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.
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Photo Use PermissionAny person who attends an AEA event grants permission to the AEA, its employees and agents to record his or her images, including, but not limited to, photographs, digital images, voices, sound or video recordings, audio clips, or accompanying written descriptions, and, without notifying such person, to use his or her name and such images for any purpose of the AEA, including advertisements for the AEA and its programs.
Suitcasing PolicyThe Aircraft Electronics Association (show management) is making preparations for its upcoming AEA International Convention & Trade Show and doing its best to help exhibitors have a successful show. While all convention attendees are invited to the trade show, any attendee who is observed to be soliciting business in the aisles or other public places, including another company’s booth, is in violation of the AEA’s suitcasing policy and will be asked to leave immediately. Additional penalties may be applied.