What is CFS?
Hosted annually by the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), Communicating For Safety (CFS) is the premier aviation safety conference in the United States.
CFS brings together safety professionals from across the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), industry, military, and international aviation community for three days of collaboration, innovation, and real-world problem-solving.
From expert panels and operational case studies to dynamic presentations on emerging technology, CFS delivers the critical conversations that shape the future of the National Airspace System.
It’s where frontline controllers, engineers, pilots, and decision-makers connect directly — not just to talk, but to turn ideas into action.
Open to all aviation professionals committed to safety, efficiency, and modernization.
CFS concludes with the Archie League Medal of Safety Awards Banquet, honoring the highest level of skill and professionalism in our field.
This is where aviation safety moves forward. Be part of it.
Equip with Purpose
Gain education and resources to transform frontline insights into operational excellence.
Inform the Conversation
Shape the national safety narrative by providing your professional perspective.
Expand Your Network
Build a powerful community of peers, technical experts, and industry partners.
Recognize Commitment to Safety
Celebrate the remarkable achievements of those who maintain the safest aviation system in the world.
Keynote Speakers
Jon Acuff
Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, 12:50-2:00 p.m. PT
A New York Times bestselling author of 11 books — including Soundtracks, Finish, and All It Takes Is a Goal — Acuff has sold more than one million copies and earned a spot on Inc.'s Top 100 Leadership Speakers list. He's built a career helping people beat overthinking and actually finish what matters — exactly the mindset of our CFS attendees with a focus on turning frontline insight into real, operational change.
Christopher Sununu
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, 9:10-9:30 a.m. PT
We are excited that Chris Sununu, President & CEO of Airlines for America (A4A), is joining the keynote lineup at NATCA's Communicating For Safety (CFS), Sept. 14-16 at the Horseshoe Las Vegas.
Capt. Charlie Plumb
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, 4:10-5:10 p.m. PT
On his 75th mission, just five days before the end of his tour, Captain Plumb was shot down over Hanoi, taken prisoner, tortured, and spent the next 2,103 days in North Vietnamese Prisoner of War camps. Since his return home, Plumb has captivated more than 5,000 audiences in almost every industry around the world with stories that parallel his POW experience with the challenges of everyday life.
Download the CFS 2026 Event App
Download the official app for NATCA's Communicating For Safety (CFS) conference, Sept. 14-16 at the Horseshoe Las Vegas, before you arrive. The app is your source for the full schedule, speaker details, maps, and attendee connections — everything you need to equip yourself with purpose and get the most from CFS.
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