Event Tag: conference

2024 Regional Leadership Conference

AIAA’s Annual Regional Leadership Conference is back in person! The purpose of the Regional Leadership Conference (RLC) is to provide best practices, share across the sections, and inform officers about the latest updates from the Institute.

The in-person session will offer roundtable discussions, present the 2024 section award winners, and AIAA Immediate Past President Laura McGill will give a talk on “Leading with Influence.” This is your chance to learn best practices from other sections and exchange ideas. Please note that registration for the 2024 AIAA AVIATION Forum or 2024 ASCEND is not required in order to attend the 2024 AIAA Regional Leadership Conference.

2022 SmallSat Education Conference

Dates: 29–30 October 2022
TIme: 0900–1300 hrs ET

The Inaugural SmallSat Education Conference serves as an important East Coast gathering where educators, administrators, and students will learn about CubeSats, ThinSats, and High Altitude Balloon programs. Our target audiences are faculty and students from middle school through college. Presenters will include existing university teams and industry experts. Attendance is free for students and educators, and $50 for other adults. Exhibitors and vendors are encouraged to showcase their products and services. To learn how to start your own program, join us on 29-30 October at the Center for Space Education Building, Kennedy Space Center Visitors Center.

2023 SmallSat Education Conference

Dates/Time: 28 October 2023, 0930–1530 hrs | 29 October 2023, 0930–1330 hrs

The SmallSat Education Conference serves as an important East Coast gathering where educators, administrators, and students will learn about CubeSats, ThinSats, and High Altitude Balloon programs. Our target audiences are faculty and students from middle school through college. Presenters will include existing university teams and industry experts. You will not find a better value as costs as kept as close to zero as possible for students and educators.

Dayton Digital Transformation Summit

Advancing the Future of Digital Transformation

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. The summit is interspersed with intentional discussion breaks to drive broader communication, collaboration, and networking.

Goals

Baseline all interested parties and stakeholders on Air Force needs to advance its Digital Transformation journey.
Increase awareness and educate local government, industry, and academia representatives on ongoing efforts in the Dayton region related to Digital Transformation.
Facilitate improved collaboration across Air Force, industry, and academia.

2024 event registration information coming soon. Please check back periodically.

2023 Event Outcomes

2024 SmallSat Education Conference

Dates/Time: 26 October 2024, 10:00 am – 5:00pm | 27 October 2024, 10:00 am – 2:15pm

Online Session – 2024 Regional Leadership Conference

Online Session

Thursday, 11 July 2024
6–8 p.m. ET
Zoom

Can’t make the 2024 AIAA Regional Leadership Conference in-person session on July 28 in Las Vegas? Join us virtually to hear the latest updates within AIAA’s Regions, Sections and Student Branches. Please note that the section awards presentation and roundtable discussions will only take place at the in-person RLC session on July 28. We encourage your participation at both.

AIAA’s Annual Regional Leadership Conference is back in person on July 28 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas!

30th Annual Young Astronauts Day

Young Astronaut Day is a STEM outreach event for 1st–12th-grade students annually hosted by the AIAA Northern Ohio Section. The theme for the 30th anniversary is “Soaring High – Through the Decades.”

This event allows students the opportunity to work on a team to solve engineering challenges. Teams are tasked to complete three activities that create one mission within a two-hour period, promoting strong teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills in a friendly competition setting. The event also will have a keynote address and an opportunity to interact with the scientists and engineers who are leading the activities.

Registration Deadline: 18 October

39th International Electric Propulsion Conference

Electric Propulsion, a Gateway to the Cosmos

The International Electric Propulsion Conference (IEPC) is the premier event for industry professionals, researchers, and academics driving advancements in the dynamic field of electric propulsion. The 39th edition of the conference, themed “Electric Propulsion: A Gateway to the Cosmos,” will be held in London from 14-19 September 2025. This unique event offers an unparalleled platform to explore the latest breakthroughs and innovations in electric propulsion technologies and the enabling science, spanning from fundamental theory to cutting-edge AI.

Co-sponsored by AIAA, this year’s conference seeks to broaden IEPC’s global reach and enhance its visibility within the aerospace community. Attendees will enjoy a compelling program of keynote speeches, technical sessions, and networking opportunities, along with social events designed to make IEPC 2025 an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss this chance to help shape the future of in-space propulsion. Visit the conference website for updates on the Call for Papers, sponsorship opportunities, and more.

AIAA Young Professionals, Students, and Educators (YPSE) Conference

The AIAA Mid-Atlantic Section is organizing the AIAA Young Professionals, Students, and Educators (YPSE) Conference, to be held 22 November. The conference will be held at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Kossiakoff Center.

Technical track: Presentations will be scored on various criteria including ability to convey impact of work, demonstrate knowledge of the field, methodologies, communication and more. Awards will be given to exceptional presentations in the various categories listed above.

DEI track: Presenters are encouraged to share their story and speak on topics including but not limited to improving DEI in Aerospace, dealing with imposter syndrome/burnout, authenticity, empowerment and outreach, intersectionality and more.

This is an excellent opportunity to share your work with the aerospace community and learn more about the innovative work of fellow aerospace enthusiasts! You do not need to be a member of the Mid-Atlantic Section to participate!

Preserving the Race for Space: From the Earth to the Moon and Beyond

Join us in Houston, Texas for a symposium on preservation of Space Exploration Resources! The NPS National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT) is partnering with Space Center Houston, Cane River National Heritage Area, and NASA to host a three-day symposium, which will bring together professionals with a stake in preserving what space exploration has left and is leaving behind. The symposium will feature talks held at the Space Center Houston, in Houston, TX, and tours of Johnson Space Center.

Registration costs:
Regular Registration: $399
Speaker Registration: $299
Student Registration: $199