Welcome to WAAE 2026

It is a great pleasure for us to invite you all to participate as speaker, delegate, sponsor at the World Conference on Aeronautics and Aerospace Engineering (WAAE) , which will take place from November 27-29, 2026, in Xi'an, China. It's sponsored by Northwestern Polytechnical University, hosted by School of Civil Aviation, Northwestern Polytechnical University.

The WAAE 2026 conference provides a unique platform for researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers from across the globe to engage in cutting-edge discussions, share pioneering research, and collaborate on the future of aerospace and aeronautical engineering.

Key Reasons to Attend:

  • Global Networking Opportunities: Meet top researchers, engineers, and industry professionals from academia, government, and the private sector. Build meaningful collaborations to drive innovation in aerospace.

  • Latest Research and Innovation: Stay at the forefront of aerospace technologies and breakthroughs. Gain exclusive insights into the latest advancements in propulsion systems, space exploration, autonomous vehicles, and more.

  • Hands-On Experience: Participate in interactive sessions, workshops, and industry showcases. Explore hands-on demonstrations of emerging technologies and systems.

  • Career Development: Enhance your career by engaging with thought leaders and discovering opportunities for collaboration, research funding, and career advancement.

Why Submit a Paper or Abstract Presentation?

  • Visibility for Your Research: Present your work to a global audience of experts in aerospace engineering. Gain valuable exposure and recognition for your research, technology, and solutions.

  • Collaborative Opportunities: Your paper may lead to potential collaborations with leading aerospace companies, academic institutions, and government organizations.

  • Publication Opportunities: Accepted papers will be published in the official conference proceedings and may be selected for high-impact journals in the aerospace field.

  • Cutting-Edge Topics: Engage with the most current and pressing topics in aerospace engineering, from sustainable aviation to space exploration, and help shape the future of the industry.

We look forward to your participation in the World Conference on Aeronautics and Aerospace Engineering (WAAE)! Whether you're presenting groundbreaking research or exploring new ideas, this conference will provide you with the knowledge, networks, and resources to propel your work to new heights.

Conference Proceedings


Papers that are accepted and presented at WAAE 2026 will be submitted for inclusion in IEEE Xplore, subject to meeting IEEE Xplore’s scope and quality requirements, indexed by EI Compendex and SCOPUS, etc.

About Xi'an
Important Dates

June 30, 2026
Submission Deadline

July 30, 2026
Notification Deadline


August 20, 2026
Registration Deadline

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Track 1: Next-Generation Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Track 2: Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and Integrated Transport Systems
Track 3: Aerospace Materials and Structural Innovations
Track 4: Space Exploration and Human Spaceflight
Track 5: Autonomous and Smart Aerospace Systems
Track 6: Hypersonic and Supersonic Flight
Track 7: Aerospace Safety and Environmental Sustainability
Track 8: Quantum Technologies in Aerospace
Track 9: Aerospace Policies and International Collaboration
Track 10: Green Aerospace Technologies
Track 11: Aerospace Education and Workforce Development
Please get more information here.