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Aerospace & Defense Conferences in 2027: The Complete List

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    As an aerospace and defense staffing agency working closely with program teams, suppliers, and MRO shops across the industry, we know firsthand how much value comes from meeting the people behind the programs, seeing new technology, and staying plugged into where the work is heading. That’s why we’ve rounded up every major aerospace and defense conference in 2027 to help you stay ahead of the curve.

    Heading into 2027, demand looks set to keep outrunning capacity. The FY 2027 defense budget request asks for $1.5 trillion, which would be the largest single-year total in real terms since World War II, and Deloitte’s Aerospace and Defense Industry Outlook expects shortages of materials and skilled labor to keep the supply chain under pressure through at least 2027. With that much demand and that little slack ahead, next year’s conferences are where program teams, suppliers, and hiring managers will find each other.

    Before we dive in, here’s the cream of the crop.

    Top Aerospace & Defense Conferences in 2027

    All of the events below can be valuable, but if your travel budget is limited, most aerospace and defense teams prioritize these must-consider conferences:

    AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition: Army programs, acquisition, and the defense industrial base.
    Sea-Air-Space: Naval programs and the maritime defense supply chain.
    SOF Week: Special operations requirements and supporting technology.
    MRO Americas: Aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul for airlines, MROs, and suppliers.
    NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition: Business aircraft, flight operations, and aviation suppliers.

    Keep these top-of-mind as you scan the full list below. Without further ado, here’s your complete list of aerospace and defense conferences in 2027.

    Related: The State of the U.S. Aerospace & Defense Workforce (2026 Benchmark Report)

    Calendar checked September 16, 2026. Coverage includes conferences, technical meetings, and relevant expos in the 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Events with an announced month but no exact dates appear at the end of that month. Unscheduled or provisional events remain on the watch list. Use the official links for current registration fees, pass inclusions, and access requirements.

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    January 2027

    AAAE Aviation Issues Conference

    Date: January 10-14, 2027
    Location: Kauai, Hawaii
    Website: American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Aviation Issues Conference
    Airport and aviation leaders discuss policy, operations, and the federal issues affecting their organizations.

    AMS Conference on Aviation, Range and Aerospace Meteorology

    Date: January 10-14, 2027
    Location: Denver, Colorado
    Website: AMS Conference on Aviation, Range and Aerospace Meteorology
    Aviation weather, aerospace forecasting, and test-range meteorology are the focus of this specialist program within the American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting.

    AIAA SciTech Forum

    Date: January 11-15, 2027
    Location: Hyatt Regency Orlando, Orlando, Florida
    Website: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) SciTech Forum
    Aircraft and spacecraft design, propulsion, structures, and flight sciences anchor this engineering research forum. Separately registered short courses begin January 9.

    Commercial Space Week: GSA Spaceport Summit, Space Mobility, and SpaceCom

    Date: January 11-14, 2027
    Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
    Website: Commercial Space Week: GSA Spaceport Summit, Space Mobility, and SpaceCom
    The GSA Spaceport Summit runs January 11, Space Mobility January 12, and SpaceCom January 13-14; the shared expo runs January 12-14.

    Surface Navy Association National Symposium

    Date: January 12-14, 2027
    Location: Arlington, Virginia
    Website: Surface Navy Association National Symposium
    Surface warfare professionals and suppliers discuss fleet requirements, readiness, and naval technology. Hotel renovations may affect meeting and lodging arrangements.

    AFCEA NOVA Army IT Day

    Date: January 14, 2027
    Location: Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, McLean, Virginia
    Website: Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) NOVA Army IT Day
    A one-day Army information technology conference organized by AFCEA’s Northern Virginia chapter.

    AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting

    Date: January 17-21, 2027
    Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
    Website: American Astronautical Society (AAS)/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting
    A technical meeting for engineers and researchers working on orbital mechanics, spacecraft trajectories, mission design, and flight dynamics.

    IEEE Radio & Wireless Week, Including SHaRC

    Date: January 17-20, 2027
    Location: Tampa, Florida
    Website: IEEE Radio & Wireless Week, including SHaRC
    The Space Hardware and Radio Conference (SHaRC) joins programs on radio circuits, amplifiers, and sensing for communications and defense systems.

    Honolulu Defense Forum

    Date: January 18-20, 2027
    Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
    Website: Honolulu Defense Forum
    Pacific Forum brings together military, government, and industry participants around Indo-Pacific security.

    Engine Leasing, Trading and Finance Americas

    Date: January 19, 2027
    Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
    Website: Engine Leasing, Trading and Finance Americas
    This co-located meeting addresses the commercial side of aircraft engines, including asset ownership, leasing, and transactions.

    AeroEngines Americas

    Date: January 20-21, 2027
    Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
    Website: AeroEngines Americas
    Engine operators, maintenance providers, manufacturers, and suppliers discuss the engine aftermarket.

    Military Aviation & Air Dominance Summit

    Date: January 20-21, 2027
    Location: Jackson Center, Huntsville, Alabama
    Website: Military Aviation & Air Dominance Summit
    Military aviation requirements and air superiority connect defense planners with aircraft, sensor, and supporting technology suppliers.

    ION International Technical Meeting and PTTI Meeting

    Date: January 25-28, 2027
    Location: Anaheim, California
    Website: Institute of Navigation (ION) International Technical Meeting and PTTI Meeting
    Navigation research and precise timekeeping share this technical program, including the Precise Time and Time Interval Systems and Applications Meeting.

    Military Additive Manufacturing Summit & Technology Showcase

    Date: January 26-28, 2027
    Location: Tampa, Florida
    Website: Military Additive Manufacturing Summit & Technology Showcase
    Defense production and sustainment teams examine additive manufacturing. Conference sessions and exhibits run January 26-27, with workshops January 28.

    Apex Defense

    Date: January 27-28, 2027
    Location: Washington, D.C.
    Website: Apex Defense
    A defense technology event connecting military requirements with industry capabilities.

    February 2027

    UAV Technology USA

    Date: February 1-2, 2027
    Location: Hilton Arlington, Arlington, Virginia
    Website: UAV Technology USA
    Military uncrewed aircraft systems are the focus of this SAE Media Group conference.

