Schedule at a Glance
Monday 18 May – Pre-Convention Course
07:00 – 14:00
Glass Gallery
REGISTRATION/BADGE PICK-UP
08:00 – 17:00
Room 203a
PRE-CONVENTION COURSE*
Aspiration Versus Reality: Russia’s Electronic Warfare Posture – Past, Present, and Future
Presented by Dr. Thomas Withington
08:00 – 17:00
Room 203b
PRE-CONVENTION COURSE*
Weapon System Teardown – A View from Uncle Luke's Garage
Presented by Luke Cabot
*Separate registration required.
Tuesday 19 May – PLATH Intelligence Day
07:00 – 17:00
Glass Gallery
REGISTRATION/BADGE PICK-UP
08:30 – 09:30
Upper Gallery
WELCOME COFFEE
09:30 – 12:30
Main Stage
MORNING SESSION
Solving New Frontline Challenges
13:00 – 14:00
Upper Gallery
LUNCH BREAK
14:00 – 16:45
Main Stage
AFTERNOON SESSION
Expanding the Operational Picture for Improved Site Protection
16:45 – 18:45
Expo Hall
PLATH Intelligence Day Reception
Drinks Reception
Wednesday 20 May – AOC Europe Day 1
07:00 – 17:00
Glass Gallery
REGISTRATION/BADGE PICK-UP
08:00 – 17:00
Expo Hall
EXPO HALL & CROWS’ NEST OPEN
08:00 – 08:45
Upper Gallery
Power Up: Empowering Women in Electromagnetic Warfare Morning Meetup
Start your day with purpose at AOC Europe 2026 by connecting with women shaping the future of Electromagnetic Warfare. Join the Empowering Women in Electromagnetic Warfare (EW in EW) Committee for a dynamic morning of networking, idea-sharing, and practical guidance on launching EW in EW initiatives within your own chapter. Build connections, spark momentum, and be part of strengthening our community from the ground up.
This event can be added when registering for AOC Europe. Already registered for AOC Europe? No worries! Log in to your account, add the event, and check out.
Please note that this event is for female attendees only.
09:00 – 10:20
Main Stage
SESSION 1
Welcome and Symposium Keynote Address
10:20 – 10:50
Expo Hall
COFFEE BREAK
10:50 – 12:20
Main Stage
SESSION 2
EMO in the Nordic Region
10:50 – 12:20
Spotlight Stage
SPOTLIGHT SESSION A
Technological Developments in EW Techniques and Systems
12:20 – 13:20
Expo Hall
LUNCH BREAK
13:20 – 14:50
Main Stage
SESSION 3
Space Domain Operations
13:20 – 14:50
Spotlight Stage
SPOTLIGHT SESSION B
Operating in the Congested Spectrum – Challenges and Opportunities
14:50 – 15:20
Expo Hall
REFRESHMENT BREAK
15:20 – 17:00
Main Stage
SESSION 4
NATO EW Training Challenges
18:00 – 20:00
Helsinki City Hall Banquet Hall
AN EVENING IN HELSINKI - OFF-SITE RECEPTION
Hosted by the City of Helsinki, this private drinks reception brings together VIP speakers, registered attendees, and exhibitors for an informal evening of networking. Continue conversations from the day’s sessions in a relaxed setting designed to foster connection across the community.
*Please note, separate registration is required for this event.
Thursday 21 May – AOC Europe Day 2
07:00 – 15:00
Glass Gallery
REGISTRATION/BADGE PICK-UP
08:30 – 17:00
Expo Hall
EXPO HALL & CROWS’ NEST OPEN
09:00 – 10:30
Main Stage
SESSION 5
EW Aspects of the Russo-Ukrainian War
10:30 – 11:00
Expo Hall
COFFEE BREAK
11:00 – 12:30
Main Stage
SESSION 6
Achieving Success in EMS Operations
11:00 – 12:30
Spotlight Stage
SPOTLIGHT SESSION C
Enhancing EMO with AI, ML, and Cognitive EW
12:30 – 13:30
Expo Hall
LUNCH BREAK
13:30 – 15:00
Main Stage
SESSION 7
PNT/GNSS Denial and Protection
13:30 – 15:00
Spotlight Stage
SPOTLIGHT SESSION D
Autonomous Platforms in Electromagnetic Operations
15:00 – 15:25
Expo Hall
REFRESHMENT BREAK
15:25 – 16:45
Main Stage
SESSION 8
How Russia Lost the War in the Spectrum: What Would a Ukrainian Electromagnetic Victory Look Like?
16:45 – 17:00
Main Stage
SYMPOSIUM APPRECIATION AND CLOSING REMARKS
17:00
Main Stage