* Please note: Function times listed below are subject to change based on final program.
Welcome Reception
Date: Sunday 21 February 2027
Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
One ticket is included with full registrations. Additional tickets can be purchased for AUD100 per ticket
Join us for a relaxed Welcome Reception before the Congress officially begins. This informal gathering is a great opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, meet fellow delegates, and start building valuable connections in a casual setting. We encourage delegates to collect their name badges during the reception to avoid queues and enjoy a smoother start on Monday morning.
HUMS Dinner
Date: Monday 22 February 2027
Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: No35 – Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
One ticket is included with full registrations (when 15th International Conferences on Health and Usage Monitoring as the primary conference). Additional tickets can be purchased for AUD140 per ticket
Join fellow HUMS attendees for an enjoyable evening of networking, conversation and connection in a relaxed social setting. Strengthen existing relationships, meet new colleagues and continue discussions from the Congress in a more informal environment.
Student Mentoring Session
Date: Tuesday 23 February 2027
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm (immediately following the end of Congress sessions)
Location: Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
This session is open to all student registrations
Connect with experienced aerospace professionals, explore career pathways and build your network at the AIAC22 Student Mentoring session. Building on the successful 2025 program, this interactive event will bring students together with mentors from industry, research and Defence. Brief introductions will be followed by rotating speed-mentoring conversations, offering opportunities to ask questions, hear career stories and gain practical advice on skills, internships, research and entering the aerospace workforce. Bring your curiosity and questions, wherever you are in your studies.
Congress Dinner
Date: Tuesday 23 February 2027
Time: 6:30pm – 10:30pm
Location: Melbourne Town Hall
One ticket is included with full registrations. Additional tickets can be purchased for AUD175 per ticket
Join us for an evening of exceptional dining, entertainment, and industry celebration. The Congress Dinner is a unique opportunity to connect with colleagues, strengthen professional networks, and reflect on the innovations, achievements and collaborations driving the future of aerospace. A highlight of the evening will be the presentation of awards, recognising outstanding contributions, technical excellence, leadership and innovation across the aerospace sector. Celebrate with peers as we honour the individuals helping to advance aerospace engineering, research and space technology.