    Counter UAS Homeland Security USA

    Date: February 3-4, 2027
    Location: Hilton Arlington, Arlington, Virginia
    Website: Counter UAS Homeland Security USA
    This meeting examines the detection and management of uncrewed aircraft threats in the homeland security setting.

    NGPA Industry Expo

    Date: February 4-5, 2027
    Location: Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs, California
    Website: NGPA Industry Expo
    The expo combines aviation recruiting, educational seminars, and professional networking.

    National Warbird Operator Conference

    Date: February 4-7, 2027
    Location: Lakeland, Florida
    Website: National Warbird Operator Conference
    A specialist gathering for operators, maintainers, and owners of former military aircraft.

    AAS Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference

    Date: February 5-10, 2027
    Location: Breckenridge, Colorado
    Website: AAS Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference
    Spacecraft controls and mission engineering are the focus. Classified sessions have separate access requirements.

    North Carolina Agricultural Aviation Association Convention

    Date: February 7-9, 2027
    Location: Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst, North Carolina
    Website: North Carolina Agricultural Aviation Association Convention
    A regional aviation meeting for aerial application operators, pilots, and their suppliers.

    Defense and Intelligence Space Conference

    Date: February 8-10, 2027
    Location: Reston, Virginia
    Website: Defense and Intelligence Space Conference
    The National Security Space Association convenes defense and intelligence space specialists, with separate access requirements for classified and unclassified programs.

    NBAA Leadership Conference

    Date: February 8-10, 2027
    Location: Tucson, Arizona
    Website: NBAA Leadership Conference
    A professional development conference for business aviation leaders.

    PNAA ADVANCE

    Date: February 8-10, 2027
    Location: Lynnwood Convention Center, Lynnwood, Washington
    Website: PNAA ADVANCE; 2027 dates and venue: Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
    The Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance (PNAA) connects aerospace manufacturers and suppliers through its annual supply chain conference.

    Rocky Mountain Cyberspace Symposium

    Date: February 8-11, 2027
    Location: The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado
    Website: Rocky Mountain Cyberspace Symposium
    AFCEA’s Rocky Mountain chapter hosts a forum on cybersecurity and national defense.

    CCAP NAWCWD Industry Days Expo

    Date: February 9-10, 2027
    Location: Kerr McGee Community Center, Ridgecrest, California
    Website: CCAP NAWCWD Industry Days Expo
    Small businesses and prime contractors discuss acquisition opportunities with the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division.

    SmallSat Symposium

    Date: February 9-11, 2027
    Location: Silicon Valley, California
    Website: SmallSat Symposium
    Spacecraft companies, operators, suppliers, and investors discuss the small satellite market. This business meeting is separate from August’s Small Satellite Conference.

    Routes Americas 2027

    Date: February 10-12, 2027
    Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory
    Website: Routes Americas 2027
    Airlines, airports, and destinations combine business meetings with a conference on air service development and route planning.

    SAME Career Transition Workshop

    Date: February 10-12, 2027
    Location: Linthicum Heights, Maryland
    Website: Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Career Transition Workshop
    An engineering career event with a particular connection to military transition.

    South Carolina Aviation Association Annual Airports Conference

    Date: February 10-12, 2027
    Location: Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
    Website: South Carolina Aviation Association Annual Airports Conference
    Airport professionals and aviation partners meet on issues affecting South Carolina’s airport system.

    DOCA Las Vegas Defense Education Program

    Date: February 16-20, 2027; program confirmation pending
    Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, with military installation visits
    Website: Defense Orientation Conference Association (DOCA) Las Vegas Defense Education Program
    A members-only defense education program with briefings and planned visits to Fort Irwin, Nellis AFB, and Creech AFB.

    VFS Handling Qualities Meeting

    Date: February 16-17, 2027
    Location: Huntsville, Alabama
    Website: VFS Handling Qualities Meeting
    The Vertical Flight Society’s Redstone chapter hosts a technical meeting on aircraft handling qualities, flight controls, and vehicle design.

    WEST Conference and Exhibition

    Date: February 16-18, 2027
    Location: San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California
    Website: WEST Conference and Exhibition
    AFCEA and the U.S. Naval Institute bring together the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and supporting industry.

    AFCEA North Carolina Innovation Summit

    Date: February 17-18, 2027
    Location: Crown Complex, Fayetteville, North Carolina
    Website: AFCEA North Carolina Innovation Summit
    Military networks, autonomy, data, and command and control are the focus, with an emphasis on decisions at the tactical edge.

    Directed Energy Test and Evaluation Joint Conference

    Date: February 22-26, 2027
    Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Website: Directed Energy Test and Evaluation Joint Conference
    Engineers and military specialists examine how to test directed energy systems and assess their operational performance. Session access restrictions may apply.

    GovTravels

    Date: February 22-25, 2027
    Location: Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, Alexandria, Virginia
    Website: GovTravels
    NDTA’s government travel symposium brings together passenger travel managers, defense travel organizations, and industry.

    NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference

    Date: February 22-24, 2027
    Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    Website: NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference
    Business aviation schedulers, dispatchers, and service providers meet on the work of coordinating flight operations.

    National Fire Control Symposium

    Date: February 22-25, 2027
    Location: Lake Buena Vista, Florida
    Website: National Fire Control Symposium; eligibility and security
    Military fire control and systems integration. Attendance requires U.S. citizenship, a final SECRET clearance or higher, and an approved visit request.

    Transformative Vertical Flight

    Date: February 23-25, 2027
    Location: Long Beach Marriott, Long Beach, California
    Website: Transformative Vertical Flight
    The conference includes the 14th Annual Electric VTOL Symposium and the Rotorcraft as a Service for Public Good Specialist Meeting.

    ASCENDxTexas

    Date: February 24-25, 2027
    Location: League City, Texas
    Website: ASCENDxTexas
    Texas space businesses and technical teams meet on commercial space development, research, and industry collaboration.

