Reasons to Attend

While there are many reasons to attend AIAA SciTech Forum, we’ve carefully narrowed it down to five.

• 1. Extensive Technical Program

  The 2025 forum features a technical program of approximately 3,000 technical presentations spanning 60+ disciplines. We’ll explore the topics that matter most to you, ensuring you stay informed on the latest developments in your field. Disciplines include:

  • Aerodynamic Measurement Technology
  • Aircraft Design
  • Applied Aerodynamics
  • Atmospheric Flight Mechanics
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Gas Turbine Engines
  • Guidance, Navigation, and Control
  • Hypersonics
  • Intelligent Systems
  • Pressure Gain Combustion
  • Propellants and Combustion
  • Space Exploration
  • Structural Dynamics
  • Structures
  • Thermophysics

• 2. Significant News and Announcements

  As the premier aerospace R&D event of the year, attracting 6,000+ attendees from 45 countries, the forum is the go-to platform for organizations looking to make exciting announcements and share groundbreaking news. You’ll stay ahead of the curve with insights that are not only revolutionizing the aerospace industry but are also charting the course for humanity's present and future.

• 3. Inspiring Speakers and Compelling Programming

  This year’s forum boasts a star-studded lineup of 70+ speakers and visionaries who come from industry, government, and academia. These leaders will offer you their fresh perspectives on a number of critical topics. Below are some of the confirmed speakers:

  • Alexis Bonnell, Air Force Research Laboratory
  • Bryan Dorland, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies
  • James Hinds, Airbus U.S. Space and Defense
  • Kristin Houston, L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
  • Karl Hutter, Click Bond
  • Laurie Leshin, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
  • Gabe Mounce, Air Force Research Laboratory; SpaceWERX
  • Wendy O’Connor, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
  • Masami Onoda, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
  • Krishna Sampigethaya, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

• 4. The HUB and Expo Hall

  Located in the center of the Expo Hall, the HUB features captivating stories, interactive demonstrations, industry panels, speaker Q&As, and more. With 80+ exhibitors, the Expo Hall will be packed with cutting-edge technologies waiting to be explored, along with opportunities to learn about fascinating company projects and build your network. Some of the technologies that were on display last year include:

  • Collins Aerospace shared their newest spacesuit designed to equip NASA astronauts on future missions.
  • Northrop Grumman provided a display of their B2 Stealth Bomber, a mainstay in stealth technology for the U.S. Air Force.
  • NASA JPL showcased Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor (EELS), a robot designed for exploration of previously inaccessible terrain.
  • NASA JPL displayed a scale model of Psyche, a spacecraft designed to journey to an asteroid orbiting the sun between Mars and Jupiter.

• 5. Building Your Network and Have Fun While Doing It

  At the forum, you’ll have networking opportunities including a happy hour, luncheons, coffee breaks, and other special events. You’ll be able to connect with peers, engage with industry leadership, build your network, and discuss the latest developments coming out of the forum.
  

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