AFA Air, Space & Cyber Conference 2027
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The AFA’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference provides professional military development and a platform for sharing emerging requirements, technologies, and capabilities across the air and space domains. The event will run from September 20-22, 2027, at National Harbor, Md.
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Further details will be announced soon. In the meantime, please refer to the previous event information below.
When is AFA’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference 2026?
AFA’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference 2026 will take place from September 14-16, 2026.
Themes
The 2026 conference will focus on advancing air and space dominance and the need to build and sustain forces capable of meeting evolving threats.
Key areas of discussion will include emerging requirements, technology development, and the future of airpower and spacepower capabilities.
What’s On?
The conference will feature professional development sessions, technology discussions, and access to the Technology Exposition, where attendees can explore developments from across the defense sector.
The program includes:
Technology Exposition
The Technology Exposition will provide access to defense technologies and solutions during dedicated exhibit hall hours.
The exhibition will be open at the Prince George’s Exhibit Hall, Maryland Ballroom, and Woodrow Wilson Exhibit Hall throughout the conference.
AFA Pavilion
Located in the main lobby, the AFA Pavilion will be open to attendees from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. The pavilion will include charging stations, seating areas, giveaways, special speakers, and meet-and-greet opportunities.
Conference Access
Registration includes access to in-person sessions, exhibit hall access during opening hours, coffee breaks, and virtual access to main ballroom sessions streamed during the conference. Sessions will also be available as on-demand recordings through September 30, 2026.
A virtual-only participation option will also be available.
Where is AFA’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference 2026?
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
National Harbor
Maryland
United States
The venue is located in National Harbor, Maryland, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. It is also less than 20 minutes from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Transportation
AFA will provide a complimentary shuttle bus service between the Gaylord National and select locations on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday during the conference.
The closest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), located nine miles from the venue. Other nearby airports include Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI).
Parking is available at the Gaylord National, with discounted self-parking available for AFA attendees at $40 per day.
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