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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
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Breakout Training Sessions

Each year the DAFITC offers well over 140 unique breakout training sessions in several currently themed and engaging topic areas. 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.

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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.