    Joint Fires Summit

    Date: February 24-25, 2027
    Location: Jackson Center, Huntsville, Alabama
    Website: Joint Fires Summit
    Military planners and suppliers discuss joint fires capabilities and the technology needed to support them.

    Next Generation Identification and Awareness Technology Workshop

    Date: February 24-25, 2027
    Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
    Website: Next Generation Identification and Awareness Technology Workshop
    MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s NGIA workshop addresses special operations identification and awareness capabilities. Attendance is limited to invited U.S. citizens.

    Unmanned & Autonomous Systems Summit

    Date: February 24-25, 2027
    Location: Huntsville, Alabama
    Website: Unmanned & Autonomous Systems Summit
    Developers, integrators, and acquisition teams discuss military applications of uncrewed and autonomous systems.

    Women in Aviation International Conference

    Date: February 25-27, 2027
    Location: Savannah Convention Center, Savannah, Georgia
    Website: Women in Aviation International Conference
    Aviation professionals, employers, and students gather for education and career development.

    AirCargo Conference

    Date: February 28-March 2, 2027
    Location: Arlington, Texas
    Website: AirCargo Conference
    The air cargo supply chain meets across airlines, airports, freight forwarding, and supporting services.

    The Business of Space Conference

    Date: February 28-March 2, 2027
    Location: University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama
    Website: The Business of Space Conference
    Academics, businesses, and policymakers examine the economics and institutions supporting space activity.

    March 2027

    AFA Warfare Symposium

    Date: March 1-3, 2027
    Location: Aurora, Colorado
    Website: AFA Warfare Symposium
    The Air & Space Forces Association brings together air and space warfare professionals and industry.

    Operational Medicine Symposium

    Date: March 3-4, 2027
    Location: San Antonio, Texas
    Website: Operational Medicine Symposium
    A defense medicine meeting for military medical personnel, planners, and industry.

    Space Traffic Conference

    Date: March 3-4, 2027
    Location: University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
    Website: Space Traffic Conference
    The IAA and UT Austin conference addresses space traffic coordination.

    IEEE Aerospace Conference

    Date: March 6-13, 2027
    Location: Yellowstone Conference Center, Big Sky, Montana
    Website: IEEE Aerospace Conference
    A week-long technical conference on aerospace systems and the science and engineering behind them.

    AFCEA New Horizons

    Date: March 8-10, 2027
    Location: Newton Marriott, Newton, Massachusetts
    Website: AFCEA New Horizons
    Defense technology teams meet with the acquisition and program community through AFCEA’s Lexington-Concord chapter.

    Aerospace Testing Seminar

    Date: March 8-11, 2027
    Location: The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, California
    Website: Aerospace Testing Seminar
    A specialist technical event for aerospace testing.

    Pacific Operational Science & Technology Conference

    Date: March 8-11, 2027
    Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
    Website: Pacific Operational Science & Technology Conference
    Operational needs in the Pacific shape discussions of defense science, technology, and industry support.

    SATShow: SATELLITE and GovMilSpace

    Date: March 8-11, 2027; exhibits March 9-11
    Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.
    Website: SATShow: SATELLITE and GovMilSpace
    SATELLITE covers commercial satellite communications; GovMilSpace addresses government and military needs. CyberSat Exchange is a separately ticketed March 11 program.

    ARSA Annual Conference

    Date: March 9-12, 2027
    Location: To be announced
    Website: ARSA Annual Conference
    The Aeronautical Repair Station Association brings maintenance providers and suppliers together on repair-station business and government affairs.

    Global Aerospace Summit

    Date: March 9-11, 2027
    Location: U.S. Chamber of Commerce headquarters, Washington, D.C.
    Website: Global Aerospace Summit
    The U.S. Chamber convenes aviation, space, and defense leaders for industry and policy discussions. The 2027 summit moves to March.

    Joint CBRN Symposium

    Date: March 9-10, 2027
    Location: Washington, D.C.
    Website: Joint CBRN Symposium
    This Defense Strategies Institute (DSI) meeting addresses chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense.

    Date: March 9-10, 2027
    Location: Arlington, Virginia
    Website: Navy STP SYSCOM Technical Information Exchange
    A Navy technology transition meeting connecting small business research with systems command needs.

    SDL Rendezvous & Proximity Operations Workshop

    Date: March 9-11, 2027
    Location: Space Dynamics Laboratory, North Logan, Utah
    Website: SDL Rendezvous & Proximity Operations Workshop; SDL 2027 dates
    Spacecraft rendezvous and proximity operations bring together government, industry, and academic specialists. Attendance is restricted to U.S. citizens.

    PBEXPO

    Date: March 10-11, 2027
    Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida
    Website: PBEXPO
    PartsBase’s aviation supply chain event connects airlines, suppliers, and service providers.

    AAS Goddard Space Science Symposium

    Date: March 11-12, 2027
    Location: 2027 venue pending
    Website: AAS Goddard Space Science Symposium
    Space science and mission discussions.

    Insider Risk Summit West

    Date: March 15-16, 2027
    Location: Monterey, California
    Website: Insider Risk Summit West
    Defense contractors and security teams discuss protecting sensitive programs against insider threats.

    VERTICON

    Date: March 15-18, 2027; exhibits March 16-18
    Location: Anaheim, California
    Website: VERTICON; VAI 2027 event announcement
    Vertical Aviation International’s conference and exhibition serves the helicopter and wider vertical aviation industry.

    AAAE/ACC Airport Planning, Design & Construction Symposium

    Date: March 16-18, 2027; check March 15 preliminary activities
    Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
    Website: AAAE/ACC Airport Planning, Design & Construction Symposium
    Airport infrastructure planning, design, and construction. The header lists March 16-18; the education section also includes March 15.

    AIAA DEFENSE Forum

    Date: March 16-19, 2027
    Location: Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland
    Website: AIAA DEFENSE Forum
    A classified aerospace engineering forum held at SECRET/NOFORN. U.S. citizenship, the required clearance, and visit approval govern attendance.

    AUSA Global Force Symposium & Exposition

    Date: March 16-18, 2027
    Location: Von Braun Center, Huntsville, Alabama
    Website: AUSA Global Force Symposium & Exposition
    AUSA’s spring conference connects Army requirements with industry capabilities.

