The 2023 theme is: “Dominant Air & Space Forces to Deter, Fight & Win.” Hear from senior Air Force, Space Force, and industry leaders; network with other military members, spouses, and industry; visit our exhibit hall with more than 80 exhibitors to learn about the latest technology.

AFA's Air, Space, & Cyber Conference is the leading professional development event for Air Force and Space Force officers, enlisted members, civilians, veterans, and defense industry leaders and representatives. The theme of this year's conference is "America's Air and Space Forces - Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (75 Years in the Defense of Our Nation)." Our conference brings together top Air Force and Space Force leadership, industry expe...

AFA’s Warfare Symposium is a premier professional development event for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force—and the aerospace and defense industry that supports them. Attended by DOD officers, enlisted members, civilians, and veterans, this warfighting symposium will focus on the critical concerns and challenges of joint warfare in every corner of the globe. Drawing speakers from combatant commands, as well as from the Air and...

We are excited to bring back our in-person AFA National Convention at the Gaylord National Resort, in National Harbor, MD September 18 - 19, 2021. 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 Force Association. A full agenda can be found here. If you would like to be a delegate at this year's National Convention and attend this important event, please contact you...

After carefully considering the current and projected state of the COVID-19 pandemic, guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and feedback from prospective speakers, attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, Airmen, and Guardians, we determined that trying to hold an in-person event on this scale at our usual venue in Orlando, Fla, is not viable. Like our virtual Air, Space & Cyber Conference last September, 2021’s vir...

AFA’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference is going virtual. AFA reached this decision only after carefully considering the current and projected state of the COVID-19 pandemic, guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, directives from the State of Maryland and Prince George’s County, and feedback we have received from prospective speakers, attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, Airmen, and Space Professionals. AFA...

The Air, Space & Cyber Conference is the nation's largest annual Air Force gathering, bringing together the entire top leadership of the Air Force as well as industry experts and government officials to discuss challenges facing the Air Force and aerospace community today and in the future. This is the premier event for defense and aerospace professionals from across the globe. Gain new insights and skills to advance your career. Be among...

The Air Force Association’s annual National Convention is an exciting opportunity for AFA members from around the country and abroad to come together and play a pivotal role in shaping our Association. As defined by AFA’s Constitution, the Association is governed by its National Convention body, which passes its authority to an elected Board of Directors for required actions between National Conventions. If you are interested in jo...

Innovation: The Warfighter's EdgeRosen Shingle Creek | Orlando, FL The Air Force Association’s 34th Annual Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition is one of the nation's premier events for defense and aerospace professionals from across the United States and abroad. AFA brings together Air Force senior leaders including; the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff, Major Command Commanders, and many more. Connect: Get connecte...

The new AFA Breakfast Series: Capitol Hill Edition will address a variety of important topics such as the need to increase and train the necessary manpower to achieve the needed readiness to be an effective force, undertake the advanced research into the weapons and strategies of the future and build our airlifters, tankers, bombers jets and surveillance and reconnaissance platforms to ensure that America is protected into the future. We will...