AFCEA International (formerly called Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association International), established in 1946,[4] is a nonprofit membership association serving the military, government, industry, and academia as a 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 a magazine, promotes STEM education and provides member benefits.

Gen. David Sarnoff,[7] and a number of industry leaders joined to found the Army Signal Association, absorbing the remaining chapters of its predecessors.

[14] In addition, some sessions at AFCEA conferences and chapter events qualify as continuing education to maintain cybersecurity certifications.

Individual chapters provide college scholarships, fund classroom equipment and mentor students in science fairs and technology clubs.

[20] AFCEA conferences offer problem-solving opportunities to C4ISR, intelligence, cybersecurity, homeland security and information technology professionals through exhibits, technical panels and speakers.