Where Aerospace Technology Takes Flight
As the aerospace industry navigates an era of rapid digital transformation, Aerospace Tech Week Americas has established itself as the premier annual gathering for technology professionals across the Western Hemisphere. Building on two decades of evolution from its European origins, this Atlanta-based event has become an essential fixture for the aerospace technology community.
Event Overview and Location
The upcoming 2026 edition of Aerospace Tech Week Americas is scheduled for November 2026 at the Atlanta Convention Center (AmericasMart) in Atlanta, Georgia. The event is produced by Terrapinn, a global events organizer with offices in London and New York.
Aerospace Tech Week Americas is held annually, with previous editions having taken place at various Atlanta venues, including the JW Marriott Buckhead. The 2025 event welcomed over 2,000 industry experts and featured more than 120 speakers across two days, and 2026 is expected to continue this trajectory of growth.
A Conference with Deep Roots
The event traces its origins to 2001, when it first began as a conference focused on avionics. Over the years, it has expanded significantly to cover the full spectrum of aerospace technology. The Americas edition was launched to bring this established European event to the Western Hemisphere, creating a focused platform for professionals from North, Central, and South America.
What the Event Covers
Aerospace Tech Week Americas is structured as a conference and exhibition with multiple dedicated tracks under one roof, alongside a large central exhibition floor. The event covers five core technology pillars:
- Avionics – The event’s foundational technology track, covering cockpit systems, displays, and open architecture platforms for military aviation
- Connectivity – In-flight connectivity, satcom, and data link technologies
- MRO IT – Information technology solutions for maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations
- Flight OPS IT – Flight operations software and data management systems
- Testing – Aerospace testing and validation across embedded systems, multicore processors, and more
Additional topics include digital twins, big data analytics, embedded systems, and digital transformation/Industry 4.0. The event also addresses regulatory frameworks, uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), and urban air mobility.
A Community of Industry Leaders
Aerospace Tech Week Americas brings together a community of over 2,000 industry experts annually, including senior executives and technical leaders from across the aerospace value chain. The event offers attendees the opportunity to hear from visionary speakers—over 150 at recent editions—and to connect with peers on emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities.
Previous keynote speakers have included leaders from Delta Air Lines, Hermeus, and The Open Group FACE Consortium, with the event also serving as a gathering point for standards bodies and industry consortia.
Why It Matters
As the aerospace industry continues to evolve, Aerospace Tech Week Americas serves as a vital bridge between innovation and implementation. The event connects the entire value chain—from manufacturers and suppliers to airlines and regulatory agencies—to discuss, collaborate, and shape the future of aerospace technology.
For professionals seeking to stay at the forefront of avionics, connectivity, MRO IT, flight operations, and testing, Aerospace Tech Week Americas offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the technologies and partnerships defining the next generation of flight.