Schedule

A Jam-Packed Weekend Perfect for Avgeeks

Schedule Notes:
  • A printable PDF version of the seminar schedule is available here.
  • All seminars are livestreamed and recorded for our Online-Only Attendees. Register to participate online for just $15.
  • All listed times are Central Daylight Time (Houston, Texas). Dates, times, seminars, and speakers are subject to change.

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Main Event Schedule

Friday takes place entirely at the DoubleTree Houston Hobby. There are no public exhibits on Friday, June 23. All Friday sessions will be livestreamed for free on YouTube.

  • 9:00am
    12:30pm
    Morning Activities
    Morning activities include tours of air traffic control facilities, an airside tour at Intercontinental Airport (IAH), and a group outing to Houston Space Center. Separate, advanced registration required. View details.
    Various
  • 12:00pm
    5:00pm
    Attendee Registration and Check-In
    Check-in available for attendees participating in Friday's Product Announcement Seminars.
    Weekend-only attendees may check-in beginning Saturday morning at the Museum.
    DoubleTree Lobby Foyer
  • 1:00pm
    5:00pm
    Product Announcement Seminars
    The biggest news of the weekend comes out on Friday! See below for our lineup of exclusive product announcements from top names in flight simulation.
    DoubleTree Grand Ballroom
  • 5:30pm
    7:30pm
    Attendee Social
    Meet and socialize with fellow flight simmers. Attendees registered for Friday's Product Announcement Seminars receive a free drink and appetizers. The social event is open to all FlightSimExpo attendees.
    DoubleTree Esplande
  • 7:30pm
    9:30pm
    FSA Captains' Dinner
    Sponsored by PMDG, FSA Captains are invited to attend an exclusive event featuring a buffet dinner, free drink, giveaways, and aviation trivia! Separate, advanced registration required. View details
    DoubleTree Grand Ballroom

Product Announcement Seminars

Friday's Product Announcement series offers simulation developers a 20-minute window to unveil new products and showcase new developments.

  • 1:00pm
    1:20pm
    Welcome to FlightSimExpo 2023
    Event organizers welcome you to the conference and provide an event overview.
    DoubleTree
    Grand Ballroom
  • 1:30pm
    1:50pm
    Thrustmaster Product Announcement
    DoubleTree
    Grand Ballroom
  • 2:00pm
    2:20pm
    FastCow Productions Product Announcement
    DoubleTree
    Grand Ballroom
  • 2:30pm
    2:50pm
    Kitbash Model Club Product Announcement
    DoubleTree
    Grand Ballroom
  • 3:00pm
    3:20pm
    Allied Cockpit Equipment Product Announcement
    DoubleTree
    Grand Ballroom
  • 3:30pm
    3:50pm
    A2A Simulations Product Announcement
    DoubleTree
    Grand Ballroom
  • 4:00pm
    4:20pm
    Navigraph Product Announcement
    DoubleTree
    Grand Ballroom
  • 4:30pm
    4:50pm
    Honeycomb Aeronautical Product Announcement
    DoubleTree
    Grand Ballroom
  • 5:00pm
    5:20pm
    Microsoft Flight Simulator Product Announcement
    DoubleTree
    Grand Ballroom

Main Event Schedule

All Saturday activities take place at the Lone Star Flight Museum. Exhibits will be open from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

  • 9:00am
    5:00pm
    Attendee Registration and Check-In
    Check-in available for attendees participating on Saturday.
    Museum
    Lobby
  • 9:00am
    5:00pm
    Exhibit Hall Open
    Meet and interact with over 50 developers showcasing the latest in flight simulation hardware and software.
    Museum Hangars
  • 9:00am
    5:00pm
    Saturday Seminars
    In-person seminars and livestreamed remote presentations featuring panel discussions, how-to sessions, and educational seminars on various flight simulation topics. See below for the session schedule.
    Event Center and Classroom
  • 10:00am
    3:00pm
    On-Site Lunch
    Lunch options available on-site include Minuti Cafe, a food truck serving hot options, and a concessions stand. View the menu for pricing and details.
    Various
  • 5:00pm
    9:00pm
    Evening Activities
    Saturday evening activities include a group outing to Top Golf and meet-ups hosted by various developers. Top Golf requires separate, advanced registration. View details.
    Various

Saturday Exhibitor Highlights

The following featured announcements and highlights are scheduled at exhibit booths on Saturday.

