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AIAA forums and expositions are catalysts for inspired idea exchange, progressive problem solving, and industry innovation. Continuing Education courses at AIAA forums are carefully selected for their technical relevance to that event. Courses feature lectures and demonstrations with ample opportunity to ask questions and interact with the instructors and fellow students.

We offer year-round events, courses, workshops, and online learning opportunities for our members and the aerospace community.

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2026 International Powered Lift Conference (IPLC) Call for Papers
29 August 2025 - 29 May 2026

The International Powered Lift Conference (IPLC), set for 29 August, focuses on the latest developments in vertical and/or short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) aircraft research, concepts and programs.
2026 IEEE Aerospace Conference
1 March 2026 - 8 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.

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2025 Region IV Student Conference
28 March 2025 - 29 March 2025

Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECSW), 2520 Rutford Ave, Richardson, Texas, USA

AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region IV Student Conference will be held from 28-29 March 2025 at the University of Texas at Dallas.
2025 Region VI Student Conference
29 March 2025 - 30 March 2025

UCI Student Center, Irvine, CA, USA

AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region VI Student Conference will be held from 29-30 March 2025 at the University of California Irvine.
2025 Region V Student Conference
3 April 2025 - 4 April 2025

University of Minnesota, Coffman Memorial Union, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region V Student Conference will be held from 3-4 April 2025 at University of Minnesota.

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Digital Engineering Fundamentals – Online Short Course (Starts 24 March 2025)
24 March 2025 - 2 April 2025

This one-of-a-kind 8-hour course is at the leading edge of the rapidly emerging field of digital engineering.
Fundamentals of Structural Dynamics – Online Short Course (Starts 31 Mar 2025)
31 March 2025 - 23 April 2025

Taught for the very first time online, this comprehensive overview of the discipline of Structural Dynamics will cover the dynamic characteristics of structures and the prediction of response of structures to dynamic environments.
LEARNING TRACK: Responsible AI in Aerospace (Starts 1 Apr 2025)
1 April 2025 - 22 May 2025

During Spring 2025, AIAA will offer an online series of Artificial Intelligence short courses focusing on Responsible AI.
Aircraft Handling Qualities – Online Short Course (Starts 7 April 2025)
7 April 2025 - 30 April 2025

This new online course provides a comprehensive overview of the design, analysis and test processes surrounding Aircraft Handling Qualities.
Advanced Flight Dynamics and Control of Aircraft, Missiles, and Hypersonic Vehicles – Online Short Course (Starts 6 May 2025)
6 May 2025 - 29 May 2025

This course will briefly review the fundamentals of flight dynamic modeling and control and will present a variety of flight control design examples to enhance the learning experience.

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Aerospace Perspectives Series: Integrating Commercial Innovation Into National Space Missions
23 January 2025 - 23 January 2025 (All day)

This 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 - 5 December 2024

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 - 7 November 2024 (All day)

During 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 Defense and Security Forum (AIAA DEFENSE Forum)
15 April 2025 - 17 April 2025

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.
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.
2026 AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition (AIAA SciTech Forum)
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.

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