The Aerium Summit is Pennsylvania’s premier convening for the future of aviation, aerospace, and unmanned systems.
Held annually at the Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, the Summit brings together industry leaders, educators, policymakers, and innovators to explore the cutting edge of flight — from autonomous aircraft and emergency response drones to the next generation of aviation education and workforce development.
Why the Aerium Summit Matters
Aviation is evolving — and Pennsylvania is leading the way. The Aerium Summit serves as a dynamic platform to showcase projects that are not only transforming how we fly, but also how we save lives, deliver healthcare, build careers, and connect communities.
This is more than a conference. It’s a movement toward an inclusive, innovative, and high-impact aviation future.
What You Can Expect
Workforce, Training, and Education Innovation
Engage with CTE leaders, school administrators, and workforce champions building aviation programs that prepare students for high-demand careers in aerospace and UAS.
Industry and Government Collaboration
Participate in policy discussions and public-private partnerships driving infrastructure investment, regulatory modernization, and economic growth.
Multi-Industry Networking Opportunities
Connect with thought leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, and solution-providers from across Pennsylvania and beyond.
Where Pennsylvania Takes Flight
Located in the heart of the Commonwealth, Johnstown is a growing hub for aerospace innovation. The Summit draws on the region’s industrial roots and forward-thinking momentum to serve as a national model for how local communities can lead in advanced air mobility and UAS development.
Whether you’re shaping airspace policy, scaling aviation tech, launching a STEM program, or responding to 911 calls — the Aerium Summit is where your work takes off.
Video taken at Aerium Summit ’24