Aerospace & Defense conferences & trade shows

301 events · Aerospace & Defense

  1. ·Spokane Convention Center, Spokane, WA

    Annual meeting of the American Astronomical Society's Division for Planetary Sciences, held in Spokane with a virtual component.

    Who it's for
    Planetary science researchers and students
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    AAS Division for Planetary Sciences
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Aerospace & Defense
    dps.aas.org ↗
  2. ·Radisson Santa Maria, Santa Maria, CA

    Annual convention of the California Agricultural Aircraft Association with PAASS safety training, CE-approved sessions, allied industry presentations and an exhibit hall.

    Who it's for
    California ag aviation operators, pilots and allied industry
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    California Agricultural Aircraft Association
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Current price: Onsite full event, non-member single: $650

    Pre-registration closed; onsite rates shown. Member single is $500.

    • Agriculture
    • Aerospace & Defense
    caaa.net ↗
  3. ·Astor Crowne Plaza, New Orleans, LA

    Annual conference of the Louisiana Airport Managers and Associates for the state's airport managers.

    Who it's for
    Louisiana airport managers and associates
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    Louisiana Airport Managers and Associates (LAMA)
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Automotive & Transportation
    • Aerospace & Defense
    sites.google.com ↗
  4. ·The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL

    Annual American Astronautical Society symposium on space exploration, with sessions on Artemis, propulsion and supply chains.

    Who it's for
    Space exploration professionals, government and academia, and students
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    American Astronautical Society
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Current price: In-person non-member: $875

    Virtual non-member registration is $200.

    • Aerospace & Defense
    astronautical.org ↗
  5. ·Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI

    Statewide annual conference for Wisconsin airport managers, operators and aviation businesses, with exhibitor booths and evening events.

    Who it's for
    Airport managers, operators and aviation businesses
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    Wisconsin Airport Management Association (WAMA)
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Expired: Early, airport non-member: $225 until Sep 14, 2026
    • Expired: Early, corporate non-member: $275 until Sep 14, 2026
    • Current price: Late, airport non-member: $250
    • Late, corporate non-member: $300

    Registration varies by member type: $175-$275 early (through Sept 14) and $200-$300 after; guest evening events $50.

    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Automotive & Transportation
    wiama.org ↗
  6. ·Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu, HI

    Large regional defense event with an exhibit hall, covering defense policy, communications and cyber across the Indo-Pacific.

    Who it's for
    Military services, agencies, industry and academia
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    AFCEA International and AFCEA Hawaii
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Technology & Software
    events.afcea.org ↗
  7. ·Downtown Marriott in the Capitol District, Omaha, NE

    Annual fall technology meeting of the airport lighting community, held in Omaha with sessions for airport and aviation lighting professionals.

    Who it's for
    Airport lighting professionals: aviation officials, airport electrical maintenance specialists, consulting engineers and lighting equipment manufacturers
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    IESALC
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Automotive & Transportation
    iesalc.org ↗
  8. ·Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, TX

    Annual four-day meeting co-sponsored by NDTA and U.S. Transportation Command where government and industry work on defense logistics and transportation challenges, with general sessions, a class-based Transportation Academy and an expo hall.

    Who it's for
    Government, military and industry transportation and logistics professionals
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) and USTRANSCOM
    Year started
    2013
    Price
    Full pass
    • Expired: Early bird, non-member: $1,050 until Aug 27, 2026
    • Current price: Regular, non-member: $1,155

    Industry non-member full-meeting rates; member, government and local rates differ.

    • Supply Chain & Logistics
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Automotive & Transportation
    ndtahq.com ↗
  9. ·Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, FL

    International air cargo association's conference and exhibition bringing together shippers, forwarders, airlines, airports, ground handlers and solution providers.

    Who it's for
    Air cargo industry professionals: shippers, freight forwarders, ground handlers, airports, airlines, manufacturers and solution providers
    Approx. size
    4,000+ attendees · 250+ exhibitors
    Organizer
    The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA)
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Supply Chain & Logistics
    • Aerospace & Defense
    aircargoforum.org ↗
  10. ·National Harbor, MD

    Town-hall summit on advancing domestic biomanufacturing for defense materials, fuels and supply chains, bringing together DoW, labs, industry and academia.

    Who it's for
    Defense, government, industry and academic biomanufacturing stakeholders
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    Defense Strategies Institute (DSI Group)
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Healthcare & Life Sciences
    • Chemicals & Materials
    biomfg.dsigroup.org ↗
  11. ·Wyndham Newport Hotel, Middletown, RI

    Maritime defense investment forum with keynotes, investor panels and startup showcases on autonomous systems, subsea technology, maritime cybersecurity and ocean surveillance. An opening event is held at URI Bay Campus the day before the main forum.

