The Vertical Flight Society's 81st Annual Forum & Technology Display is the world's leading international technical event on vertical flight technology. The conference will span three days and include 300+ 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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Program Overview
Overview, Sessions, Technical Papers

Short Course
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Technical Paper Authors

  1. Congratulations to the 300+ authors selected to present at Forum 81. Final paper deadline has been extended to April 28, 2025 and should be submitted to Mira.
  2. Download the Final Paper Template: Word format or LaTeX format.
  3. Download the Forum 81 Author Guide for important author information and deadlines..
  4. Refer to the Forum 81 Sessions-at-a-Glance to plan accordingly.

Why Attend Forum 81?

  1. Technical papers: Learn from experts in their fields as they discuss the latest theories and breakthroughs in vertical flight technology.
  2. Learn about the latest technologies from leading manufacturers, service providers, defense agencies, universities, and research and development organizations in our technology display.
  3. Hear from the leaders in industry, government, and academia to gain perspective on the future of vertical flight technology:

    • Straight Talk from the Top with the leaders of major rotorcraft manufacturers
    • Military rotorcraft program managers and leaders
    • Other civil and defense leaders in government and industry giving their insights in advanced rotorcraft and advanced air mobility (AAM) / electric VTOL

  4. Recognition of individual and group award winners at the 81st Annual Grand Awards Breakfast Banquet
  5. 45th Annual Nikolsky Lecture

Make Your Presence Known at Forum 81!

Showcase your technology, products, and services! Contact VFS Exhibits for more information or to submit your application.

  1. Become an exhibitor
  2. Become an event sponsor