    ITEA AI Test & Evaluation Forum

    Date: March 16-17, 2027
    Location: Washington, D.C.
    Website: ITEA AI Test & Evaluation Forum
    The International Test and Evaluation Association (ITEA) examines how to test artificial intelligence used in complex and defense systems.

    SAME Capital Week

    Date: March 16-18, 2027
    Location: Bethesda North Marriott, Rockville, Maryland
    Website: SAME Capital Week
    A members-only meeting on military and federal engineering programs.

    Joint Space Operations Summit

    Date: March 17-18, 2027
    Location: Jackson Center, Huntsville, Alabama, according to the 2027 event header
    Website: Joint Space Operations Summit
    Defense and intelligence space operations are the focus. The 2027 header identifies Huntsville; older venue material remains elsewhere on the site.

    Autonomy in Defense

    Date: March 19, 2027
    Location: Washington, D.C.
    Website: Autonomy in Defense
    A meeting focused on autonomous capabilities in the defense sector.

    AIAA Region I Student Conference

    Date: March 20-21, 2027
    Location: Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Massachusetts
    Website: AIAA Region I Student Conference
    An aerospace student research conference.

    NDIA Undersea Warfare Spring Conference

    Date: March 22-24, 2027
    Location: Admiral Kidd Conference Center, Naval Base Point Loma, San Diego, California
    Website: National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Undersea Warfare Spring Conference
    A SECRET-level meeting on undersea warfare at Naval Base Point Loma. Attendance requires the applicable clearance and approved security arrangements.

    AEA International Convention & Trade Show

    Date: March 23-26, 2027
    Location: Savannah Convention Center, Savannah, Georgia
    Website: AEA International Convention & Trade Show
    The Aircraft Electronics Association brings together avionics manufacturers, distributors, and repair stations.

    NBAA International Operators Conference

    Date: March 23-25, 2027
    Location: Hyatt Regency New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana
    Website: NBAA International Operators Conference
    Business aviation operators meet on the practical demands of flying internationally.

    Conference on Composites, Materials, and Structures

    Date: March 29-April 2, 2027
    Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
    Website: Conference on Composites, Materials, and Structures
    Materials for thermal protection, hypersonics, propulsion, and other extreme environments. The conference is export-controlled and ITAR-restricted.

    Energy & Mobility Conference & Expo

    Date: March 29-31, 2027
    Location: Tinkham Veale Conference Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
    Website: Energy & Mobility Conference & Expo
    Energy, mobility, and systems engineering with aerospace applications. The 2027 header identifies the university venue; older hotel information remains below.

    Loitering Munitions USA

    Date: March 31-April 1, 2027
    Location: Arlington, Virginia
    Website: Loitering Munitions USA
    Military and industry teams discuss loitering munitions development and acquisition. The exact venue is disclosed only after booking approval.

    April 2027

    AIAA Region V Student Conference

    Date: April 1-2, 2027
    Location: Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas
    Website: AIAA Region V Student Conference
    A technical research meeting for aerospace students in AIAA’s Region V.

    AIAA Region III Student Conference

    Date: April 2-3, 2027
    Location: Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
    Website: AIAA Region III Student Conference
    A regional aerospace research conference for students.

    AIAA Region IV Student Conference

    Date: April 2-4, 2027, subject to date reconfirmation
    Location: New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, New Mexico
    Website: AIAA Region IV Student Conference
    Student aerospace research. The calendar header lists April 2-4, while the description says April 2-3; the final schedule needs confirmation.

    AIAA Region VI Student Conference

    Date: April 2-4, 2027
    Location: Location pending; University of Idaho is the host
    Website: AIAA Region VI Student Conference
    Student aerospace research.

    SC Defense Summit

    Date: April 2, 2027
    Location: South Carolina; city and venue pending
    Website: SC Defense Summit
    South Carolina’s defense community meets on regional industry needs and opportunities.

    Sea-Air-Space

    Date: April 4-7, 2027
    Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland
    Website: Sea-Air-Space
    The Navy League’s maritime exposition connects sea service requirements with industry.

    AIAA Region II Student Conference

    Date: April 5-6, 2027
    Location: Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi
    Website: AIAA Region II Student Conference
    AIAA’s regional conference provides a forum for student aerospace research.

    SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo

    Date: April 6-11, 2027
    Location: Lakeland, Florida
    Website: SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo
    This public aerospace expo combines aircraft exhibits and flying activities with aviation education.

    DoW Cyber Workforce Summit

    Date: April 7-9, 2027
    Location: National Defense University, Fort McNair, Washington, D.C.
    Website: DoW Cyber Workforce Summit
    The Department of War (DoW) cyber workforce meeting addresses military cyber readiness, training, and professional development.

    AeroDef Manufacturing Showcase at RAPID + TCT

    Date: April 12-15, 2027
    Location: Huntington Place, Detroit, Michigan
    Website: AeroDef Manufacturing Showcase at RAPID + TCT
    AeroDef adopts a showcase format in 2027, connecting aerospace and defense suppliers with manufacturing technology and procurement teams at RAPID + TCT.

    IEEE/ION Position, Location and Navigation Symposium

    Date: April 12-15, 2027
    Location: Portland, Oregon
    Website: IEEE/ION Position, Location and Navigation Symposium
    PLANS is a technical conference on positioning and navigation.

    Space Symposium

    Date: April 12-15, 2027
    Location: The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado
    Website: Space Symposium
    Space Foundation’s annual gathering brings together the civil, commercial, and national security space sectors.

    AFCEA Spring Intelligence Symposium

    Date: April 13-14, 2027
    Location: National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Springfield, Virginia
    Website: AFCEA Spring Intelligence Symposium
    An intelligence community meeting with clearance, visit, and registration requirements set by the host.

    Collaborative Electronic Warfare Symposium

    Date: April 13-15, 2027
    Location: Station Theater, Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu, California
    Website: Collaborative Electronic Warfare Symposium
    The first two days are SECRET releasable to Australia and the United Kingdom; the final day is U.S. SECRET only. Base access approval is required.

