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
Room rate is $259 plus "mandatory daily fee" of $17.75
Early-Bird Registration Opens by September 15
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. - 4 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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