Be There Early. Take Your Expertise Further.
Explore professional development opportunities with pre-convention courses. Pre-convention courses offer unique educational opportunities for focused professional development immediately before convention.
Please Note: To attend a course, you must be registered for AOC 2026. Course registration is available as part of the main event registration process – simply select your desired course(s) when completing your event registration. Read the full on-site refund policy.
Full Day
AI-Enabled Electromagnetic Spectrum Warfare: Cognitive Systems, Autonomy & Mission Resilience
Instructed by: Sean O’Hara
Date: December 7 | 8 AM - 5 PM
Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Full Day Course Pricing
| Early Bird August 1 – September 11 |
Standard September 12 – October 30 |
Late/On-Site October 31 – December 7 |
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| AOC Member | $1,200 | $1,300 | $1,400 |
| AOC Non-Member | $1,400 | $1,500 | $1,600 |
*Lunch will not be provided during the full-day course. There are dining locations in and around the Gaylord property to purchase food, beverages, and/or snacks.
Half Day
GPS/GNSS Jamming and Spoofing – Tactical and Strategic Implications
Instructed by: Dana A. Goward
Date: December 7 | 8 AM - 12 PM
Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
An Introduction to Electromagnetic Warfare Principles for the Non-Engineer
Instructed by: Kevin Stilwell
Date: December 7 | 8 AM - 12 PM
Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Unlocking DRFM: An Introduction to the Technology Driving Today’s EW Systems
Instructed by: Kevin Stilwell
Date: December 7 | 1 - 5 PM
Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Lessons Learned from the History of Spectrum Use
Instructed by: Thomas “Weed” Bluhm
Date: December 7 | 1 - 5 PM
Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Half Day Course Pricing
| Early Bird August 1 – September 11 |
Standard September 12 – October 30 |
Late/On-Site October 31 – December 7 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| AOC Member | $550 | $650 | $750 |
| AOC Non-Member | $700 | $800 | $900 |