Forum 82 - Annual Forum and Technology Display
May 5, 2026 - May 7, 2026
West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
The Vertical Flight Society's 82nd Annual Forum & Technology Display is the world's leading international technical event on vertical flight technology. The conference will span three days and include 250+ technical papers on every discipline from Acoustics to Test & Evaluation, as well as invited presentations and discussions by leaders in the military, government agencies and industry.
The Technology Display, running concurrent with the Forum, is the most extensive exposition of cutting-edge vertical flight technologies in the world, and also includes other technologies more broadly applicable to aerospace in general. Leading manufacturers, service providers, defense agencies, universities, and research and development organizations showcased the very latest in vertical flight technology in our exhibit hall.
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The Technical Paper Schedule is now available.
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Program and Schedule Overview
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Registration
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Exhibits and Sponsorships
Reserve your space for the longest running vertical flight technology event.
Congratulations, authors!
Final papers are due April 3, 2026! Check out the latest author information.
Hotel Accommodations
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Short Courses
Attend one of our two Monday Short Courses.
Thank you to our Forum 82 Sponsors
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Registration information
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Forum 82 will be held in-person on May 5-7, 2026 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.
Forum 82 will host the Grand Awards Dinner on Wednesday evening, May 6. This year, Awards Banquet access is $80 for registrants and $40 for student members—seating is limited. Additional tickets for guests may be purchased for $80 per person.
Do you need a visitor visa?
Verify your travel requirements and/or apply for a visa via the U.S. Department of State's official website. Those needing an invitation letter shouldcontact VFS as soon as possible to ensure ample time for the American visa application process.Please include your paper title, your full name (as it appears on your passport), date of birth, passport number, and nationality in your request.
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Venue and locationWest Palm Beach, Florida, USA