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2024 AIAA Defense and Security Forum (AIAA DEFENSE Forum)
16 April - 18 April 2024

Laurel, Maryland, USA

The AIAA Defense and Security Forum (AIAA DEFENSE Forum) is a Secret/NOFORN event providing a venue for leaders from government, military, industry, and academia to advance and accelerate modernization, informed by Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering’s priorities.
28th Annual Design/Build/Fly Competition
18 April - 21 April 2024

Wichita, Kansas, USA

AIAA and the AIAA Foundation invites all university students to participate in the Cessna/Raytheon Missile Systems Student Design Build Fly competition.

28th Annual Design/Build/Fly Competition
18 April - 21 April 2024

Wichita, Kansas, USA

AIAA and the AIAA Foundation invites all university students to participate in the Cessna/Raytheon Missile Systems Student Design Build Fly competition.
2024 Pacific Northwest AIAA Technical Symposium
20 April 2024 0800 - 1700 (Pacific Daylight Time)

Lynnwood, Washington, USA

Join us for three plenary keynotes and 14 session presentations on topics including advanced composite structure modeling, new aircraft control technologies, solar drones, commercializing space ventures, machine learning for complex fluid flows and certification of emerging flight technologies.
2024 Integrated Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (ICNS) Conference
23 April - 25 April 2024

Herndon, Virginia, USA

“Navigating the Info-Centric AAM/ATM Landscape” is the theme of this 24th Integrated Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (ICNS) Conference. We thank you for joining aviation stakeholders in this premier conference...
Dayton Digital Transformation Summit
8 May - 10 May 2024

Dayton, Ohio, USA

The Dayton Digital Transformation Summit is a three-day event on Digital Transformation to educate and align the Dayton Region and interested parties (both locally and nationally) to support the USAF Digital Transformation.
4th International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) Conference on Space Situational Awareness (ICSSA)
8 May - 10 May 2024

Daytona Beach, Florida, USA

The 4th IAA Conference on Space Situational Awareness will take place at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL, 8–10 May 2024.
2024 AIAA Fellows Induction Ceremony and Dinner
14 May 2024 1830 - 2200 (Eastern Daylight Time)

Washington, DC

Please help us celebrate the Class of 2024 AIAA Fellows and Honorary Fellows. All AIAA Fellows and Honorary Fellows are cordially invited to the 2024 AIAA Fellows Dinner.
2024 AIAA Awards Gala
15 May 2024 1730 - 2100 (Eastern Daylight Time)

Washington, DC, USA

The AIAA Awards Gala is an extraordinary evening of recognition to celebrate individuals who have made tremendous achievements during their careers and continue to shape the aerospace industry.
20th Annual AIAA Southern California Aerospace Systems and Technology (ASAT) Conference
18 May 2024

Irvine, California

For students, this is an ideal opportunity to showcase your research, sharpen technical presentation skills, and meet professionals in the field.
30th AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference
4 June - 7 June 2024

Rome, Italy

The AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference is the premier international forum for the field of aeroacoustics.
CEAS EuroGNC 2024
11 June - 13 June 2024

Bristol, United Kingdom

The 2024 conference will be hosted from June 11th to 13th, 2024 at the University of Bristol in Bristol, United Kingdom and with the support of the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS).
Spaceport America Cup
17 June - 21 June 2024

Southern New Mexico, USA

Spaceport America and the Experimental Sounding Rocket Association have announced the 2024 Spaceport America cup, scheduled for 17–21 June 2024, in southern New Mexico.
2024 AIAA Aviation and Aeronautics Forum and Exposition (AIAA AVIATION Forum)
29 July - 2 August 2024

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

The AIAA AVIATION Forum is the only aviation event that covers the entire integrated spectrum of aviation business, research, development, and technology.
2024 ASCEND (Accelerating Space Commerce, Exploration, and New Discovery)
30 July - 1 August 2024

Las Vegas, Nevada

Join us 30 July–1 August 2024 to access inspiring sessions and premium content, develop valuable business leads, and make meaningful connections.
16th Overset Grid Symposium
7 October - 10 October 2024

Dayton, Ohio, USA

This international symposium provides an open forum for communication among mathematicians, scientists, and engineers from academia, industry, and government. The technical organization is informal, and only oral presentations are required.
2024 Region VII Student Conference
25 November - 26 November 2024

Melbourne, Australia & Online

AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region VII Student Conference will be held from 25–26 November 2024 at Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia & Online.

