18th Annual Tech Symposium
18th Annual Pacific Northwest AIAA Technology Symposium
Resilience in Aerospace: Rethinking Innovation in today’s Changing World
Saturday, April 18, 2026 • The Museum of Flight, Seattle
Join the region’s brightest minds in aerospace for a full day of innovation, insight, and connection. Hosted by the Pacific Northwest Section of AIAA, Tech Symposium brings together engineers, researchers, industry leaders, and students for a dynamic program featuring keynote speakers, technical presentations from regional experts, and exclusive networking opportunities.
This year’s presentations include:
- The Future of Aerospace Systems from internationally recognized expert, Dr. Dimitri Mavris
- Aerospace Elelctrification from a NASA expert
- The WISK Aero Perspective regarding autonomous air taxi technology from a Boeing executive
Enjoy a catered lunch among peers, explore cutting-edge technologies, and engage with forward-thinking pioneers driving the future of flight and space systems in the Pacific Northwest.
Whether you’re a veteran engineer, an emerging professional, or simply passionate about aerospace innovation, this is your chance to connect, learn, and be inspired.
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Highlights
All Ages
Check-in starts at 7am
Free parking at venue
Frequently asked questions
Agenda
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Keynote – Dr. Dimitri Mavris, Regents’ Professor at Georgia Tech
Dr. Dimitri Mavris
Dr. Mavris blends deep technical expertise (in systems, design optimization, architecture) with leadership of a large and influential laboratory (ASDL) that touches many aspects of aerospace engineering. His work is applied and forward-looking, spanning conceptual design of aircraft, system-of-systems thinking, uncertainty/optimization methods, and collaboration between academia/industry/government. The scale of his impact (many graduates, many research projects, industry/government partnerships) gives him visibility beyond a conventional professor role. His position at Georgia Tech (a globally recognized aerospace engineering institution) further amplifies his profile.