AFCEA International

AFCEA is a professional association that connects people, ideas and solutions globally. We do that by developing networking and educational opportunities and providing them worldwide in an ethical manner. This enables military, government, industry and academia to align technology to meet the needs of those who serve in critical areas, which include defense, security, cyber and intelligence. As a member-based, nonprofit 501(c)6 organization, we have a long history of encouraging innovation and advancing technology to ensure preparedness and security. We officially formed in 1946, but our organizational roots trace back to the Civil War. The association includes individual members and corporate members, and AFCEA's international regional chapter network helps members build networks, grow relationships and expand opportunities. AFCEA members and constituents include professionals in military, government, industry and academia.

Location
4114 Legato Rd., Suite 1000 Fairfax, Virginia 22033
Website
https://www.afcea.org/
Follow Us
More Events

Upcoming AFCEA International Events

Understanding CMMC 2.0: The What, Why and Who - CMMC Levels Explained

Jun 10, 2026

Virtual / Online

AFCEA International
Join cybersecurity experts for a brief history of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program and progress on the program transition, tiers of certification and who needs to comply.

During this webinar, we'll take a deep dive into CMMC Levels 1, 2 and 3 – what each level entails, real-world examples and types of organizations impacted. Experts will unpack recurring pitfalls, improper or incomplete documentation, shaky scoping and boundary definitions, blind spots in CUI dataflows, “paper-only” policies that diverge from practice, weak evidence hygiene and overreliance on inherited controls or third-party vendors.

Attendees will gain a foundational knowledge of CMMC, understand its role in the DOW supply chain and take away proven best practices to avoid traps and map a realistic path to success.

Who Should Attend:
  • Defense contractors
  • IT leaders & cybersecurity professionals
  • Compliance officers
  • Government procurement consultants
  • Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
Learn more

Jun 10, 2026

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Canada is at a historical inflection point. We find ourselves in geo-politically unsetteled times, with a somewhat "back to the future" character calling up the need for strategic deterrence, amid great power competition. The international system has been disrupted and traditional alliances disturbed. Canada is charting its own new way in this troublesome environment. The national intelligence enterprise must adapt to effectively enable purposeful advantageous operational activity in all domains, at all levels, at scale, now.

CANIC 2026 features a roster of keynote speakers and panelists from within the senior ranks of government, the Canadian Armed Forces, and from Canada's closest intelligence partners.

Jun 16, 2026

Virtual / Online

Legacy software is a silent readiness risk. Across the Department of Defense (DOD) and the defense industrial base, mission-critical applications are often tethered to aging codebases that accumulate technical debt and resist modern security hardening. Traditional manual modernization is too slow to meet the pace of modern conflict and cloud-based AI tools are non-starters for sensitive or disconnected environments.

This webinar explores an alternative, an agentic software factory that enables engineers to supervise modernization at scale rather than performing every refactor by hand. We will detail the "Agent Mesh" architecture, a modular harness of specialized, small language models (SLMs) designed to operate entirely offline. Unlike standard frontier models, this approach uses agents to analyze legacy code, generate refactored equivalents for RHEL 10, and produce characterization tests to ensure functional equivalence.

You'll learn how to:
  • Transition From Manual Code Migration to a Supervised Automation Model: Ensure that legacy systems are not just updated, but transformed into secure, supportable foundations for the next generation of mission delivery.
  • Deploy Offline Agent Meshes: Build specialized AI harnesses for disconnected, mission-critical environments using local small language models.
  • Automate Functional Validation: Use coding agents to generate characterization tests, ensuring refactored code maintains identical behavioral intent.
  • Measure Modernization Success: Establish KPIs focused on functional equivalence and developer trust over simple completion speed.

Jun 18, 2026

Fairfax, VA

New federal procurement consolidation changes affect acquisitions throughout the Department of Defense, from CENTCOM CHIPS to Army MAPS. A March 20 executive order shifts contracting support to the General Services Administration and gives the GSA and government agencies 90 days to determine what work stays and what work goes to the GSA. Join us for AFCEA's Small Business Procurement Series event to learn from BD Squared's Brian Friel as he gives us a rundown of what the changes mean for defense contractors servicing all branches of the military and the Fourth Estate -- and how they should position themselves to support their customers' mission in the new acquisition landscape. Please join us from 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. ET on June 18 at AFCEA International Headquarters in Fairfax, VA. Limited seating - Register now!

Jun 23, 2026

Virtual / Online

The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity and accountability of defense contracting processes. Join DCAA for a webinar that introduces DCAA and the audit process.

This webinar is designed to help contractors, government agencies and industry professionals understand the role of DCAA, its organizational structure and the audit process.

Jun 24, 2026

Virtual / Online

AI is changing how data is ingested, connected and delivered across national security environments. However, as adoption accelerates, a new challenge is emerging: AI is not just a data problem, it’s a cross-trust domain data problem.  

In government, defense and intelligence systems, data must move securely across classification levels, environments and mission partners, without introducing latency or compromising trust. This webinar provides a practical, architectural-level look at how organizations are securing the data behind AI to enable real-time, mission critical decision-making. 

