In AIAA, local sections are where the action begins. We have 58 sections throughout the United States and overseas organized into seven AIAA Regions. Each section offers technical programs and activities tailored to local aerospace professionals, students and educators.
What is a Region and a Section?
AIAA organizes its membership into geographic boundaries called “Regions” and “Sections.” There are seven regions and 58 sections. Every AIAA member is assigned to a region that represents a specific area of the world (see Regions and Sections map). Sections are more local and specific to cities or states that members live in or nearby. Every member is assigned a region, but not necessarily a section.
How do I know which Region and/or Section I’m in?
Your AIAA region and section is determined based on the mailing address you input into your AIAA membership profile. When logging into MyAIAA, you will see a region and section assignment on your profile.
How do I contact or get involved with my Section?
All of the sections are listed on this page and link to their Section Engage Community or Section website. Sections are always seeking volunteers to assist with upcoming events and activities.
Who oversees AIAA’s Regions and Sections?
Regions and sections are managed by AIAA’s Membership Engagement Division (MED), comprising elected directors representing each region. Section leadership reports up to their regional director, who then reports to MED. MED, working with an AIAA Staff Liaison, oversees the regions and sections structure, section responsibilities, and section officer duties.
How are Sections created?
A new section can be created if the AIAA members in a specific city or geographic area express interest. New sections must follow a list of requirements and Section Bylaws to ensure it is sustainable and viable over time. Here is a list of benefits to starting an AIAA Section in your local community. Members interested in creating a new section may reach out to Lindsay Mitchell at [email protected] for more information.
2026 SmallSat Education Conference7 November 2026 - 8 November 2026
2026 Region VII Student Conference30 November 2026 - 1 December 2026
2026 AIAA Young Professionals, Students, and Educators (YPSE) Conference20 November 2026
2027 Region I Student Conference20 March 2027 - 21 March 2027
2027 Region V Student Conference1 April 2027 - 2 April 2027
2027 Region III Student Conference2 April 2027 - 3 April 2027
2027 Region IV Student Conference2 April 2027 - 4 April 2027
2027 Region VI Student Conference2 April 2027 - 4 April 2027
2027 Region II Student Conference5 April 2027 - 6 April 2027
