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Aerospace Perspectives Series: Eutelsat Group’s Journey to Real-Time Spacecraft Monitoring
5 December 2024 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)

Virtual

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.
2025 AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition (AIAA SciTech Forum)
6 January - 10 January 2025

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.

Coming up

2024 Region VII Student Conference
25 November - 26 November 2024

Melbourne, Australia & Online

AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region VII Student Conference will be held from 25–26 November 2024 at Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia & Online.
Aerospace Perspectives Series: Eutelsat Group’s Journey to Real-Time Spacecraft Monitoring
5 December 2024 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)

Virtual

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.
2025 AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition (AIAA SciTech Forum)
6 January - 10 January 2025

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.
26th AIAA International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference
6 January - 10 January 2025

Orlando, Florida, USA

The 26th AIAA International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference provides a significant opportunity for discussion and the exchange of information on leading-edge research and development activities...
DWG Panel: Bridging 1940 to 2040: Strategies for our Diverse Aerospace Future
7 January 2025 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)

Orlando, Florida, USA

At the AIAA SciTech Forum and Exposition, panelists, which includes two Tuskegee Airmen, will reflect on their experiences and what should be done to reinforce positive experiences and eliminate negative experiences in the future.
2025 AIAA Associate Fellows Induction Ceremony and Dinner
8 January 2025 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)

Orlando, Florida, USA

Each year, the Institute recognizes exemplary professionals for their accomplishments in engineering or scientific work, outstanding merit and contributions to the art, science, or technology of aeronautics or astronautics. Join us 8 January to congratulate the Class of 2025 Associate Fellows at this annual celebration...
35th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting
19 January - 23 January 2025

Lihue, Hawaii, USA

The 2025 AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, hosted by the AAS and cohosted by AIAA, will be held January 19-23 in Kaua'i, HI.
2025 AIAA CTO Summit
27 January - 28 January 2025

Washington, D.C., USA

The AIAA CTO Summit is an invite-only event that takes place over a day and a half in Washington, D.C.
ASCENDxTexas: Strategic Transitions – Aligning Stakeholders for Giant Leaps
26 February - 27 February 2025

Houston, Texas, USA

This year is the year of transitions: political, strategic, acquisitional, and mission-driven. ASCENDxTexas 2025 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.
2025 IEEE Aerospace Conference
1 March - 8 March 2025

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.
2025 Region I Student Conference
20 March - 21 March 2025

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region I Student Conference will be held from 20-21 March 2025 at École de Technologie Supérieure.
2025 Region VI Student Conference
22 March - 23 March 2025

Irvine, CA, USA

AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region VI Student Conference will be held from 22-23 March 2025 at the University of California Irvine.
2025 Region IV Student Conference
28 March - 29 March 2025

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 II Student Conference
3 April - 4 April 2025

Greensboro, North Carolina, USA

AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region II Student Conference will be held from 3-4 April 2025 at a TBD Hotel Venue in Greensboro, NC.
2025 Region V Student Conference
3 April - 4 April 2025

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.
2025 Region III Student Conference
4 April - 5 April 2025

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region III Student Conference will be held from 4-5 April 2024 at the University of Cincinnati.
2025 AIAA Defense and Security Forum (AIAA DEFENSE Forum)
15 April - 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 Awards Gala
30 April 2025 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time)

Washington, DC, USA

The AIAA Awards Gala is an extraordinary evening of recognition to celebrate individuals who have made tremendous achievements during their careers and continue to shape the aerospace industry.
2025 AIAA Aviation and Aeronautics Forum and Exposition (AIAA AVIATION Forum)
21 July - 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 - 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.
39th International Electric Propulsion Conference
14 September - 19 September 2025

Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2AZ, UK

We welcome you to London for the 39th International Electric Propulsion Conference (IEPC) from 14 to 19 September 2025.

Past Events

AIAA Young Professionals, Students, and Educators (YPSE) Conference
22 November 2024

Laurel, Maryland, USA

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.
High Speed Aerospace Transportation (HSAT) Workshop
14 November - 15 November 2024

Midland, Texas, USA

Join expert speakers and thought-leaders in Midland, Texas, for sessions, panels, roundtables and debate. Develop your technology, expertise and knowledge.
Aerospace Perspectives Series: Inspecting Parts With Rapid, Automated, and High-Volume Industrial CT Scanning
7 November 2024 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)

Virtual

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.
ASCEND Call for Content Webinar: Space Healthcare
6 November 2024 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)