We’ll explore four critical areas of secure AI deployment:
  • Securely ingesting data from multiple sources
  • Delivering data across domains and environments
  • Enforcing control, policy and data integrity
  • Monitoring, auditing and maintaining trust in data flows  

Jun 25, 2026

Virtual / Online

In modern European defense and public-sector environments, risk is no longer defined solely by threats or vulnerabilities. It is revealed through time, when organizations cannot act with sufficient speed, authority or coordination under pressure. This session examines how delays across readiness, response and recovery signal deeper issues in authority, escalation and cross-agency coordination. It explores how timing has become a practical measure of governance effectiveness and why extended timelines increasingly expose institutional risk before failure occurs.

Jun 30, 2026

Washington, DC

AFCEA International's Army Intelligence Industry Day brings together key leaders from Army Acquisition, Army Intelligence and Army Program Management to help industry gain insights into the technologies, capabilities and services required to support Army Intelligence in the future.

The U.S. Army neither states nor implies any endorsement, association or recommendations with regard to AFCEA International or any other nonfederal entity participating in this event.

Jul 21, 2026

Virtual / Online

Are you ready to navigate the complex world of government contracting? This webinar provides a comprehensive overview from the Defense Contract Audit Agency's (DCAA) perspective, equipping potential government contractors with the essential knowledge to confidently break into the Defense Industrial Base.

DCAA will demystify the different contract vehicles (e.g. Fixed-Price, Cost-Reimbursement, Time and Materials and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)). Understand the risks and rewards associated with each type, how they impact your business operations and learn what factors the government considers for determining a prospective contractor under government contracts.

You will:
  • Gain a solid understanding of DCAA's role in government contracting
  • Learn essentialcompliance requirements to avoid costly mistakes
  • Develop strategies tonavigate pre- and post-award audits successfully
  • Position your businessfor success in the competitive GovCon market

Jul 28-29, 2026

Chantilly, VA

DIA TECHINT 2026 is the Intelligence Community’s annual technical intelligence conference, focused this year on Counter‑Directed Energy Weapons (C‑DEW). Building on prior DEW/C‑DEW community engagements, TECHINT 2026 provides a forum to educate and inform government civilian and military, academic, and industry partners on the current threat landscape, ongoing research, and emerging opportunities across the DEW and C‑DEW mission areas. The conference is designed as a presentation‑centric event featuring briefings from subject matter experts on the state of the community and the trending directions of DEW/C‑DEW. TECHINT 2026 is co-sponsored by the DIA, AFCEA, and the US MASINT Foundation.

Aug 17-20, 2026

Augusta, GA

Registration is not yet available. Check back in the Spring of 2026.

TechNet Augusta 2026 gives participants the opportunity to examine and explore the intricacies of the cyber domain. With assistance from the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and industry experts, the conference is designed to open the lines of communication and facilitate networking, education and problem solving. Leaders and operators also discuss procurement challenges the military, government and industry face during a time of uncertain budgets and runaway technology advances.

With assistance from the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and industry, this three-day conference is designed to open the lines of communication between the military and commercial sector and provide a space where government and industry professionals can discuss issues and share solutions surrounding cyber electromagnetic activities and unified land operations.

Aug 25, 2026

Virtual / Online

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is the primary set of rules governing federal government procurement. For small businesses, several FAR parts are especially important: FAR Part 19 (most critical section for small businesses), Part 5 (explains how federal contracts are announced), Part 15 (outlines procedures for negotiated procurements, Part 52 (actual clauses and provisions included in contracts, specifically addressing small business requirements), and Part 13 (streamlined purchasing methods for contracts under certain dollar thresholds).

You will:
  • Learn the importance of compliance with each FAR requirement to understand eligibility and find opportunities within federal contracting
  • Gain a solid understanding of FAR requirements applicable tosmall businesses
  • Understand essential compliance requirements of FAR parts to 19,5, 15, 52 and 13 avoid costly mistakes and comply with federal contracting requirements

Aug 26-27, 2026

Rockville, MD

Co-hosted by AFCEA and INSA, the nation’s leading non-profit associations dedicated to public-private partnerships, the summit will bring together 2,200 leaders from government, academia, start-ups, and the defense industrial base for two days of technology-driven, mission-focused discussions.

Your registration and sponsorship don't just underwrite an event, they strengthen our mission and support the community we serve.

From a career fair and thought-provoking plenaries to breakout sessions, cutting-edge exhibits, and unmatched networking, the Summit is where connections spark ideas and partnerships that last. Registration opening Spring 2026! 

Oct 27-29, 2026

Honolulu, HI

Registration information will become available during Summer 2026. 

TechNet Indo-Pacific is the largest strategic event of its kind in the Indo-Pacific Rim. USINDOPACOM works closely with partners to enable resilient, survivable and secure collaboration across the spectrum of contingencies. TechNet Indo-Pacific, now in its 41st year, features speakers and discussions, many qualifying for Continuing Education, on how industry, academia and government can address and solve regional challenges. Exhibitors demonstrate solutions and services to meet the military services' requirements. TechNet Indo-Pacific is co-sponsored by AFCEA International and AFCEA Hawaii.

Dec 1-2, 2026

Frankfurt am Main, HE, Germany

In its fourth year, TechNet Transatlantic, organised by AFCEA and chapters in Stuttgart, Kaiserslautern, and Wiesbaden, will continue to serve as a paramount event for the warfighting community within of the US Forces in Europe, European military and government employees and their partners from NATO and partner nations commands and institutions. TechNet Transatlantic stands as an essential forum for fostering innovation and collaboration, ensuring that the warfighting community remains at the forefront of evolving capabilities and technologies.
View all