Annual Conference
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March 17-20, 2026
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Arlington, Virginia and Washington, D.C. with Livestream Options for Online Participants
Experience the international aerospace maintenance community’s premier event. Join ARSA members and invited guests from around the world to engage governments, network with peers and improve the state of the aviation world.
Event Information
Everything planned [so far] for the 2026 Conference. (Updated as the event approaches. Still want more? Contact ARSA.)
Executive to Executive Briefings: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Participation by industry executives with senior executive branch officials is limited to annual conference sponsors at the Administratium, Platinum, Gold, or Silver levels. In past years, meeting participants included representatives from the U.S. Departments of Commerce, Defense, Labor, State, and Transportation as well as the fellow trade associations and industry interest groups.Legislative Day: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The day dedicated to educating both the aviation maintenance industry and elected officials. Learn (or brush up) on what ARSA does and what you can do so you're ready for afternoon visits with targeted Capitol Hill legislators and staff.Annual Repair Symposium: Thursday, March 19, 2026
The centerpiece of Conference week, ARSA convenes a full day of substantive panel discussions covering key regulatory compliance and business issues. After the keynote address, regulators from across the world join the full-morning "Opening Salvo" conversation, followed by lunch and an afternoon of practical regulatory and business discussion.Member Day: Friday, March 20, 2026
ARSA's leadership briefs members on the state of the association as well as goals and priorities for the coming year. Participants then close out the event by participating in breakout and/or training sessions focused on key aerospace topics. The Conference ends by 12:00 p.m. EDT.In-Person
All substantive and social activities were hosted at the Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City in Arlington, Virginia. Legislative Day participants will head to Capitol Hill for meetings with congressional offices as appropriate.
Livestream
The majority of Conference events will be available to livestream viewers via a Vimeo web-player embedded into a page on ARSA.org. All in-person registrants will be able to name a "Conference Ambassador" as a contact to access the livestream and bring the event back to their home facilities.
Pricing
| Executive to Executive Briefings – Tuesday, March 17 | ||||
| Open to Administratium, Platinum, Gold, and Silver-level sponsors.(1) | ||||
| Legislative Day – Wednesday, March 18 | ||||
| Members | Non-Members | |||
| In Person or Livestream | $450 | $750 | ||
| Symposium – Thursday, March 19 | ||||
| In Person or Livestream(2) | $925 | $1,500 | ||
| Legislative Day & Symposium Bundle | ||||
| In Person or Livestream | $1,250 | $2,000 | ||
| The Super Bundle (Silver Sponsorship, E2E, Legislative Day, & Symposium) | ||||
| In Person or Livestream | $4,200 | $4,500 | ||
| Member Meeting & Training/Breakouts – Friday, March 20 | ||||
| In-person | Free with Symposium registration. | |||
| Livestream | ||||
(2) Registration fees may be waived for government personnel, members of the media, speakers, and other support personnel or special guests upon approval by the ARSA event team.
Administratium – $15,000
What is Administratium? An element aerospace professionals see every day (click here to learn more). Notation in all publicity, marketing and periodicals (e.g., the hotline, Dispatch, ARSA team email signatures, conference attendee contact list, specific email alerts to association contacts), recognition in event materials and from the podium, specific thank you in ARSA periodicals, additional advertising placement via ARSA’s communications, complimentary registrations for three (3) participants in the Executive to Executive Briefings as well as three (3) in Legislative Day, and free livestream access for personnel unable to attend in person. At the Administratium Level, sponsors may select one of the following* to specifically support (please note the list in this document does not reflect current availability):- Annual Repair Symposium – Ice Breaker Reception
- Annual Repair Symposium – Thursday Happy Hour
- General Sponsorship
Platinum – $10,000
Notation in all publicity, marketing and periodicals (e.g., the hotline, Dispatch, ARSA team email signatures, conference attendee contact list, specific email alerts to association contacts), recognition in event materials and from the podium, specific thank you in ARSA periodicals, complimentary registrations for three (3) participants in the Executive to Executive Briefings as well as three (3) in Legislative Day, and free livestream access for personnel unable to attend in person. At the Platinum Level, sponsors may select one of the following to specifically support (may not reflect current availability for 2025):- Online Conference Experience
- Executive to Executive Briefings
- Legislative Day – All Day
- Congressional Directories/Resources
- General Sponsorship
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Gold – $7,500
Notation in all publicity, marketing and periodicals (e.g., the hotline, Dispatch, ARSA team email signatures, conference attendee contact list, specific email alerts to association contacts), recognition in event materials and from the podium, specific thank you in ARSA periodicals, complimentary registrations for two (2) participants in the Executive to Executive Briefings as well as two (2) in Legislative Day, and free livestream access for personnel unable to attend in person. At the Gold Level, sponsors may select one of the following to specifically support (may not reflect current availability for 2025):- Legislative Priorities Brochures/Resources
