Top 25 Aerospace and Aviation Trade Shows in the USA 2025
The aerospace industry is built on innovation, precision, and cutting-edge technology—qualities that define the trade shows held across the U.S. These events bring together industry leaders, manufacturers, suppliers, and decision-makers, making them a prime opportunity to showcase expertise and build strategic connections. Whether presenting advanced materials, aircraft components, or next-gen technology, your exhibit booth plays a key role in capturing interest.
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1. VERTICON
When: March 10 – 13, 2025
Where: Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas
About The Trade Show:
VERTICON is the premier event for the global vertical aviation industry, bringing together 15,000 industry professionals from over 85 countries. With 600+ exhibitors and 60+ aircraft on display, this is the must-attend conference and trade show for anyone involved in vertical aviation. VERTICON provides a unique platform for networking, learning, and showcasing the latest innovations in the field. Attendees can engage in over 125 education and safety sessions, gaining valuable insights while connecting with key decision-makers, influencers, and industry leaders. Exhibitors have an unmatched opportunity to position their brands at the forefront of the vertical aviation industry.
When: March 11 – 13, 2025
Where: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington
About The Trade Show:
For over four decades, Satellite 2025 has been the premier event for global satellite and space professionals, building networks across industries like telecommunications, finance, and government. As the market is changing, this event provides an essential platform to engage with 14,000+ visitors, exchange ideas, and explore groundbreaking connectivity solutions. By exhibiting, brands are positioned as industry frontrunners, gaining direct access to influential leaders and decision-makers. This is where opportunities are created, partnerships are strengthened, and the future of connectivity takes shape.
3. Apex
When: March 18 – 20, 2025
Where: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim
About The Trade Show:
The IPC APEX EXPO is North America’s largest event for electronics manufacturing, attracting 7,254 visitors from 50 countries. With 70% of attendees identifying as key buyers or influencers, it’s the place for PCB fabricators, designers, OEMs, and EMS companies to connect and explore new business opportunities. Exhibitors can stand out with a custom exhibit booth, engaging with professionals looking for assembly, automation, and testing solutions. The show floor, networking events, and educational sessions provide multiple touchpoints to build relationships and strengthen industry connections.
4. The 66th Annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show
When: March 18 – 21, 2025
Where: Phoenix, Arizona
About The Trade Show:
The Annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show is a place for distributors, businesses, technicians, and manufacturers. The AEA convention is an aerospace manufacturing conference dedicated to the general aviation avionics industry, It is the largest gathering of aviation avionics personnel in the world. The general aviation avionics community knows this is a must-attend event to help their businesses grow.
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When: April 01 – 06, 2025
Where: Lakeland, Florida
About The Trade Show:
The SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo is one of the largest aviation events in the world, attracting over 200,000 visitors annually. Florida’s largest convention features hundreds of aircraft, including Vintage, Aerobatic, Warbird, Jet, and Light Sport models. With 500+ exhibitors, the expo offers hands-on workshops, industry forums, and airshows with military and civilian performers. Exhibitors looking to connect with pilots, aviation professionals, and enthusiasts can secure a rental trade show booth to showcase products and services to a highly engaged audience.
When: April 06 – 09, 2025
Where: National Harbor, MD
About The Trade Show:
The Sea-Air-Space Exposition, hosted by the Navy League of the United States, is the largest maritime exposition in the U.S., bringing together 16,000 attendees, 430 exhibitors, and 57 international delegations. Founded in 1965, it serves as a critical platform for military leaders, private-sector companies, and defense decision-makers to explore the latest advancements in maritime policy and technology. Exhibitors can get an exhibit booth to connect directly with key industry professionals, including 297 SES & Flag Officers, and showcase solutions that support the future of sea services, innovation, and national security.
7. WATS – World Aviation Training Conference & Tradeshow
When: April 07 – 10, 2025
Where: Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, Orlando
About The Trade Show:
WATS – World Aviation Training Conference & Tradeshow is the world’s largest event dedicated to aviation training, bringing together over 1,000 professionals from more than 50 countries. Serving airlines, regulators, and training providers, WATS offers a unique platform for exhibitors to connect with industry leaders and decision-makers. With conference streams covering pilot, cabin crew, and maintenance training, WATS addresses critical issues from recruitment to training technologies. Exhibitors can showcase their latest products and services to a highly targeted audience, expanding their reach and solidifying their brand presence in the global aviation training community.
