140+ Cities, Over 2000 Conferences, One Extraordinary Outcome

140+ Cities, Over 2000 Conferences, One Extraordinary Outcome

AFR’s expertise in matching events to clients practically guarantees a successful conference or retreat experience.

AFR is Detail Oriented – So You Don’t Have to Be

AFR is Detail Oriented – So You Don’t Have to Be

AFR Event Management’s dedicated professionals can handle room rate negotiations and meals for 5,000 to equipment and transportation needs.

AFR Events Start Online Before Guests Arrive

AFR Events Start Online Before Guests Arrive

AFR Event Management will construct a unique and fully customized online registration system that connects you with your guests and their requirements.

AFR is Cost Effective. All the Bang, Few Bucks

AFR is Cost Effective. All the Bang, Few Bucks

AFR’s money saving techniques means we negotiate the best deals and the highest return which translates into an unforgettable experience.

Award Winning Event and Client Expertise

Award Winning Event and Client Expertise

AFR has 25 years of exceeding the expectations of very demanding clients from the Department of Defense, government contractors and major corporations.

Who We Are

With over two thousand conferences and reunions planned in 25-plus years, AFR Event Management is the nation’s premier event planning company for military-related events. We offer organizations quality service from a staff highly versed in military protocol, with complete life-cycle event management utilizing our know-how and proprietary online registration functionality. AFR is a woman-owned small business with an 8,000sf corporate office on historic Granby Street in downtown Norfolk, VA. Let us plan your next event!

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What We Do

From the conception of an idea to the final send-off of your attendees, we are there to service your event. AFR Event Management handles all aspects of organization: site selection and hotel negotiation, event and tour planning, exhibit and tradeshow coordination, online registration and onsite management, financial accounting and post-event evaluation. Whether for Returning Warrior Workshops, Military Reunions, Strong Bond Retreats, Family Readiness Retreats, or other DoD conferences we live up to the highest standards of the U.S. Military.

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How We Do It

AFR Event Management brings over 200 years of collective industry experience to your organization. We have worked with the U.S. Department of Defense and reunion groups from WWII to Operation Freedom. We have planned special events such as the 50th Anniversary of the Korean War to the 100th Anniversary Celebrations of Marine Aviation. With event planning systems and proprietary software developed internally we guarantee you a smooth operation from start to finish.

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AFR Event Management & Planning Services

In 25 years AFR has planned over 2,000 conferences & reunions in 140+ cities, representing over 500,000 room-nights. We invite you to contact us today to learn more about the services we provide:

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News & Events

  • First Lady: More Research on Veterans Medical Care

    First Lady: More Research on Veterans Medical Care

    Posted on 12 January, 2012

    First lady Michelle Obama on Wednesday told military members and veterans that more medical schools are teaming up to boost training and research on brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder. Obama told an audience at Virginia Commonwealth University that 105 U.S. medical schools and 25 schools of osteopathic medicine are bolstering their efforts to train […]

  • AFR Management Plans United States Air Force Public Affairs Professional Development Seminar

    AFR Management Plans United States Air Force Public Affairs Professional Development Seminar

    Posted on 22 November, 2011

    AFR & AFR Event Management have just concluded the planning and execution of the United States Air Force Public Affairs Professional Development Seminar, hosted by the Secretary of the Air Force/Public Affairs commander BrigGen Les Kodlick.  Building on the Public Affairs vision – “Communication experts, vital to mission success” – this seminar provided a unique […]

  • VA funds ideas to help disabled vets get jobs

    VA funds ideas to help disabled vets get jobs

    Posted on 21 October, 2011

    The Department of Veterans Affairs named six winners in the VA Innovation Initiative (VAi2) for innovations that will help disabled veterans find jobs. VA will test the use of the ideas in the agency’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Program, according to a VA release. For more on this story, visit Federal News Radio.