Conference

21st Australian International Aerospace Congress

9.00 am — 5.00 pm AEDT, 24 — 26 March 2025
Melbourne and Avalon, VIC
Beyond horizons: Shaping tomorrow's aerospace frontiers through collaboration
Conference attendees talking

Partner with peers to explore the frontiers of aerodynamics, aerostructures, air and space operations, HUMS technologies and much more.

Returning to Melbourne in 2025, the 21st Australian International Aerospace Congress (AIAC21) is the region’s preeminent aerospace forum. Held alongside the Australian International Airshow in Avalon, it’s a deep dive into the latest aerospace and space technologies and research over several flight-filled days.

With a strong focus on collaboration, this year’s congress will bring together engineers, students, academics, researchers and industry specialists to chart new territories in aviation. You’ll have a chance to join in discussion sessions, hear from top players in the industry, build your technical skillset and discover all kinds of partnership opportunities.

Contribute to AIAC21

Join the critical conversations in aerospace and aviation at AIAC21 by submitting your abstract.

Submissions are due by 11.59 pm AEST on Sunday 30 June.

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Why be part of AIAC21?

If you’ve got any connection to the aerospace industry, you won’t want to miss this. At the congress, you’ll:

  • Be inspired by an interactive plenary program featuring thought leaders, critical stakeholders and experts debating real-world problems and solutions.
  • Participate in discussion-based sessions exploring key topics – and share your own knowledge and expertise​.
  • Learn new ideas, hear the latest technological advancements and explore solutions with a tangible impact on aerospace, aviation and HUMS projects.
  • Network, connect, and collaborate face-to-face with engineering minds, experts and industry heavyweights.

Three conferences for the price of one

AIAC21 registration opens in May. Registration gives you access to three respected conferences and free rein at the Avalon International Airshow.

Contact us 

If you have any questions about AIAC21, contact [email protected]

Abstracts
This is your chance to contribute to critical conversations in aerospace.

The AIAC21 program explores the frontiers of aerodynamics, aerospace structures and systems, air and space operation and HUMS technologies. We’ll look skywards to address current trends and challenges through technical, industry, government, sustainability and diversity lenses. 

If you have work to contribute, we’d love to hear from you.

Submit your abstract 

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Submissions are due by 11.59 pm AEST on Sunday 30 June. 

You’ll find everything you need to know about the process in the submission guidelines, which include our speaker and author agreement. When making your submission, ensure you've used the abstract template

We’re taking submissions that reflect the key themes below.

Key themes

21st Australian Aeronautical Conference (AAC)

  • Structures and materials
  • Autonomous systems / UAS
  • Aerodynamics and flight mechanics
  • Propulsion and aerospace systems
  • Airworthiness and sustainment
  • New aerospace technologies

14th DSTG International Conferences on Health and Usage Monitoring (HUMS)

  • Machine/structure health monitoring, diagnostics and prognostics
  • Life and usage monitoring and management
  • AI-based predictive maintenance solutions
  • Text, image and voice analytics using pre-trained large AI models
  • Vibration, acoustic and wear debris analyses
  • Smart sensors and edge-computing technologies for HUMS
  • HUMS system verification and validation
  • Data science and data analytics applications to HUMS
  • Platform asset management

18th National Space Engineering Symposium (NSES)

  • Spacecraft systems design and analysis
  • Spacecraft dynamics and control
  • Orbit theory
  • Mission and trajectory design
  • Space environment
  • Launch vehicle design and methods
  • Australian space business opportunities

If you have any questions about AIAC21, contact [email protected]

Location

AIAC21 will be held in Melbourne in conjunction with the Airshow in Avalon.

Getting around 

When attending AIAC21 please consider sustainable transport options such as walking, or take advantage of the convenient public transport options to the venue, rather than driving. Visit Public Transport Victoria to find out about Melbourne's public transport options.

Yarra River and the Melbourne skyline

More on Melbourne

Melbourne is where creativity and innovation come together. It’s the home of world-class events, hidden treasures to explore and pioneering advancements that are respected internationally. 

The city is easy to navigate and perfect to explore on foot or through its extensive transport network. Visitors are welcome to discover its creative culture, expressed in its food, fashion, events, arts and music scene. 

For those wanting to explore further afield, the unique natural beauty of regional Victoria is not to be missed. Stunning day trips are ready to be enjoyed just over an hour from the city centre. Discover some of Victoria’s rugged and dramatic coastlines, incredible food and boutique wineries, wellbeing experiences and charming regional villages that will really make for a memorable visit.

Discover what you can experience in Melbourne pre and post AIAC21.

Sponsorship
Be part of Australasia’s future in aerospace and aviation

Since its inception, AIAC21 has grown to become the region’s premier aerospace and aviation event, drawing hundreds of engineers, students, academics, researchers and industry specialists biannually. We set the stage for advancement and learning, bringing together fresh talent with industry heavyweights to create real innovation. 

If you’re looking for a way to launch your brand into the aerospace and aviation engineering community, this is a prime opportunity. 

How a sponsorship at AIAC21 can take you to new heights 

  • Align your brand with cutting-edge developments in aerodynamics, aerostructures, air operations and HUMS technologies.
  • Showcase innovation and diversity as a key priority for your business.
  • Offer promotional opportunities through multi-channel marketing campaigns.
  • Get invaluable exposure to Engineers Australia’s 120,000+ members and key stakeholders.

For more information about sponsorship opportunities or tailored packages, contact [email protected]