When: April 07 – 10, 2025
Where: The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs
About The Trade Show:
The Space Symposium is an event uniting global space professionals from industry, military, academia, and government sectors. This event welcomes over 12,000 participants, including 5,000 exhibitors, 6,000+ industry leaders, and representatives from 24 space agencies. With 247 exhibitors showcasing innovations across 153,000 square feet of exhibit space, it’s a platform to explore critical issues, build partnerships, and drive advancements in the space industry. By securing a trade show booth, you can present your solutions to key stakeholders, amplify your brand’s impact, and contribute to shaping the future of space exploration.
When: April 08 – 10, 2025
Where: Atlanta, GA
About The Trade Show:
Aviation Week MRO Americas 2025 is one of the largest aviation MRO events in the world, which makes it a must-visit for aviation enthusiasts. The trade show will have discussions on the challenges faced by the industry as it continues on the road to recovery from the pandemic. For all aviation enthusiasts and experts, this means a chance to interact with the best minds in the industry and build bonds.
10. Aviation Festival Americas 2025
When: May 14 – 15, 2025
Where: Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami, FL
About The Trade Show:
Looking for a definitive event for commercial aviation? Aviation Festival Americas 2025 is the right place. It brings together over 2,000 professionals, including 200 influential speakers, 100+ exhibitors, and 75+ startups. Spanning seven conference tracks, the event covers critical areas like aviation IT, sustainability, marketing, and airport operations. It’s a unique platform to explore new technologies, build strategic partnerships, and engage with C-level executives from major airlines and airports. Exhibiting here with a rental trade show booth allows you to represent your solutions, connect with decision-makers, and position your brand at the spotlight of aviation innovation in North and South America.
11. Army Aviation Association of America – AAAA Summit
When: May 14 – 16, 2025
Where: Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Convention Center, Nashville
About The Trade Show:
The AAAA Summit brings together an extraordinary mix of professionals from aviation, defense, and beyond. It’s more than just an event. This is where innovative minds meet to discuss challenges, exchange ideas, and shape the future of army aviation. From interactive sessions with senior military leaders to insights from nearly 400 exhibitors, the event offers a unique chance to strengthen your brand at the aviation industry.
When: May 19 – 22, 2025
Where: George R. Brown Convention Centre, Houston, Texas
About The Trade Show:
AUVSI XPONENTIAL serves as the worldwide platform for everything related to unmanned systems, encompassing modeling and simulation, sensors, energy storage, and solutions for UAS mitigation. It also delves into upcoming developments in AI/ML, 5G, edge computing, and beyond.
Being the largest and most pivotal event for the unmanned systems industry, attendees can delve into the latest technological advancements, gain fresh insights from industry experts, and engage in networking opportunities with influential leaders in unmanned systems and autonomy, both in-person and virtually.
13. Space Tech Expo
When: June 03 – 04, 2025
Where: Long Beach, CA
About The Trade Show:
Space Tech Expo is your ultimate place if you want to meet consumers, technical influence, and administrators from all around the industry.
It is America’s prominent display event of space technology and facilities for a spaceship, satellite broadcasting, and mechanisms and resources for public, armed, and profitable space. From start-ups to the big industry players, meet 300+ exhibitors face-to-face and discover their game-changing products and technologies. This event will let you converse your products & amenities, business associations, and business prospects with key associations and service providers. Have a perfect trade show booth rentals for this trade show in the USA.
14. NBAA Business Aviation Regional Forum
When: June 04 – 05, 2025
Where: Westchester County Airport (HPN), White Plains, NY
About The Trade Show:
All business aviation professionals can find the ultimate destination for innovation at the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, also known as NBAA-BACE. It focuses on offering innovative components, aircraft models, and other products, as well as services that many others will need to rely on in the future, when more aircraft will be launched every other week. With more than 100 exhibitors, aircraft displays, and educational sessions, the event will assist registrants in enhancing their brands as aviation leaders, closing significant transactions, and fortifying vital connections.
15. American Association of Airport Executives – AAAE
When: June 08 – 10, 2025
Where: Atlanta, Georgia
About The Trade Show:
With over 2,700 aviation professionals and representatives from 315 airports, The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Annual Conference & Exposition provides a platform for unparalleled networking and learning. It invites professionals from aviation, offering insights into the latest developments in airport management and operations. The event includes soldiers, program executives, acquisition experts, industry leaders, veterans, and R&D specialists. From US Army Active Duty and National Guard personnel to logistics and MEDEVAC teams, attendees represent a broad spectrum of expertise. Upgrade your presence at this influential event with a trade show booth, and position your brand as a leader in airport innovation and management.
