FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 3, 2025 – Reston, Va. – AIAA announced its program for the 2025 AIAA AVIATION Forum, 21–25 July, Caesars Forum, Las Vegas. The five-day event will focus on the theme, “Navigating the Future: Sustainability, Safety, and Innovation.”
“We’re thrilled to bring together the aviation industry during this time of unprecedented transformation,” said AIAA CEO Clay Mowry. “As the industry grows and evolves, it’s crucial to ensure the next generation of air transportation systems are safe and efficient. This event is mission essential for aviation professionals in industry, government, and academia—it’s where the future of aviation takes shape.”
Educational, Interactive, Mission-Critical Program Planned
From the main stage, attendees will learn about the innovative technologies and services that are driving efficient growth in civil and military aviation. The lineup of speakers and panelists represent the leading aviation agencies, companies, and universities from around the world. They will showcase groundbreaking capabilities that are redefining what’s possible in flight – from sustainable aviation fuels and electric propulsion to advanced air mobility and hypersonics.
AIAA forums are well known for the depth of technical content presented. The technical program will feature over 1,200 presentations spanning more than 20 research topics, including fluid dynamics, applied aerodynamics, air transportation systems, thermophysics, and multidisciplinary design optimization. More than a dozen technical workshops are scheduled, providing attendees with valuable in-depth learning opportunities. Attendees also can participate in the AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference during the week. In addition, the FlightLab sessions include important content from the aviation community submitted on a range of timely and important topics.
Confirmed speakers from industry, government, and academia across the aviation community include:
- Michael Berube – Deputy Assistant Secretary for Sustainable Transportation & Fuels, U.S. Department of Energy
- Yemaya Bordain – President of the Americas, Daedalean AI
- Sergio Cecutta – Founder and Partner, SMG Consulting
- Jan de Regt – Director, Advanced Aviation Systems, Flight Safety Foundation
- Lt. Col. David Dunwoody – Deputy Director Data & Analytics Enablement, National Defence of Canada
- Michael Dyment – Managing Partner, NEXA Capital Partners
- Roberto Guerrero – Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Operational Energy
- Rafferty Jackson – Principal, Jack Industries
- Greg Feith, former Senior Air Safety Investigator, National Transportation Safety Board
- Natasha Neogi – Senior Technologist for Assured Intelligent Flight Systems, NASA
- Linda O’Brien – Vice President and Chief Engineer, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
- Alain Siebert – Chief Technology and Strategy, SESAR
- Walter A. Silva – Senior Research Scientist, NASA Langley Research Center
- Michael Sinnett – Senior Vice President, Product Strategy, Product Development and Development Programs, Boeing Commercial Airplanes
- Akbar Sultan, Director, Airspace Operations and Safety Program, NASA
- Lt. Col. Taylor Wilson – Commander, 40th Test Flight Squadron, U.S. Air Force
Registration for the forum is open, with early-bird rates ending 23 June. Journalists can request a Press Pass online. For the most updated program information, visit www.aiaa.org/aviation.
Media Contact: Rebecca Gray, [email protected], 804-397-5270 cell
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