The Impact of Extremism

Theme: The rise of extremism and the role of Information Operations

Objective: The purpose of this conference is to explore how individuals and groups use the information environment to advance extremism within nation states.

Background: The events surrounding “Arab Spring” awakened Western countries to the plight of disenfranchised populations in the Arab Region and Northern Africa. Large groups of disaffected people coalesced their anger to overthrow long-standing governments. These groups leveraged the information environment to communicate on a world stage while garnering support within their home nation, across their region, and from the entire world. This same information environment is available to other groups to advance their goals and objectives.

**Pre-registration is now closed.  Please register on-site.**

NOTABLE SPEAKERS

Dave Grohoski, COL, USA (Ret.)
Al Bynum, Col, USAF (Ret.)
Mr. (SES) Austin Branch
COL Jim Skelton, USA
COL Jim Gfrerer, USMC
John Clifford, Wg Cdr, OBE, RAF (Ret.)
Graham Wright, AIRCDRE, RAF (Ret.)
Mr. Harry Wynne-Williams
Mr. Chuck Esposito
Dr. Ali Fisher
Mr. Younesse Safaa
Mr. Nigel Oakes
COL Arthur Tulak, USA
Mr. Simon Haselock
Mr. Ric Cole
Mr. James Littleton
Dr. Steven Livingston
Mr. Nigel Oakes
Mr. Christopher Pang
Mr. Alexis Everington
Mr. Andy Valvur
Mr. Adam Pechter
 

CONFERENCE AGENDA

REGISTRATION FEES

The AOC has made a strategic decision to restructure our rates during this economic downturn.

Prices for the IO EUROPE conference are now:

$100 for all Military**
$200 for Government**
$800 for AOC Industry Members
$1000 for Non-AOC Industry Members (includes a one year AOC membership)

**Government fee applies to civilian personnel (not contractors) with current Government ID. Military/Government ID cards must be presented at check in.

PLEASE NOTE: All fees collected at this time are in USD. We are working to collect fees in Euros for all future AOC EU conferences. The fee will be automatically converted when you register online with your credit card.

Conference cancellations must be submitted in writing with a copy of your registration form on or before February 7, 2012; telephone cancellations will not be accepted. Cancellations may be faxed to (703) 549-2589 or emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Refunds will be issued minus a $75 administrative fee for all cancellations.

CONFERENCE LOCATION

Germany

ACCOMMODATIONS

Should you need accommodations; you must go through the NATO School billeting office which will offer you great rates for hotels relatively close to the NATO School. Please be aware that AOC has made no special arrangements with any hotel. Please fill out the form below and send to the NATO billeting office and they will make arrangements for you.

CLICK HERE FOR THE ACCOMMODATIONS REQUEST FORM

TRAVEL INFORMATION

DIRECTIONS

 Bus transportation to and from the train station and The NATO School on conference days from the hotels will be available to all attendees who have booked a hotel through the billeting office (form above).

Please see the bus transportation schedule HERE for more detailed times and locations.

Detailed directions to the NATO School

AOC supports the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. Attendees with special needs should contact the AOC Conference Department at (703)549-1600 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .