Why Sponsor AOC?
For more than 60 years, electromagnetic warfare, spectrum operations, cyber-electromagnetic activities, and information operations professionals from military, government, industry, and academia have looked to AOC to connect EW practitioners, industry partners, policymakers, and procurement decision-makers.
Now more than ever it's important to leverage emerging technologies and the latest developments to protect the warfighter. AOC sponsorships are a great way to actively participate in the ever-changing EMSO marketplace.
By partnering with AOC, you have a variety of ways to connect with members throughout the year and increase your company's reach. Stay relevant to your customer base, participate in high-level discussions, and nurture relationships with key contacts.
In-Person Events
Summits, Advocacy Programs, and Annual Symposium & Convention
- Target a niche audience or reach out to a broad market, depending on event topic and attendee composition
- Develop personal relationships with clients
- Showcase a full product range
- Get immediate feedback and accelerate the buying process
- Launch a new product
Journal of Electromagnetic Dominance (JED)
- Demonstrate market leadership to your customers
- Advertise your company’s products and services to acquisition officials and end users
Digital
eCrow, Spectrum Watch, Product Showcase, AOC Career Center, Defense Electronics Resource Guide, and Webinars
- Interact with a range of audience
- Grow your lead pool
- Generate an immediate response
- Direct clients to the landing page of your choice
- Promote time-sensitive offers and events
- Recruit your specialized workforce from a highly targeted talent pool
About the AOC Partner Program
The AOC Partner Program is designed to take our industry group memberships to new heights by fostering stronger collaborations and partnerships with key stakeholders. We believe that by expanding our network of partners, we can collectively drive innovation, address industry challenges, and create new opportunities for growth.
Partner Program benefits include:
- Membership: Individual memberships for enrolled employees.
- Exhibiting and sponsorship: Discounted exhibit space and sponsorships for all AOC-sponsored events, including summits and webinars, and products such as the Product Showcase.
- Media and advertising: Discounts on JED media opportunities, including advertising in JED, eCrow and Spectrum Watch newsletters, and the From the Crows' Nest podcast.
- Brand visibility: Listing as a current AOC Partner on crows.org, in the monthly edition of JED, and in the Defense Electronics Resource Guide.
- Career placement: Free internship listings and discounted job postings on the AOC Career Center.
- Recognition: Partners will be showcased at AOC events.
Strong relationships with our industry partners open new avenues for cooperation and resource sharing.
AOC Membership Breakdown
Senior leaders represent EW, EMSO, SIGINT, CEMA, and IO markets globally.
By partnering with AOC, you can target senior leaders who:
Control major purchasing budgets
Members’ organizational procurement budgets:
- 13.6% more than $1 billion
- 8.5% $500 million-$1 billion
- 13.6% $100 million-$500 million
- 17.0% $50 million-$100 million
- 47.2% less than $50 million
Influence procurement decisions
Most members influence procurement decisions:
- 72.1% influence procurement decisions
- 14.11% final decision maker
- 50.78% strong influence
- 35.11% moderate influence
Summits
Warfighter Information Advantage
Classification: US Secret Only
February 4-5, 2025 (Rescheduled)
Pricing
- Title
- Partner: $10,000
- Non-Partner: $12,000
- Platinum
- Partner: $7,500
- Non-Partner: $9,000
- Gold
- Partner: $5,500
- Non-Partner: $6,600
- Small Business
- Partner: $3,200
- Non-Partner: $3,840
Collaborative EW
Classification: US Secret, Releasable Australia, Releasable United Kingdom (US Secret REL AUKUS)
March 10-12, 2026
Pricing
- Title
- Partner: $14,000
- Non-Partner: $17,500
- Platinum
- Partner: $11,000
- Non-Partner: $13,750
- Gold
- Partner: $7,000
- Non-Partner: $8,750
- Small Business
- Partner: $4,000
- Non-Partner: $5,000
Cyber Electromagnetic Activity (CEMA)
Classification: U.S. Secret Only and TS/SCI Sessions
October 28-29, 2025 (Rescheduled)
Pricing
- Title
