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Electric Aircraft Symposium Returns to Oshkosh

By General Aviation News Staff · April 24, 2026 · Leave a Comment

In 2020, Pipistrel’s Velis Electro became the world’s first electric aircraft to receive full-type European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification.

The 20th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium (EAS) returns to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 18–19, 2026, the weekend before EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.

EAS, first held in 2007, is the world’s longest running conference on electric aviation. Since 2017, it has been held in conjunction with Oshkosh.

EAS 2026 will feature more than three dozen experts participating in 12 moderated discussions covering the spectrum of topics spanning electric aviation and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), with insights on industry and government developments.

Speakers will highlight the numerous conventional and vertical takeoff and landing (eCTOL and eVTOL) aircraft in development today powered by battery-, hybrid- and hydrogen-electric propulsion systems aimed at the recreation, flight training, general aviation, air taxi, regional air mobility, cargo, aeromedical and special mission markets. Other speakers will discuss propulsion systems, infrastructure, regulations and market trends.

Confirmed speakers include executives from Ampaire, AURA Aero, Bye Aerospace, Chicago Vertiport, Electra Aero, Electro Aero, H55, Horizon Aircraft, Hydroplane, Joby Aviation, Jump Aero, Skyfly, and Whisper Aero.

Organizers note they have reduced ticket prices to attract more people to the symposium, with an early bird price of $200 until June 20. After that the price will be $275. Students can attend for $50.

For more information: EAS2026.org

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