For Immediate Release
May 2, 2011

Registration for AFA’s 2011 Air and Space Conference & Technology Exposition Now Open

Arlington, VA – The Air Force Association today announced the 2011 Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition, to be held September 19 - 21, 2011, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center on the Potomac, in National Harbor, just across the river from Alexandria and minutes from downtown Washington, DC.

The Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition brings together Air Force leadership, industry experts, academia and current aerospace specialists from around the world to discuss the current issues and challenges facing America and the aerospace community.

The AFA 2011 Air & Space Conference will feature more than 40 speakers, including topical forums, professional development workshops and addresses, while the Technology Exposition will feature aerospace exhibitors from around the world that will display and demonstrate the latest advancements in air and space technology.

Invited speakers include the Secretary of the Air Force, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, and other top Air Force, government and aerospace industry leaders. This national annual conference attracts the top echelon of USAF senior leadership, including the commanders of every USAF command. Also invited are military dignitaries from air forces worldwide.

The 2011 Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition is a great opportunity to network with colleagues, Air Force leadership, guest speakers, and professionals and pioneers from the private sector. More than 5,600 people attended last year’s Conference & Exposition, which featured more than 140 exhibitions showcasing the latest in aerospace technology developments and 45 different conference addresses, covering topics such as nuclear enterprise, security, cyber warfare and challenges of the 21st century.

Be a part of AFA’s premier national forum for aerospace professionals. Registration details can be found at www.afa.org/events/conference/2011.