Frequently Asked Questions

• About the Joint Warfighting Conference
• Registration
• Dress Code
• Location
• Reserve Credits
• Assistance
• Exhibits
• About the Co-Sponsors

What is the Joint Warfighting Conference?
The third annual Joint Warfighting conference and exposition (formerly East/Transformation Warfare) offers an East Coast companion to the popular AFCEA-USNI West conference held each year in San Diego, CA. It will provide a premier venue for engaging the warriors and industry leaders who are shaping the nation’s military strategies and warfighting platforms.

Who Will Attend the Joint Warfighting Conference?
Military, Government, and industry professionals from the following fields, among others:

• Aviation
• Avionics
• Command/Control
• Communications
• Computers
• Data Processing
• Electronic Warfare
• Electronics
• Emergency Management
• Engineering
• Imaging
• Information Management
• Information Systems/IT
• Intelligence
• Law Enforcement
• Public Safety
• Radar
• Satellites
• Shipbuilding
• Systems Management

How much does it cost to attend the Joint Warfighting Conference?
Registration is free to everyone. The following programs/events are included in the registration fee:

• Panel Sessions
• Plenary Addresses
• DoN CIO IM/IT Conference
• Exposition
• Continental Breakfasts
• Coffee Breaks
• Technology Reception

The following programs/events require paid tickets/registration:

• Luncheons/Dessert
• Small Business Program
• Military Officers Association of America Spouse Symposium

(Events requiring tickets are denoted by a * or ** in the schedule.)

For tickets, click here.

How do I register for the Joint Warfighting Conference?
Click here for on-line registration.

Or you can download the registration form and mail or fax it in - click here for the form and mailing/faxing instructions.

Joint Warfighting Conference Registration Center:

c/o AFCEA International
Phone: (703) 631-6128
Email

I registered but did not receive my badge in the mail.
All badges must be picked up on-site.

All registrants will receive a confirmation notice. If you did not receive a confirmation, please contact the Joint Warfighting Registration Center at (703) 631-6128 or Email.

What is the dress code?
All Joint Warfighting Conference events are business dress. Military personnel are encouraged to wear duty uniform.

Where is the Joint Warfighting Conference?
All events will take place in the Virginia Beach, VA Convention Center. For more information click here.

Can I earn reserve credits for attending the Joint Warfighting Conference?
Members of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard Reserves have been authorized to earn one point retirement credit for attendance. Reserve and National Guard (Army and Air Force) personnel may participate on a non-pay credit basis, with approval of unit commander. Bring unit forms with you to the conference for validation.

I need assistance at the conference.
AFCEA and the U.S. Naval Institute support the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Attendees with special needs should call (703) 631-6130 or Email.

How can I exhibit at the Joint Warfighting Conference?
For exhibit information, click here or contact:

Joint Warfighting Conference Exposition Management
c/o J. Spargo & Associates
11212 Waples Mill Road, Suite 104
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703-631-6200
Fax: 703-818-9177
jointwarfighting@jspargo.com

What Is the U.S. Naval Institute?
The U.S. Naval Institute is the publisher of Proceedings and Naval History magazines and more than 900 professional books. It is a unique professional membership association that has served for more than 130 years as the only independent forum to advance the understanding of sea power and other issues critical to national defense. Stop by our booth for more information and to pick up free issues of Proceedings and Naval History. For more information visit www.usni.org or call (800) 233-8764 or (410) 268-6110.

What Is AFCEA?

AFCEA International, established in 1946, is a non-profit membership association serving the military, government, industry, and academia as an ethical forum for advancing professional knowledge and relationships in the fields of communications, information technology, intelligence, and global security. AFCEA supports local chapters, sponsors events, publishes the award-winning SIGNAL Magazine, promotes education, and provides member benefits – all with the purpose of equipping its members to meet government’s challenges and to further their careers. AFCEA and its chapters provide a common ground for learning that is unquestioned in its integrity and unequaled in the reach of its relationships. More than 31,000 members support AFCEA International for the same reason: we help them succeed and enable them to serve.

For more information visit www.afcea.org or call (800) 336-4583, ext. 6158 or (703) 631-6158.