    MRO Americas

    Date: April 13-15, 2027
    Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
    Website: MRO Americas
    Aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul businesses meet with airlines, suppliers, and service providers.

    Military Aviation Logistics & Maintenance Symposium

    Date: April 13-15, 2027
    Location: Orlando, Florida
    Website: Military Aviation Logistics & Maintenance Symposium
    MALMS addresses military aviation sustainment and is co-located with MRO Americas.

    Modern Day Marine

    Date: April 13-15, 2027
    Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.
    Website: Modern Day Marine
    The exposition connects Marine Corps requirements with equipment, technology, and service providers.

    SPIE Defense + Security

    Date: April 18-22, 2027; exhibition April 20-22
    Location: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Kissimmee, Florida (Orlando area)
    Website: SPIE Defense + Security
    Optics, photonics, imaging, autonomous systems, and defense sensing span 36 technical conferences, listed individually below.

    DOCA New Mexico & Texas Defense Education Program

    Date: April 19-23, 2027; program confirmation pending
    Location: New Mexico and Texas; itinerary pending
    Website: DOCA New Mexico & Texas Defense Education Program
    A members-only program of defense briefings and installation visits.

    SIBC Supplier Days Conference

    Date: April 19-21, 2027
    Location: Capitol Hilton, Washington, D.C.
    Website: SIBC Supplier Days Conference
    The Submarine Industrial Base Council connects submarine suppliers with program needs. Attendance is limited to U.S. citizens; registration also joins the council except for government attendees.

    Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit

    Date: April 20-22, 2027
    Location: Wilmington Convention Center, Wilmington, North Carolina
    Website: Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure & Environmental Summit
    NCMBC’s summit connects contractors with military and federal infrastructure programs.

    World Aviation Training Summit

    Date: April 21-22, 2027
    Location: Orlando, Florida
    Website: World Aviation Training Summit
    Aviation training professionals discuss instruction, simulation, and the technology used to prepare flight and maintenance personnel.

    ITEA Test Instrumentation Workshop

    Date: April 27-29, 2027
    Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
    Website: ITEA Test Instrumentation Workshop
    This technical workshop covers the tools used to collect and analyze test data.

    Take the Con Space Security Conference

    Date: April 29, 2027; training April 28
    Location: U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville, Alabama
    Website: Take the Con Space Security Conference
    Space security researchers, engineers, and operators discuss protecting mission systems and infrastructure.

    May 2027

    SOF Week

    Date: May 3-6, 2027; exhibition May 4-6
    Location: Tampa, Florida
    Website: SOF Week
    The special operations community meets with industry around operational requirements and supporting capabilities.

    NBAA Maintenance Conference

    Date: May 4-6, 2027
    Location: Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
    Website: NBAA Maintenance Conference
    Business aviation maintenance professionals discuss technical and operational issues and connect with service providers.

    AAAA Army Aviation Warfighting Summit

    Date: May 5-7, 2027
    Location: Kansas City, Missouri
    Website: AAAA Army Aviation Warfighting Summit
    The Army Aviation Association of America connects military aviation professionals with aircraft, maintenance, and technology suppliers.

    SAE Noise and Vibration Conference & Exhibition

    Date: May 10-13, 2027
    Location: DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, Michigan
    Website: SAE Noise and Vibration Conference & Exhibition
    Noise, vibration, and acoustics engineering across aerospace and ground vehicles. The 2027 conference is co-located with NOISE-CON.

    AUSA LANPAC Symposium & Exposition

    Date: May 11-13, 2027
    Location: Sheraton Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii
    Website: AUSA LANPAC Symposium & Exposition
    Military leaders and industry discuss land forces, readiness, and regional security in the Indo-Pacific.

    Date: May 11-13, 2027
    Location: Kossiakoff Center, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland
    Website: Naval Submarine League Submarine Technology Symposium
    A classified SECRET-level technical exchange among the submarine community, industry, government, and academia. Security approval is required.

    TechNet Cyber

    Date: May 11-13, 2027
    Location: Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Maryland
    Website: TechNet Cyber
    AFCEA’s cyber conference connects military and government requirements with industry capabilities.

    VFS Forum 83 and Technology Display

    Date: May 11-13, 2027
    Location: Phoenix, Arizona
    Website: VFS Forum 83 and Technology Display
    The Vertical Flight Society’s annual technical forum covers rotorcraft and vertical flight research.

    Aviation Festival Americas

    Date: May 12-13, 2027
    Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida
    Website: Aviation Festival Americas
    Airlines, airports, and technology providers meet on the commercial and operational side of aviation.

    Defence Manufacturing & Materials Expo Dallas

    Date: May 13-14, 2027
    Location: Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas, Texas
    Website: Defence Manufacturing & Materials Expo Dallas
    A defense manufacturing and materials exhibition covering supplier capabilities and production technology.

    AAAE Annual Conference & Exposition

    Date: May 16-18, 2027
    Location: Phoenix, Arizona
    Website: AAAE Annual Conference & Exposition
    Airport executives and industry partners meet on airport management and operational issues.

    Directed Energy Science & Technology Symposium

    Date: May 17-21, 2027
    Location: Cheyenne Mountain Resort, Colorado Springs, Colorado
    Website: Directed Energy Science & Technology Symposium
    Directed energy research and engineering, with government, contractor, distribution, and security restrictions that vary by session.

    GEOINT Symposium

    Date: May 17-19, 2027; GEOINT Foreword May 16
    Location: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Kissimmee, Florida
    Website: GEOINT Symposium
    The U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) brings together satellite imagery, analysis, and mission-support specialists.

    JANNAF Propulsion Meeting and Joint Subcommittee Meetings

    Date: May 17-21, 2027
    Location: Huntsville Marriott at the Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville, Alabama
    Website: JANNAF Propulsion Meeting and Joint Subcommittee Meetings
    The 74th Propulsion Meeting includes spacecraft and liquid propulsion, modeling, and industrial-base sessions. Participation is restricted; eligibility documentation is required.

