AIAA Announces 2026 Aviation Forum Highlighting AI and Electric Flight Innovations
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has unveiled its comprehensive program for the AIAA AVIATION Forum 2026. This highly anticipated event is scheduled to take place from June 8-12 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, California.
Themed “From Velocity to Altitude – Accelerating Toward Tomorrow”, the forum aims to spotlight next-generation aviation technologies. These include AI in the cockpit, electric aircraft, and hydrogen propulsion systems. Clay Mowry, AIAA CEO, stressed that this event is “mission essential for aviation professionals from industry, government, and academia.”
The technical program boasts an impressive lineup with over 1,000 presentations across more than 20 research topics. These topics encompass:
- Fluid dynamics
- Applied aerodynamics
- Air transportation systems
- Multidisciplinary design optimization
High-profile speakers include representatives from the FAA, NASA, Airbus, Boeing, Joby Aviation, Rolls-Royce, and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works.
Early-bird registration rates are available until May 11, 2026. The forum stands as the only aviation event that covers the entire integrated spectrum of aviation business, research, development, and technology under one roof.
Source: AIAA