Unfortunately, the last two Innovation Summit events have been held virtually due to COVID-19. We plan to resume an in-person Summit this year in April 2022 at a NASA visitor complex (dates to be determined). We also plan to hold the Virtual Finals prior to the in-person event for Finalists who are not able to attend in person and other invited teams. No matter the location, it will be an event to remember! More information coming soon.
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2021 AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition (AIAA SciTech Forum)
Accelerating Innovation Through Diversity
The AIAA SciTech Forum is the world’s largest event for aerospace research, development, and technology. The 2021 forum will bring together experts to share ideas on Fluid Dynamics; Applied Aerodynamics; Guidance, Navigation, and Control; Structures; and much more.
2022 Region VII Student Conference
AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region VII/International Student Conference will be held from 28–2Agenda 9 November 2022 at the University of Adelaide, in Adelaide, Australia, and online. This conference is intended for AIAA Region VII Students from around the world, with the exceptions of Canada and Mexico, which have been incorporated into AIAA’s North America Regions.
The AIAA Region VII Student Conference is a technical and oral paper competition for undergraduate and graduate students of all majors! Connect with professionals in the Aerospace industry and also meet other like-minded students who share similar interests, and receive feedback on your work! Students may submit any paper that covers the technical disciplines of AIAA, and will have the chance to compete for cash prizes in a fun-filled two-day event. First-place winners will be offered a chance to compete in the 2023 International Student Conference, taking place in conjunction with the 2023 AIAA SciTech Forum, with flight, lodging, and most expenses paid.
This competition is subject to all applicable laws, including US export laws. With respect to the conflict in Ukraine, AIAA will continue our practice not allowing Russian- or Belarusian-based students to participate in the 2022 AIAA Region VII Student Conference, either in person or online.
2023 Region II Student Conference
Registration Deadline: 28 February | Abstract Submissions Now Closed
Take part in AIAA’s Regional Student Conference by presenting your research in a formal technical meeting, exchange ideas, and discuss programs with students from other universities in your region.
Please note: A university student in good standing at their institution who is also an AIAA student member is eligible to submit a paper to the Regional Student Conference. The submitting and presenting author(s) must be AIAA student members. Any student may attend the Regional Student Conference but may be subjected to a higher registration fee if they are not AIAA members. Please click here for more information to join as an AIAA Student Member.
You must be attending a college/university in Region II to participate in the Region II Student Conference.
Region II includes North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Additionally, it includes students from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Cash prizes are awarded for first, second, and third place winners for each category. First-place regional winners are then invited to participate in the AIAA Foundation International Student Conference, held during the AIAA SciTech Forum each January.
Refer to the Student Conferences webpage for conference rules and FAQs.
2024 Regional Leadership Conference
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.
The in-person session will offer roundtable discussions, present the 2024 section award winners, and AIAA Immediate Past President Laura McGill will give a talk on “Leading with Influence.” This is your chance to learn best practices from other sections and exchange ideas. Please note that registration for the 2024 AIAA AVIATION Forum or 2024 ASCEND is not required in order to attend the 2024 AIAA Regional Leadership Conference.
Region VII – Australia/International Student Conference
This year’s Region VII Student Paper Conference will be held on 4-5 December 2019 at the Gold Coast, Queensland (Australia) in conjunction with the 2019 Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology (APISAT). This event is sure to provide you with ample opportunity to network with your peers and present your work in front of industry professionals. As a reminder, students planning to participate in the Region VII Student Paper Conference must make their own housing arrangements. APISAT has contracted with the host hotel for a block of hotel rooms at a reduced rate, or you may make your accommodations at a nearby hotel or Air BnB.
Registration & Cancellation
Registration for this conference is free of charge, however, you must be an AIAA Student Member to register.
Registration cancellation must be received by 01 November 2019. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].
Contact Information
For questions, please contact conference chair Ingo Jahn ([email protected]) with the University of Queensland.