- Partner: $15,000
- Non-Partner: $18,750
- Platinum
- Partner: $12,000
- Non-Partner: $15,000
- Gold
- Partner: $8,000
- Non-Partner: $10,000
- Small Business
- Partner: $4,000
- Non-Partner: $5,000
Cyber/Electronic Warfare Convergence
June 3-4, 2025
Pricing
- Title
- Partner: $12,500
- Non-Partner: $15,750
- Platinum
- Partner: $9,000
- Non-Partner: $11,250
- Gold
- Partner: $6,500
- Non-Partner: $8,000
- Small Business
- Partner: $3,000
- Non-Partner: $3,750
EW Capabilities & Gaps
July 8-10, 2025
Pricing
- Title
- Partner: $12,000
- Non-Partner: $15,000
- Platinum
- Partner: $9,500
- Non-Partner: $12,000
- Gold
- Partner: $6,500
- Non-Partner: $8,000
- Small Business
- Partner: $3,000
- Non-Partner: $3,750
Surface-to-Air Missile Systems
September 16-18, 2025
Pricing
- Title
- Partner: $12,500
- Non-Partner: $15,750
- Platinum
- Partner: $9,000
- Non-Partner: $11,250
- Gold
- Partner: $6,500
- Non-Partner: $8,000
- Small Business
- Partner: $3,000
- Non-Partner: $3,750
Annual International Symposium & Convention
AOC 2025 International Symposium & Convention
Date: December 9-11, 2025
Location: National Harbor, MD
The AOC International Symposium & Convention is the premier event for electronic warfare, electromagnetic spectrum operations, cyber-electromagnetic activities, and information operations professionals from around the world.
Booth Rates
- Early (through March 31, 2025): Partner: $5,900 | Non-Partner: $6,785
- Standard: Partner: $6,200 | Non-Partner: $7,130
- Small Business: Partner: $2,950 | Non-Partner: $3,395
Sponsorship Levels
- Host*: Partner: $90,000 | Non-Partner: $108,000
- Platinum: Partner: $26,250 | Non-Partner: $31,500
- Gold: Partner: $12,600 | Non-Partner: $15,120
- Silver: Partner: $6,300 | Non-Partner: $7,560
- Bronze: Partner: $3,150 | Non-Partner: $3,780
*Sponsorship sold.
AOC Europe
AOC Europe 2026
Date: 19-21 May 2026
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Stand Rates
All stands for 2026 are space only. Exhibitor will either order Shell Scheme through the general contractor or opt to do a Free Project build.
Early (through 31 August 2025):
- Partner: €650,00 / sqm
- Non-Partner: €750,00 / sqm
Standard (beginning 1 September 2025):
- Partner: €750,00 / sqm
- Non-Partner: €850,00 / sqm
Webinars
AOC webinars have successfully fostered continuous learning, advocacy, and the seamless exchange of information within the EW community. With an impressive average registration count of attendees per event, our webinars serve as a cornerstone for knowledge dissemination and collaboration. We are committed to maintaining this education trend and extending the program's reach, further enhancing the understanding and engagement within the community.
Pricing
- Platinum: Partner: $7,500 | Non-Partner: $9,000
- Gold: Partner: $5,000 | Non-Partner: $6,000
- Silver: Partner: $1,500 | Non-Partner: $1,800
- Bronze: Partner: $750 | Non-Partner: $900
Product Showcase
Boost your marketing ROI and enhance brand recognition by presenting your products to key decision-makers who turn to AOC for industry insights. With the AOC Product Showcase, your product will reach an expansive global audience of nearly 35,000 AOC subscribers, making this platform ideal for promoting your company's latest products and cutting-edge technologies.
Sponsorship Benefits
- Monthly email exposure to the entire AOC community, including both members and non-members (nearly 35,000 audience). Four slots are available each month.
- Product showcased on website for one year.
Sponsorship Includes
- Company name and logo with a hyperlink
- Product name with a hyperlink
- Product image
- Product description (50 words or less)
Pricing
- Partner: $2,500
- Non-Partner: $3,125
Interested in becoming a Product Showcase Sponsor? Please contact the sales team.
Podcasts
With more than 5,000 global downloads per month, AOC’s From the Crow’s Nest and History of Crows podcast are a powerful way to reinforce your brand image, reach, and message in the EMSO community through various sponsorship opportunities. Podcast hosts will read your pre‐roll, mid‐roll, or post-roll copy within the sponsored campaign length of time, or you can submit a recording.
Interested In Becoming a Podcast Sponsor? Please contact Carlos Santana, Naylor Association Solutions.