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In the wake of Hurricane Helene and the challenges it has brought, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the Warfighter Information Advantage Symposium (WAIS), originally set for October 29-30, 2024. The safety and well-being of our community remain our highest priority, and we believe this decision is the best course of action given the current situation.
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 [email protected].
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 PM
Sole Grill & Sushi Bar |1033 Broad St, Augusta, GA 30901
Speakers
LTG John B. Morrison, Jr.
Deputy Chief of Staff, G-6
MG Ryan Janovic
Commanding General, Cyber Center of Excellence
MG Jake S. Kwon
Director of Strategic Operations, HQDA G-3/5/7
BG Stefanie Horvath
Deputy Commanding General, Army National Guard
Mr. David May, SES
Senior Cyber Intelligence Advisor, U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence, TRADOC
Mr. Steve Rehn, SES
Director, Technical Warfare Center/CTO, ARCYBER
COL John Agnello
Director, Army Program Office - Information Advantage, US Army Cyber Center of Excellence
COL Stephen Hamilton
Director, Army Cyber Institute (ACI), West Point
COL John J. Hosey, Jr.
Chief of Cyber and Commandant, U.S. Army Cyber and Electromagnetic Warfare School
COL Bradley Loudon
Director, Force Modernization Proponent Center, US Army
COL Gary “Mongo” Lyke
Chief, G31 Special Activities Division, Shaw AFB
COL Derek Schmeck
Information Division Chief, HQDA G-3/5/7/ DAMO-SOI
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. Mark "Ernie" Gombo
Strategic Account Director (Mission Specialist), Microsoft
MAJ Joshua Keller
1st Special Forces Command, US Army
Mr. Eric Lindahl
Researcher, Sciumo Inc.
Mr. Tony Lizusso
President Elect, Association of Old Crows
Maj Anthony Mafnas, USAF
AU JADS Fellow, ACSC Joint All Domain Strategist
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
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
Symposium Registration Fees are for US Only and must have proper security clearance and be cleared to attend.
AOC Member | Industry/Contractor | $600*
Non-Member | Industry/Contractor | $675*
Active Government Civilian | FREE**
Active-Duty Military | FREE**
*Meal package and full symposium registration included
**No meal package included
Please note: Meal Package is $40 (You may purchase a meal ticket onsite while supplies last). Please contact [email protected] to add this to your registration.
National Guard attendees must be military status during the event.
Please note, you must pre-register. There will be no on-site registration at the event.
If you are already registered for the postponed October event, you do not need to re-register. Your registration has been automatically applied to the new dates.
Symposium cancellations must be submitted in writing; telephone cancellations will not be accepted. Please email your cancellation request to [email protected]. 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: [email protected]
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 hotels for attendees.
If you made a reservation for the October 29 – 30 event dates you MUST CANCEL THAT RESERVATION and make a new reservation for the February 2025 dates.
If you used a third party to book your reservation at the Marriott Augusta Convention Center Hotel, you must use them to cancel your reservation. If you used the link provided online please call 888-236-2427 to cancel directly through Marriott.
Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center
2 Tenth St, Augusta, GA 30901
Phone: (706) 722-8900
AOC Special Group Rate: $117 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.
New Room Block Link Coming Soon!
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 at [email protected] or 703-549-1600 ext 222.
Thank you to the following sponsors for making this event possible.
Title Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Small Business Sponsor
