UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us for the Daniel J. Curtis Memorial Golf Tournament the day before Wright Innovative Technology Summit (WITS)
Presented by:
Enjoy the camaraderie with old and new friends. A light breakfast will be provided as well as snacks and drinks throughout the day, concluding with lunch and awards/prizes.
PLEASE NOTE – We will have our usual Longest Drive, Longest Putt, and Closest- To-The-Pin contests.
Golf Day Schedule:
Breakfast @ 8:00am – 9:00am
Free Range Practice @ 8:00am – 9:00am
Registration @ 8:00am – 9:00am
Shotgun Start @ 9:00am
Lunch after the golf round in the clubhouse at approximately 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Welcome Social:
More details coming soon. Plan to join us the evening after the golf tournament for a welcome social of networking prior to WITS.
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* Proper golf attire is required at all times for event participants and volunteers.
* Proper attire includes: golf shirts with collar, golf sweaters, sweatshirts, golf slacks, proper length shorts, golf shoes or soft soled shoes. Proper golf attire does not include: T-shirts, tank tops, mesh shirts, denim jeans, coach’s shorts, swim wear, collarless shirts and sweatpants. Metal spikes are not permitted.
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Format: Shotgun Start 4-Person Scramble
For Golf Pairings, contact the DWAFCEA Golf Chair, Rich Green and Jim Masonbrink, at afceagolf.outing@yahoo.com or enter pairing information in the "comments" field during registration.
Thank you to our Annual Sponsors!
Join the DWAFCEA Emerging Leaders after the Daniel J. Curtis Memorial Golf Tournament and before the first day of WITS at the Welcome Social for networking at TBD.
Drink tickets will be handed out at the door, so be sure to register.
Thank you to our Annual Sponsors:
The Dayton-Wright Chapter of AFCEA invites you to join us for the Wright Innovation Technology Summit (WITS), taking place September 15–16, 2026, at the Sinclair College Clyo Road Campus in Centerville, Ohio.
Who should attend?
Industry, Government Civilians, Active Duty Military, or Academia involved in the operation, planning, research, or development of digitally enabled solutions for the warfighter. The WITS audience will include senior government and industry leaders as well as technical experts from academia focused on enabling digital transformation. Companies interested in applying their technical expertise to support the DAF will have opportunities to network throughout the event.
What's on the agenda?
The WITS Agenda is designed for speakers to articulate challenges, promote best practices, and generate dialogue on digital trends and innovation. The keynotes and panels are focused on promoting transformation to a fully realized digital environment. This event will provide opportunities for attendees and speakers to learn and share with a focus on solving problems for the DAF and DoD warfighters as well as identifying areas where industry can get involved.
How do I get involved?
Attend by registering here. (This event is free for government civilians and active duty military personnel.) There are also various levels of sponsorship available that are suitable for companies of all sizes. Contact Shanna Staten (shanna.staten@ddc-dine.com) for more sponsorship and all other event inquiries. Be Part of the Action – Volunteer for WITS 2026: We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make our WITS Conference and Golf Tournament a success! If you’d like to be part of the team that brings these exciting events to life, please sign up here: Volunteer Sign-Up.
Where do I stay?
We have a block of rooms reserved for WITS at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites (Dayton South location). You can use this link to book: Book your group rate for AFCEA
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AFCEA is a professional association that connects people, ideas, and solutions globally. AFCEA is a non-profit organization comprised of over 32,000 members internationally 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 security.
Proceeds from WITS will benefit local schools, colleges, and universities by helping us fund scholarships and grants related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The Dayton-Wright Chapter of AFCEA has had both a local and national impact by providing over $500,000 in scholarships and grants to STEM students and teachers.
WITS is preceded by the Daniel J. Curtis Memorial Golf Tournament at the Beavercreek Golf Club and a Welcome Social on 14 September.
Thank you to our WITS Events Sponsors
Thank you to our Annual Sponsors
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