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In the wake of Hurricane Helene and the challenges it has brought, Warfighter Information Advantage Symposium (WIAS), originally set for October 29-30, 2024 has been moved to February 4-5, 2025. Hope to see you there!
NEW DATES: February 4-5, 2025
Theme
EW Reenergized - The Army Phoenix Taking Its Place in the Joint / Coalition Fight
Objective
The inaugural Warfighter Information Advantage Symposium addresses the synergies of Signal, Cyber, and EW and their critical role in creating and exploiting information advantages as a key aspect of multidomain operations. With the Army experiencing a rebirth and transformation of EW after decades of absence, this novel forum will focus on the combat development aspects of fighting and maintaining an advantage in the electromagnetic environment. Emphasis on evolving DOTmLPF-P, new and emerging requirements, training, education, experimentation, game-changing operational capabilities, and force modernization will make this a unique venue for government, military, industry, and academia to exchange insights and collaborate on the way forward.
Location
Georgia Cyber Center
Plug and Play Auditorium
100 Grace Hopper Ln, Augusta, GA 30901
Classification
U.S. Secret Only
Please direct any questions to events@crows.org.
Agenda
Session dates/times:
Tuesday, February 4 | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 5 | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sessions will be US Secret only classification level.
Optional Activities (for registered attendees)
Welcome Reception | Monday, February 3 | 5:00 – 7:30 PM
Edgars Above Broad | 699 Broad St Ste 300, Augusta, GA 30901
Networking Reception | Tuesday, February 4 | 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Sole Grill & Sushi Bar | 1033 Broad St, Augusta, GA 30901
Speakers
LTG Jeth B. Rey
Deputy Chief of Staff, G-6
MG Ryan Janovic
Commanding General, U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence
MG Jake S. Kwon
Director of Strategic Operations, HQDA G-3/5/7
BG Mark D. Miles
Deputy Commanding General, Cyber Center of Excellence
MG Stefanie Horvath
Deputy Commanding General, Army National Guard
Mr. David May, SES
Senior Intelligence Advisor, CCoE
COL John Agnello
Director, Army Program Office - Information Advantage, US Army Cyber Center of Excellence
COL Stephen Hamilton
Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Dept, West Point
COL John J. Hosey, Jr.
Chief of Cyber and Commandant, U.S. Army Cyber
COL Bradley Loudon
Director, Force Modernization Proponent Center, US Army
COL Gary “Mongo” Lyke
Chief, G31 Special Activities Division, Shaw AFB
Mr. Giorgio Bertoli
Assistant Director, Spectrum Dominance and Intelligence, C5ISR DEVCOM
Mr. Todd Boudreau
Deputy Commandant, U.S. Army Cyber and Electromagnetic Warfare School
Dr. Jacob Cox
Warfighter IA Symposium Chairman
Dr. Robert Croswell
Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff, Motorola Solutions
Mr. Fred Dixon
Vice President, Corvus Consulting, LLC
Mr. William Glover
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)
MAJ Nelson Godbolt
Senior Instructor, Cyber Captain Career Course, U.S. Army Cyber School
Mr. Lyle Lair
HPM Project Manager/ Electrical Engineer, NAVAIR
Mr. Eric Lindahl
Researcher, Sciumo Inc.
Mr. Tony Lisuzzo
President, Association of Old Crows
Dr. John Mueller
Chief Engineer, Orion Edge LLC
LTC Nathan Olin
CEMA Chief – Special Activities Division, Shaw AFB
Mr. Aaron Pearce
Chief, G39 U.S. Army Cyber Command
Mr. David Pinckley
Deputy Director, All-Domain Sensing (ADS) Cross-Functional Team (CFT)
Dr. Bob Ross
Hub Director, Cyber Fusion Innovation Center
1Lt Travis Schwartz
Cyber Electromagnetic Warfare Officer, IWTF, G39, 82nd Airborne
Dr. Martin Sullivan
Senior Solutions Architect for Sensors, EW, and Autonomous Systems, Trideum Corporation
Ms. Samantha Zaydman
Senior Research Engineer, Georgia Tech Research Institute
Registration
Registration for this event is officially closed. Please note that there will be no onsite registration available.
Symposium 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 January 27, 2025, or for no-shows. Online registration will close on January 27 at Noon ET.
Security
US Participation Only:
Clearance requests must be received by January 27, 2025. If you submitted for the postponed October event, you do NOT need to re-submit based on the new dates.
All attendees representing the U.S. for all sessions, must submit their valid Security Certification via DISS, SMO Code : W6ZRAA5
First Visit Date: February 4, 2025
Last Visit Date: February 5, 2025
POC is AOCAugusta2024, Email is: andres.hinostroza.civ@mail.smil.mil
Event Name: AOC Information Advantage Warfighter Symposium
Purpose of visit: AOC Information Advantage Warfighter Symposium
*All GCC personnel must submit their clearance regardless of current access to the Auditorium
This visit request is a stand-alone visit and should be dated February 4-5, 2025. Other time frames will not be accepted.
For questions related to security clearance please contact:
Andres Hinostroza Jr.
Collateral Branch Chief
Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE), G2
Office: 706.791.6343
DSN: 780.6343
Work Mobile: 706.339.7190
Hotel
AOC has negotiated discounted rates at the following hotel for attendees.
Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center
2 Tenth St, Augusta, GA 30901
Phone: (706) 722-8900
AOC Special Group Rate: $125 prevailing govt per diem + applicable taxes. Self-Parking is $7.00 per day/night and $20 per day/night for Valet. Room cancellation required 48 hours prior to arrival. Room rate until January 16, 2025.
Supporters
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 this event, please click here or contact Mr. Sean Fitzgerald at fitzgerald@crows.org or 703-549-1600 ext 222.
Thank you to the following sponsors for making this event possible.
Title Supporter
Platinum Supporter
Gold Supporters
Small Business Supporters