Past Events

2024 AIAA Defense and Security Forum (AIAA DEFENSE Forum)
16 April - 18 April 2024

Laurel, Maryland, USA

The AIAA Defense and Security Forum (AIAA DEFENSE Forum) is a Secret/NOFORN event providing a venue for leaders from government, military, industry, and academia to advance and accelerate modernization, informed by Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering’s priorities.
2024 Region I Student Conference
12 April - 13 April 2024

Morgantown, West Virginia, USA

AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region I Student Conference will be held from 12-13 April 2024 at West Virginia University.
2024 Region IV Student Conference
5 April - 6 April 2024

Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA

AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region IV Student Conference will be held from 5-6 April 2024 at Oklahoma State University.
2024 Region V Student Conference
5 April - 6 April 2024

St. Louis, Missouri, USA

AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region V Student Conference will be held from 5-6 April 2024 at Saint Louis University.
2024 Region III Student Conference
5 April - 6 April 2024

Akron, Ohio, USA

AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region III Student Conference will be held from 5-6 April 2024 at the University of Akron.
2024 Region II Student Conference
4 April - 5 April 2024

Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA

AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region II Student Conference will be held from 5-6 April 2024 at the University of Florida, in Cocoa Beach.
2024 Mary Jackson Named Lecture
26 March 2024 1200 - 1300 (Eastern Daylight Time)

Online

The Mary Jackson Named Lecture is given in honor of Mary Jackson (1921-2005), who in 1958 became the first black female aerospace engineer at the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
2024 Region VI Student Conference
23 March - 24 March 2024

Santa Clara, CA, USA

AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region VI Student Conference will be held from 23-24 March 2024 at Santa Clara University.
49th Annual Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium (DCASS)
5 March 2024

Dayton, Ohio, USA

This event is a unique venue for technical interchange with members of the regional aerospace community. The symposium program includes up to 12 parallel sessions in the morning and afternoon and a keynote address mid-day.
2024 IEEE Aerospace Conference
2 March - 9 March 2024

Big Sky, Montana, USA

The International Conference for Aerospace Experts, Academics, Military Personnel, and Industry Leaders. The 2024 conference will be the 45th and is set for 2–9 March 2024.
Guest Speaker: Kenneth Katz, Author of The Supersonic BONE
26 February 2024 1800 - 1900 (Central Standard Time)

Arlington, Texas, USA

Join the AIAA UTA Student Branch for special guest speaker, Kenneth Katz, author, flight test engineer, and B-1 expert. This is an in-person event at the University of Texas - Arlington.
HyTASP Technical Committee Hypersonics Webinar (AIAA Member Exclusive)
23 February 2024 1500 - 1600 (Eastern Standard Time)

Online

In this webinar Ali Gülhan, German Aerospace Center (DLR), will discuss how high-quality validation data that is representative of the real flight environment is necessary for the simulation-based design of flight hardware.
Guest Speaker: Astronaut Ron Sega
22 February 2024 1800 - 1900 (Mountain Standard Time)

Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

Join the UCCS AIAA Student Branch for special guest speaker, Astronaut Ron Sega, Emeritus Director of Systems Engineering...
Lockheed Martin Case Study Event
22 February 2024 1700 - 1800 (Eastern Standard Time)

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Georgia Tech’s AIAA Student Branch is excited to announce their annual Lockheed Martin Case Study event. This is one of GT AIAA's premier events.
Professional Panel Discussion
21 February 2024 1700 - 1930 (Central Standard Time)

Pensacola, Florida, USA

The University of West Florida AIAA Student Branch invites you to attend a Professional Panel discussion on Wednesday, February 21 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Central Standard Time.
James Sergeant: X-59 Speaker Event
15 February 2024 1700 - 1800 (Central Standard Time)

Online

We are excited to host James Sergeant and his experience with the X-59 this Thursday, 5PM, in the UTDesign Makerspace! James Sergeant has had an extensive career at Lockheed Martin (Skunkworks) and is a current flight test engineer at Virgin Galactic.
ASCENDxTexas: Next Steps in the LEO-to-Lunar Voyage
14 February - 15 February 2024

Houston, Texas, USA

Building upon the success of last year’s event, the 2024 program will bring together the innovative minds, trailblazing startups, and industry leaders that are needed to drive outcomes to accelerate our off-world future.
AIAA Policy Breakfast: U.S. Leadership in Cislunar Space
8 February 2024 0800 - 0930 (Eastern Standard Time)

