Mission
AFCEA International is a professional association that connects people, ideas, and solutions globally to foster advancements in critical areas including defense, security, and technology. Established in 1946, the organization serves military, government, industry, and academia, encouraging innovation and promoting education, networking, and leadership development to meet national and global challenges.
Basic Information
Founded in
Not Reported
EIN
54-1115312
Total Assets
$1.293 million
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance

Emerging Leaders Program
Helping young professionals gain leadership experience and connect within the community.

Cyber Committee Initiatives
Proposing strategies to strengthen national innovation in cybersecurity.

STEM Education Grants
Supporting educators and schools with grants to improve STEM education.
Impact Stats
Annual Scholarship Amount
STEM Scholarships
Each year, the AFCEA Educational Foundation provides more than $2 million in scholarships to support students pursuing education in STEM fields.
Total Funds Donated
Community Engagement
AFCEA chapters collectively donated over $450,000 to support STEM learning and provided substantial grants to teachers across America.
Number of Events
Professional Development
AFCEA conducts numerous professional development events, webinars, and a variety of conferences annually to educate its members.
Past Events
AFCEA WEST 2024
2024-01-30
Annual AFCEA West Conference focused on defense and security.
AFCEA Alamo Chapter Meeting
2024-03-21
Annual chapter meeting to engage and discuss current initiatives.
Upcoming Events

Common Threads Charlottesville | Hosted by INSA
2024-12-03
An industry day event focusing on cybersecurity and defense topics.
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TechNet Transatlantic
2024-12-04
A transatlantic conference and expo focused on defense technology.
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Critical Technologies Assessment Workshop
2025-01-15
A workshop sponsored by the Department of Defense on emerging technologies.
Learn MoreOur Programs
Emerging Leaders Program
A program designed to support the leadership development of young professionals in STEM fields.
Learn MoreAFCEA Educational Grants
Providing grants and scholarships to support STEM education across various levels.
Learn MoreVolunteer Opportunities
Testimonials
"The scholarship started my career by allowing me to do an internship with Raytheon and eventually helped me become an adviser in technology."

David Benhaim
Scholarship Recipient
Impact Reports
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