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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.
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Delivered as an independently curated capsule program 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 2026.
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Hosted by AOC ANZ, AOC Asia serves as AOC’s primary regional platform in Asia for advancing collaboration across the electromagnetic warfare community.
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Co-location with ADSTAR 2026 provides a unique opportunity to connect the electromagnetic warfare community with the broader Defence science and technology ecosystem, enabling deeper engagement, knowledge exchange and collaboration across the Indo-Pacific.
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Further program and speaker details will be released as planning progresses.
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Key Event Details
AOC Asia Program (within ADSTAR 2026): 4–6 August 2026
Classified Day (AOC ANZ): Monday, 3 August 2026
Location: Adelaide Convention Centre, South Australia
Format: Capsule program co-located with ADSTAR 2026
AOC Asia Program (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.
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The AOC Asia program will deliver a focused EW stream, independently curated by AOC ANZ, and designed to complement the broader ADSTAR 2026 Summit.
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The program will explore how collaboration across Defence, government, industry and academia can strengthen the EW ecosystem and translate innovation into operational outcomes.
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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
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Bringing together researchers, practitioners and decision-makers, the program will highlight practical pathways from science and technology to operational impact.
PROGRAM
AOC Asia 2026 will deliver a focused single-stream program exploring the strategic, operational and technical dimensions of electronic warfare and electromagnetic spectrum operations across the Indo-Pacific.
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Co-located within ADSTAR 2026, the program is being independently curated by the Association of Old Crows Australia and New Zealand Chapter and will bring together Defence, government, industry and academic stakeholders from across the region.
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Across three days, the program will feature:
strategic and operational plenaries
regional and coalition perspectives
emerging technologies and future capability discussions
industry and workforce roundtables
research, innovation and integrated operations themes​
The broader ADSTAR 2026 program will also feature plenary sessions, technical streams, exhibition programming, networking opportunities, and broader Defence innovation discussions across the wider event environment.
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The program is designed to support operational relevance, regional engagement and practical discussion across the evolving electromagnetic battlespace.
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Please note that session themes, speakers, timings and program structure remain subject to ongoing development and may change as the program evolves.
Registration
Registration for AOC Asia 2026 is managed through the ADSTAR 2026 platform.
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Participants are required to register for the ADSTAR Summit to access the AOC Asia program.
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Registrations are now open, with Early Bird pricing available until 29 May 2026—secure your place early to take advantage of discounted rates.​
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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 program.
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This EW-focused stream will bring together practitioners, researchers and decision-makers to explore emerging challenges, technologies and operational concepts across the electromagnetic domain.
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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.​​
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Submission Pathways
Authors may submit directly to AOC ANZ for consideration within the AOC Asia 2026 program.
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Submit your expression of interest here:
https://forms.office.com/r/tVKEyGjqtM​
Submissions will be reviewed and curated by AOC ANZ for inclusion within the AOC Asia 2026 program.​
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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
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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 program development.
Due to program constraints, not all submissions may be accepted.
Final acceptance and scheduling will be coordinated within the broader ADSTAR program.
Program 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.
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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.
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Event Details:
Date: Monday, 3 August 2026
Time: 0900 – 1500
Location: Adelaide (venue to be confirmed)​
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Attendance is limited and subject to capacity. Participation will require an appropriate and verifiable security clearance in accordance with venue requirements.
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Further details, including program and participation information, will be shared in due course.
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Registration
Access to the AOC Asia 2026 Classified Day is managed through the ADSTAR registration system.
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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.
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Please note that selection of a Classified Day ticket does not guarantee attendance, which remains subject to availability and security clearance verification.
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Register here:
Sponsorship Opportunities
AOC ANZ offers a range of targeted sponsorship opportunities associated with AOC Asia 2026 and the AOC ANZ Classified Day, complementing the broader exhibition and partnership opportunities delivered through ADSTAR 2026.
Delivered within the broader ADSTAR 2026 environment, sponsorship opportunities are designed to support meaningful engagement with Defence, government, industry and academic stakeholders across both open conference and classified operational settings.
Available opportunities include:
EW Technical Stream Partner (Exclusive)
Podcast & Digital Coverage Sponsor
EW Networking Coffee Sponsor
Classified Day Partner (Exclusive)
Networking Drinks Sponsor
Tailored Custom Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship packages offer a range of benefits, including:
Brand visibility across AOC Asia 2026 communications and event materials
Engagement with Defence capability leaders, operators and decision-makers
Access to targeted EW-focused audiences within the broader ADSTAR environment
Opportunities to align with technical, operational and innovation-focused discussions
Participation in networking and stakeholder engagement activities
All sponsorship activities are delivered in coordination with ADSTAR and remain subject to event guidelines, venue requirements and approval processes where applicable.
Please note that exhibition and booth opportunities are managed directly by ADSTAR.
For information regarding exhibition packages and floor space opportunities, please visit the ADSTAR sponsorship and exhibition page.
The AOC Asia 2026 & Classified Day Sponsorship Prospectus is available to download below.​​​​
Sponsorship opportunities are limited and allocated on a first-come basis. Early engagement is encouraged to maximise branding and promotional inclusion opportunities.
To request further information or discuss available opportunities, please contact:
Kateleen Lihat
Executive Assistant to the CEO, Lauren Hassall
kateleen.lihat@aocanz.com