    SAMPE Conference & Exhibition

    Date: May 17-20, 2027
    Location: Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
    Website: SAMPE Conference & Exhibition
    SAMPE focuses on advanced materials and manufacturing processes.

    Single Event Effects Symposium and SoCs for Space Workshop

    Date: May 17-21, 2027
    Location: Marriott La Jolla, San Diego, California
    Website: Single Event Effects Symposium and SoCs for Space Workshop
    Formerly SEE/MAPLD, this meeting examines radiation effects and complex microelectronics used in space.

    XPONENTIAL

    Date: May 17-20, 2027; exhibits May 18-20
    Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida
    Website: XPONENTIAL
    The conference and exhibition cover uncrewed systems, robotics, and autonomy across operational domains.

    AFCEA NOVA Space Force IT Day

    Date: May 18, 2027
    Location: Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles, Chantilly, Virginia
    Website: AFCEA NOVA Space Force IT Day
    A one-day Space Force information technology conference.

    ASCEND

    Date: May 18-20, 2027
    Location: Washington, D.C.
    Website: ASCEND
    AIAA’s space event brings together technical, commercial, and policy perspectives on space development.

    Defense Basic Research Exchange

    Date: May 18-20, 2027
    Location: Alexandria, Virginia; detailed venue pending
    Website: Defense Basic Research Exchange
    Defense researchers discuss basic science and its national security applications.

    Maritime Operations & Information Warfare Summit

    Date: May 18-20, 2027
    Location: Hilton Norfolk The Main, Norfolk, Virginia
    Website: Maritime Operations & Information Warfare Summit
    AFCEA Hampton Roads brings together the maritime defense and information warfare community.

    SAME Joint Engineer Training Conference & Expo

    Date: May 18-20, 2027
    Location: Baird Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    Website: SAME Joint Engineer Training Conference & Expo
    JETC connects military engineers, government agencies, and private industry.

    PNAA Women in Aerospace

    Date: May 20, 2027
    Location: To be announced
    Website: PNAA Women in Aerospace
    Aerospace professionals meet for industry connections and career development. The prior edition’s page carries the 2027 save-the-date.

    AeroMat

    Date: May 25-27, 2027
    Location: Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Palm Springs, California
    Website: AeroMat
    ASM International’s aerospace materials meeting covers the relationship between material selection, manufacturing, and aircraft performance.

    Federal and Defense Textile and Tactical Equipment Summit

    Date: May 25-26, 2027
    Location: Hickory Metro Convention Center, Hickory, North Carolina
    Website: Federal and Defense Textile and Tactical Equipment Summit
    FEDTEX connects defense buyers with manufacturers of textiles, parachutes, clothing, protective equipment, and related products.

    International Space Development Conference

    Date: May 27-30, 2027
    Location: Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel, Los Angeles, California
    Website: International Space Development Conference
    The National Space Society’s conference brings together space professionals, researchers, students, and the wider space community.

    June 2027

    Future Soldier Technology USA

    Date: June 3-4, 2027
    Location: Hilton Arlington, Arlington, Virginia
    Website: Future Soldier Technology USA
    Equipment and systems for dismounted personnel bring together soldier technology developers, military users, and suppliers.

    AIAA AVIATION Forum

    Date: June 7-11, 2027
    Location: San Diego, California
    Website: AIAA AVIATION Forum
    AIAA’s aviation forum covers technical work and industry issues across aeronautics.

    CALCON Technical Meeting

    Date: June 7-10, 2027
    Location: 2027 venue pending
    Website: CALCON Technical Meeting; SDL calendar
    Radiometric calibration and remote sensing; the venue displayed on the site is still paired with 2026.

    Cyber/Electronic Warfare Convergence

    Date: June 7-11, 2027, subject to date reconfirmation
    Location: Charleston, South Carolina; detailed venue pending
    Website: Cyber/Electronic Warfare Convergence; Association of Old Crows (AOC) summit overview
    Cyber and electronic warfare integration. AOC’s event listing gives June 7-11, while its summit overview gives June 8-11.

    Joint Navigation Conference

    Date: June 7-10, 2027
    Location: Northern Kentucky Convention Center, Covington, Kentucky; classified sessions at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
    Website: Joint Navigation Conference
    The military positioning, navigation, and timing community meets on operational needs and technology. The organizer lists a separate Ohio location for classified sessions.

    MegaRust

    Date: June 8-10, 2027
    Location: Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton, Virginia
    Website: MegaRust
    The American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) covers corrosion control, ship maintenance, materials, and their effects on fleet readiness.

    MILSATCOM USA

    Date: June 14-16, 2027
    Location: Arlington, Virginia
    Website: MILSATCOM USA
    A military satellite communications conference for government and industry.

    Americas Ground Handling International Conference

    Date: June 22-24, 2027
    Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida
    Website: Americas Ground Handling International Conference
    Airlines, airports, ground handlers, and aviation suppliers meet around ground operations.

    Date: June 23-24, 2027
    Location: Norfolk, Virginia
    Website: Navy & Marine Corps Procurement Conference
    Businesses meet procurement and program representatives to discuss Navy and Marine Corps contracting opportunities.

    International Conference on Automated Planning and Scheduling

    Date: June 27-July 2, 2027
    Location: Columbia, South Carolina
    Website: International Conference on Automated Planning and Scheduling
    ICAPS covers automated planning and scheduling research, including applications in aerospace systems.

    Space Tech Expo USA and Space Tech Roundtable

    Date: June 29-July 1, 2027; main conference and exhibits June 30-July 1
    Location: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California
    Website: Space Tech Expo USA and Space Tech Roundtable
    Space manufacturing and supply chain discussions include June 29 activities and Aviation Week’s Space Tech Roundtable, with separate access arrangements.

    NDIA Future Force Capabilities Conference & Exhibition

    Date: June 2027; exact dates pending
    Location: Las Vegas, Nevada; detailed venue pending
    Website: NDIA Future Force Capabilities Conference & Exhibition
    Armaments, robotics, munitions, and defense technology.

