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The Vertical Flight Society's 80th Annual Forum & Technology Display is the world's leading international technical event on vertical flight technology. The conference will span three days and include 200+ technical papers on every discipline from Acoustics to Unmanned Systems, 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.
Plan Your Attendance
Program Overview
Events, Technical Sessions, Activities
Sessions-at-a-Glance
Technical and Special Sessions
Short Courses
TBA
Exhibits and Sponsorships
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Hotel Accommodations
Plan your travels
Tech Paper Schedule
TBA
Submit a technical paper!
- The Forum 80 Call for Papers is now available!
- Submit abstracts to the Forum 80 Mira site by October 9, 2023.
- Download the Forum 80 abstract template: Word or LaTeX.
- Refer to the Forum 80 Authors' Page for detailed information.
Why Attend Forum 80?
- Technical papers: Learn from experts in their fields as they discuss the latest theories and breakthroughs in vertical flight technology.
- Learn about the latest technologies from leading manufacturers, service providers, defense agencies, universities, and research and development organizations in our technology display.
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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 - Recognition of VFS award winners at the 80th Annual Grand Awards Ceremony
- 44th Annual Nikolsky Lecture
Make Your Presence Known at Forum 80!
Showcase your technology, products, and services! Contact VFS Exhibits for more information or to submit your application.
- Become an exhibitor
- Become an event sponsor!