Washington, DC

Please join AIAA February 8, 2024, for a special policy breakfast discussing U.S. Leadership in Cislunar Space.
Aerospace Perspectives Series: Testing and Validating Electric Aircraft Powertrain and Propulsion Systems from an Automotive Electrification Perspective
25 January 2024 1200 - 1300 (Eastern Standard Time)

Virtual

During this webinar, dSPACE, EMPS Consulting, and AIAA will review the adjacencies found when developing electrical powertrain and propulsion systems in the automotive and aerospace industries.
Idea Challenge: The Artemis Generation Speaks
11 January 2024 1300 - 1400 (Eastern Standard Time)

Orlando, Florida, USA

Now in its fifth year, the AIAA Idea Challenge at AIAA SciTech Forum continues to provide young professionals the opportunity to collaborate, develop ideas, and present during a Forum 360 session.
2024 AIAA Associate Fellows Induction Ceremony and Dinner
10 January 2024 1800 - 2200 (UTC)

Orlando, Florida, USA

Join us in recognizing these exemplary professionals during the Associate Fellows Induction Ceremony and Dinner, to be held in conjunction with the 2024 AIAA SciTech Forum at the Hyatt Regency Orlando on Wednesday evening, 10 January.
2024 AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition (AIAA SciTech Forum)
8 January - 12 January 2024

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.
2023 Region VII Student Conference
27 November - 28 November 2023

Canberra, Australia

AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region VII Student Conference will be held from 27–28 November 2023 at the University of New South Wales Canberra, Canberra, Australia, and Online.
AIAA Young Professionals, Students, and Educators (YPSE) Conference
17 November - 18 November 2023

Laurel, Maryland, USA

The AIAA Mid-Atlantic Section is organizing the AIAA Young Professionals, Students, and Educators (YPSE) Conference, to be held 17–18 November. The conference will be held at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Kossiakoff Center.
The U.S. Aerospace Workforce: Obstacles and Opportunities
16 November 2023 1200 - 1300 (Eastern Standard Time)

During this session, the obstacles and opportunities related to the U.S. aerospace workforce are revisited through a panel discussion. The envisioned conversation intends to provide an opportunity to gain an industry perspective on some of the pain points and relevant opportunities for the workforce.
Journal Peer Reviewer 101
6 November 2023 1200 - 1330 (Eastern Standard Time)

Online

Are you looking to get more involved with AIAA and add to your resume? Opportunities are available to peer review journal articles.
2023 SmallSat Education Conference
28 October - 29 October 2023

Kennedy Space Center Visitors Center, Florida, USA

Join us 28–29 October for the 2023 SmallSat Education Conference, an important East Coast gathering where educators, administrators, and students will learn about CubeSats, ThinSats, and High Altitude Balloon programs.
2023 ASCEND (Accelerating Space Commerce, Exploration, and New Discovery)
23 October - 25 October 2023

Las Vegas, Nevada

ASCEND connects the civil, commercial, and national security space sectors, along with adjacent industries, to embrace the opportunities and address the challenges that come with increased activity in space. Strategic planning, innovation, scientific exploration, and effective regulations and standards will help us preserve space for future generations. ASCEND enables the technical exchanges, debates, and collaboration that will help forge a sustainable off-world future for all.
Technical Committee Recruitment Webinar
3 October 2023 1200 - 1300 (Eastern Daylight Time)

Online

Learn more about AIAA's 71 Technical Committees from the Technical Activities Division (TAD) Directors and Chief. What is an AIAA Technical Committee, why should you join, and what are the options?
AIAA Rocky Mountain Annual Technical Symposium 2023
22 September 2023

Fort Collins, Colorado

The Annual Technical Symposium brings together the regional leaders, technical experts, and academia in the aerospace and aeronautics industry.
HyTASP Technical Committee Hypersonics Webinar (AIAA Member Exclusive)
21 September 2023 1900 - 2030 (Eastern Daylight Time)

Online

Aerothermodynamic heating is an unavoidable consequence of high-speed flight. This webinar presents design challenges for hypersonic vehicles that must be understood and addressed.
AIAA High School Student Scholarships Info Session
14 September 2023 2000 - 2100 (Eastern Daylight Time)

Online

Discover the scholarships and benefits available to high school students through AIAA's free student membership! Enjoy this recording to hear from last year's scholarship winners, AIAA Student Branch leaders, and staff.
2023 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference
13 August - 17 August 2023