- Digital Companion/Electronic Materials
- Legislative Day – Continental Breakfast
- Legislative Day – Congressional Briefing and Luncheon
- Annual Repair Symposium – Continental Breakfast
- Annual Repair Symposium – Luncheon with Special Guest
- Nametag Lanyards
- Hotel Room Keys
- General Sponsorship
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Silver – $3,500
Notation in all publicity, marketing, and periodicals (e.g., the hotline, Dispatch, ARSA team email signatures, conference attendee contact list, specific email alerts to association contacts), recognition in event materials and from the podium, complimentary registrations for one (1) participant in the Executive-to-Executive Briefings as well as one (1) in Legislative Day. At the Silver Level, sponsors may select one of the following to specifically support (may not reflect current availability for 2024):- Annual Repair Symposium – Coffee Break (5)
- General Sponsorship
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Supporter – $2,500
Notation in all publicity, marketing, and periodicals (e.g., the hotline, Dispatch, ARSA team email signatures, specific email alerts to association contacts), and recognition in event materials and from the podium.Contributor – $500 to $2,499 (or equivalent support)
Notation in some publicity, marketing, and periodicals (e.g., the hotline, Dispatch), and recognition in event materials and from the podium.
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ARSA has reserved a block of rooms for Conference participants at the Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City in Arlington, Virginia. The hotel hosts most of the activities related to the ARSA Conference and is convenient to the Metro as well as Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA). To reserve a room within the block, utilize the link/url below. For assistance, call 703.415.5000. Conference reservations must be booked by Friday, Feb. 20, 2026.
https://book.passkey.com/go/ARSAAnnualConf2026
The Leo Weston Award for Excellence in Government Service
First bestowed on Leo Weston himself in 2005, the Weston award honors an instrumental figure in ARSA's birth by recognizing individuals who embody his commitment to the industry's safety and success. The symposium provides a venue for association members and invited guests from around the world to network and discuss issues that matter to the aviation maintenance industry. It is the perfect time to respect the history of the repair station community and honor the good works of those who support it.
Click here to learn more about Leo, the award bearing his name, and those who have received it.The Legislative Leadership Award
The association regularly recognizes members of Congress who have provided outstanding support to the aviation maintenance community by supporting policies beneficial to the industry. Honorees have each been key in moving forward specific legislation advancing priorities championed by ARSA on behalf of its members.
Click here to see past updates regarding Legislative Leadership Award recipients.The "Golden Shovel" Award
From time to time, ARSA recognizes individuals – usually at the time of their retirement – who have spent their careers in steadfast devotion to good business, good safety, and good oversight. In the colorful illustration of Executive Director Sarah MacLeod, these professionals have spent their lives shoveling against the tide of government bureaucracy; their achievement in never giving up is acknowledged through the "Golden Shovel Award."
Click here to learn more about the "Shovel" and see who has received it.Photos
ARSA has created a Google Album including photos taken during the 2025 Annual Conference, which allows participants to share their own photos (Sharing event photos constitutes consenting to their use/distribution in association with Conference-related publicity for this or future events, at ARSA’s discretion). To see the album, click here.Recordings
The following excerpts were provided to ARSA members via the hotline newsletter. They are included here as examples of the event's content.
Legislative Day Briefing – Market Report ReleaseLeaders from Oliver Wyman Vector presented report findings to Legislative Day participants on March 19, illustrating the current and projected states of the North American and global aircraft fleets and related impacts on maintenance demand. This data illustrates the current state of the aerospace marketplace and provides insight for future business considerations. The briefing is provided in its entirety for the benefit of members.
Symposium Briefing – What Has ARSA Done LatelyThe brief session includes updates about key work performed by the association in the last year as well as instruction for maximizing membership value while helping move the enterprise forward.
Symposium Q&A – Foreign D&A TestingThe three-hour “Opening Salvo” is unlike anything else in the aerospace event cycle: Four regulatory authorities from three continents providing updates and engaging in substantive discussion with attendees. In this clip from the 2025 panel, a participant question produces more than ten minutes of discussion from the panelists.
Weston Award Recognizes Crowley’s Commitment to LearningOn March 20, ARSA recognized Jerry Crowley with its Leo Weston Award for Excellence in Government Service. Crowley is a long time FAA aviation safety inspector who was a professional protégé and friend to the award’s namesake.
