NBAA has released the schedule for its 2018 regional forums, with three events planned at key business aviation markets on the East and West Coasts. The 2018 forums will be held on January 24 in West Palm Beach, Florida (PBI); June 21 in White Plains, New York (HPN); and, September 6 in San Jose, California (SJC).

The forums are designed to bring together local business aircraft owners, operators, manufacturers, customers and other business aviation professionals to discuss a range issues affecting the region. The forums also provide a venue for businesses and manufacturers to display their products.

“NBAA regional forums are the best opportunities for business aviation professionals to attend education sessions, network with other local professionals and view static displays of aircraft and vendor exhibits, all in one day,” said Mike Nichols, NBAA’s vice president of operational excellence and professional development. “Regional forums also provide a venue for companies exploring the use of business aviation and local elected officials to learn more about our industry.”

The 2018 series returns to PBI, a venue that Nichols said continues to grow each year and has become one of the association’s most popular events. “It is a great opportunity to start the new year with updates on important regional topics, like temporary flight restrictions and other local security issues,” he said.

Next year’s forums also return to the New York area. This year the event was held in Morristown, New Jersey (MMU). The HPN event will be held in an air-conditioned tent in the middle of Westchester County Airport’s property, rather than in an FBO or hangar, where the forums are typically held.

NBAA is holding a forum in San Jose for the first time since 2011, the association noted, adding that the host Norman Y. Mineta International Airport is home to more than 130 aircraft, including approximately 60 jets.