Join the 2026 AIAA Region VII Student Conference – Call for Student Abstracts!
- November 30 – December 1, 2026 | Adelaide University & Online
Ready to showcase your research, connect with aerospace professionals, and compete for cash prizes?
The AIAA Region VII Student Conference is a premier technical paper and oral presentation competition. Whether you are a high schooler (grades 9–12), an undergraduate, or a graduate student of any major, this event is your platform to get valuable feedback on your work and network with peers who share your passion for aerospace.
We are running a hybrid event hosted by the Adelaide University Student Branch in Australia, featuring a full online component so you can present your paper seamlessly, even if you cannot travel.
Who Can Enter?
This conference is open to all AIAA Region VII students globally.
Note on Regions:
Students from Canada and Mexico are excluded from Region VII, as they are part of AIAA’s North American Regions.
Submission Guidelines & Eligibility
You can submit any paper that falls within AIAA’s technical aerospace disciplines.
Please note that this competition complies with all applicable international laws, including US export controls. Due to these legal restrictions:
AIAA cannot accept registration fees, award prize money, provide feedback, or publish entries from individuals residing in Iran, Cuba, North Korea, Crimea, Sudan, or Syria.
In light of ongoing international conflicts, students based in Russia or Belarus are currently not eligible to participate.
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