Forum Registration
Forum Information
- Forum 82 will be held in-person on May 5–7, 2026 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.
- Forum 82 will host the Grand Awards Breakfast on Wednesday evening, May 6.
- This year, Awards Banquet access is $80 for registrants and $40 for student members — seating is limited. Additional tickets for guests may be purchased for $80 per person.
Do you need a visitor visa? Verify your travel requirements and/or apply for a visa via the U.S. Department of State's official website. Those needing an invitation letter should contact VFS as soon as possible to ensure ample time for the American visa application process. Please include your paper title, your full name (as it appears on your passport), date of birth, passport number, and nationality in your request.
Forum 82 Registration Rates
If your company is a Corporate Member, you may be entitled to limited quantities of complimentary registrations. Please check with your company’s membership contact or inquire with Valerie Sheehan.
| Fees (US Dollars) | Non-Member | Member by Apr 3 |
Member after Apr 3 |
| Regular | $1,875 | $1,325 | $1,450 |
| Speaker / Session Chair Presenting author or primary session chair |
$1,485 | $1,000 | $1,150 |
| Govt/Military Any national government or military employee |
$1,485 | $1,200 | $1,350 |
| Student* *Must be a full-time student with ID |
N/A Must enroll in VFS membership. |
$350 | $500 |
| Retired** **Fully-retired |
N/A Must enroll in VFS membership. |
$450 | $600 |
| Additional Options | |||
| Spouse Registration | $300 | $100 | $200 |
| Monday Short Course: Electric VTOL | $500 Students: N/A Must enroll in VFS membership. |
$500 $250: students |
$500 $250: students |
| Awards Banquet Ticket for Registrants | $80 | $80 | $80 |
| Additional Awards Banquet Ticket for Guests | $80 Students: N/A Must enroll in VFS membership. |
$80 Students: $40 |
$80 Students: $40 |
| Friday Tour: Sikorsky Non-refundable fee Foreign nationals subject to approval |
$35 | $35 | $35 |
What registration includes:
- Access to all technical and special sessions
- Access to the Nikolsky Lecture and General Session
- Access to the VFS exhibits in the Technology Display
- Drinks and hors d'oeuvres in the Industry Reception
- Lunches and refreshments on Tuesday and Wednesday
- Access to Forum 82 proceedings (online download)
- Eligibility to attend the Awards Banquet ($80 per registrant and $40 per student registrant)
- Eligibility to attend the Friday industry tour (additional rules apply)
CANCELLATION POLICY: $75 cancellation fee until April 3, 2026. No refunds after April 3, 2026.
