Events Category: Conferences

2026 International Powered Lift Conference (IPLC)

Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 December 2025

The International Powered Lift Conference (IPLC) focuses on the latest developments in vertical and/or short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) aircraft research, concepts and programs.

IPLC is a joint technical meeting, cosponsored by the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics (AIAA), the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), SAE International and VFS. SAE is the host organization this year and will incorporate IPLC into its AeroTech aerospace technology conference, 2–4 June 2026 at West Palm Beach, Florida.

Call for Papers

Technical papers are solicited for advancements in the arts, sciences, and technologies that apply to the design and operation of V/STOL and eV/STOL aircraft systems, including lift systems, attitude control systems, airframe configurations, subsystems, handling qualities and safety, navigation and air traffic control, noise and pollution suppression, ground handling, and ground time minimization.

Topics for the 2026 IPLC include:

  • Advanced Flight Controls, Cockpit Automation, and Autonomy of Crewed and Uncrewed Systems
  • Breaking Developments in V/STOL-Enabling Sciences and Technologies
  • Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Aircraft using Battery, Hybrid- or Hydrogen-Electric Energy Systems and/or Electric Motors for Powered Lift and Control
  • Convertiplane (Tiltrotor, Tiltwing, and Stopped Rotor) Concepts and Design
  • Fan-Lift and Jet-Lift Systems Design and Fixed-Wing Aircraft Integration
  • Heavy through Ultra-Heavy Lift V/STOL Transport Aircraft Design (>20,000 kg payload capability)
  • Rotorcraft Lift-Compounding and Thrust-Compounding Systems Design and Vehicle Integration
  • Single- and Multi-Rotor Drone Systems Design and Vehicle Integration
  • Current and Historical V/STOL Aircraft Technology Overviews and Project/Program Updates
  • Other Topics in V/STOL Aircraft Systems

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2026 IEEE Aerospace Conference

The International Conference for Aerospace Experts, Academics, Military Personnel, and Industry Leaders.

The international IEEE Aerospace Conference, with AIAA and PHM Society as technical cosponsors, is organized to promote interdisciplinary understanding of aerospace systems, their underlying science and technology, and their applications to government and commercial endeavors.

The annual, week-long conference is set in a stimulating and thought-provoking environment. The 2026 conference will be the 47th.

17th PNWAIAA Technical Symposium: The Future of Aerospace Technologies

Presented By: AIAA Pacific Northwest Section

Discover groundbreaking innovations revolutionizing aerospace. New propulsion systems, cutting-edge avionics, artificial intelligence and machine learning. Technologies shaping the future of flight and extraterrestrial missions, charting the paths to smarter, cheaper orbit and beyond, and more powerful data capture, understanding and applications. Full-day agenda includes three keynote addresses and over a dozen breakout presesentations to choose from. Sponsorships available. More at pnwaiaa.org

2025 AIAA Awards Gala


The event is an extraordinary evening of recognition to celebrate individuals who have made tremendous achievements during their remarkable careers and continue to shape the aerospace industry. This free-flowing event includes networking with industry leaders and government officials, delicious cocktails, dinner stations, and more! It’s truly a one-of-a-kind event you won’t want to miss.

Tickets

Tickets are $450 a person and will be available for purchase by March 2025.

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Helpful Information
  • Date: 30 April 2025
  • Location: Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington, DC.
  • Attire: Formal (black-tie optional) or military equivalent.
  • Questions: Contact AIAA customer service at 800.639.2422 (U.S. based), 703.264.7500 (International), or [email protected].
Congratulations to Our 2025 Honorees

2025 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference

The 2025 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, hosted by the American Astronautical Society (AAS) and cohosted by American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will be held August 10-14 in Boston, MA. The conference is organized by the AAS Space Flight Mechanics Committee and the AIAA Astrodynamics Technical Committee.

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HYSKY 2025 H2Hub Summit: Meet the Winners

The HYSKY Society is thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual H2Hub Summit, scheduled for March 19, 2025. Last year, the summit embarked on a groundbreaking journey by uniting all seven DOE-selected Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs and a passionate community committed to forging a sustainable, hydrogen-powered future. Together, we laid actionable pathways for clean hydrogen to decarbonize key sectors and drive significant reductions in U.S. carbon emissions.

Cancelled – 2020 Region III Student Conference

The student and volunteer organizers of the AIAA Region III Student Conference have cancelled their conference due to concerns about the coronavirus.

The Region III Student Conference was scheduled to be held 27-28 March at Ohio State University and has been cancelled at this time because the university has suspended all face-to-face events on campus until further notice due to a concern for the health and safety of visitors, students, faculty, and staff. AIAA will provide a full refund of conference registration fees in the next 3 to 5 business days.

Student papers submitted to the conferences will still be evaluated by technical judges, and feedback will be provided after reviews have been completed. Additional information about rescheduling is forthcoming. We apologize for this inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding and patience. For any questions, please contact Michael Lagana at [email protected].

We encourage everyone to follow the coronavirus safety guidelines set out by the  WHO  and  CDC.

For updates about how the coronavirus could impact AIAA events and forums, please visit https://aiaa.org/coronavirus

2019 Regional Leadership Conference

Every year AIAA has training for the Section Officers. This training comes in a variety of ways: Webinars, Region Advisory Committee (RAC) meetings, and the annual Regional Leadership Conference.

The Regional Leadership Conferences are a great opportunity to meet fellow officers from the many different sections within AIAA. AIAA Regions and Sections vary in size from a few dozen people to many hundreds of people. The Regional Leadership Conference provides the opportunity to meet officers from different sized sections as well as learn about the many different types of activities they hold. You may hear about activities that you want to try in your section, or you may be able to provide assistance to a section that is having difficulty in a particular area.

You will also learn how your officer role fits into the overall AIAA hierarchy. Many of the presentations are made made by members of the AIAA Board of Trustees, Council of Directors, or, National Standing Committees, and the whole conference is presided over by the Chief of Regional Engagement Activities Division.

There are also sessions on AIAA tools and resources available to the AIAA Section Officers.

So, if you are a new AIAA officer or a veteran that would like to get a refresher, meet new people, or see what the latest innovations at AIAA are, plan to attend the Regional Leadership Conference. The conference coincides with the AIAA Council of Directors Meeting, which will be held in September this year.

To see presentations and materials from past conferences, go to the Regional Leadership Conference Library on the Region and Section Activities site.

The 2019 RLC will take place in August in conjunction with the 2019 AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum.