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- Dates
- 11 to 13 May 2027
- Location
- Phoenix, United States
- Organised by
- Vertical Flight Society (VFS)
- 3 days
- Duration
- Phoenix
- United States
About the event
The VFS Annual Forum and Technology Display is the yearly technical conference and exhibition of the Vertical Flight Society. Forum 83 spans three days with more than 250 technical papers on disciplines from acoustics to test and evaluation, plus invited presentations by military, government and industry leaders.
It takes place at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona, from 11 to 13 May 2027. The Vertical Flight Society (VFS), founded in 1943 as the American Helicopter Society, is a non-profit technical society for vertical flight.
- More than 250 technical papers across vertical flight disciplines
- Technology Display exhibit hall running alongside the Forum
- US Army and US Navy/Marine Corps program manager briefings
- Exhibit hall luncheons and technology display reception
Who attends
Vertical flight engineers, researchers and manufacturers.
- Operators
- Manufacturers
- MRO
- Public safety
- Pilots and crews
- Media
Exhibiting and sponsorship
Stands, sponsorship packages and exhibitor information come from the organiser. Contact them directly to book.
Visitor information
What you need to plan a visit to VFS Forum 83.
Opening hours11 to 13 May 2027
11 to 13 May 2027. Daily hours on the official website.Registration and ticketsSee the official website for registration.
See the official website for registration.
Official visitor information. For the latest details, check the organiser’s website.
Visit official websiteLocation
Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, United States
Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix Convention Center, 100 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States
Open in Google MapsHow to get there
From PHX
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, about 6 km from the venue.From AZA
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, about 50 km from the venue.Flying privately
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