    Who it's for
    Investors, naval and maritime leaders, government stakeholders and founders
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    Blue Venture Forum, Inc.
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Aerospace & Defense
    blueventureforum.org ↗
  12. ·Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection, San Antonio, TX

    Two-day summit on military pilot training and readiness, covering simulation, live-virtual-constructive environments, AI-enabled learning and training for new aircraft such as collaborative combat aircraft.

    Who it's for
    Military aviation training leaders, program managers, instructors and industry suppliers of flight training and simulation
    Approx. size
    300+ attendees
    Organizer
    IDGA
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Expired: Industry 2-day delegate pass: $1,695 until Oct 22, 2026
    • Current price: Industry onsite rate: $1,995

    US military/government delegates attend free; foreign military, academia, FFRDC and non-profit pass $1,195.

    • Aerospace & Defense
    idga.org ↗
  13. MRO Europe 2026

    Trade show

    ·RAI Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Conference and exhibition on the commercial aviation aftermarket, bringing together airlines, lessors, MROs, OEMs and suppliers.

    Who it's for
    Airline, lessor, MRO, OEM and supplier professionals in commercial aviation maintenance
    Approx. size
    11,000+ attendees · 630+ exhibitors
    Organizer
    Informa Markets (Aviation Week Network)
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Automotive & Transportation
    mroeurope.aviationweek.com ↗
  14. Silicon Valley Space Week 2026

    Conference · hybrid

    ·Computer History Museum, Mountain View, CA

    Three days at the Computer History Museum combining Satellite Innovation, a commercial satellite conference, with the MilSat Symposium on defense and government space collaboration.

    Who it's for
    Satellite operators, manufacturers, launch providers, investors, DoD and Space Force program offices, defense primes and allied government delegations
    Approx. size
    70+ exhibitors
    Organizer
    SatNews Publishers
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Expired: Early bird, both conferences: $1,595 until Aug 1, 2026
    • Current price: Standard, both conferences: $1,895

    Single-conference civilian passes are $1,195 early bird and $1,395 standard. No expo-only pass.

    • Aerospace & Defense
    svspaceweek.com ↗
  15. ·Etter-Harbin Alumni Center, Austin, TX

    One-day summit on drones, robotics and AI for defense, public safety, energy and infrastructure, co-organized with UT Austin.

    Who it's for
    Founders, investors, operators and professionals in defense, public safety, energy and critical infrastructure
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    DRON8 Summit
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Technology & Software
    luma.com ↗
  16. ·Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS), Linthicum Heights, MD

    Two-day ASNE symposium on naval engineering for polar operations, covering icebreakers and ice-capable ships, communications and technology for harsh environments.

    Who it's for
    Naval engineers, shipbuilders, government and industry professionals working on polar and icebreaker vessels and systems
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE)
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Expired: Early bird: $695 until Oct 9, 2026
    • Current price: Standard: $795

    Non-ASNE member rate; member and other discounted rates exist. No exhibit-hall-only passes.

    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Automotive & Transportation
    navalengineers.org ↗
  17. ·University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH

    Regional aerospace and technology expo at UNH with exhibits, keynotes, research demonstrations, startup showcases and networking.

    Who it's for
    Industry leaders, researchers, government agencies, manufacturers, startups, investors, educators and workforce partners
    Approx. size
    500+ attendees · 70+ exhibitors
    Organizer
    NHADC, BEA and UNH
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Technology & Software
    northeaststtarexpo.space ↗
  18. ·Salt Palace, Salt Lake City, UT

    47G's flagship national security and hard tech gathering, with keynotes, panels, fireside chats and demos, anchoring Hard Tech Week in Salt Lake City.

    Who it's for
    Builders, operators and leaders advancing national security technology
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    47G (Utah Aerospace & Defense)
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Technology & Software
    zerogravitysummit.com ↗
  19. ·Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT

    One-afternoon show where aerospace component and assembly suppliers meet buyers, with a morning workforce fair for students and a member luncheon.

    Who it's for
    Aerospace buyers and manufacturers seeking specialized components and suppliers; students via the workforce fair
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    ACM Inc.
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Manufacturing & Industrial
    aerospacealleytradeshow.com ↗
  20. ·Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, NV

    Two-day regional training and networking conference for avionics maintenance organizations, manufacturers, regulators and educators, with an exhibit hall.

