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ICE-PPR 2026 Defense Communications Workshop Registration Form
Join us for the ICE-PPR Situational Awareness Working Group (SAWG) Defense Communications Workshop, held in person at the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) in Hanover, New Hampshire, June 1–3, 2026. This invitation only event will bring together operators, practitioners, and researchers from the joint force, inter-agency partners, and the ICE-PPR community to discuss Arctic communications capabilities, gaps, and priorities. If you plan to participate, kindly complete this registration and Request for Information (RFI). Your inputs will help shape the workshop agenda and assist workshop organizers will planning. Responses are appreciated NLT April 10, 2026.
Starting in 2026 there is a request/requirement from ICE-PPR leadership to have visibility into who is participating from each nation in ICE-PPR events. Please confirm you received approval from your National Principal to participate in this workshop. If you have not yet obtained approval, we request you do so prior to completing this RFI and submitting your registration.
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Do you have a security clearance? (Classified briefings will be held during the workshop)
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If you are interested in delivering a presentation or participating on a panel, please note your topic below and if known, how much time you would need. Workshop organizers will contact you separately to discuss details. NOTE: Organizers will assess overall interest and topic areas, and may not be able to accommodate all who are interested.
Do the workshop organizers have your permission to share your name, email and organization with other participants?
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Which days do you plan on attending at CRREL Hanover?
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Monday, June 1, 2026
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Please indicate below what, if any, disability-related accommodations, you need to fully participate in this workshop. Workshop organizers will contact you separately to discuss details.
Do you plan on attending the optional CRREL tour on the afternoon of Monday, June 1?
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Do you plan to join other workshop participants for possible no-host socials?
Yes, Day 1 (Monday, June 1) Informal Mixer
Yes, Day 2 (Tuesday, June 2) No-Host Social
Do you have a poster you would like to share during the workshop? Specifics about a poster session or similar will be determined based on interest.
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Request for Information
Your responses to the questions below are important and will help shape the overall agenda, focus areas, and help us us better understand efforts across the community. Below are the top 3 issues the Communications Sub-Working Group plans to prioritize.
#1. This is the top issue you want to discuss at the workshop
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Communications Transport (high latitude physics & resilience)
Communications in RF Denied/Contested Environments
ISR & Unmanned Systems (UxS) C2/Data
Subsea Infrastructure Protection
Quantum
Security (end to end, coalition)
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#2. This is the second main issue that you want to discuss at the workshop.
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Communications Transport (high latitude physics & resilience)
Communications in RF Denied/Contested Environments
ISR & Unmanned Systems (UxS) C2/Data
Subsea Infrastructure Protection
Quantum
Security (end to end, coalition)
Other
#3. This is the third main issue that you want to discuss at the workshop.
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Communications Transport (high latitude physics & resilience)
Communications in RF Denied/Contested Environments
ISR & Unmanned Systems (UxS) C2/Data
Subsea Infrastructure Protection
Quantum
Security (end to end, coalition)
Other
Please share OTHER gaps that you believe are important for the SAWG Communications Sub‑Working Group to understand. These may be gaps that are not currently discussed, are emerging, or are outside the scope of our existing priority list.
PROJECTS: Detail any projects you are working on that align with the Communications Sub-Working Group's focus areas.
Are you a researcher currently working on one or more defense communication-related projects?
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If desired, please provide a brief description of your relevant project(s).
MISC: Are there any ideas or issues which we have not addressed that you would like to address now?
RESEARCH PROJECT/PROGRAMS: Please list up to three research projects or programs that you are currently involved in and that relate to the SAWG Communications Sub‑Working Group.
UNDERSTANDING GAPS: Please review the list of gaps below and drag them into your preferred order. Place your top three gaps at the top of the list (1 = most important). Only the first three positions will be used for our analysis.
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