Event Tag: Southern California

21st Annual AIAA Southern California Aerospace Systems and Technology (ASAT) Conference

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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 a forum to exchange new ideas, review achievements, and chart a new course for aerospace in the local area. The AIAA Orange County and San Gabriel Valley Sections will highlight their activities during the past year during the included luncheon. Members, as well as non-members, are welcome.

Sponsored by the Orange County and San Gabriel Valley Sections of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Event Theme

Southern California has had a rich history of leadership and innovation in the aerospace industry. Many aircraft, spacecraft, missile, and space exploration programs were conceived and executed here within a several mile radius of each other. The amount of talent, experience, and expertise that resides in the area is immeasurable. However, the nature, landscape, and focus of the local aerospace industry are rapidly changing. 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 a forum to exchange new ideas, review achievements, and chart a new course for aerospace in the local area. Come share your expertise and insights with other local professionals and tap this unprecedented resource.

Dates to Remember
  • Friday, February 6th, 2026 – Intent-to-Present Deadline
  • Friday, February 13th, 2026 – Notification of Acceptance for Presentation
  • Monday March 16th, 2026 – Registration Opens
  • Saturday, April 11th, 2026 – Electronic Copy of Presentations Due
  • Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 – Registration Deadline
  • Saturday, April 25th, 2026 – ASAT Conference

AIAA SGV Seminar: Extreme Engineering: Adventures in Deep Space

Presented by the San Gabriel Valley Section.

The San Gabriel Valley Section presents a webinar featuring guest speaker David Oberhettinger, the founder of Deep Space Engineering Technology, a firm that consults in the engineering of spaceflight systems destined for operation in deep space. He will discuss the design challenge of highly unique, high risk, missions of space exploration–where mission success requires what could be termed “Extreme” Engineering.

SCALE: Helping Aerospace Startups Reach New Heights

Join the LA-LV Section for this hybrid meeting.

Join the LA-LV Section for this hybrid meeting featuring Brija Johnson, technology scouting manager for SCALE Initiative Physical Sciences and Engineering. SCALE is an aerospace accelerator designed to inspire a generation of students, entrepreneurs, and investors to pursue the development and advancement of novel technologies with aerospace applications in Southern California.