Virtual

This webinar will give an overview of these critical healthcare challenges that must be addressed for extended human presence in space and to improve healthcare on Earth through space-based innovations.
30th Annual Young Astronauts Day
2 November 2024 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (UTC)

Cleveland, Ohio, USA

The 30th Annual Young Astronauts Day is set for Saturday, 2 November. 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."
2024 SmallSat Education Conference
26 October - 27 October 2024

Kennedy Space Center Visitors Center, Florida, USA

Join us 26–27 October for the 2024 SmallSat Education Conference, an important East Coast gathering where educators, administrators, and students will learn about CubeSats, ThinSats, and High Altitude Balloon programs.
Regional Student Conferences Webinar: An Overview
24 October 2024 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time)

Online

We invite student members to participate in this webinar to hear about what the student conferences are, why it's beneficial for students to participate, and give an opportunity to ask questions.
HyTASP Webinar Series: Detonation-Based Combustion for High-Speed Propulsion Systems (AIAA Member Exclusive)
18 October 2024 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time)

Online

Detonation-based engines have recently gained substantial interest as an alternative to traditional deflagration-based propulsion systems, with the theoretical potential to achieve overall engine performance gains...
Aerospace Policy Connection (APC) Space Series Aerospace 101 Lunch: Commercial Space Mission Authorization and Economic Growth
17 October 2024 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time)

Washington, DC, USA

In partnership with the House Aerospace Caucus, this APC Aerospace 101 lunch briefing will cover the who, what, and why of commercial space mission authorization and its near-term relevance to public policy.
Celebrating Hispanic Contributions to Aerospace Webinar
15 October 2024 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time)

Online

As we close out Hispanic Heritage Month, we continue to celebrate the contributions Hispanics make in the AIAA Domains of Aeronautics, Aerospace R&D, and Space.
16th Overset Grid Symposium
7 October - 10 October 2024

Dayton, Ohio, USA

This international symposium provides an open forum for communication among mathematicians, scientists, and engineers from academia, industry, and government. The technical organization is informal, and only oral presentations are required.
2024 Yvonne C. Brill Lecture & Reception
1 October 2024 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time)

Washington, DC, USA

This talk will explore what we can learn from the remarkable evolution of a military navigation system into a global utility, and consider where today’s new advances in utilization of signals-of-opportunity, optical communications, atomic clocks, and quantum sensing might lead.
43rd Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC)
29 September - 3 October 2024

San Diego, California, USA

Join us in San Diego, California, USA for the 43rd AIAA DATC/IEEE Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC), the preeminent Research and Development conference in the field of digital avionics.
Microgravity and Space Processes TC Webinar: Analog Mission to Mars – HERA C7M2 (AIAA Member Exclusive)
19 September 2024 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time)

Online

Dr. Lee will discuss his experience working with the crew and mission control, as well as the observed effects of isolation and communication delays....
AIAA Classroom Grant Writing Webinar (2024)
22 August 2024 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time)

In this webinar, hear from special panelists, including past recipients, and learn how to write a successful grant application. The webinar is free and available for all K-12 educators to attend.
Preserving the Race for Space: From the Earth to the Moon and Beyond
13 August - 15 August 2024

Houston, Texas, USA

Join us in Houston, Texas for a symposium on preservation of Space Exploration Resources! The event will bring together professionals with a stake in preserving what space exploration has left and is leaving behind, and will feature talks held at the Space Center Houston, in Houston, TX, and tours of Johnson Space Center.
2024 ASCEND (Accelerating Space Commerce, Exploration, and New Discovery)
30 July - 1 August 2024

Las Vegas, Nevada

Join us 30 July–1 August 2024 to access inspiring sessions and premium content, develop valuable business leads, and make meaningful connections.
2024 AIAA Aviation and Aeronautics Forum and Exposition (AIAA AVIATION Forum)
29 July - 2 August 2024

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.
2024 Regional Leadership Conference
28 July 2024 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time)

Las Vegas, Nevada

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.
Aerospace Professionals Q&A for High School Students
19 July 2024 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time)

Recorded on 19 July, this meeting for AIAA high school student members involves a panel of aerospace professionals discussing their experiences, careers, and advice.
Online Session – 2024 Regional Leadership Conference
11 July 2024 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time)

Can't make the 2024 AIAA Regional Leadership Conference in-person session? Join us virtually to hear the latest updates within AIAA's Regions, Sections and Student Branches.
APC Event: Reception on 9 July in Rayburn Foyer
9 July 2024