    Who it's for
    Avionics technicians, approved maintenance organizations, manufacturers, regulators and educators
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    Aircraft Electronics Association
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Electronics & Semiconductors
    aea.net ↗
  21. ·ASU Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center, Mesa, AZ

    One-day summit of Arizona innovators covering MedTech, aerospace, chips and AI, with technology demos.

    Who it's for
    Arizona industry leaders, innovators and community partners
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    Partnership for Economic Innovation (PEI)
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • General Business
    • Healthcare & Life Sciences
    • Aerospace & Defense
    azpei.org ↗
  22. PSC Defense Conference 2026

    Conference · hybrid

    ·Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA

    One-day Professional Services Council conference on defense acquisition, early industry engagement, logistics and workforce, with senior Department of War and industry speakers.

    Who it's for
    Defense contractors, professional services and technology executives and federal defense officials
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    Professional Services Council (PSC)
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Current price: General audience: $625

    PSC members $450; full-time federal employees free; same price in person or virtual.

    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Technology & Software
    defense.pscouncil.org ↗
  23. ·DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley, San Diego, CA

    Annual technical forum for the space and radiation-hardened electronics community, with government presentations on requirements plus industry and academic talks. Attendance is limited to US citizens.

    Who it's for
    Engineers and program managers in space and radiation-hardened electronics, government, industry and academia
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    Milanowski & Associates
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Current price: Attendee full technical registration: $585

    US citizenship proof required at check-in; no one-day rates.

    • Electronics & Semiconductors
    • Aerospace & Defense
    rhetmeet.com ↗
  24. ·Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, Orlando, FL

    Biannual NDIA and Aerospace Industries Association conference for security leaders in federal agencies and industry on clearance reform, insider threat and cybersecurity requirements.

    Who it's for
    Executive-level security leaders and policy-makers in federal agencies and U.S. industry
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Aerospace & Defense
    ndia.org ↗
  25. ·Creech Dining Facility, Creech AFB, NV

    One-day conference and expo hosted by the AFCEA Las Vegas Chapter at Creech Air Force Base.

    Who it's for
    Military, government and industry technology and cyber professionals supporting the Creech AFB mission
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    AFCEA Las Vegas Chapter
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Technology & Software
    afcea.org ↗
  26. ·Memorial Union, Main Ballroom, Grand Forks, ND

    One-day summit in Grand Forks bringing together government, defense and industry space professionals, policy makers and researchers for keynotes, panels, technical sessions and networking on space operations.

    Who it's for
    Government, defense and industry space professionals, policy makers, researchers and students
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    University of North Dakota
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Current price: Registration: $349
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Technology & Software
    calendar.und.edu ↗
  27. ·Marriott Savannah Riverfront, Savannah, GA

    Workshop on airport parking, rental car and curbside challenges, including robo-taxis, new technology and non-airline revenue, with an airport tour.

    Who it's for
    Airport landside, parking and operations professionals
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    AAAE and InterVISTAS
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Expired: Standard: $775 until Sep 18, 2026
    • Current price: Late: $875
    • Automotive & Transportation
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Hospitality & Travel
    aaae.org ↗
  28. ·Hilton KCI Airport, Kansas City, MO

    Two-day regional training and networking conference for avionics maintenance organizations, manufacturers, regulators and educators, with an exhibit hall.

    Who it's for
    Avionics technicians, approved maintenance organizations, manufacturers, regulators and educators
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    Aircraft Electronics Association
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Electronics & Semiconductors
    aea.net ↗
  29. ·AIA Global Campus for Architecture & Design, Washington, DC

    Third annual forum on deploying resilient microgrids at defense installations and critical infrastructure, with military, federal, utility and industry speakers.

    Who it's for
    Defense energy leaders, federal officials, utilities and developers
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    Defense Strategies Institute (DSI Group)
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Not published
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Energy & Utilities
    microgrids.dsigroup.org ↗
  30. ·Huntsville Marriott at the Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville, AL

    AFCEA Huntsville chapter conference bringing government, military, industry and academic leaders together to discuss moving innovation into operational capability, covering AI, cybersecurity, digital engineering and software modernization.

    Who it's for
    Government and industry leaders, program managers, acquisition professionals, engineers, researchers and small businesses in defense and national security
    Approx. size
    Not published
    Organizer
    AFCEA Huntsville Chapter
    Year started
    Unknown
    Price
    Full pass
    • Expired: Early bird: $300 until Sep 30, 2026
    • Current price: Standard: $350 until Nov 3, 2026
    • Onsite: $395

    Industry/Government Contractor rates; government attendees register free.

    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Technology & Software
    technetrocketcity.org ↗

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