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The 61st Annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show MGM Grand Las Vegas

March 26, 2018 @ 12:00 am - March 29, 2018 @ 12:00 am

A unique opportunity to connect with manufacturers, distributors, technicians & business leaders as we shape the future of avionics together.

The annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show is the largest gathering of general aviation avionics manufacturers, distributors and government-certified repair stations in the world. It also is the platform of choice for the introduction of new avionics products and services coming to the marketplace.

The AEA Convention is the preeminent venue dedicated solely to the general aviation avionics industry. The event’s primary focus is providing avionics professionals with educational and marketing opportunities between equipment manufacturers, distributors and government-certified repair stations. The general aviation avionics community knows the AEA Convention is a must-attend gathering for growing their businesses, training their technicians and meeting with their dealer network.

Since 1957
The annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show is the largest gathering of general aviation avionics manufacturers, distributors and government-certified repair stations in the world. It also is the platform of choice for the introduction of new avionics products and services coming to the marketplace.

The AEA Convention is the preeminent venue dedicated solely to the general aviation avionics industry. The event’s primary focus is providing avionics professionals with educational and marketing opportunities between equipment manufacturers, distributors and government-certified repair stations. The general aviation avionics community knows the AEA Convention is a must-attend gathering for growing their businesses, training their technicians and meeting with their dealer network.

SUNDAY, MARCH 25

8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. AEA Registration Open
Grand Ballroom Foyer
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Exhibit Hall Setup
Marquee
11 a.m. – Noon New Board Member Orientation
Room 103
1 p.m. – 6 p.m. AEA Board of Directors Meeting
Room 208-209

 

MONDAY, MARCH 26

7 a.m. – 5 p.m. AEA Registration Open
Grand Ballroom Foyer
7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Regulatory Rise & Shine
Room 121
8 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Membership Java Jumpstart
Sponsored by DAC International
Grand Ballroom Foyer
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Exhibit Hall Setup
Marquee
8:30 a.m. – Noon OpeningAwards Ceremony & New Product Introductions
Sponsored by Gogo Business Aviation
Grand Ballroom
Noon – 1 p.m. Media Luncheon (Invitation only)
Sponsored by Aspen Avionics & Sporty’s
Room 102
Noon – 1 p.m. Open Lunch
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Training Sessions
7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. First-Nighter Party
Ticket required.
MGM Grand Pool Complex

 

TUESDAY, MARCH 27

7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. AEA Registration Open
Grand Ballroom Foyer
8 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Membership Java Jumpstart
Sponsored by Satcom Direct
Grand Ballroom Foyer
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. AEA Regulatory Forum
Room 121
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Training Sessions
10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Exhibit Hall open
with light lunch in hall
Marquee
3 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Latin America Round Table
Room 103
4 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Canada Round Table
Room 103

 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28

7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. AEA Registration Open
Grand Ballroom Foyer
8 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Membership Java Jumpstart
Sponsored by Appareo
Grand Ballroom Foyer
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. AEA Regulatory Rise & Shine
Room 121
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Training Sessions
10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Exhibit Hall open
with light lunch in hall
Marquee
2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. South Pacific Round Table
Room 103
5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Exhibit Dismantling
Marquee

 

THURSDAY, MARCH 29

7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. AEA Registration Open
Grand Ballroom Foyer
8 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Membership Java Jumpstart
Sponsored by ALTO Aviation
Grand Ballroom Foyer
8 a.m. – Noon Exhibit Dismantling
Marquee
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Training Sessions
Noon – 12:45 p.m. Let’s Do Lunch
Sponsored by Garmin
Grand Ballroom Foyer

Details

Start:
March 26, 2018 @ 12:00 am
End:
March 29, 2018 @ 12:00 am
Website:
http://www.aea.net/convention/2018/

Venue

MGM Grand Las Vegas.
3799 S Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109 United States
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