DAFITC | Training and Education Event

Department of the Air Force Information Technology & Cyberpower (DAFITC) : A Training and Education Event

The Department of the Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower Training and Education Event (DAFITC) will take place in Montgomery, AL from August 24-26, 2026.

This year, thousands of Air Force peers, along with private sector leaders in the IT and cyber security field convened to network, discuss, connect, and learn about the newest and most prevailing threats to our global networks and national defense. DAFITC 2026 is expected to featured 140+ breakouts, an exhibit hall with over 200 vendor booths, and over 4,000 attendees, speakers, and exhibitors.

Attendees will hear from leading voices in the public and private sectors, hearing a range of ideas, opinions, and assessments of the current state of all things cyber as well as insights into what the keys to future success might look like.

Scenes From DAFITC 2025

DAFITC 2026 Agenda

* Tentative Schedule; Subject to Change *

* All Times CT *

Day 1

0800 – 0850 Opening Remarks
0900 – 0950 Keynote Speaker
0930 – 1630 Exhibit Hall Open
1000 – 1050 Keynote Speaker
1100 – 1150 Keynote Speaker
1200 – 1330 Lunch
1340 – 1430 Keynote Speaker
1440 – 1530 Breakout Sessions
1540 – 1630 Breakout Sessions
1640 – 1730 Breakout Sessions

Day 2

0800 – 0850 Keynote Speakers
0900 – 0950 Keynote Speakers
0930 – 1630 Exhibit Hall Open
1000 – 1050 Keynote Speakers
1000 – 1050 Breakout Sessions
1100 – 1250 Lunch
1300 – 1350 Keynote Speaker
1400- 1450 Keynote Speaker
1500 – 1550 Breakout Sessions
1600 – 1650 Breakout Sessions

Day 3

0800 – 0850 Breakout Sessions
0900 – 1200 Exhibit Hall Open
0900 – 0950 Breakout Sessions
1000 – 1050 Keynote Speaker
1100 – 1200 Lunch
1210 – 1300 Keynote Speaker/Panel
1210 – 1300 Breakout Sessions
1310 – 1430 DAF CIO Awards & Closing Ceremony

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

Have a topic that’s relevant to this year’s training themes? DAFITC 2026 is accepting presentation and breakout session topic ideas.

Visit the Call for Presentations page for more information about the 5 major topic areas, timeline for the application/acceptance process, and your opportunity to lead a training session and further your participation in this annual event!

PRESENTATION SUBMISSIONS DUE JUNE 19

Breakout Training Sessions

Each year the DAFITC offers well over 140 unique breakout training sessions in several currently themed and engaging topic areas. This year’s theme is Accelerating the Digital Edge: From Enterprise to Orbit. The event encourages participation across the spectrum, welcoming a range of sessions via a Call for Presentations. This allows the event to offer a comprehensive range of sessions that fit into the four training themes, the vast majority of which are available to all attendees. The 2026 Call for Presentations will open in the Spring of 2026, but to view details about each track, visit the 2026 Breakout Training page.

EXHIBIT AT DAFITC

The DAFITC is your organization’s annual opportunity to connect with decision makers and interact with users within the federal cyber security community. For exhibitors this means reaching potential clients and networking while also having the opportunity to participate in the breakout training program or partner with event organizers for greater exposure.