AOC Asia Symposium 2026

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AOC Asia 2026 is the flagship Asia regional symposium of the Association of Old Crows (AOC), bringing together Defence, government, industry and academic leaders from across the Indo-Pacific to explore current and emerging challenges in electronic warfare (EW), electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO) and related capability domains.

Delivered as a dedicated electromagnetic warfare capsule program within the ADSTAR 2026 Summit, AOC Asia 2026 will take place from 4–6 August 2026, immediately following the AOC ANZ Classified Day on Monday, 3 August 2026.

Hosted by AOC ANZ, AOC Asia serves as AOC’s primary regional platform in Asia for advancing collaboration, innovation and professional engagement across the electromagnetic warfare community.

Co-location with ADSTAR 2026 provides a unique opportunity to connect the electromagnetic warfare community with the broader Defence science, technology and innovation ecosystem, enabling deeper engagement, knowledge exchange and collaboration across the Indo-Pacific.

Registration for AOC Asia 2026 includes access to the broader ADSTAR 2026 Summit, including keynote presentations, technical sessions, exhibition activities, networking functions and the Gala Dinner.

Key Event Details

AOC Asia 2026 Program: 4–6 August 2026
Classified Day: Monday, 3 August 2026
Venue: AOC Hall, Adelaide Convention Centre, South Australia
Format: AOC ANZ-curated capsule program delivered within ADSTAR 2026

Why Attend?

AOC Asia 2026 provides a unique opportunity to engage with the people, ideas and capabilities shaping the future of electromagnetic warfare.

As the flagship AOC regional symposium in Asia, the event brings together stakeholders from across the Indo-Pacific to discuss operational challenges, emerging technologies and future capability requirements.

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

Hear from senior Defence, government, industry and academic leaders
Explore challenges and opportunities across electronic warfare and spectrum operations
Gain insights into capability development and operational requirements
Participate in keynote presentations, technical sessions, panel discussions and industry forums
Connect with regional and international practitioners, researchers, decision-makers and capability leaders
Access networking functions, exhibition activities and the ADSTAR Gala Dinner
Engage with both the dedicated AOC Asia program and the broader ADSTAR 2026 Summit

Designed to support practical discussion, professional engagement and knowledge exchange, AOC Asia 2026 provides a forum for exploring how technology, capability and operational concepts are shaping the future of electromagnetic warfare.

Program Overview

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.

Independently curated by AOC ANZ and delivered within ADSTAR 2026, the program will explore the following themes:

Key Discussion Areas

Across three days, the program will explore:

Strategic perspectives on the evolving electromagnetic battlespace

International and regional developments in electronic warfare and spectrum operations

Operational capability and adaptation

Emerging technologies and future capability development

Integrated and multi-domain operations

Industry innovation and collaboration

Future warfare and decision advantage

Workforce development and regional engagement

Please note that session themes, speakers and timings may be refined as final program development progresses.

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Registration

Registration Closes Sunday, 26 July 2026

Registration for AOC Asia 2026 is managed through the ADSTAR 2026 platform.

One Registration, Two Experiences

AOC Asia 2026 is delivered as a dedicated electronic warfare (EW) capsule program within ADSTAR 2026, providing delegates with access to an independently curated AOC program alongside the broader ADSTAR Summit.

Eligible ADSTAR registration categories provide access to:

The full AOC Asia program
ADSTAR keynote and plenary presentations
Technical sessions and streams
Exhibition access
Networking functions
Other applicable summit activities

Registrations close at 11:59 pm (ACST) on Sunday, 26 July 2026.

If you're planning to attend AOC Asia 2026, we encourage you to register before the deadline.

Register here:
https://www.adstarsummit.com.au/register

Further details on registration categories, inclusions and pricing are available on the ADSTAR website.

Accommodation

Important: Discounted delegate accommodation rates are available until Friday, 3 July 2026 (subject to availability). After this date, bookings will be charged at the hotel's standard rates.

Accommodation for AOC Asia 2026 attendees is coordinated through ADSTAR 2026.

ADSTAR has secured discounted accommodation rates at a selection of hotels located near the Adelaide Convention Centre. Accommodation bookings and discounted delegate rates are managed directly by the ADSTAR event team.

View accommodation options and booking information here:

https://www.adstarsummit.com.au/why-attend

Featured Speakers

AOC Asia 2026 brings together senior Defence, government, industry and academic leaders from Australia, New Zealand and the broader Indo-Pacific, providing strategic, operational and technical perspectives across the evolving electromagnetic environment.

Featured speakers include:

MAJGEN (Retd) Mick Ryan AM
Senior Fellow for Military Studies, Lowy Institute

COL James "Matt" Beall
UCJ39 Division Chief, USFK, UNC and CFC

Dr David Galligan
Director and Chief Defence Scientist, New Zealand Defence Force

Dr Karen Zita Haigh
Cognitive EW & Embedded AI Consultant, Haskill Consulting

Dr Chen-Yi (Crystal) Tu
Research Fellow, Institute for National Defense and Security Research (Taiwan)

Anthony (Tony) Lisuzzo
President, Association of Old Crows

Alongside more than 20 additional presenters, panellists and contributors, the program explores current operational challenges, emerging technologies and future capability across the electromagnetic domain.

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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:

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 Benefits:

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.

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Sponsorship opportunities are limited and allocated on a first-come basis. Early engagement is encouraged to maximise branding and promotional inclusion opportunities.

For further information or to discuss available opportunities, please contact:

Kateleen Lihat
Executive Assistant to the CEO, Lauren Hassall
kateleen.lihat@aocanz.com