  • All
    Weekend
    BeyondATC
    Visit BeyondATC’s booth to try out the latest and greatest in AI-driven ATC featuring highly realistic voices, procedures, and traffic.
    Booth
    H6
  • All
    Weekend
    //42
    Come see why 42 is the answer with the Parallel 42 team! Meet for daily morning coffee and claim exclusive show discounts by scanning their QR codes, found all around the show.
    Booth
    H402
  • 10:00am
    12:00pm
    Jeff Favignano @ Thrustmaster
    Jeff Favignano will join the Thrustmaster team in their booth to livestream on the TCA Boeing Yoke in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Post-stream, he will be available in the Thrustmaster booth for a fan meet & greet.
    Booth
    W208
  • 10:00am
    10:20am
    SimFab
    A hands-on exhibit demonstrating SimFab's Modular Flight Cockpit and Complete Immersion Concept. A raffle will be held at the end of the demonstration.
    Booth
    W201
  • 10:30am
    10:40am
    FlightControlReplay
    FlightControlReplay will announce the addition of the most acclaimed camera feature that's been missing in Microsoft Flight Simulator.
    Booth
    H3
  • 11:00am
    11:20am
    Airland World
    Discover Airland World, the planetary simulation sandbox based on Unreal Engine 5. Meet Fred (AirlandFS) and Peter (WildRealm) to learn more about the project.
    Booth
    WE6
  • 12:00pm
    2:00pm
    Cpt Canada @ Thrustmaster
    Cpt Canada will join the Thrustmaster team in their booth to livestream on the TCA Boeing Yoke in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Post-stream, he will be available in the Thrustmaster booth for a fan meet & greet.
    Booth
    W208
  • 12:00pm
    12:20pm
    Virtual Fly
    Virtual Fly is once again showcasing its high-end flight simulation equipment for both professional and domestic use. Visit Virtual Fly's booth at 12pm on Saturday for the chance to win a Radio Switch Module!
    Booth
    H9
  • 2:00pm
    2:20pm
    Just Flight
    Join Just Flight for a special announcement regarding a new study level airliner for MSFS.
    Booth
    W2
  • 2:30pm
    4:30pm
    PMDG @ Thrustmaster
    Robert S. Randazzo from PMDG will join Chewwy94 in the Thrustmaster booth for a MSFS livestream using the PMDG 737NG and the Thrustmaster TCA Boeing Yoke. Meet the pair as they fly and answer questions about the DC-6, 737s, and the upcoming 777.
    Booth
    W208
  • 3:00pm
    4:00pm
    FlightFX: Where Real Life Meets Sim Life
    Let a real-life Vision Jet pilot walk you through basic pattern procedures, as taught by Cirrus. This event is first come, first served and includes the opportunity for individual instruction and Q&A.
    Vision Jet
    (Waltrip Hangar)

Saturday Seminar Schedule

Saturday's seminars take place in either the Event Center or Classrooms of the Lone Star Flight Museum. See the museum map for details. Click on any of the sessions below to view a more detailed description.

Main Event Schedule

All Sunday activities take place at the Lone Star Flight Museum. Exhibits will be open from 9:00am to 3:00pm.

  • 9:00am
    12:00pm
    Attendee Registration and Check-In
    Check-in available for attendees participating on Sunday.
    Museum
    Lobby
  • 9:00am
    3:00pm
    Exhibit Hall Open
    Meet and interact with over 50 developers showcasing the latest in flight simulation hardware and software.
    Museum Hangars
  • 9:00am
    3:00pm
    Sunday Seminars
    In-person seminars and livestreamed remote presentations featuring panel discussions, how-to sessions, and educational seminars on various flight simulation topics. See below for the session schedule.
    Event Center and Classroom
  • 10:00am
    3:00pm
    On-Site Lunch
    Lunch options available on-site include Minuti Cafe, a food truck serving hot options, and a concessions stand. View the menu for pricing and details.
    Various

Sunday Exhibitor Highlights

The following featured announcements and highlights are scheduled at exhibit booths on Sunday.

  • All
    Weekend
    BeyondATC
    Visit BeyondATC’s booth to try out the latest and greatest in AI-driven ATC featuring highly realistic voices, procedures, and traffic.
    Booth
    H6
  • All
    Weekend
    //42
    Come see why 42 is the answer with the Parallel 42 team! Meet for daily morning coffee and claim exclusive show discounts by scanning their QR codes, found all around the show.
    Booth
    H402
  • 10:00am
    12:00pm
    Chewwy94 @ Thrustmaster
    Chewwy94 will join the Thrustmaster team in their booth to livestream on their brand new combat hardware in DCS:World. Post-stream, he will be available in the Thrustmaster booth for a fan meet & greet.
    Booth
    W208
  • 10:00am
    10:20am
    SimFab
    A hands-on exhibit demonstrating SimFab's Modular Flight Cockpit and Complete Immersion Concept. A raffle will be held at the end of the demonstration.
    Booth
    W201
  • 2:00pm
    12:00pm
    Blu Games @ Thrustmaster
    Blu Games will join the Thrustmaster team in their booth to livestream on the TCA Boeing Yoke in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Post-stream, he will be available in the Thrustmaster booth for a fan meet & greet.
    Booth
    W208
  • 1:00pm
    3:00pm
    FlightFX: Vision Jet Tours
    Get up close and personal with an actual Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour this amazing aircraft and ask questions with its owner and operator, Tim Morgan.
    Vision Jet
    (Waltrip Hangar)

Sunday Seminar Schedule

Sunday's seminars take place in either the Event Center or Classrooms of the Lone Star Flight Museum. See the museum map for details. Click on any of the sessions below to view a more detailed description.