    July 2027

    International Conference on Environmental Systems

    Date: July 18-22, 2027
    Location: Marriott St. Louis Grand, St. Louis, Missouri
    Website: International Conference on Environmental Systems
    ICES covers the systems that allow people to live and work in space and other extreme environments.

    IEEE Nuclear and Space Radiation Effects Conference

    Date: July 19-23, 2027
    Location: Atlanta, Georgia
    Website: IEEE Nuclear and Space Radiation Effects Conference; IEEE 2027 calendar
    NSREC addresses radiation effects on electronics and related technology.

    Arizona Aerospace Summit

    Date: July 20, 2027
    Location: Tucson Convention Center Grand Ballroom, Tucson, Arizona
    Website: Arizona Aerospace Summit
    Arizona’s aerospace businesses, researchers, and industry partners meet on the regional sector.

    EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

    Date: July 26-August 1, 2027
    Location: Oshkosh, Wisconsin
    Website: EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
    AirVenture is a public aviation gathering with aircraft displays, educational forums, and workshops.

    August 2027

    OBAP Annual Conference

    Date: August 4-6, 2027
    Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
    Website: OBAP Annual Conference
    The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals’ 51st annual conference supports aerospace careers and professional development.

    Space & Missile Defense Symposium

    Date: August 10-12, 2027
    Location: Von Braun Center, Huntsville, Alabama
    Website: Space & Missile Defense Symposium
    The symposium connects military, government, and industry participants working on space and missile defense.

    Small Satellite Conference

    Date: August 15-18, 2027
    Location: Salt Lake City, Utah; detailed venue pending
    Website: Small Satellite Conference; SDL conference calendar
    Small spacecraft design, missions, and operations anchor this technical meeting, separate from February’s business-focused SmallSat Symposium.

    TechNet Augusta

    Date: August 17-19, 2027; check August 16 preliminary activities
    Location: Augusta, Georgia
    Website: TechNet Augusta
    Army cyber, signal, and information technology teams meet with industry. The association calendar includes August 16 in addition to the main conference dates.

    Air Carriers Purchasing Conference

    Date: August 21-24, 2027
    Location: Hilton Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
    Website: Air Carriers Purchasing Conference
    ACPC connects airline purchasing teams with aviation suppliers.

    NGAUS General Conference & Exhibition

    Date: August 27-30, 2027
    Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
    Website: NGAUS General Conference & Exhibition
    The National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) convenes its 149th meeting for the Guard community and supporting industry.

    SAME Indo-Pacific Regional Summit

    Date: August 30-September 2, 2027
    Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
    Website: SAME Indo-Pacific Regional Summit
    A regional military engineering meeting connecting government and industry.

    SDL PI Mission Forum

    Date: August 2027; day pending
    Location: Salt Lake City, Utah; venue pending
    Website: SDL PI Mission Forum
    A forum for space mission investigators, project managers, and systems engineers held in connection with SmallSat.

    SDL Technical Workshop

    Date: August 2027; dates pending
    Location: North Logan, Utah
    Website: SDL Technical Workshop
    A technical workshop following the Small Satellite Conference. Citizenship, clearance, and access restrictions apply.

    September 2027

    Commercial UAV Expo

    Date: September 7-9, 2027
    Location: Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, Nevada
    Website: Commercial UAV Expo
    Commercial drone operators, manufacturers, and service providers meet on technology and practical deployment.

    Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies Conference

    Date: September 14-17, 2027
    Location: Wailea Beach Resort, Maui, Hawaii
    Website: Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies Conference
    AMOS covers optical sensing, orbital tracking, and space domain awareness for satellite operators, researchers, and defense teams.

    AFA Air, Space & Cyber Conference

    Date: September 20-22, 2027
    Location: To be announced
    Website: AFA Air, Space & Cyber Conference
    AFA’s annual conference brings together Air Force, Space Force, and industry participants.

    ION GNSS+

    Date: September 20-24, 2027; exhibits September 22-23
    Location: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Orlando, Florida
    Website: ION GNSS+
    The Institute of Navigation’s satellite navigation meeting covers technology, applications, and research.

    October 2027

    AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition

    Date: October 11-13, 2027
    Location: Washington, D.C.
    Website: AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition
    AUSA’s annual meeting combines professional discussion with an Army-focused industry exposition.

    CAMX: The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo

    Date: October 18-21, 2027
    Location: Anaheim, California
    Website: CAMX: The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo
    CAMX serves a wider manufacturing audience, with direct relevance to aerospace composites and advanced materials.

    IEEE Military Communications Conference

    Date: October 18-22, 2027, according to the organizing working group
    Location: San Antonio, Texas
    Website: IEEE Military Communications Conference
    MILCOM examines military communications research, systems, and technology.

    International GSE Expo

    Date: October 19-21, 2027
    Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
    Website: International GSE Expo
    A trade exhibition for aircraft ground support equipment.

    NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition

    Date: October 19-21, 2027
    Location: Las Vegas Convention Center and Henderson Executive Airport, Nevada
    Website: NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition
    NBAA-BACE brings together the business aviation industry through education, aircraft displays, and exhibits.

    NDTA-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting

    Date: October 25-28, 2027
    Location: St. Louis Union Station Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri
    Website: NDTA-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting
    The National Defense Transportation Association and U.S. Transportation Command convene the defense logistics community.

    TechNet Indo-Pacific

    Date: October 25-28, 2027
    Location: Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu, Hawaii
    Website: TechNet Indo-Pacific
    Defense requirements connect with communications, information technology, and cyber capabilities across the Indo-Pacific.

    Connecticut Aerospace & Defense Conference

    Date: October 26-28, 2027
    Location: Hartford, Connecticut
    Website: Connecticut Aerospace & Defense Conference
    BCI Aerospace’s meeting connects aerospace and defense companies through prearranged business meetings.

    North American Cold Spray Conference

    Date: October 2027; dates pending
    Location: Columbus, Ohio
    Website: North American Cold Spray Conference
    A technical meeting on cold spray materials and manufacturing, with applications in aerospace and defense.

