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ASCEND 2027
A space commerce and exploration event for aerospace companies, government programs, research institutions and investors.
ASCEND is an interdisciplinary conference and exhibition for the global space ecosystem, supported by AIAA and held in Washington, USA, combining a conference and an exhibition hall and organising exchange around space commerce, scientific exploration, policy coordination and technology adoption.
Content covers science and robotic exploration missions, space infrastructure development, the space economy and policy and law, human spaceflight and microgravity research, and national security, exploring the technology, systems and research paths shaping activity across space fields.
The event invites innovators, researchers and thought leaders to submit technical paper abstracts and session proposals, and sets a main stage, technical education and training, government-industry exchange, exhibition displays and student and early-career programmes; partners also bring content streams on financial innovation, space policy summits and International Space Station research.
The event attracts thousands of decision-makers, entrepreneurs, scientists, technical staff, educators and space enthusiasts, giving space companies, government project teams, research institutions, entrepreneurs and investors a setting to build partnerships, validate solutions and expand industry networks.
Area
Exhibitors
Visitors
Registration is for ASCEND 2027 opens in late January 2027. Early bird rates expire at 11:59 PM ET on 19 April 2027. Registration will remain open beyond the early bird deadline through the duration of the event. There will be onsite registration available.
Registration is in the Foyer outside Forum Ballroom. Registration Desk Hours Sunday, 16 May: 3-7 p.m. Monday, 17 May: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, 18 May: 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, 19 May: 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Thursday, 20 May: 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
All badges can be accessed onsite at the Scan & Go Kiosks in the registration area by scanning the QR code from your registration confirmation. If you don’t have a QR code, you can type in your name.
Full conference registrants will have access to proceedings. Other registration types (Student and Retiree) do not have access to the proceedings (publications).
If you register and you are not able to attend, you can request a full refund prior to 1 May 2027. After that date refund requests will not be granted.
Yes, we do! This is an exclusive benefit for current AIAA student members. Refer to the registration rates page for rules and restrictions.
We do offer a discount for AIAA members as well as additional discounts for different types of membership. Details can be found on the registration page.
Yes, ASCEND welcomes all credentialed members of the media whose primary responsibility is the coverage of the aerospace industry.
Yes – all Technical Paper Presenters, Speakers, Chairs, and all other attendees must be registered to enter the venue.
Yes, you can find the AIAA Visa Letter Request form at Visa Invitation Letter Request Form | AIAA Use this website to get clear answers on U.S. travel requirements, check official sources and better understand what to expect at each step of your journey, so you can feel informed, prepared and ready to start planning with confidence.
ASCEND 2027
A space commerce and exploration event for aerospace companies, government programs, research institutions and investors.
ASCEND is an interdisciplinary conference and exhibition for the global space ecosystem, supported by AIAA and held in Washington, USA, combining a conference and an exhibition hall and organising exchange around space commerce, scientific exploration, policy coordination and technology adoption.
Content covers science and robotic exploration missions, space infrastructure development, the space economy and policy and law, human spaceflight and microgravity research, and national security, exploring the technology, systems and research paths shaping activity across space fields.
The event invites innovators, researchers and thought leaders to submit technical paper abstracts and session proposals, and sets a main stage, technical education and training, government-industry exchange, exhibition displays and student and early-career programmes; partners also bring content streams on financial innovation, space policy summits and International Space Station research.
The event attracts thousands of decision-makers, entrepreneurs, scientists, technical staff, educators and space enthusiasts, giving space companies, government project teams, research institutions, entrepreneurs and investors a setting to build partnerships, validate solutions and expand industry networks.
Area
Exhibitors
Visitors
Registration is for ASCEND 2027 opens in late January 2027. Early bird rates expire at 11:59 PM ET on 19 April 2027. Registration will remain open beyond the early bird deadline through the duration of the event. There will be onsite registration available.
Registration is in the Foyer outside Forum Ballroom. Registration Desk Hours Sunday, 16 May: 3-7 p.m. Monday, 17 May: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, 18 May: 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, 19 May: 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Thursday, 20 May: 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
All badges can be accessed onsite at the Scan & Go Kiosks in the registration area by scanning the QR code from your registration confirmation. If you don’t have a QR code, you can type in your name.
Full conference registrants will have access to proceedings. Other registration types (Student and Retiree) do not have access to the proceedings (publications).
If you register and you are not able to attend, you can request a full refund prior to 1 May 2027. After that date refund requests will not be granted.
Yes, we do! This is an exclusive benefit for current AIAA student members. Refer to the registration rates page for rules and restrictions.
We do offer a discount for AIAA members as well as additional discounts for different types of membership. Details can be found on the registration page.
Yes, ASCEND welcomes all credentialed members of the media whose primary responsibility is the coverage of the aerospace industry.
Yes – all Technical Paper Presenters, Speakers, Chairs, and all other attendees must be registered to enter the venue.
Yes, you can find the AIAA Visa Letter Request form at Visa Invitation Letter Request Form | AIAA Use this website to get clear answers on U.S. travel requirements, check official sources and better understand what to expect at each step of your journey, so you can feel informed, prepared and ready to start planning with confidence.
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