2024 CAF CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Please join us for the annual members-only CAF Conference! The 2024 Conference will take place February 29 - March 2, 2024 at the CAF National Airbase in Dallas, TX. The conference is aimed at CAF members with any level of experience, whether you have recently joined or are a long-time Unit leader; there's no better way to get to know the CAF! To attend this conference, you must be a CAF Member (Colonel, Preservation Colonel, Life Member, Gold Life Member, Platinum Life Member, or Cadet).
The registration fee includes all sessions, all conference lunches, a ticket to the CAF Hall of Fame Banquet, and transportation to and from CAF National Airbase and the Hilton Garden Inn, Duncanville, TX. Note: Transportation will only be between the Hilton Garden Inn and the CAF.
If you are unable to attend the conference sessions, but would like to attend the CAF Hall of Fame dinner or if have a guest who will be attending the meals only, tickets for those individuals and events are also available on the registration form below. For additional questions, call (877) 767-7175, ext. 142 or email Craig Tuminaro at ctuminaro@cafhq.org.
REGISTRATION COSTS (Per Person, includes lunches and one ticket to the CAF Hall of Fame dinner on Saturday, March 2):
- $300 through February 14
- $350 beginning February 15
- $80 CAF Hall of Fame dinner only (One ticket to CAF Hall of Fame is included in CAF Conference Registration)
Have an idea for a conference session? Submit a session proposal!
We will be accepting session proposals through December 31, 2023. Sessions should cover common areas of concern and interest for CAF members and Units. Each conference session will be 75 minutes in length; plan for each presentation/discussion to last approximately 55-65 minutes, with additional time included for discussion/Q&A. Preference will be given to proposals that include speakers/presenters from more than one Unit.
The CAF Conference Committee will be meeting in mid-January to review the session proposals and develop the final program. Session leaders will be notified shortly after. Upon selection, each session will be assigned a CAF staff liaison to support the session. Conference registration fees will be waived for Session Leaders/Moderators (one registration per session).
NEW!!! HOTEL INFORMATION:
The conference hotel is the Hilton Garden Inn, 800 N. Main St., Duncanville, TX. The group rate is $114 per night for standard King, $124 per night for standard double Queen plus 13% tax. The rate includes breakfast vouchers for up to two people per room. Click here to book online.To reserve by phone call (972) 283-9777 and ask for the "Commemorative Air Force 2024 Conference" (group code CAFC).
The hotel features a restaurant and bar on site, complimentary wireless internet in guestrooms, and complimentary self-parking. The room block and special rate will be available for reservations through Friday, February 16, 2024.
TENTATIVE EVENT SCHEDULE
All events will be held at the CAF National Airbase.
Please note: the schedule is still in development; times and events subject to change
Thursday, February 29
Registration Open Noon – 5 p.m.
8 - 4 p.m. Board Meetings
5 - 6:30 p.m. Welcome Reception
Friday, March 1
Registration Open 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
8 - 4:30 p.m. Sessions
Saturday, March 2
Registration Open 8:30 a.m. - Noon
9:00 – 4:30 p.m. Sessions
6:30 p.m. CAF Hall of Fame