About AFCOM

AFCOM is a professional association that’s dedicated to advancing the careers of data center and IT infrastructure professionals. Since AFCOM first began its journey as the Association for Computer Operations Management in 1980, we’ve evolved alongside the dynamic industry we serve.

Our mission is to provide a forum for members to learn, build professional relationships across the industry, and engage with industry-specific tools, news and the latest research to support their full career development. AFCOM has earned recognition as the market leader in educating, connecting, and guiding the data center community at large.

AFCOM Membership has its benefits

As a member of AFCOM, you have access to a variety of opportunities & resources to help you make smarter technology and purchasing decisions for the data center and your business.

Networking

Connect locally, nationally or digitally. Join 1600+ of your industry peers globally across 30 chapters to mentor, learn & build relationships. Our community actively supports each other in professional development, career transitions and personal fulfillment by creating structured opportunities to connect and give back to your own community.

News & Research

Access members-only content that will help advance your knowledge and career. Industry market research from AFCOM's Informa Tech sister brand Omdia, our weekly Inside the Box newsletters and quarterly AFCOM Journal digital magazines offer in-depth, timely and comprehensive content to help you stay informed about leading technologies and developments in the IT & data center industry.

Education

Through monthly educational webinars, AFCOM's "Top Considerations" series and industry partnerships to provide member exclusive discounts on training & certifications, AFCOM membership provides you with the tools you need to stay educated to make better business decisions in your data center.

Events

Quarterly local chapter events enable you to make personal connections with other IT & data center professionals in your area. Over a lunch & learn, panel discussion at a happy hour, while fishing or on the golf course, you have the chance to network and learn from the AFCOM Community.

As a member, you also receive special rates to AFCOM's national event, Data Center World, where you can learn, grow, and importantly, have fun!