Past events

2023 Propulsion and Power Technical Meeting

Nov 01, 2023 to Nov 02, 2023
Hampton, VA

The theme of this year’s conference is “Advanced Propulsion Technologies to Support Platforms of 2040 and Beyond,” which will highlight research and development efforts, both current and planned, related to crewed and uncrewed rotorcraft and other vertical flight vehicles

Airtec 2023

Oct 25, 2023 to Oct 27, 2023
Augsburg, Germany

Airtec 2023 is the international B2B trade fair and dialogue platform for aerospace and future mobility at the high-tech location of Augsburg, Bavaria. VFS is pleased again to support the 2023 edition of this long-running event.

FLYING HY

Oct 10, 2023 to Oct 11, 2023
Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA

This in-person event by HYSKY Society (in conjunction with "UAS Summit & Expo 2023") will bring together key hydrogen aviation players from around the world to discuss topics spanning technology, infrastructure, regulatory policies, investment opportunities and more.

2023 7th Workshop on AAM Infrastructure

Sep 26, 2023 to Sep 28, 2023
Cape May, New Jersey

This annual event, held this year in support of the FAA Technical Center, features an introduction to AAM infrastructure followed by a deeper dive into specific challenges. A tour of the nearby FAA Technical Center facilities is also planned.

2023 Vehicle Management Systems Meeting

Sep 20, 2023 to Sep 20, 2023
CANCELLED

CANCELLED

49th European Rotorcraft Forum (2023)

Sep 05, 2023 to Sep 07, 2023
Bückeburg, Germany

The European Rotorcraft Forum is one of the premier events in the rotorcraft community’s calendar bringing together manufacturers, research centers, academia, operators and regulatory agencies to discuss advances in research, development, design, manufacturing, testing and operation of rotorcraft.

2023 Electric Aircraft Symposium

Jul 22, 2023 to Jul 23, 2023
Oshkosh, WI & virtual

More than 40 of the world’s leading electric aircraft developers and technology experts will highlight progress and challenges in this annual event the weekend before EAA AirVenture.

International Powered Lift Conference (IPLC) 2023

Jun 12, 2023 to Jun 16, 2023
San Diego, CA & online

The International Powered Lift Conference (IPLC) focuses on the latest developments in Vertical and/or Short Take-Off and Landing (V/STOL) aircraft research, concepts and programs.

Forum 79

May 16, 2023 to May 18, 2023
West Palm Beach, Florida, USA

The Vertical Flight Society's 79th Annual Forum & Technology Display will be held in West Palm Beach, Florida. The 3-day in-person event will include papers on every discipline from Acoustics to Unmanned Systems, as well as invited presentations and discussions by leaders in industry and government.