wednesday, May 17 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | US Secret
Thursday, May 18 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. | US TS/SCI (subject to change)

Optional Networking Opportunities

Welcome Reception | Sponsored by Amentum & Lockheed Martin | Monday, May 15 | 5 – 7 PM

Social Cantina
125 North College Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47404
(0.2 mile/5min. walk from both Springhill Suites and Courtyard)

Networking Reception | Sponsored by L3Harris | Tuesday, May 16 | 5:30 – 8 PM

Yogi's Bar & Grill
302 North Walnut Street
Bloomington, IN 47404
(0.2 mile/5 min. walk from Springhill Suites, 0.4 mile/10 min. walk from Courtyard parking garage next door for those driving)

Registration

Registration for this event is sold out.

Pricing

AOC Member | Industry/Contractor (includes lunch package) | $775

Non-Member | Industry/Contractor (includes lunch package) | $875

Active Government Civilian (no lunch package) | FREE*

Active-Duty Military (no lunch package) | FREE*

 

*Active government civilian does not include contractors working for the government. Current Military/Government ID must be presented at check-in.

Please note: Lunch packages are $55 for the entire event. Coffee and breaks are hosted by our sponsors. Lunch packages may be purchased during the registration process or onsite while supplies last. Industry/Contractor, Sponsors and Speakers all have the lunch package included in their registration.

Security

This symposium is US Secret Only with a 3rd Day Session held at the TS/SCI US Only level.

If you are attending BOTH the Secret/NOFORN sessions on 16-17 May and the TS/SCI session on 18 May, you MUST send a visit request to BOTH SMO codes provided below. Deadline to submit your visit request(s) is 03 May.

  • SECRET/NOFORM US ONLY SESSION 16-17 May 2023
    Please submit SECRET/NOFORN US ONLY level clearance visit requests (VR) for 16-17 May 2023 to SMO 00164, security POC Jerrica Klinger (812) 854-3321, [email protected]. Please ensure you use this exact title for purpose; "Crane 2023 AOC Information Exchange."
  • TS/SCI SESSION ON 18 May 2023
    Please submit TS/SCI US ONLY Clearance VRs to SMO 001643 security POC Dean Hammack, [email protected]. Please ensure you use this exact title for purpose; "Crane 2023 AOC Caps Gaps Exchange."

*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. If your SCI clearance has not been validated by NSWC Crane personnel by 1430 on 03 May you will not be allowed access to attend. Please ensure that when you submit your VR only indicate the dates you will actually be on center at NSWC Crane. No one year certifications please. All local Crane personnel please send an email to Ms. Jerrica Klinger.

Base Access

Due to limited parking at the conference facility, please ride the bus from Bloomington (Springhill Suites and Courtyard Marriott) each day.  All individuals MUST possess a valid government issued CAC or active/reserve/retired military ID for entrance at the gate. If no CAC card or military ID you MUST complete SECNAV 5512/1 for base access. No exceptions will be made and escorting is not allowed.

Fax the completed form to ATTN: AOC Cap Gaps Conference C/O Jerrica Klinger; FAX 812-854-2091 or email to [email protected]. Last day to submit this form is April 28. Otherwise you will NOT be authorized to get on base and attend the conference (no exceptions).

Note: If you must drive a POV, you will need two forms of identification as well as the vehicle registration.

Please be aware that note taking will only be permitted during the SECRET/NOFORM US ONLY SESSION 16-17 May 2023 at the unclassified level. The use of electronic equipment, including personally owned laptops, cellular/smart phones/watches, tablets, and other wireless email devices, as well as, audio/visual recording devices are strictly prohibited.

Hotel

AOC has negotiated discounted rates at the following hotels for attendees

 

Courtyard Bloomington
310 S. College Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47403

Group rate: $119 plus taxes and fees

Start date: Sunday, May 14, 2023
End date: Friday, May 19, 2023

Hotel booking deadline: Friday, April 28, 2023

Springhill Suites Bloomington
501 N. College Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47403

Group rate: $109 plus taxes and fees
Reservation includes:

  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking (1 car per room max)

Start date: Sunday, May 14, 2023
End date: Friday, May 19, 2023

Hotel booking deadline: Friday, April 14, 2023

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 exhibiting at this event, please click here or contact Mr. Sean Fitzgerald, [email protected], 703-549-1600 ext 222.

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

Title

Platinum

Small Business