The Room Where It Happens
Multiple marquee events. 15,000+ attendees. Direct access to the engineers, program managers, and executives who approve and fund aerospace programs.
AIAA SciTech Forum
The world’s largest event for aerospace R&D.
11–15 January 2027
Orlando, Florida
In 2027, expect even greater scale: thousands of high-profile decision-makers, innovators, and leaders from government, military, industry, and academia converging to shape the future of aerospace.
Whether it’s launching breakthroughs, elevating your brand, generating leads, or recruiting elite talent, AIAA SciTech Forum delivers unmatched exposure and ROI.
AIAA AVIATION Forum
Advancing the future of flight.
8–12 June 2026
San Diego, California
The forum brings together engineers, executives, regulators, and innovators from across the commercial, defense, and research sectors. From electric propulsion and advanced air mobility to sustainable fuels and air safety, it’s where future innovation in aviation takes flight.
ASCEND
Accelerating what’s next in space.
18–20 May 2027
Washington, D.C.
ASCEND brings together the world’s most influential thinkers and innovators in space exploration, technology, and policy. From lunar missions and orbital infrastructure to AI-driven autonomy and interstellar sustainability, ASCEND is where bold ideas, serious engineering, and global collaboration intersect.
For sponsors, it’s the space industry’s most visionary event.
AIAA DEFENSE Forum
Where innovation meets national security.
17–19 March 2027
Laurel, Maryland
AIAA DEFENSE Forum is a SECRET/NOFORN event that brings together government, industry, and academic professionals to discuss emerging capabilities. It provides a focused environment for exploring technologies that strengthen national security and future mission readiness, providing a strategic level of visibility for sponsors where defense matters most.
AIAA CTO Summit
Where leaders of aerospace technology shape tomorrow.
9–10 Septemer 2026
Washington, D.C.
The AIAA CTO Summit convenes the most influential technology and innovation leaders in aerospace. Designed for senior executives and chief technologists, it’s a high-level forum where ideas are tested, strategies are refined, and the future course of aerospace technology is set, both for today and tomorrow.
DESIGN/BUILD/FLY
Where aerospace leaders are built, not just taught.
Hire for the Future
AIAA’s Design/Build/Fly (DBF) competition turns engineering theory into real-world flight. University teams from around the globe design, build, and fly mission-driven, remote-controlled aircraft under real constraints, deadlines, and performance requirements.
For sponsors, DBF is more than a competition.
Be Part of the Aerospace Event That Defines the Year.
Whether you’re showcasing a new technology, elevating your brand, or recruiting top talent, AIAA SciTech Forum offers sponsorship and exhibit options that can be tailored to your goals.
Sample Opportunities (sponsorship details provided by AIAA):
- Forum Sponsorships
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- Visibility across plenary sessions, panels, and technical forums.
- Branding on selected event materials and digital channels.
- Exhibit Spaces
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- Demonstrate your innovations on the show floor.
- Engage directly with attendees looking for new tools, partners, and ideas.
- Networking Event Support
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- Sponsor receptions, luncheons, or special sessions.
- Create memorable touchpoints with key audiences.
- Technical Program Support
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- Align your brand with focus areas such as hypersonics, aircraft design, commercial spaceflight, or digital engineering.