    November 2027

    DOCA Annual Meeting & Conference

    Date: November 7-10, 2027
    Location: San Diego, California
    Website: DOCA Annual Meeting & Conference
    Members meet for defense education, military briefings, and installation visits at the association’s 76th annual meeting.

    NAAA Ag Aviation Expo

    Date: November 15-17, 2027
    Location: Oklahoma City Convention Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    Website: NAAA Ag Aviation Expo
    The National Agricultural Aviation Association’s event serves aerial application operators, pilots, and suppliers.

    SAME Federal Small Business Conference

    Date: November 17-19, 2027
    Location: St. Louis, Missouri
    Website: SAME Federal Small Business Conference
    An event for small businesses pursuing federal architecture, engineering, construction, and related work.

    Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference

    Date: November 29-December 2, 2027
    Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
    Website: Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference
    I/ITSEC covers modeling, simulation, training, and education.

    December 2027

    AOC International Symposium & Convention

    Date: December 1-3, 2027
    Location: National Harbor, Maryland
    Website: AOC International Symposium & Convention
    Electronic warfare, spectrum operations, sensing, and communications bring military users together with engineers and suppliers.

    DoW Maintenance Symposium

    Date: December 2027; exact dates pending
    Location: Venue pending
    Website: DoW Maintenance Symposium; SAE planning calendar
    Military equipment maintenance and sustainment.

    SPIE Defense + Security: Individual Technical Conferences

    These 36 technical conferences share SPIE Defense + Security, April 18-22 in Kissimmee, Florida. Follow each program for individual session dates and access.

    Additional 2027 Airport and Aviation Business Meetings

    These Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) calendar listings serve airport operators and aviation suppliers. Dates are in 2027. Revenue, general counsel, and information officer forums are airport-only events. AirCargo is listed in February above.

    ACI-NA MeetingDatesLocation
    Chief Revenue Officer ForumJan. 20-21Portland, OR
    Risk Management ConferenceJan. 20-22Indianapolis, IN
    General Counsel ForumJan. 22Tampa, FL
    Chief Information Officer ForumJan. 28-29Phoenix, AZ
    CEO ForumFeb. 2-4Amelia Island, FL
    Airport Customer Experience SymposiumMar. 9-11Asheville, NC
    Washington Legislative ConferenceMar. 11-12Washington, D.C.
    Airports@WorkApr. 26-29San Antonio, TX
    Airport Construction Strategy SummitMay 11-12Boston, MA
    Legal Affairs ConferenceMay 11-14Richmond, VA
    JumpStart Air Service DevelopmentJun. 7-9Columbus, OH
    Business of AirportsJun. 14-16Nashville, TN
    PS&S/ACC Security Technology ConferenceSep. 20-23Arlington, VA
    Annual Conference & ExhibitionOct. 4-7New Orleans, LA
    Marketing and Communications ConferenceOct. 20-22Venue pending

    MIT Lincoln Laboratory Technical Meetings

    The Lincoln Laboratory calendar lists these additional 2027 meetings. Venues and MultiEarth’s exact day are unannounced unless noted. Many meetings require invitations, U.S. citizenship, or clearances. NGIA appears in February above.

    Technical Meeting2027 Dates or Planning Window
    A2/AD WorkshopMar. 16-18
    Defense Technology Seminar for Military OfficersMar. 22-26
    Recent Advances in AI for National Security WorkshopMar. 29-Apr. 1
    Futures of UAS and Counter-UAS Technology WorkshopApr. 27-28
    Graph Exploitation SymposiumApril; Dedham, MA
    Defense Technology Seminar for U.S. Military AcademyApril; Lincoln Laboratory
    Space Control ConferenceMay 4-6
    Air Vehicle Survivability WorkshopMay 11-13
    Lincoln Laboratory Communications WorkshopMay 18-20
    Cyber Technology for National Security WorkshopMay 25-27
    Contested Logistics WorkshopMay
    Biotechnology and Resilient Human Systems WorkshopJun. 8-9
    Air, Missile, and Maritime Defense Technology WorkshopJun. 15-17
    MultiEarth WorkshopDuring CVPR, Jun. 20-24; Seattle, WA
    ANCHOR Technology WorkshopAugust

    Aerospace and Defense Events to Watch for 2027

    These events have no confirmed month for 2027, have provisional plans, or await a 2027 announcement. Published seasons and proposed dates are noted below. Follow the official links for updates.

    NDIA Systems & Mission Engineering Conference

    Date: Spring 2027; exact dates pending
    Location: Venue pending
    Website: NDIA Systems & Mission Engineering Conference
    Defense systems and mission engineering.

    Michigan Defense Expo & APBI

    Date: 2027; dates pending
    Location: Macomb Community College, Michigan
    Website: Michigan Defense Expo & APBI
    Defense suppliers and Army acquisition planning.

    AOC EW Capabilities & Gaps

    Date: Summer 2027; dates pending
    Location: Venue pending
    Website: AOC EW Capabilities & Gaps
    A specialist electronic warfare meeting.

    AOC Cyber Electromagnetic Activity (CEMA)

    Date: Summer 2027; dates pending
    Location: Venue pending
    Website: AOC Cyber Electromagnetic Activity (CEMA)
    A separate AOC meeting from Cyber/Electronic Warfare Convergence.

    SAE AeroTech

    Date: 2027; dates pending
    Location: Venue pending
    Website: SAE AeroTech; SAE planning calendar
    Aerospace engineering and manufacturing; the 2027 edition appears in SAE’s planning calendar.

    Date: 2027; dates pending
    Location: Venue pending
    Website: Navy League National Convention
    Sea-service policy and Navy League professional programs.

    DOCA Miami Defense Education Program

    Date: June 14-19, 2027; proposed
    Location: Miami, Florida, with Mexico City identified as an alternate
    Website: DOCA Miami Defense Education Program
    A proposed members-only defense education program.

    Space and Aerospace

    Defense Acquisition and Engineering

    Defense Technology

    Regional and Workforce

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    If those plans include hiring, Amtec’s aerospace and defense staffing team can help with engineering, production, quality, and technical roles. Bring your expected start dates, skill requirements, and program schedule into the conversation so recruiting can support the work ahead.

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