VFS – International Powered Lift Conference (IPLC)

The International Powered Lift Conference (IPLC) focuses on the latest developments in vertical and/or short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) aircraft research, concepts and programs.

IPLC, which was first held in the 1990s, is a joint technical meeting, cosponsored by the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics (AIAA), the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), SAE International and VFS. SAE is the host organization this year, and will incorporate IPLC into its AeroTech Aerospace Technology Conference, taking place June 2–4, 2026 at West Palm Beach, Florida.

IPLC is the only cosponsored event focused on the promise and progress of manned and unmanned powered lift systems, ranging from nano-scale drones through powered-lift aircraft. It is the premier event for engineers, technologists, and executives to discuss developments in Vertical and/or Short Take-Off and Landing (V/STOL), including electric V/STOL aircraft research, design, and developmental projects.