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Air Space & Cyber Conference:
Includes admission to Technology Exposition during open hours; all forums and workshops; coffee breaks; and exhibit hall lunches.   Click here to register.

Looking to attend just the Technology Exposition? You will be able to access that under the appropriate registration category. There is no charge to attend only the exposition.

Shuttle Bus Schedule
Complimentary Shuttle Bus - Click here for the Shuttle Schedule.  AFA provides complimentary daily shuttle bus service on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday between the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center from the following locations:
  • Pentagon (South Parking-Fern St)
  • Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (BX Parking Lot)
  • Joint Base Andrews (Base Theatre Parking Lot)
  • King Street Metro Station (Parking lot exit side, where the Alexandria Old Town Trolley stop is located)

Parking
There is plenty of parking available at the Gaylord and in National Harbor.

Parking at the Gaylord - AFA has negotiated discounted self parking rates at the hotel (see below for details). Valet parking is available for up to $45 per day based on length of stay.

For attendees staying at the hotel: The discounted self parking rate is $18 per day, which is 50% off their normal rate. During check-in at the front desk, please make sure to communicate to the front desk agent that you are parking a vehicle in order to get the charges added to your hotel folio. You MUST tell the front desk agent that you are with AFA in order to get the discounted self parking rate.

For our local attendees not staying at the hotel: You can self-park at the Gaylord for $18 per day (for one entrance/exit per day) $23 per day (for unlimited entrances/exits per day). In order to take advantage of the $18 or $23 offer, you will need to stop by the Parking Desk located near AFA Registration during registration hours to pre-pay for your parking.

Parking in National Harbor - There are several parking garages in National Harbor in close proximity to the Gaylord. The National Harbor public parking garages start with the first hour at $3 with incremental increases. The cost is $13 for 4 to 12 hours and $16 for 24 hours.

Transportation

Driving Directions -  Click here for driving directions.

Metro - The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) provides bus and subway service (Metro) around the DC area. Unfortunately, at this time, there is not a convenient Metro option near the hotel. AFA will run a free shuttle from/to the King Street Station on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday during symposium hours.

Complimentary Shuttle Bus - AFA provides complimentary daily shuttle bus service on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday between the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center and the Pentagon (South Parking-Fern St), Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Joint Base Andrews, and King Street Metro Station during the Conference. Click here for the Shuttle Schedule.

Hotel Information

Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center

We are looking forward to having another successful conference at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center. Gaylord National is the cornerstone of National Harbor, which is located in Maryland just across the Potomac River from Washington, DC and Virginia. The resort is the largest combined resort and convention space on the East Coast. It has a breathtaking venue that offers several dining and shopping options. Some highlights about the property:
  • Check-in time is 4:00 pm. Check-out time is 11:00 am. 
  • Less than 20 minutes from the Reagan National Airport. Click here for shuttle information and driving directions.
  • Multiple dining options from a sports bar and grill to a fine dining steakhouse. Please check out all of their options here. Click here to see additional specials.
  • Fitness center, pool and spa services are all located within the property.
  • AFA has negotiated discounted self parking at $18 per day. Valet is available at $45 per day.
  • Be sure to check out our FAQ for more information by clicking here.

For hotel reservations, please click here. Please note that AFA has only contracted with the Gaylord National Hotel for sleeping rooms.  Should you hear from an outside company about special hotel deals at the Gaylord, they are not authorized vendors and may not be reliable.

Attire

The dress code for military for AFA’s Air, Space & Cyber has been revised in coordination with the Air Staff to be Uniform of the Day (e.g., ABUs/OCPs, flight suits, blues), except for those assigned to a panel, on-stage speaker, or when accepting an award whose attire will be Service Dress. The Monday evening Outstanding Airmen of the Year Dinner is Service Dress. The Wednesday evening Air Force Birthday Dinner is Mess Dress. 

Civilian attire for all conference sessions and/or visiting the Exhibit Hall is Business Suit. The Monday evening Outstanding Airmen of the Year Dinner is Business Suit. The Wednesday evening Air Force Birthday Dinner is Black-Tie.
           

 
Air Force Association Air, Space & Cyber Conference