Behind the Scenes: Creating a programme for a professional defence conference is far more complex than simply scheduling speakers and panel discussions. In the interview conducted by Kateřina Urbanová for ACE Magazine, the Programme Director of FAFC, COL (Ret.) Petr Tichý reveals the months of planning, stakeholder coordination, and strategic decision-making required to deliver an event that addresses the most pressing security and defence challenges.

We are pleased to confirm participation from 38 national air force delegations and 2 national special operations forces delegations.

Aero Vodochody, one of Europe’s most established aerospace manufacturers, becomes the diamond partner of the Future Air Force Conference (FAFC) 2026, reinforcing its position as a key contributor to the evolution of modern air power.

As preparations for the upcoming conference move forward, the programme for 20–22 October reflects a comprehensive and forward-looking agenda focused on modern air power, emerging technologies, and the challenges of multi-domain operations (MDO).

OMNIPOL Group has become the platinum partner of the Future Air Force Conference, one of the leading aviation and defence events in Central Europe.

Building on previous discussions of the FCAS concept, this year’s conference shifts its focus toward a broader and more realistic spectrum of air capabilities, emphasizing the integration of manned and unmanned systems and the need for rapid adaptation based on lessons learned from the conflict in Ukraine.

The organization of this year's conference is in full swing. Official invitations were sent out this week by the Air Force Commander of the Czech Republic, Major General Petr Čepelka.

The Future Air Force Conference (FAFC) 2026 has successfully secured the auspices of the Air Force Commander of the Czech Republic, Major General Petr Čepelka, marking an important milestone in the preparation of this international professional event.

We are pleased to provide you with the final report from this year's Future Air Force conference. Come back with us to the most interesting moments!

This week, the organizers confirmed the date for the next edition of this successful event. We look forward to seeing all participants on October 20-22, 2026, back in Prague, Czech Republic.