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.

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Upcoming AFCEA International Events

AFCEA Small Business Webinar Series Introduction to DCAA and the Audit Process—Understanding the Essentials

Jun 23, 2026

Virtual / Online

AFCEA International
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.
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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 15, 2026

Virtual / Online

As the Department of Defense (DOD) reoptimizes for great power competition, achieving decision dominance requires shifting from legacy hardware-centric systems to agile, software-defined architectures that deliver resilient command and control (C2) from the enterprise core all the way to the orbital high ground.

This webinar explores software-defined technologies that deliver persistent zero trust identity continuity, event-driven automated self-healing cyber resiliency, AI-augmented edge processing and declarative fleet-scale “build once, deploy anywhere” compute—even in Denied, Disrupted, Intermittent and Limited (DDIL) conditions—and how emerging orbital edge platforms and multi-cloud regions in space extend these capabilities to the high ground, enabling real-time AI/ML, data fusion and resilient C2 from tactical edge to orbit.

Gain actionable insights into applying software-defined concepts to achieve decision dominance and cyber defense from enterprise to orbit. Learn how to deploy AI-enabled processing and "islands of trust" in DDIL environments, implement event-driven cyber automation and leverage orbital data centers for resilient high-ground operations.

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, DE

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.

Feb 16-18, 2027

San Diego, CA

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

 

Sea Service leaders today confront profound and rapidly changing threats in a landscape of increasingly complex challenges. Join us and engage with leaders from the Navy, Marine Corps and the Coast Guard as well as industry and academia experts in this extraordinary opportunity to explore the depths of the unique issues they confront. Engage in discussions, network with peers and be a part of devising the needed solutions to enhance operational capabilities that overcome evolving threats. Gain knowledge and forge connections while discovering the latest platforms, cutting-edge technologies and advanced capabilities crucial to supporting maritime operations.

Apr 13-14, 2027

Springfield, VA

AFCEA's Spring Intelligence Symposium returns to the NGA Campus East in Springfield, VA on April 13-14, 2027

AFCEA is the world’s largest association dedicated to intelligence professionals. Through our resources for professional development, thought leadership and networking, we serve government, military and private-sector intelligence professionals worldwide.  

Established in 1981 as part of AFCEA International, AFCEA Intelligence provides the structure and interactive forum for networking and sharing ideas. AFCEA Intelligence strengthens the public/private partnership and advocates for foreign and domestic intelligence in support of improved national and global security. We are focused on intelligence challenges and opportunities. 

Through AFCEA Intelligence, government agencies have an outside unbiased source that they can come to for an industry perspective, and industry has an influential voice with the intelligence community. 

What AFCEA Intelligence Does

  • Actively engage the public and private sectors to support and improve intelligence through thought leadership 
  • Provide unparalleled professional development and networking opportunities for intelligence professionals and the companies that support them 
  • Honor intelligence professionals through a prestigious awards program 

May 10-13, 2027

Baltimore, MD

The harnessing of the right cyber power is more important than ever in a domain deluged by persistent attacks and simultaneous sophisticated campaigns that threaten global political, economic and security interests. A flagship event, AFCEA’s TechNet Cyber serves as a center of gravity for a whole-of-government effort to bring together the policy, strategic architecture, operations and C2— along with the joint capabilities—needed to meet the global security challenges and successfully operate in a digital environment. Join us in Baltimore and be a part of the conversation led by U.S. Cyber Command, DISA, the DoW CIO, and numerous industry and academia partners to deliver solutions for this enduring, no-fail mission.

Aug 16-19, 2027

Augusta, GA

TechNet Augusta 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.

Oct 26-28, 2027

Honolulu, HI

TechNet Indo-Pacific is co-sponsored by AFCEA International and AFCEA Hawaii. It is the largest event in the Pacific Rim focusing on regional defense issues. Keynote speakers, panel moderators and panelists will discuss defense policies and challenges in the Indo- Pacific region and their relevance to both industry and government. Industry exhibitors will demonstrate products and solutions to meet the services' requirements and needs.

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