2026 CAF CONFERENCE - Elevate the Mission: Safety, Service, & Leadership
Join us February 26–28, 2026, at the CAF National Airbase in Dallas, TX, for the annual members-only CAF Conference. Whether you’re new to the CAF or a seasoned Unit leader, this event is the best way to connect, learn, and be inspired by our mission. Attendance is open exclusively to active CAF Colonels and Cadets.
Your registration includes all conference sessions, lunches, shuttle service between the CAF and the Hilton Garden Inn in Duncanville, TX, and one ticket to the CAF Hall of Fame Banquet. (Additional banquet-only tickets are available for guests.)
REGISTRATION FEES (per person)
- $300 through February 11
- $350 beginning February 12
- $95 CAF Hall of Fame dinner only - available for purchase through Sunday, February 22.
HOTEL INFORMATION
This year, the CAF has reserved the entire Hilton Garden Inn in Duncanville for conference attendees. The group rate is $139 per night plus tax and includes breakfast vouchers for up to two guests per room. The hotel offers a restaurant and bar, complimentary Wi-Fi, and free parking. To reserve by phone call the hotel directly at 972.283.9777.
SESSION PROPOSALS
We’re now accepting proposals for breakout sessions at the conference! This is your chance to share ideas, best practices, and solutions that can benefit Units across the organization.
- Deadline: December 31, 2025
- Collaboration encouraged: Units are especially encouraged to work together in developing proposals.
- Presenter benefit: For each session accepted, one presenter will receive a waived registration fee.
Have a question about the conference? Email Craig Tuminaro at ctuminaro@cafhq.org or call (877) 767-7175, ext. 142.
PRELIMINARY EVENT SCHEDULE
All events will be held at the CAF National Airbase.
Schedule is subject to change.
Thursday, Feb 26
Registration Open Noon – 5 p.m.
8 - 9 a.m. American Airpower Heritage Foundation Board Meeting
9:15 - 10:30 a.m American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum Board Meeting
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. American Airpower Heritage Museum Board Meeting
1- 4 p.m. General Staff Board Meeting
5 - 6:30 p.m. Welcome Reception
3:15 - 6:45 p.m. Shuttle circulates between CAF National Airbase and Hotel
Friday, Feb 27
Registration Open 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
7:00 - 9:00 a.m. Shuttle circulates between CAF National Airbase and Hotel
8:15 - 9: 30a.m. Opening General Session – State of the CAF
9:30 - 10: 45 a.m. Breakout Session 1
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Breakout Session 2
12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Lunch
1:15 - 2:30 p.m. Breakout Session 3
2:45 – 4:00 p.m. Breakout Session 4
4:00 – 5:15 p.m. Breakout Session 5
4:00 - 5:45 p.m. Shuttle circulates between CAF National Airbase and Hotel
Saturday, February 28
Registration Open 8:30 a.m. - Noon
7:45 - 9:45 a.m. Shuttle circulates between CAF National Airbase and Hotel
9:00 – 10:15 a.m. Breakout Session 6
10:30 - 11: 45 a.m. Breakout Session 7
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch & CAF Awards
1:00 - 2:15 p.m. Breakout Session 8
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. CAF Town Hall and Advisory Board Meeting with the President (open to all)
3:00 - 6:45 p.m. Shuttle circulates between CAF National Airbase and Hotel
6:30 p.m. CAF Hall of Fame Cocktail Hour with cash bar
7:30 p.m. CAF Hall of Fame Ceremony and Banquet Dinner
9:00 - 11:00 p.m. Shuttle circulates between CAF National Airbase and Hotel
Suggested attire for the Hall of Fame dinner is CAF Uniform, military uniforms, or semi-formal attire
