VERTICON 2027

VERTICON, formerly HAI HELI-EXPO, is Vertical Aviation International's annual conference and trade show and, by the organizer's description, the world's largest event dedicated to the international vertical aviation industry. The 2027 edition moves to Anaheim, California, with education starting March 15 and the exhibit hall open March 16–18.

Show floor

The exhibit hall brings together more than 600 exhibitors, from aircraft manufacturers and suppliers to aviation trainers and service providers, along with aircraft on static display. An interactive floor map is published ahead of the show.

Education

Education is one of the main reasons operators and staff attend, with formats aimed at every career stage.

• Professional Development Program (PDP) courses
• Foundations Program: 60-minute education sessions led by vertical aviation experts

Key figures (VERTICON 2026, Atlanta)

The 2026 edition gives a sense of scale for the Anaheim show.

• 12,852 attendees
• 684 exhibitors
• 64 aircraft on display
• 280,000 square feet of exhibit space
• 80 countries represented
• 120 education courses and sessions