AIAA SciTech Forum 2026 is shaping up to be an incredible gathering for aerospace research and development engineers, scientists, and technical leaders. The event runs January 12–16 in Orlando, Florida, and is the world’s largest aerospace R&D forum, uniting thousands of professionals from around the globe to explore innovations across aerospace disciplines.
This year’s theme, “Breaking Barriers Together: Boundless Discovery,” reflects aerospace’s growing complexity and the collaborative effort it takes to advance science, systems, and technologies across domains. Participants can expect a mix of technical sessions, featured talks, awards recognition, and opportunities to engage with peers on the practical challenges shaping the field.
SciTech’s program spans thousands of technical presentations across 60+ disciplines, making it one of the most comprehensive technical events in aerospace.
In addition to keynote talks, sessions will explore pressing topics such as autonomy, advanced propulsion and power systems, AI-enabled aerospace applications, multi-domain operations, and cross-discipline engineering challenges. These discussions are designed to spark insight, challenge assumptions, and help attendees navigate the technical and programmatic pressures engineers face in real programs.
In addition, the event will feature induction ceremonies for AIAA Associate Fellows and Fellows, recognizing individuals who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to aeronautics and astronautics.
SciTech is more than a conference. It’s where active engineers and technical decision-makers come together to confront problems that arise when research must become reliable, maintainable systems.
Sessions don’t just describe technologies. They dig into how methods and systems behave when pushed to their limits, how digital models scale to hardware realities, and how emerging tech integrates into existing architectures. The forum also encompasses award-winning research, rising-star engagements, and student research presentations that highlight the next generation of aerospace talent.
For professionals, SciTech delivers:
All of these elements make SciTech a touchstone for professionals who are responsible for systems that must operate reliably through design, test, deployment, and sustainment.
Radeus Labs will be in attendance at SciTech 2026 to connect with engineers and program leaders addressing today’s aerospace challenges.
Computing engineers and technical staff supporting simulation labs, test environments, or systems integration efforts will find value in the discussions around compute platforms, infrastructure tradeoffs, and scaling workloads. At Booth 112, the Radeus team will be available to talk through real engineering problems and share insights grounded in years of working with mission-filtered requirements.
The 16-Slot Server has resonated with professionals building card-dense computing systems, and it will be on display for attendees interested in scalable compute and connectivity options.
Stop by to speak with the Radeus Labs team about your current programs, infrastructure challenges, or computing architecture needs.
If you prefer to plan ahead, you can also schedule a meeting with us in advance to ensure dedicated time during the event.
We look forward to seeing you in Orlando!