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AOC Asia Symposium 2026
AOC Asia 2026 is the flagship Asia regional symposium of the Association of Old Crows (AOC), bringing together leaders from Defence, government, industry and academia to explore the latest advancements in electromagnetic warfare, spectrum operations and related domains.
Delivered as the Electronic Warfare (EW) Technical Stream within the ADSTAR 2026 Summit, AOC Asia 2026 will take place from 4–6 August 2026, alongside a dedicated AOC ANZ Classified Day on 3 August.
AOC Asia serves as AOC’s primary regional platform in Asia for advancing collaboration across the electromagnetic warfare community.
Hosted by the Association of Old Crows Australia–New Zealand (AOC ANZ), AOC Asia 2026 will be delivered in Adelaide as part of the Australian Defence Science, Technology and Research (ADSTAR) 2026 Summit.
Co-location with the ADSTAR 2026 Summit creates a unique opportunity to connect the electromagnetic warfare community with the broader Defence science and technology ecosystem, fostering deeper engagement, knowledge exchange and innovation across the Indo-Pacific.
Further programme and speaker details will be shared as planning progresses.
Key Event Details
AOC Asia EW Technical Stream (within ADSTAR 2026): 4–6 August 2026
Classified Day (AOC ANZ): Monday, 3 August 2026
Location: Adelaide Convention Centre, South Australia
Format: Co-located with ADSTAR 2026
AOC Asia EW Technical Stream (within ADSTAR 2026)
AOC ANZ-led
As the electromagnetic spectrum becomes increasingly complex and contested, Electronic Warfare (EW) remains a critical enabler of Defence capability.
Aligned with ADSTAR 2026’s theme, “Delivering more together,” this technical stream will explore how collaboration across Defence, government, industry and academia can strengthen Australia’s EW ecosystem and translate innovation into operational outcomes.
Key areas of focus include:
Anticipating future spectrum challenges and emerging technologies
Experimentation and rapid capability development
Integration of EW within joint and multi-domain operations
Building an interconnected innovation ecosystem
Bringing together researchers, practitioners and decision-makers, this stream will highlight practical pathways from science and technology to operational impact.
Registration
Registration for AOC Asia 2026 is managed through the ADSTAR 2026 platform.
Attendees can register for the broader ADSTAR Summit and access the AOC Asia EW technical stream as part of the programme.
Registrations are now open, with Early Bird pricing available until 15 May 2026—secure your place early to take advantage of discounted rates.
Register here:
https://www.adstarsummit.com.au/register
Further details on registration categories, inclusions and pricing are available on the ADSTAR website.
Call for Presentations
AOC ANZ invites expressions of interest for presentations as part of the AOC Asia 2026 Electronic Warfare (EW) Technical Stream, delivered as part of the ADSTAR 2026 Summit.
This EW-focused stream will bring together practitioners, researchers and decision-makers to explore emerging challenges, technologies and operational concepts across the electromagnetic domain.
Scope and Focus Areas
Submissions are encouraged across topics including:
Electronic Warfare (EW) operations and capability development
Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO)
Cyber Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA)
Integration of EW within joint and multi-domain operations
Emerging technologies and future spectrum challenges
Experimentation and rapid capability development
Collaboration across Defence, government, industry and academia
Submissions should demonstrate practical application, innovation and relevance to Defence capability.
Alignment with ADSTAR 2026
As AOC Asia 2026 is co-located with the ADSTAR Summit, submissions should align with one or more of the following ADSTAR themes:
Anticipating the Future
Experimentation
Integrated Ecosystem
Mission Driven
Presentation Formats
Presentations may be delivered in one of the following formats:
Oral Presentation – 40 minutes (including Q&A)
Product Brief – 40 minutes (including Q&A)
Rapid Fire – 20 minutes (including Q&A)
Tutorial – 40 or 60 minutes (including Q&A)
Update – 20 minutes (including Q&A)
Final format allocation will be confirmed as part of programme development.
Submission Pathways
There are two pathways for contributing to the AOC Asia 2026 programme:
1. AOC Asia (EW Stream) Submission
Authors may submit directly to AOC ANZ for consideration within the EW technical stream.
Submit your expression of interest here:
https://forms.office.com/r/tVKEyGjqtM
2. ADSTAR Submission Portal
Authors may also submit via the ADSTAR abstract submission system and indicate relevance to the electromagnetic domain.
Submit via ADSTAR:
https://www.adstarsummit.com.au/papers
Submissions received directly by AOC ANZ will be reviewed and curated for inclusion within the EW technical stream. Submissions received via the ADSTAR portal will be assessed through the ADSTAR programme process, with relevant EW-focused content aligned to the AOC Asia stream where appropriate.
Submission Requirements
As part of your submission, please provide:
Presentation title
Abstract (maximum 300 words)
Preferred presentation format
Presenter name, organisation and contact details
Short biography (up to 200 words)
Presenter headshot
Submissions must be suitable for presentation in an unclassified environment and, where applicable, cleared to the appropriate level prior to submission.
Submissions will be assessed based on relevance, quality, originality and alignment with the AOC Asia 2026 focus areas.
Key Dates
Abstract submission deadline: 31 May 2026
Notification of outcomes: from mid-June 2026
Presenter confirmation deadline: within one week of notification
Speaker registration deadline: 10 July 2026
Important Information
All presenters are required to register via the ADSTAR platform. Speaker registration rates and inclusions are managed by ADSTAR.
In addition to open submissions, AOC ANZ will directly invite selected speakers to support programme development.
Due to programme constraints, not all submissions may be accepted.
Final acceptance and scheduling will be coordinated within the broader ADSTAR programme.
Programme details, including session timing and speaker line-up, will be released progressively as planning is finalised.
Classified Day (AOC ANZ)
AOC ANZ will deliver a dedicated Classified Day as part of AOC Asia 2026.
This AOC-led, closed session will provide a focused environment for cleared personnel to engage on operationally relevant topics across electromagnetic warfare, spectrum operations and related domains.
Event Details:
Date: Monday, 3 August 2026
Time: 0900 – 1500
Location: Adelaide (venue to be confirmed)
Attendance is limited and subject to capacity. Participation will require an appropriate and verifiable security clearance in accordance with venue requirements.
Further details, including programme and participation information, will be shared in due course.
How to Register
Access to the AOC Asia 2026 Classified Day is managed through the ADSTAR registration system.
To attend, participants must first register for the ADSTAR Summit. During the registration process, attendees will have the option to select the AOC Asia 2026 Classified Day as an additional ticket.
Please note that selection of a Classified Day ticket does not guarantee attendance, which remains subject to availability and security clearance verification.
Register here:
Sponsorship Opportunities
A range of sponsorship opportunities are available across AOC Asia 2026.
Opportunities include:
Targeted activations aligned with the EW technical stream within ADSTAR
Dedicated sponsorship opportunities for the AOC ANZ Classified Day
AOC ANZ is also exploring tailored engagement opportunities for organisations seeking to connect directly with the EW and spectrum operations community.
Further information on sponsorship opportunities will be released shortly.