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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 | Opening, Awards 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 |