The AFA Warfare Symposium is a premier professional development event for the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and the aerospace and defense industry that supports them, with a focus on the critical concerns and challenges of joint warfare in every corner of the globe. Drawing speakers from USAF, USSF, combatant commands, industry, and the joint force, the symposium provides opportunities to network and explore dynamic exhibits. The theme of...

The Military Services are focusing on developing new aircraft and modernizing existing aviation systems with advanced capabilities as part of their plan to achieve air dominance by 2030 amid an era of strategic competition. This event will gather members from across the Military Services, DoD, International Partner, Acquisition Authorities, & Industry for in-depth discussions on how the Military Services, in partnerships with industry, are...

The 8th annual Military Additive Manufacturing Summit & Technology Showcase (MIL AM) is America's premiere military, aerospace and defense 3D printing event, featuring senior level government acquisition priorities and advanced technological presentations on cutting-edge innovations across the AM community. Each year, this preeminent event provides an opportunity for military, government, and industry professionals alike to connect, collab...

We are pleased to present the 23rd Annual AAAE Aviation Security Summit, scheduled to occur December 12-13, 2023, in Washington, D.C., at the Westin Washington DC Downtown Hotel. The 23rd Annual AAAE Aviation Security Summit will continue the tradition of AAAE and federal aviation security policymakers coming together at a joint summit to review the complex issues surrounding aviation security today. The issues and challenges facing airport op...

Join us in December in Destin for the Test & Evaluation Symposium: Next-Generation Test Dominance ITEA has been providing Education and Training to the T&E community for over 40 years. Spend the week with us as we dive into the challenges facing testers today and be a part of the solution! We offer 4-hour Tutorials on topics such as: T&E in a Digital Engineering Environment; Cognitive EW: An AI Approach; DoD T&E Across the Acqu...

Defense Strategies Institute is proud to announce the 10th Annual Space Resiliency Summit. This year’s Summit will bring together senior leaders from across the US space enterprise to discuss US efforts to ensure the resiliency of critical assets against both traditional and non-kinetic attacks. Today, US forces and allies rely on a secure space infrastructure for communications, ballistic missile tracking, and other mission critical cap...

The 58th Annual ITC conference this year is “Keep on Telemetering: The Link between open air and Virtual Worlds". ITC takes pride in addressing the wide range of topics important to the telemetry professional. The exhibit areas showcase the latest systems, and technical sessions lay the groundwork for tomorrow’s systems. Numerous short courses are available to help practicing professionals stay current in their fields. Committees d...

Dr. Humphreys will discuss his lab's use of a specialized GPS receiver on the International Space Station to detect and locate GPS jammers and spoofers causing trouble around the world.

Event Sold out We are very excited to announce that the event Guest of Honor/Speaker is Phil Condit, the former CEO of The Boeing Company for 40 years. He will speak about his personal journey and the future of aviation. During the evening you will also be treated to dazzling Patriots Jet Team aerial performances, Live Music, a Champagne Reception, Delicious Dinner with Drinks, and a high energy Auction! The goal of the 2023 Benefit Gala is to...

We are looking forward to gathering AFA's best of the best at this year's National Convention at the Gaylord National Resort, in National Harbor, MD, September 9-10, 2023. We need YOU to join us as a voting delegate to have your voice heard on important issues that will shape the future of our Air & Space Forces Association. Click here for a draft agenda. If you would like to be a delegate at this year's National Convention and attend this...