VERTICON 2027

VERTICON is the world's largest vertical aviation conference and trade show, organised annually by Vertical Aviation International (VAI) and formerly known as HAI HELI-EXPO. VERTICON 2027 takes place 15-18 March 2027 at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California, United States, with exhibits open 16-18 March. Exhibit space applications opened 27 April 2026 and attendee registration opens 27 October 2026.

The show brings together the full vertical aviation supply chain: helicopter and powered-lift OEMs, operators across offshore energy, EMS, law enforcement, utility, VVIP and tourism missions, MROs, parts and component distributors, avionics, mission equipment and training providers, plus the emerging eVTOL/advanced air mobility sector. The 2026 edition in Atlanta drew 12,850 attendees from 80+ countries, 684 exhibitors and 64 aircraft on static display, with 120 education courses and safety sessions. The 2027 programme again includes VERTICON Elevations professional education courses, VERTICON Foundations sessions across 12 tracks, FAA AMT and WINGS continuing education credits, inspection authorisation renewal at the Technical Briefings, VAI working group meetings and an industry career fair.