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ASCENDxTexas 2026 25 February 2026 – 26 February 2026
Houston, Texas, USA
ASCENDxTexas 2026 will focus on the innovation and adaptation necessary to navigate the evolving space economy–from policy discussions to commercial challenges and changing timelines, the next giant leap starts here. -
AIAA DEFENSE Forum 2026 17 March 2026 – 19 March 2026 (ET)
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.
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CFD Validation Challenges: Perspectives from Modelers and Measurers 18 February 2026 – 19 February 2026
Royal Aeronautical Society HQ, 4 Hamilton Place, London, UK
Join us for an inspiring exchange of ideas, networking opportunities, and collaborative discussions aimed at fostering innovation and addressing the pressing mathematical issues faced in today’s technological landscape.
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ASCENDxTexas 2026 25 February 2026 – 26 February 2026
Houston, Texas, USA
ASCENDxTexas 2026 will focus on the innovation and adaptation necessary to navigate the evolving space economy–from policy discussions to commercial challenges and changing timelines, the next giant leap starts here.
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2026 IEEE Aerospace Conference 7 March 2026 – 14 March 2026
Yellowstone Conference Center, Big Sky, Montana, USA
The International Conference for Aerospace Experts, Academics, Military Personnel, and Industry Leaders. The 2025 conference will be the 46th and is set for 1–8 March 2025.
- Design of Space Launch Vehicles – Online Short Course (Starts 9 February 2026)
9 February 2026 – 13 March 2026
This comprehensive course applies numerous engineering disciplines to the design & analysis of launch vehicles, including many practical applications not found elsewhere. Includes an eBook copy of the second edition of the instructor’s 1,070-page AIAA textbook “Design of Rockets and Space Launch Vehicles” for all registrants. - Verification & Validation for High Temperature Material Modeling & Applications – Online Short Course (Starts 17 Feb 2026)
17 February 2026 – 12 March 2026
This new unique course taught by leading experts from AIAA’s Thermophysics Technical Committee covers the behavior and test methods for high temperature materials, which are critical for hypersonic vehicle design. - Aircraft Performance for Advanced Air Mobility: A Path to Certification – Online Short Course (Starts 24 February 2026)
24 February 2026 – 2 April 2026
This new, singularly unique course offers an in-depth exploration of aircraft performance and certification requirements with a focus on Advanced Air Mobility platforms. - Vortex Flow Aerodynamics – Online Short Course (Starts 3 March 2026)
3 March 2026 – 26 March 2026
This new unique course focuses on the aerodynamic properties of vortex flows. - Spacecraft Lithium-Ion Battery Power Systems – Online Short Course (Starts 2 March 2026)
2 March 2026 – 1 April 2026
This comprehensive and unique course covers the basic fundamental principles underlying the design, test, and deployment of LIB-based EPS for various types of spacecraft mission applications. - Engineering Design Optimization: Theory and Practice – Online Short Course (Starts 9 March 2026)
9 March 2026 – 8 April 2026
This new essential course taught by experts from the AIAA Multidisciplinary Design Optimization (MDO) Technical Committee introduces optimization, particularly for engineering applications. - Systems Engineering and Responsible Artificial Intelligence for Aerospace Applications – Online Short Course (Starts 24 March 2026)
24 March 2026 – 16 April 2026
Advance your expertise with this essential course, focusing on responsibly building systems with Artificial Intelligence and using AI to enhance the systems engineering and deployment processes, all the while understanding and managing risks.
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Aerospace Perspectives Series: Shaping the Future of Aviation with GPU-Powered CFD for Faster, Cleaner Aircraft Design 15 May 2025 | 1–2 p.m. (ET)
VirtualIn this webinar, set for 15 May, hear from Qiqi Wang on the latest advancements in high-fidelity CFD, joined by John Vassberg, Chief Design Officer at JetZero, as they explore the cutting-edge technologies driving the future of aviation. -
Aerospace Perspectives Series: Integrating Commercial Innovation Into National Space Missions 23 January 2025 | 1–2 p.m. (ET)
VirtualThis webinar, set for 23 January, will explore the challenges and opportunities faced by federal space leaders as they partner with industry to integrate innovation into vital missions of national importance. -
Aerospace Perspectives Series: Eutelsat Group’s Journey to Real-Time Spacecraft Monitoring 5 December 2024 | 1:30–2:30 p.m. (ET)
During this webinar, we'll explore how Eutelsat Group, a global communications company, harnessed the power of InfluxDB to monitor and analyze telemetry data from its OneWeb constellation of hundreds of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. -
Aerospace Perspectives Series: Inspecting Parts With Rapid, Automated, and High-Volume Industrial CT Scanning 7 November 2024 | 1:30–1:30 p.m. (ET)
VirtualDuring this webinar, representatives from Lumafield will discuss the application of CT scanning for inspecting aerospace, defense, and avionics components at all stages of the development process, from initial R&D through high-volume production with automated end-to-end workflows.
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2025 AIAA Aviation and Aeronautics Forum and Exposition (AIAA AVIATION Forum) 21 July 2025 – 25 July 2025
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. -
2025 ASCEND (Accelerating Space Commerce, Exploration, and New Discovery) 22 July 2025 – 24 July 2025
Las Vegas, Nevada
Join us 22–24 July 2025 to access inspiring sessions and premium content, develop valuable business leads, and make meaningful connections. More details on 2025 ASCEND will be available soon. -
AIAA SciTech Forum 2026 12 January 2026 – 16 January 2026
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.