About AFCOM

Where Data Center Professionals Get Ahead

Join AFCOM, an operator‑led community with real‑world playbooks, a trusted peer network, and opportunities that move your career forward.

Join 2,000+ professionals who rely on AFCOM for the knowledge, connections, and resources to excel in data center operations.

AFCOM is one of the best data center focused professional associations that I am aware of. I strongly recommend data center operators, engineers and professionals to join the organization and participate its excellent events.
- Wenli Yu, CEO, Archimedes Controls Corp

The Voice of Data Center Operations

AFCOM is the premier professional association dedicated exclusively to data center and IT infrastructure management. We exist for one purpose: to help data center professionals succeed.

Whether you're managing a single enterprise facility or a portfolio of hyperscale data centers, navigating the transition to liquid cooling or optimizing legacy infrastructure, AFCOM provides the education, peer network, and practical resources you need to excel.

What makes AFCOM different:

🌍 Thriving Community

AFCOM members don't just attend events, they actively participate, contribute expertise, and support each other. This is a community built on generosity, collaboration, and mutual respect.

🎓 Real Talk, Not Sales Pitches

Practitioners share what works and what doesn’t, so you can act with confidence.

🤝 Local Depth, National Scale

With 30+ active chapters across North America and Australia, you don't wait for an annual conference to connect. Monthly chapter meetings provide ongoing learning and relationship building, complemented by our flagship Data Center World conference.

💼 Built for Operators

Every program is designed for mission‑critical teams who keep data centers running 24/7.

AFCOM has been valuable to my growth in the data center industry. Through my local chapter, events, and member community, I’ve gained practical insights, trusted relationships, and a much clearer view of where our industry is and is headed.
- Sarah Bradley, Vice President of Business Development, Iron Box

Membership Benefits
🤝 Connections That Matter
Data center operations can be isolating. You're often the only person in your organization who truly understands the complexity and criticality of your work. AFCOM connects you with thousands of professionals who face the same challenges:

• 30+ local chapters for regular face-to-face networking
• Members-only online community for 24/7 peer support and knowledge sharing
• Facility tours to see innovations in action at leading data centers
• Social events that transform professional contacts into lasting friendships

📚 Education That Keeps You Ahead

The data center industry evolves rapidly. Technologies that were cutting-edge five years ago may be obsolete today. AFCOM keeps you current with:

• 100+ chapter meetings annually featuring technical presentations on AI infrastructure, liquid cooling, sustainability, and emerging technologies
• Monthly webinars with industry experts sharing real-world implementations
  
• Data Center World conferences bringing together thousands of professionals for education and innovation

AFCOM isn't just about solving today's problems—it's about preparing for tomorrow's opportunities:

Access members-only content that will help advance your knowledge and career. Tap into exclusive research like the annual State of the Data Center report and our bi-weekly Inside the Box newsletters to plan budgets, pick technologies, and benchmark your roadmap. As a member of AFCOM, you receive access to Data Center World insights that serve to advance your career and understanding of the data center and IT industry.

📊 2,000+ Active members across North America and Australia

📊 30+ Local chapters meeting monthly for education and networking

📊 110+ Chapter meetings held annually with technical content

📊 45+ Years serving the data center community (since 1980)

📊 7,000+ Professionals attend Data Center World annually

📊 82% Annual membership renewal rate (members see the value)

📊 87% Of members rate their local meetings as having excellent or very high quality

📊 91% of AFCOM members state they will definitely renew their membership next year

📊 74% Of members state they are highly satisfied with their membership

📊 89% Of members would recommend an AFCOM membership to a colleague

📊 5+ years Average member tenure (long-term relationships)

Year-round access to the right rooms. Join virtual and local chapter meetups for practical sessions and real connections. Plus, Data Center World’s Global Event Series enables you to tap into the largest and longest standing industry host. AFCOM members get exclusive discounts and invite‑only networking – adding to your membership experience. 

I’ve found AFCOM to be one of the most valuable communities in the data center and IT infrastructure industry. It brings together operators, engineers, vendors, and leaders who are genuinely focused on advancing mission-critical operations. The access to peer insights, industry research, and local chapter connections creates real, practical value - not just networking for the sake of networking. For anyone serious about growing in the data center space, AFCOM offers both the relationships and the knowledge base to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.
-Greg Vlassopoulos, Consultant Solution Architect Data Centers, Schneider Electric

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