Association of Old Crows International Symposium - AOC 2026

The AOC International Symposium & Convention is described as the industry's leading three-day event, bringing together over 2,500 professionals from more than 40 countries spanning the industry, military, and government sectors. The audience includes acquisition officials, MOD staff, military EW and SIGINT program managers, operational command staff EW officers, national and military intelligence organizations, test range personnel, EW training and educational personnel, EW lab officials, EW and SIGINT systems manufacturers, and EW operators. The 2026 show floor is expected to feature 100+ exhibiting companies.

Register online through the official event registration portal. AOC members receive discounted rates, and membership must be purchased and paid for before registering to qualify for member pricing. Two main pass types are offered:

1. Master Pass — includes access to all Main Stage Sessions, Symposium Breakout and Technical Sessions, Program Manager Briefing Series, the Welcome Reception, all Expo Hall functions (three lunches and two happy hours), and recorded sessions as released by speakers. Industry (member) rates run $895 Early Bird, $995 Standard, and $1,095 Late/On-Site; Academia, Young Crows, and Retired Crows rates start at $625 (member). Government Civilians, Military in Uniform, and Press attend free.
2. Expo Only Pass — provides access to all six Main Stage Sessions, all exhibits, and Expo Hall meal functions (three lunches and two happy hours). It is $150 for members and $200 for non-members; Retired Crows pay $75 (member) or $100 (non-member).

Pricing deadlines: Early Bird runs August 1 – September 11, Standard September 12 – October 30, and Late & On-Site October 31 – December 10. Pre-convention courses and other extras are not included in either pass and must be selected separately for an additional fee.

The event is produced by the Association of Old Crows (AOC), an international nonprofit professional organization specializing in electronic warfare, tactical information operations, and associated disciplines. The AOC was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. The name "Old Crows" emerged from the first use of electronic warfare in World War II to disrupt Axis communications and radars; Allied equipment and operators were code-named "Raven," and common jargon changed this to "Crows," with those in the profession becoming known as "Old Crows." The Annual International Symposium & Convention has grown into the organization's flagship event and the premier global forum for the EW and EMSO community, drawing thousands of attendees each year.