Big Sky, Montana, USA

The 2023 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference will be held 13–17 August 2023, at the Big Sky Resort in Big Sky, Montana.
2023 International Conference on Advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems
13 July - 16 July 2023

The 2023 International Conference on Advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (ICAUAS 2023) will be held 13–16 July 2023. The event is multi-city and hybrid, in Toronto, Canada and Harbin, China.
Aerospace Perspectives Series: Space 2050—Our Future Shaped by Today’s Space Technology Advances
28 June 2023 1300 - 1400 (Eastern Daylight Time)

Virtual

This webinar is hosted by AIAA, is presented by Lockheed Martin, and is open to all members of the AIAA and ASCEND communities.
ICNPAA 2023: Mathematical Problems in Engineering, Aerospace and Sciences
27 June - 30 June 2023

Prague, Czech Republic

Mathematical Problems in Engineering, Aerospace.
Meet the Employers at AIAA AVIATION Forum
12 June 2023 1530 - 1730 (Eastern Daylight Time)

San Diego, California

Students and young professionals—you are invited to network with AIAA Corporate members during Meet the Employers at the 2023 AIAA AVIATION Forum in San Diego, California.
2023 AIAA Aviation and Aeronautics Forum and Exposition (AIAA AVIATION Forum)
12 June - 16 June 2023

San Diego, California & Online, USA

The AIAA AVIATION Forum is the only aviation event that covers the entire integrated spectrum of aviation business, research, development, and technology.
10th International Conference on Recent Advances in Air and Space Technologies (RAST2023)
7 June - 9 June 2023

Istanbul, Turkey

RAST-2023 is intended to be a forum for the exchange of recent research results and ideas in air and space technologies.
25th AIAA International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference
28 May - 1 June 2023

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

The 25th AIAA International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference, jointly organized with the International Shock Wave Institute (ISWI), will provide a forum for discussion and exchange of information for attendees from across the globe...
19th Annual AIAA Southern California Aerospace Systems and Technology (ASAT) Conference
20 May 2023

Irvine, California

For students, this is an ideal opportunity to showcase your research, sharpen technical presentation skills, and meet professionals in the field.
2023 AIAA Awards Gala
18 May 2023 1730 - 2130 (Eastern Daylight Time)

Washington, DC, USA

The AIAA Awards Gala is an extraordinary evening of recognition to celebrate individuals who have made tremendous achievements during their careers and continue to shape the aerospace industry. Tickets will become available January 2023.
2023 AIAA Fellows Induction Ceremony and Dinner
17 May 2023 1830 - 2200 (Eastern Daylight Time)

Arlington, Virginia

Please help us celebrate the Class of 2023 AIAA Fellows and Honorary Fellows. All AIAA Fellows and Honorary Fellows are cordially invited to the 2023 AIAA Fellows Dinner.
AIAA Professional Virtual Career Fair
11 May 2023 1500 - 1800 (Eastern Daylight Time)

Online

Calling all experienced aerospace professionals—recruiters representing some of the biggest names in the industry want to connect with talented professionals like you!
2023 ASCEND Update and Sales Webinar
11 May 2023 1400 - 1500 (Eastern Daylight Time)

Online

Watch a recording of the 2023 ASCEND Update and Sales webinar. You’ll be able to learn more about ASCEND, gain insight into what the 2023 event will look like, and discover how your organization can benefit substantially through exhibiting or sponsoring.
2023 AIAA Commencement Address: Chasing Space: An Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances
27 April 2023 1500 - 1600 (Eastern Daylight Time)

Online

Congratulations to the Class of 2023! We’re excited to announce former NASA astronaut and NFL player, Leland Melvin, as our 2023 Commencement Speaker. Join us for a discussion and Q&A as he shares his personal journey from the gridiron to the stars.
2023 Region V Student Conference
21 April - 22 April 2023

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Take part in AIAA’s Regional Student Conference by presenting your research in a formal technical meeting, exchange ideas, and discuss programs with students from other universities in your region.
2023 Integrated Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (ICNS) Conference
15 April - 20 April 2023

Herndon, Virginia, USA

The Integrated Communications Navigation and Surveillance (ICNS) Conference is the premier international aviation conference addressing technology and policy advances in CNS research, development and implementation programs, and policies related to CNS/ATM capabilities and applications.