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.

March 23-26, 2026

Hilton Anatole - Dallas, Texas

  • 2201 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207

Reservation Info

Reservations

Room rate is $259 plus "mandatory daily fee" of $17.75

 

Early-Bird Registration Opens by September 1

 

Preliminary Schedule

Sunday, March 22

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Exhibit Hall Setup

Monday, March 23

7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Regulatory Rise & Shine
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Exhibit Hall Setup
8:30 a.m. - Noon Opening, Awards Ceremony, Keynote & New Products Introductions
1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Training Sessions
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. First-Nighter Event

Tuesday, March 24

8 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Training Sessions
10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Exhibit Hall open
with light lunch in hall

Wednesday, March 25

8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Delegates Conference
8 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Training Sessions
10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Avionics Skills Competition
10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Exhibit Hall open
with light lunch in hall
5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Exhibit Dismantling

Thursday, March 26

8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Delegates Conference
8 a.m. - Noon Exhibit Dismantling
8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Training Sessions

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