16. Business Of Airports Conference
When: June 23 – 25, 2025
Where: Loews Arlington Hotel, Arlington, Texas
About The Trade Show:
The Business of Airports Conference gathers 2,000+ attendees from 150+ airports across the U.S. and Canada, bringing together airport CEOs, finance professionals, property managers, and workforce leaders. The event focuses on aviation business trends, operational strategies, and revenue growth and provides key networking and learning opportunities. Exhibitors can connect with decision-makers by showcasing solutions in a trade show booth, reaching professionals in airport management, concessions, and customer service.
17. APSCON
When: July 14 – 18, 2025
Where: Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix
About The Trade Show:
Hosted by the Airborne Public Safety Association (APSA), APSCON is the leading event for public safety aviation. With 3,000+ members, it provides top-tier aviation training, networking, and product expositions. The shared exhibit hall features industry-leading solutions, allowing exhibitors to connect with decision-makers. Book a trade show booth to showcase aviation safety products, training services, and innovative technologies to professionals shaping the future of public safety.
18. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Fly-In
When: July 21 – 27, 2025
Where: EAA Fly-In Convention Grounds , Oshkosh, USA
About The Trade Show:
The EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Fly-In trade show is all set to witness participation from 5,000,000 attendees and 800 brand exhibitors from the aerospace industry vertical in the country.
The numbers suggest that the trade show is all set to be the major industry event in the aviation space this year and is all set to create amazing opportunities for managers, professionals and corporate executives to network, collect insights and showcase brand offerings.
19. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics – AIAA Asce
When: July 22 – 24, 2025
Where: Las Vegas
About The Trade Show:
Deemed as one of the largest trade shows in the aeronautics industry, this conference is a bold initiative shaping the future of space exploration and innovation. ASCEND is your chance to not only participate in critical conversations but to actively influence them. By exhibiting, you place your organization at the nexus of industry leaders, engaging with decision-makers who are driving transformative change in space exploration. A trade show booth at ASCEND is more than just a display; it’s your gateway to building meaningful partnerships, attracting top-tier talent, and showcasing your solutions to an audience looking for solutions.
20. Commercial UAV Expo – Drone World Expo
When: September 02 – 04, 2025
Where: Caesars Forum, Las Vegas
About The Trade Show:
The Commercial UAV Expo is the premier event for the commercial drone industry, providing a platform to connect with over 3,000 professionals, including innovators, regulators, and end users. Featuring 225 exhibitors, this event offers unmatched opportunities for lead generation, brand recognition, and direct engagement with decision-makers in the UAV space. A trade show exhibit allows you to demonstrate advanced solutions, establish dominance in the UAV market, and build meaningful industry connections, making sure your brand stands out in a rapidly evolving technological market.
When: September 16 – 18, 2025
Where: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
About The Trade Show:
The International GSE Expo is a leading event focusing on the global ground support equipment industry. The event attracts professionals from airlines, airports, and military sectors. The conference is designed to connect decision-makers with industry solutions and showcase products in a setting that builds meaningful interactions and long-term partnerships. With a trade show booth, your brand becomes part of the conversation, driving visibility while aligning with the needs of a rapidly evolving market.
22. ICAS
When: December 08 – 11, 2025
Where: Paris Hotel, Las Vegas
About The Trade Show:
The International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) is the leading authority in the air show community, representing 800+ members across the U.S., Canada, and beyond. Established in 1967, ICAS has been crucial in shaping industry standards, addressing safety, insurance, and regulatory concerns, and supporting air show organizers, performers, and service providers.
The ICAS Exhibit Hall is 45,000 square feet and brings together every key air show performer, support service provider, and consultant under one roof. With exhibit sessions recognized as the most important part of the convention, exhibitors gain direct access to event organizers and decision-makers focused on planning and executing successful air shows.
In Conclusion,
Aerospace trade shows provide a crucial platform to connect with key players in the industry. However, standing out requires more than great products. It requires a well-thought-out exhibit booth that reflects your expertise and technical capabilities.
Our custom exhibit rentals are designed for aerospace exhibitors who need a professional, high-impact presence without the hassle. We take care of everything from design to installation, ensuring a seamless experience.
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