Washington, DC

More details will be sent to state leaders and AIAA members in the DC area.
Aerospace Perspectives Series: Unlock Mission-Critical Insights: Discover How Aerospace Companies Leverage Time Series Data to Drive Innovation, Enhance Operations, and Reduce Costs
26 June 2024 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time)

Virtual

In this session, InfluxData’s VP of product marketing, Balaji Palani, and senior developer advocate, Zoe Steinkamp, share how aerospace companies are using their time series data.
ASCENDxWebinar: A Phobos Telescope for Science and Exploration
25 June 2024 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time)

Virtual

Join us for an exciting ASCENDxWebinar on the Phobos Telescope’s role in future space exploration.
AIAA Volunteer Leadership Webinar: Leading with Influence
21 June - 26 June 2024

Laura McGill, past president of AIAA, discusses the importance of leadership in volunteer organizations like AIAA, emphasizing the need for alignment with the organization's strategic plan and effective management of volunteers.
Spaceport America Cup
17 June - 21 June 2024

Southern New Mexico, USA

Spaceport America and the Experimental Sounding Rocket Association have announced the 2024 Spaceport America cup, scheduled for 17–21 June 2024, in southern New Mexico.
How to Conduct a BSA Merit Badge Fair
13 June 2024 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time)

Discover new ways your Section can participate in STEM outreach to inspire the younger generation.
CEAS EuroGNC 2024
11 June - 13 June 2024

Bristol, United Kingdom

The 2024 conference will be hosted from June 11th to 13th, 2024 at the University of Bristol in Bristol, United Kingdom and with the support of the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS).
30th AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference
4 June - 7 June 2024

Rome, Italy

The AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference is the premier international forum for the field of aeroacoustics.
NASA/JPL & WHOI Live from Research Vessel Atlantis -- Meet the Professionals [High School Member Webinar]
2 June 2024 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time)

Hosted by the AIAA STEM K-12 Outreach Committee. Meet and hear directly from the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) engineers and scientists aboard R/V Atlantis.
20th Annual AIAA Southern California Aerospace Systems and Technology (ASAT) Conference
18 May 2024

Irvine, California

For students, this is an ideal opportunity to showcase your research, sharpen technical presentation skills, and meet professionals in the field.
2024 AIAA Fellows Induction Ceremony and Dinner
14 May 2024 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time)

Washington, DC

Please help us celebrate the Class of 2024 AIAA Fellows and Honorary Fellows. All AIAA Fellows and Honorary Fellows are cordially invited to the 2024 AIAA Fellows Dinner.
Dayton Digital Transformation Summit
8 May - 10 May 2024

Dayton, Ohio, USA

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.
4th International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) Conference on Space Situational Awareness (ICSSA)
8 May - 10 May 2024

Daytona Beach, Florida, USA

The 4th IAA Conference on Space Situational Awareness will take place at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL, 8–10 May 2024.
2024 Integrated Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (ICNS) Conference
23 April - 25 April 2024

Herndon, Virginia, USA

“Navigating the Info-Centric AAM/ATM Landscape” is the theme of this 24th Integrated Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (ICNS) Conference. We thank you for joining aviation stakeholders in this premier conference...
2024 Pacific Northwest AIAA Technical Symposium
20 April 2024 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time)

Lynnwood, Washington, USA

Join us for three plenary keynotes and 14 session presentations on topics including advanced composite structure modeling, new aircraft control technologies, solar drones, commercializing space ventures, machine learning for complex fluid flows and certification of emerging flight technologies.
28th Annual Design/Build/Fly Competition
18 April - 21 April 2024

Wichita, Kansas, USA

AIAA and the AIAA Foundation invites all university students to participate in the Cessna/Raytheon Missile Systems Student Design Build Fly competition.
2024 AIAA Defense and Security Forum (AIAA DEFENSE Forum)
16 April - 18 April 2024

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.
2024 Region I Student Conference
12 April - 13 April 2024

Morgantown, West Virginia, USA

AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region I Student Conference will be held from 12-13 April 2024 at West Virginia University.
2024 Region V Student Conference
5 April - 6 April 2024

St. Louis, Missouri, USA

AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region V Student Conference will be held from 5-6 April 2024 at Saint Louis University.
2024 Region IV Student Conference
5 April - 6 April 2024

Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA

AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region IV Student Conference will be held from 5-6 April 2024 at Oklahoma State University.
2024 Region III Student Conference
5 April - 6 April 2024

Akron, Ohio, USA

AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region III Student Conference will be held from 5-6 April 2024 at the University of Akron.
2024 Region II Student Conference
4 April - 5 April 2024

Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA

AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region II Student Conference will be held from 5-6 April 2024 at the University of Florida, in Cocoa Beach.
2024 Mary Jackson Named Lecture
26 March 2024 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time)

Online

The Mary Jackson Named Lecture is given in honor of Mary Jackson (1921-2005), who in 1958 became the first black female aerospace engineer at the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
2024 Region VI Student Conference
23 March - 24 March 2024

Santa Clara, CA, USA

AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region VI Student Conference will be held from 23-24 March 2024 at Santa Clara University.
49th Annual Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium (DCASS)
5 March 2024

Dayton, Ohio, USA

This event is a unique venue for technical interchange with members of the regional aerospace community. The symposium program includes up to 12 parallel sessions in the morning and afternoon and a keynote address mid-day.
2024 IEEE Aerospace Conference
2 March - 9 March 2024

Big Sky, Montana, USA

The International Conference for Aerospace Experts, Academics, Military Personnel, and Industry Leaders. The 2024 conference will be the 45th and is set for 2–9 March 2024.
Guest Speaker: Kenneth Katz, Author of The Supersonic BONE
26 February 2024 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Central Standard Time)

Arlington, Texas, USA

Join the AIAA UTA Student Branch for special guest speaker, Kenneth Katz, author, flight test engineer, and B-1 expert. This is an in-person event at the University of Texas - Arlington.
HyTASP Technical Committee Hypersonics Webinar (AIAA Member Exclusive)
23 February 2024 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)

Online

In this webinar Ali Gülhan, German Aerospace Center (DLR), will discuss how high-quality validation data that is representative of the real flight environment is necessary for the simulation-based design of flight hardware.
Guest Speaker: Astronaut Ron Sega
22 February 2024 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Mountain Standard Time)

Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

Join the UCCS AIAA Student Branch for special guest speaker, Astronaut Ron Sega, Emeritus Director of Systems Engineering...
Lockheed Martin Case Study Event
22 February 2024 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Georgia Tech’s AIAA Student Branch is excited to announce their annual Lockheed Martin Case Study event. This is one of GT AIAA's premier events.
Professional Panel Discussion
21 February 2024 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (Central Standard Time)

Pensacola, Florida, USA

The University of West Florida AIAA Student Branch invites you to attend a Professional Panel discussion on Wednesday, February 21 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Central Standard Time.
James Sergeant: X-59 Speaker Event
15 February 2024 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Central Standard Time)

Online

We are excited to host James Sergeant and his experience with the X-59 this Thursday, 5PM, in the UTDesign Makerspace! James Sergeant has had an extensive career at Lockheed Martin (Skunkworks) and is a current flight test engineer at Virgin Galactic.
ASCENDxTexas: Next Steps in the LEO-to-Lunar Voyage
14 February - 15 February 2024

Houston, Texas, USA

Building upon the success of last year’s event, the 2024 program will bring together the innovative minds, trailblazing startups, and industry leaders that are needed to drive outcomes to accelerate our off-world future.
AIAA Policy Breakfast: U.S. Leadership in Cislunar Space
8 February 2024 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)

Washington, DC

Please join AIAA February 8, 2024, for a special policy breakfast discussing U.S. Leadership in Cislunar Space.
Aerospace Perspectives Series: Testing and Validating Electric Aircraft Powertrain and Propulsion Systems from an Automotive Electrification Perspective
25 January 2024 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)

Virtual

During this webinar, dSPACE, EMPS Consulting, and AIAA will review the adjacencies found when developing electrical powertrain and propulsion systems in the automotive and aerospace industries.
Idea Challenge: The Artemis Generation Speaks
11 January 2024 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)

Orlando, Florida, USA

Now in its fifth year, the AIAA Idea Challenge at AIAA SciTech Forum continues to provide young professionals the opportunity to collaborate, develop ideas, and present during a Forum 360 session.
2024 AIAA Associate Fellows Induction Ceremony and Dinner
10 January 2024 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. (UTC)

Orlando, Florida, USA

Join us in recognizing these exemplary professionals during the Associate Fellows Induction Ceremony and Dinner, to be held in conjunction with the 2024 AIAA SciTech Forum at the Hyatt Regency Orlando on Wednesday evening, 10 January.
2024 AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition (AIAA SciTech Forum)
8 January - 12 January 2024

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.
2023 Region VII Student Conference
27 November - 28 November 2023

Canberra, Australia

AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region VII Student Conference will be held from 27–28 November 2023 at the University of New South Wales Canberra, Canberra, Australia, and Online.