AIAA SciTech Forum is the world’s largest event for aerospace research, development, and technology. The hybrid format will allow you to participate in person in National Harbor, Maryland, or virtually, based on your preference. There are many reasons why you should participate in the forum, but we’ve narrowed it down to the top five.

1. Innovation Starts Here

AIAA SciTech Forum and its predecessors have been delivering aerospace research and technology findings that have driven innovative developments for more than 50 years.

Modern warfare has dramatically shifted over the past two decades. Data and technology have become as important to 21st century defense as bombs and bullets. And as the U.S. expands its focus on Great Power competition with near-peer adversaries like China and Russia, the Department of Defense has placed a greater emphasis on using modern, data-driven technologies to enable better and quicker decision-making in life and death scenarios.

The Department of the Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower 2022 will be held in Montgomery, Alabama from August 29-31.

Join thousands of AF peers, along with private sector leaders in the IT and cyber security field. Learn how to assess and combat the newest and most prevailing threats to our global networks and national defense. With 60+ training  sessions, a trade show with  over 125 vendor booths and a roster of expert keynote speakers, there’s no limit to the knowledge, ideas and solutions these 3 short days can provide.

Don’t miss the opportunity to meet with the Department of Defense’s Science and Technology (S&T) experts in Directed Energy and Non-Lethal Weapons technologies.

The AFA Warfare Symposium is the premier professional development event for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force and the aerospace and defense industry that supports them—focused on the critical concerns and challenges of joint warfare in every corner of the globe. Drawing speakers from combatant commands, as well as from the Air and Space forces, the symposium featured opportunities to network and dynamic exhibits, as well as the unique Spark Tank innovation competition. 

AFA's Air, Space & Cyber Conference is the leading professional development event for Air Force and Space Force officers, enlisted members, civilians, veterans, and defense industry leaders and representatives.

Our conference brings together top Air Force and Space Force leadership, industry experts, and government officials to discuss challenges facing the aerospace and cyber communities today and in the future. 

The Professional Aerospace Contractors Association (PACA) of New Mexico is hosting its 34th BRIEFING FOR INDUSTRY (BFI), 15 – 18 August 2022, at Hotel Albuquerque in Old Town, Albuquerque, New Mexico. The 2022 BFI offers three days of presentations and an opportunity to meet with industry and government customers face-to-face.

The National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) will participate in the 44th Annual BDPA Conference in Atlanta, GA, August 18 - 20, 2022.

Black Data Professional Association (BDPA) is an international organization with a diverse membership of professionals and students at all levels in the fields of information technology, computer science and related STEM fields. Members are actively engaged in serving the community through outreach and charting the future of the IT industry.

Pilots and instructors will test state-of-the-art training prototypes from Mixed Reality Air Refueling Training Challenge selects Vertex Solutions and VR Training. This invitation-only event will aid in selection of one trainer that will accelerate the training of new pilots to accomplish mid-air refueling in the B-52 bomber.