Amer. Inst. of Aeronautics & Astronautics (AIAA)
Upcoming Amer. Inst. of Aeronautics & Astronautics (AIAA) Events
Welcome to AIAA DEFENSE Forum 2026—the Institute’s Secret/NOFORN event covering strategic, programmatic, and technical topics and policy issues pertaining to the aerospace and national security community.
Registration for the forum is open. Join leaders from the U.S. government and military, along with innovators from industry and academia as we discuss technical issues of strategic concern in the U.S. national security arena.
ASCEND 2026 delivers fresh ideas, new partnerships, and growing momentum—while remaining the trusted home and voice of the global space community.
ASCEND is where the global space community comes together to drive real, actionable outcomes. ASCEND unites industry, government, academia, and emerging leaders to deliver clarity, alignment, and impact.
Grounded in technical excellence and powered by AIAA, ASCEND 2026 is strengthened by event partners including the Commercial Space Federation, ISS National Laboratory, Space Force Association, and Space Generation Advisory Council.
The AIAA AVIATION Forum is your direct flight to the forefront of aviation business, research, development, and technology.
The aviation community is re-examining a fundamental question: How is aviation transforming in a rapidly advancing world? Next-generation technologies—from hypersonics, eVTOL, STOL, and advanced propulsion to autonomy, digital transformation, and AI—are reshaping both the pace and direction of aerospace innovation. We will explore the infrastructure challenges of an electrified and hydrogen-enabled future, the role of regulatory forces in shaping design, and the lessons learned from “big bets”—wins and misses.
We’ll also address the ethical and cognitive impacts of automation and AI, including how they can improve decision making and speed certification, as well as boost environmental, cybersecurity, and mission resilience. AIAA AVIATION Forum invites attendees to envision a future guided by velocity, the urgency of innovation, and altitude, the expanded perspective needed to chart aviation’s next great leap.