Must Attend Aerospace Conferences 2026

Top aerospace conferences in 2026 showcase advancements in propulsion, materials, avionics, sustainability, and space technologies, gathering OEMs, suppliers, engineers, and IP professionals to address electrification, hypersonics, and regulatory challenges

AIAA SciTech Forum 2026

• Date: January 12–16, 2026​
• Location: Orlando, Florida, USA​
• Overview: World’s largest aerospace research event covering science, technologies, and policies shaping aviation and space futures with technical papers, forums, and networking.​
  https://aiaa.org/events-learning/events/

IEEE Aerospace Conference 2026

• Date: March 7–14, 2026​
• Location: Yellowstone Conference Center, Big Sky, Montana, USA​
• Overview: Premier technical conference for aerospace experts, academics, military, and industry leaders featuring cutting-edge research in space systems, avionics, and exploration.​
  https://www.aeroconf.org

AERO Friedrichshafen 2026

• Date: April 22–25, 2026​
• Location: Friedrichshafen, Germany​
• Overview: Global platform for general aviation showcasing gliders, ultralights, piston aircraft, helicopters, and business aviation across 12 exhibition halls and static displays.​
  https://www.aero-expo.com

RAST 2026 (Recent Advances in Air and Space Technologies)

• Date: May 13–15, 2026​
• Location: National Defense University, Istanbul, Turkey​
• Overview: International forum on air and space technologies innovations, systems engineering, UAVs, satellite systems, and defense aerospace advancements.​
  http://www.wikicfp.com/cfp/call?conference=aerospace

AIAA AVIATION Forum 2026

• Date: Dates TBC 2026 (typically June)​
• Location: San Diego, California, USA​
• Overview: Comprehensive aviation event spanning business, research, development, and technology across the integrated aviation spectrum for industry leaders.​
  https://aiaa.org/events-learning/events/

Aerospace Tech Week Europe 2026

• Date: Dates TBC 2026 (typically March)​
• Location: London, UK​
• Overview: Europe’s leading avionics, MRO, and aerospace technology event covering expanded sectors from avionics origins through connectivity, cybersecurity, and sustainability.​
  https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/aerospace-tech-week/index.stm

The Aerospace Event 2026

• Date: Dates TBC 2026​
• Location: USA (location TBC)​
• Overview: Executive-level venue for aviation OEMs and A&D suppliers to exchange ideas on supply chain, manufacturing, sustainability, and technology developments.​
  https://www.theaerospaceevent.com

Airspace World 2026

• Date: Dates TBC 2026​
• Location: Europe (location TBC)​
• Overview: Global ATM/UTM event connecting air traffic management stakeholders, ANSPs, airports, and new space entrants for collaborative airspace solutions.​
  https://airspaceworld.com

These conferences provide essential platforms for aerospace IP attorneys to track emerging technologies in propulsion, materials, and autonomous systems.​

Please note that event dates and locations are subject to change. Check official websites for updates.​

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