1,974 Exhibitors to Showcase at VERTICON '2026 in Atlanta

ATLANTA, UNITED STATES — VERTICON '2026 will bring 1,974 exhibitors to Georgia World Congress Center from March 9-12, 2026, marking the largest gathering of vertical aviation industry suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers worldwide.

The four-day conference and trade show positions Atlanta as the epicenter of international vertical aviation commerce, drawing aerospace titans, component manufacturers, and emerging technology firms under one roof. The event spans aeronautics, space systems, subcontracting services, and supplier partnerships across the rotorcraft ecosystem.

Defense Contractors Lead Exhibition

Major defense and aerospace contractors anchor the exhibitor roster, with The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Meeting Suite, and L3Harris securing prominent floor positions. Boeing will showcase autonomous systems and aviation platforms, while Lockheed Martin focuses on global positioning hardware, simulation systems, and visualization software.

Industrial technology suppliers form the backbone of the exhibition, led by Parker Hannifin's Industrial Gas Filtration and Generation Division, which specializes in contamination testing and filtration equipment. Regal Rexnord brings expertise in electrical applications, material handling, and maintenance systems critical to vertical aviation operations.

Technology and Navigation Focus

Navigation and avionics companies command significant exhibition space, with Garmin International showcasing digital health integration, vehicle technology, and advanced mobility solutions for vertical flight platforms. Moog Inc and Glenair Inc represent the precision engineering sector, focusing on space-grade components and securing mission-critical systems.

Specialized service providers round out the exhibition mix. ViewTech Borescopes demonstrates operations and maintenance equipment essential for rotorcraft inspection protocols, while companies like Infinity Massage Chairs target pilot wellness and crew comfort applications.

What Attendees Can Expect

VERTICON '2026 programming spans four days of technical sessions, supplier meetings, and technology demonstrations. Attendees gain access to live equipment displays, component testing areas, and hands-on training modules covering vertical aviation maintenance, operations, and safety protocols.

The conference track addresses regulatory compliance, certification processes, and emerging technologies reshaping vertical flight operations. Sessions cover urban air mobility integration, autonomous flight systems, and next-generation rotorcraft designs entering commercial service.

Georgia World Congress Center's 1.4 million square feet of exhibition space accommodates the expanded exhibitor count, with dedicated zones for component suppliers, training providers, and service organizations serving the global vertical aviation market.