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Aerospace Perspectives Series: Aligning Strategy and Decisions with a Golden Thread
5 May 2026 | 1–2 p.m. (ET) Online
In this session, we will explore how organizations can move from misalignment to decisions guided by a true golden thread, using unified data to provide ongoing decision guidance from strategy through initiatives, delivery, risks, and outcomes. -
ASCEND 2026
19 May 2026 – 21 May 2026
Washington, DC
Join us 19–21 May 2026 to access inspiring sessions and premium content, develop valuable business leads, and make meaningful connections.
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30th Annual Design/Build/Fly Competition
16 April 2026 – 19 April 2026
Wichita, KS (USA)
The 2025-2026 Design/Build/Fly Competition will celebrate its 30th year. Started in 1996 by the AIAA Applied Aerodynamics, Aircraft Design, Design Engineering and Flight Test Technical Committees…
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21st Annual AIAA Southern California Aerospace Systems and Technology (ASAT) Conference
25 April 2026
University of Califiornia, Irvine (UCI), Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building, Irvine, CA
The objective of the AIAA Southern California Aerospace Systems and Technology (SoCal ASAT) Conference is to bring together seasoned and new engineers, researchers, leaders, managers, academia and students, and provide…
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Aerospace Perspectives Series: Aligning Strategy and Decisions with a Golden Thread
5 May 2026 | 1–2 p.m. (ET) Online
In this session, we will explore how organizations can move from misalignment to decisions guided by a true golden thread, using unified data to provide ongoing decision guidance from strategy through initiatives, delivery, risks, and outcomes.
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Business Development for Aerospace Professionals – Online Short Course (Starts 21 April 2026)
21 April 2026 – 30 April 2026
This course is designed to teach smart technical and scientific aerospace professionals how to identify innovation opportunities that that match winning value propositions with customer needs. -
The Anatomy of Autonomy: Technology, Integration & Applications Across Aviation & Space Domains (Starts 21 April 2026)
21 April 2026 – 14 May 2026
The Anatomy of Autonomy short course is structured to enable a fundamental understanding of autonomous capabilities, the foundations of their design, and their impact on current and future aviation and space systems. -
Cislunar Exploration: Challenges and Opportunities – Online Short Course (Starts 27 April 2026)
27 April 2026 – 11 May 2026
We are going back to the Moon… learn about the meaning of this endeavor for spacefaring countries, and how sustained presence on another celestial body is more than just a technical challenge. -
Spacecraft Rendezvous and Proximity Operations – Online Short Course (Starts 28 April 2026)
28 April 2026 – 2 June 2026
This new essential course, in partnership with Johns Hopkins University, introduces students to the main elements of a Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) mission. -
Essential Model-Based Systems Engineering – Online Short Course (28–29 April 2026)
28 April 2026 – 29 April 2026
This course is ideal for technical or non-technical professionals preparing to undertake digital transformation in their organizations. -
Applied Space Systems Engineering – Online Short Course (4–7 May 2026)
4 May 2026 – 7 May 2026
Applied Space Systems Engineering examines the practical application of space systems engineering processes throughout the mission lifecycle. -
Flight Test Techniques for UAS – Online Short Course (Starts 4 May 2026)
4 May 2026 – 1 June 2026
This unique course on Flight Testing specific to UAS provides participants with overview, objectives, theory, techniques, software, and analysis methods for development, qualification, and acceptance tests of UAS.
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Aerospace Perspectives Series: Engineering the Hydrogen Age: Multi‑Physics Simulations for ZEROe Aircraft
31 March 2026 | 10–11 a.m. (ET)
OnlineJoin us 31 March for a webinar on Airbus' ZEROe project detailing its use of GT-SUITE to simulate different processes involving liquid hydrogen in transfer lines. -
Aerospace Perspectives Series: Space Systems Modernization: Making the Most of Technology Investments While Constantly Advancing the Mission
27 January 2026 | 1–2 p.m. (ET)
OnlineJoin SAIC for a webinar to hear leaders from NASA, NOAA, and the U.S. Space Force discuss innovative ways as to how their programs are adopting practices and solutions to adapt to a demanding space environment. -
Mary Jackson Lecture: A Wandering Fluid Mechanics Scientific Career
9 March 2026 | 12–1 p.m. Online
In this seminar, Ivett Leyva, Ph.D., P.E. will describe her remarkable career journey, which has led her to study various fluid mechanics problems, as well as the challenges and rewards of holding management and leadership positions. -
AIAA Technologies Transforming Aerospace Webinar
2 March 2026 | 12–1 p.m. Online
Join us as Carissa Christensen, CEO of BryceTech, takes a deeper dive into the ten technologies outlined in the “Technologies Transforming Aerospace,” report. -
Fall 2025 AIAA Hypersonics Webinar (AIAA Member Exclusive)
14 November 2025 | 12–1 p.m. (ET)
OnlineJoin us 4 April for “AIAA Spring Hypersonics Webinar,” presented by Sarah Popkin, and hosted by the AIAA HyTASP Technical Committee. This webinar sets the stage for understanding DARPA’s role and function in the Department of Defense. -
Aerospace Perspectives Series: Validation for Aerospace with Industrial CT: Driving Quality at Scale
23 September 2025 | 1–2 p.m. (ET)
OnlineJoin Lumafield for a webinar to learn how CT scanning strengthens quality validation at every stage of development, from early R&D to automated, high-volume production. -
Aerospace Perspective Series: Harnessing Physics AI Models to Accelerate Aerospace Concept Exploration and Design
19 August 2025 | 2–3 p.m. Online
Join Professor Juan Alonso as he explains how Luminary Cloud’s SHIFT Models for aerospace applications can result in efficient 1) exploration of vast design spaces, 2) interactive design, 3) inference-based design optimization, 4) real-time control of physics systems, 5) uncertainty quantification and design under uncertainty, and 6) digital twin applications.
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ASCEND 2026
19 May 2026 – 21 May 2026
Washington, DC
Join us 19–21 May 2026 to access inspiring sessions and premium content, develop valuable business leads, and make meaningful connections. -
AIAA AVIATION Forum 2026
8 June 2026 – 12 June 2026
San Diego, California
The AIAA AVIATION Forum is the only aviation event that covers the entire integrated spectrum of aviation business, research, development, and technology. -
AIAA SciTech Forum 2027
11 January 2027 – 15 January 2027
Orlando, Florida, USA
The AIAA SciTech Forum program covers the science, technologies, and policies that are shaping the future of aerospace. The forum is the largest event for aerospace research, development, and technology in the world.