2023 Region I Student Conference
Please visit the UB Conference website for a more detailed look at the conference agenda, presentation schedule, and travel information.
Take part in AIAA’s Regional Student Conference by presenting your research in a formal technical meeting, exchange ideas, and discuss programs with students from other universities in your region.
Please note: A university student in good standing at their institution who is also an AIAA student member is eligible to submit a paper to the Regional Student Conference. The submitting and presenting author(s) must be AIAA student members. Any student may attend the Regional Student Conference but may be subjected to a higher registration fee if they are not AIAA members. Please click here for more information to join as an AIAA Student Member.
You must be attending a college/university in Region I to participate in the Region I Student Conference.
Region I includes Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, and Washington DC. Additionally, it includes students from the Canadian provinces of Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Cash prizes are awarded for first, second, and third place winners for each category. First-place regional winners are then invited to participate in the AIAA Foundation International Student Conference, held during the AIAA SciTech Forum each January.
Refer to the Student Conferences webpage for conference rules and FAQs.
2023 Region VII Student Conference
Abstract Submissions Closed | Abstract Deadline: 13 September 2023
AIAA is pleased to announce that the Region VII/International Student Conference will be held from 27–28 November 2023 at the University of New South Wales Canberra, Canberra, Australia, and online. This conference is intended for AIAA Region VII Students from around the world, with the exceptions of Canada and Mexico, which have been incorporated into AIAA’s North America Regions. The conference will also be hybrid with an online component to accommodate students who are not able to travel to Australia to present their paper in-person.
The AIAA Region VII Student Conference is a technical and oral paper competition for undergraduate and graduate students of all majors! Connect with professionals in the Aerospace industry and also meet other like-minded students who share similar interests, and receive feedback on your work! Students may submit any paper that covers the technical disciplines of AIAA, and will have the chance to compete for cash prizes in a fun-filled two-day event. First-place winners will be offered a chance to compete in the 2024 International Student Conference, taking place in conjunction with the 2024 AIAA SciTech Forum, with flight, lodging, and most expenses paid.
*This competition is subject to all applicable laws, including US export laws. US law prevents AIAA from accepting registration fees, awarding prize money to, providing feedback on or publishing entries from, persons residing in Iran, Cuba, North Korea, Crimea, Sudan, or Syria. Additionally with respect to the conflict in Ukraine, AIAA will continue our practice not allowing Russian- or Belarusian-based students to participate in the AIAA Region VII Student Conference.
Design|Build|Launch Competition Webinar
Hear from members of Blue Origin as they provide important details about the upcoming Design|Build|Launch Competition including what participating students need to know.
The winning payload in the competition is expected to fly on New Shepard in the following year. Post flight, the students will be invited to be recognized at an AIAA forum and will have the opportunity to deliver their final report in a public forum.
High school students are encouraged to attend this webinar which requires registration but is free and open to the public.
2024 Region II Student Conference
Conference Host: University of Florida and Florida Institute of Technology
Conference Location: The Center for Space Education, Kennedy Space Center, FL
Conference Dates: 4–5 April 2024
Take part in AIAA’s Regional Student Conference by presenting your research in a formal technical meeting, exchange ideas, and discuss programs with students from other universities in your region.
Please note: A university student in good standing at their institution who is also an AIAA student member is eligible to submit a paper to the Regional Student Conference. The submitting and presenting author(s) must be AIAA student members. Any student may attend the Regional Student Conference but may be subjected to a higher registration fee if they are not AIAA members. Please click here for more information to join as an AIAA Student Member.
You must be attending a college/university in Region II to participate in the Region II Student Conference.
Region II includes North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Additionally, it includes students from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Cash prizes are awarded for first, second, and third place winners for each category. First-place regional winners are then invited to participate in the AIAA Foundation International Student Conference, held during the AIAA SciTech Forum each January.
Refer to the Student Conferences webpage for conference rules and FAQs.