Verticon 2026

Verticon is the world's largest annual conference and trade show for Vertical Aviation, focusing on helicopters, powered-lift, and unmanned aerial systems (UAS), hosted by Vertical Aviation International (VAI), formerly Heli-Expo, showcasing new tech, education, networking, and career opportunities for pilots, maintainers, and industry pros. It features aircraft displays, exhibitor halls, safety training, and career fairs, connecting companies with talent in the vertical flight sector.

WATS 2026

The World Aviation Training Summit (WATS) is the premier global conference for aviation training professionals. Bringing together airline training academies, international carriers, regulators, and technology suppliers, WATS delivers specialized conference streams covering pilot training, cabin crew development, maintenance training, and flight school operations. The event provides practical solutions for day-to-day training challenges while offering key insights into the future of aviation education and safety.

Rotortech 2026

Held biennially, the RotorTech Vertical Flight Exposition is a three-day industry-only event bringing together the helicopter, uncrewed flight and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sectors.

To be held at the RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast, RotorTech will feature an international exhibition, helicopter static displays, keynote presentations, expert conferences and dedicated networking functions to provide a dynamic platform for professionals to connect, exchange insights and do business.