2026 Transformative Vertical Flight
Jan 27, 2026 - Jan 29, 2026
Doubletree San Jose, California
The 2026 Transformative Vertical Flight meeting returns to San Jose, California, and features two key events: the Vertical Lift Aircraft Design and Aeromechanics Specialists’ Conference and the 13th Annual Electric VTOL Symposium. Supported by the VFS San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, TVF 2026 takes place Jan. 27–29, 2026, at the Doubletree by Hilton in San Jose, California.
Vertical Lift Aircraft Design and Aeromechanics Specialists' Conference
The San Francisco Bay Area Chapter has been holding a biennial conference since 1974. This year, the focus will be on integrated technical disciplines including aerodynamics, acoustics, dynamics, and flight dynamics, together with advanced aircraft design.
Thank you to all the authors who submitted abstracts for the Vertical Lift Aircraft Design & Aeromechanics technical sessions. Congratulations to those whose abstracts were accepted. TVF 2026 Call for Papers
Over 60 authors will present on a range of cutting-edge topics from Conputational Aeromechanics, Downwash/Outwash Effects to Advanced Vehicle Design. Check out the TVF Preliminary Schedule to see what's planned.
13th Annual Electric VTOL Symposium
Running in parallel with the Aeromechanics conference, the eVTOL Symposium will feature invited presentations, panel sessions and discussions by leaders in this exciting field. This event is an excellent opportunity to learn about and discuss the latest advances in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and the challenges that remain. Invited presentations from all areas of eVTOL will be discussed, from researchers and leaders in academia, industry, and government agencies from around the globe, and cover all-electric, hybrid-electric, and hydrogen-electric propulsion systems.
This is a unique opportunity for designers, developers, innovators, investors, regulators, infrastructure providers, end users, media, and key influencers to share knowledge and work towards realizing the eVTOL revolution. This is also a tremendous networking opportunity for those new to the VTOL industry.
The Vertical Flight Society has been leading efforts in eVTOL since 2013, with more than a decade of eVTOL Symposiums, the Electric VTOL News website, featuring the comprehensive World eVTOL Aircraft Directory, and the fortnightly eVTOL Newsletter, begun in 2016.
Registration Rates are as below:
| Type | Member Early Bird by 12/22/2025 |
Member After 12/22/2025 |
Non-Member Includes 1-year of Membership |
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| Regular Attendee | $775 | $975 | $1350 |
| Speaker / Govt. / Military Personnel | $500 | $875 | $990 |
| Student / Retired | $350 | $450 | N/A |
Thank you to our VFS members who have volunteered to help organize this event!
- General Chair: Dr. Oliver Wong, US Army DEVCOM AvMC, Moffett Field, CA
- Aeromechanics Specialists’ Conference Technical Chair: Dr. Jeff Sinsay, US Army DEVCOM AvMC, Moffett Field, CA
- eVTOL Symposium Technical Chair: Ms. Sarah Conley, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA
Sponsors and Exhibitors
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'TORAY Group'
Gold
- Titanium: $25,000
- Platinum: $10,000
- Gold: $6,000
- Silver: $3,000
- Bronze: $1,500
- Advertiser: $500
Tabletop Exhibits: Download the 2026 TVF Exhibit Application Form for details and registration.
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'SAE International'
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'TORAY Group'
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M4 Engineering
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'Pendleton UAS Range'
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'VerdeGo Aero'
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'Continuum Dynamics, Inc.'
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- Member Exhibit: $2,100
- Non-Member Exhibit: $3,000
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Registration information
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Registration Rates:
Registration opening soon.Type Member Early Bird
by 12/22/2025Member
After 12/12/2025Non-Member
Includes 1-year of
MembershipRegular Attendee $775 $975 $1350 Speaker / Govt. / Military Personnel $500 $875 $990 Student / Retired $350 $450 N/A Sponsorship Rates:
Titanium Platinum Gold Silver Bronze Advertiser $25,000 $10,000 $6,000 $3,000 $1,500 $500 Exibit Rates:
Member Exhibit Non-Member Exhibit $2,100 $3,000 -
Venue and location
All events will take place at the Doubletree in San Jose.
TVF Conference Rate: $219
Book a Room at TVF 2026 Hotel Reservation Link
Doubletree by Hilton, San Jose
2050 Gateway Place
San Jose, CA 95110 -
Schedule and agenda
Now available:
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Featured events
Short Courses/ Workshops
eVTOL Design Short Course:
The eighth annual VFS Short Course on Electric VTOL Design, instructed by the renowned Dr. James Wang, will take place in-person on Monday, Jan. 26, from 8 am to 5 pm, This 1-day short course is always a big hit!
