The Aerospace Event 2026

The Aerospace Event is an aerospace and defense conference focused on the confluence of policy, technology and strategy.

Conrad Washington, DC

Dates: October 12–13, 2026
Venue: Conrad Washington, DC

Who you'll find in the room

Aerospace and defense executives, suppliers and stakeholders

Executives, suppliers and stakeholders in the aerospace and defense industry, with a middle-tier focus.

Featured speakers

18 listed

Joanna Speed

Founder & CEO · The AeroLambda Group

Jay Wynn

Senior Managing Director · Fairmont Consulting Group

Ronald J. Epstein

Managing Director · BofA Global Research, Bank of America Securities

Robert Thomson

Managing Director · Alderson Aerospace Consulting

Richard Aboulafia

Managing Director · AeroDynamic Advisory

Michael Herson

President & CEO · American Defense International

Mackenzie Eaglen

Senior Fellow · American Enterprise Institute

Erik K. Raven

Managing Director · Beacon Global Strategies

Teo Ozsan

Managing Partner · Renaissance Strategic Advisors

Jeffrey P. Bialos

Partner · Eversheds Sutherland

Vago Muradian

Founder & Editor · Defense & Aerospace Report

Caitlin Lee

Director, Acquisition & Technology Policy Program · RAND

Eric Chase

Senior Managing Director · CSP Associates

John Cofrancesco

Founder & CEO · American AI Logistics

James A. Lewis

Distinguished Fellow, Tech Policy Program · Center for European Policy Analysis

Justin Sherman

Founder & CEO · Global Cyber Strategies

Jalal Mapar

Board Advisor · Global Quantum Intelligence

Kevin Michaels

Managing Director · AeroDynamic Advisory

Partners on record

4 listed

IncoraSponsorAlabamaSponsorIVC Aerospace GroupSponsorMoogSponsor

Venue & travel

Venue

Conrad Washington, DC,

Questions people ask

5 answered

When is The Aerospace Event 2026?

The Aerospace Event 2026 runs October 12–13, 2026.

Where is The Aerospace Event held?

The Aerospace Event 2026 is held at Conrad Washington, DC in Washington, District of Columbia.

Who attends The Aerospace Event?

Executives, suppliers and stakeholders in the aerospace and defense industry attend, with a middle-tier focus.

Is The Aerospace Event worth attending?

It may be worth attending when the subject matter, audience, and networking opportunities match your objectives.

What should I wear to The Aerospace Event?

Business casual is a reasonable default for a business conference; follow any organizer guidance if provided.

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