Jeff Bezos to Keynote 2018 Air, Space & Cyber Conference

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Air Force Association (AFA) announced today that Jeff Bezos, Founder of Blue Origin and Founder & CEO of Amazon, will provide an address during AFA's 2018 Air, Space & Cyber Conference held September 17-19, 2018 in National Harbor, Md.

"AFA is proud to welcome thought-provoking industry leader Jeff Bezos as a keynote speaker at our largest event of the year," said AFA President Gen Larry O. Spencer, USAF (Ret). "Bezos will offer perspective on the advancements of space and technology and how industry can better partner with the Air Force."

During the conference, Bezos will provide an update of his take on innovation in the space industry and Blue Origin.

More than 9,000 attendees registered for the 2017 Air, Space & Cyber Conference, a 24 percent increase from the previous year. This year, the event will feature exhibits from 137 companies and organizations in the defense industry, displaying their latest technological advancements throughout the 100,000 square foot exposition hall.

Over 100 distinguished speakers will participate on more than 35 panels and sessions, including major addresses by Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, Air Force Chief of Staff General David Goldfein, and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth Wright.

Learn more and register for the 2018 Air, Space & Cyber Conference at www.afa.org/airspacecyber.

The Air Force Association is a non-profit, independent, professional military and aerospace education association. Our mission is to promote a dominant United States Air Force and a strong national defense, and to honor Airmen and our Air Force Heritage.

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