Arizona Technology Council Announces Inaugural Arizona Aerospace Summit

Unified Event to Bring Together Leaders in Aerospace, Aviation, Space And Defense on July 15 in Tucson

PHOENIX, February 26, 2026 – The Arizona Technology Council today announced the inaugural Arizona Aerospace Summit, a flagship gathering of industry leaders from across the state taking place July 15, 2026, at the Tucson Convention Center.

The summit will accelerate collaboration and innovation throughout Arizona’s growing aerospace economy while highlighting the state’s expanding leadership in aerospace, aviation, space and defense.. Registration and sponsorship opportunities are available now.

This year’s event marks a significant milestone as the Council brings together three previously separate industry gatherings into one summit: the Arizona Space Summit, which was formally transitioned to the Council by Arizona State University; the Advanced Air Mobility Summit; and the Arizona Aerospace, Aviation, Defense & Manufacturing Conference. The unified format is intended to strengthen cross-sector collaboration, elevate statewide dialogue and create a larger platform for industry growth.

“Arizona’s aerospace and space ecosystem is evolving rapidly, and collaboration across industry sectors has never been more important,” said Steven G. Zylstra, the Council’s president and CEO. “By combining these established events into one statewide summit, we are creating a single destination where leaders can align on strategy, showcase innovation and help shape Arizona’s future as a global aerospace hub.”

The summit will feature programming focused on strategic industry opportunities, including supply-chain resilience, industrial base expansion, emerging technologies, investment attraction and cross-border competitiveness. Attendees will include C-suite executives, top military officials, policymakers, founders, OEMs, tiered suppliers, researchers and workforce partners who are actively shaping Arizona’s aerospace economy.

Planned experiences include:

• A curated aerospace showcase with dozens of exhibitors
• Keynote presentations and thought-leadership panels
• Concurrent sessions on aviation, space and defense
• Interactive discussions highlighting Arizona’s role as a global aerospace and space-innovation hub
• Networking breaks and evening reception

Additional details, including confirmed speakers, session topics and agenda updates, will be announced in a follow-up release as the event in the Tucson Convention Center’s Grand Ballroom draws closer.

For event information and registration, visit: Arizona Aerospace Summit Event Page.

About the Arizona Technology Council

The Arizona Technology Council is Arizona’s premier trade association for science and technology companies. Comprised of a diverse professional business community, Council members work towards furthering the advancement of technology in Arizona through leadership, education, legislation and social action. The Council offers numerous events, educational forums and business conferences that bring together leaders, visionaries and community members to make an impact on the technology industry. These interactions contribute to the Council’s culture of growing member businesses and transforming technology in Arizona. To become a member or to learn more about the Arizona Technology Council, please visit www.aztechcouncil.org.