APS Division of Fluid Dynamics (DFD) Meeting 2027

Connect with thousands of fluid dynamics researchers, engineers, and industry innovators advancing aerospace, energy, computational fluid dynamics, flow measurement, and next-generation engineering technologies.

The APS Division of Fluid Dynamics (DFD) Meeting brings together thousands of researchers and engineers advancing fluid mechanics, aerospace, energy, computational fluid dynamics, and experimental flow measurement. Showcase your products and services, connect with research teams evaluating advanced instrumentation, simulation software, and engineering technologies, and build relationships with potential customers.

Join us Nov. 21–23, 2027, in Boston, Massachusetts.

You can also plan ahead for DFD 2028 and preview future exhibit pricing and more opportunities to extend your organization's participation.

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Why companies exhibit

Reach thousands of fluid dynamics researchers and engineers advancing aerospace, energy, computational modeling, and experimental flow measurement, including:

  • Principal investigators and research leaders
  • Lab managers evaluating instrumentation and diagnostics
  • Scientists studying turbulence and multiphase flows
  • Aerospace, energy, and industry research and development engineers
  • Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and simulation specialists
  • Graduate students and postdocs influencing purchasing

Who you’ll meet at DFD

  • 94%

    from universities, academic research institutions, and affiliated research centers

  • 4%

    from national laboratories and government research organizations, including NASA, U.S. Department of Energy laboratories, and defense research facilities

  • 2%

    from industry research and development professionals and technology providers across aerospace, energy, advanced manufacturing, and scientific instrumentation

Contact us for audience profiles

Contact the APS Corporate Relations team for the full audience profile from DFD 2026 and for more information about DFD.

Who should exhibit?

Ideal for companies seeking visibility with fluid dynamics researchers and engineers evaluating advanced technologies, including:

  • Flow measurement and imaging equipment manufacturers
  • Sensors and diagnostic instrumentation providers
  • CFD and simulation software developers
  • Aerospace and propulsion technology companies
  • Energy and advanced manufacturing solution providers

Exhibitor benefits

Exhibiting at DFD connects you with fluid dynamics researchers, engineers, and industry research and development teams evaluating advanced instrumentation, simulation tools, and engineering technologies. Showcase your solutions, reach technical decision-makers, and build customer relationships through:

  • Exhibit space positioned in a high-traffic hall
  • Complimentary full-conference registrations, based on booth size
  • Recognition in the mobile app, website, and on-site signage
  • Lead retrieval and networking opportunities
  • Discounted hotel rates for exhibitors

Purchase process

APS has simplified the process for purchasing exhibit tables and sponsorships — now both can be completed in a single, streamlined transaction. Get a quick overview before you begin.

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Exhibit booth options

Each 10 by 10 foot exhibit booth includes two chairs, one six-foot table, one wastebasket, and a company identification sign. Additional furnishings, equipment, and services are available at an additional cost.

Purchase booths

10 by 10 foot exhibit booth

One 10×10 exhibit booth for organizations seeking to showcase products, demonstrate technologies, and connect with DFD attendees.

Cost

$4,500

10 by 20 foot exhibit booth

One 10×20 exhibit booth offering additional space for product demonstrations, equipment displays, and attendee engagement.

Cost

$9,000

10 by 30 foot exhibit booth

One 10×30 exhibit booth, providing an expanded presence for larger equipment displays, demonstrations, and customer meetings.

Cost

$13,500

Promotional opportunities

Extend your DFD presence with individual promotional opportunities designed to increase brand visibility, engage fluid dynamics researchers and engineers, and reach attendees before and during the meeting.

Brand visibility and meeting essentials

Purchase sponsorships now

Conference badge/lanyard

Build meeting-wide visibility with your branding associated with attendee badges and lanyards.

Available: 1

Cost

$5,500

Meeting app sponsor

Put your brand in attendees' hands through prominent recognition in the DFD meeting app.

Available: 1

Cost

$3,500

Wi-Fi sponsor

Keep attendees connected while building visibility through recognition associated with meeting Wi-Fi.

Available: 1

Cost

$3,500

Featured promotional signage

Showcase your organization with featured promotional signage displayed during the meeting.

Available: 4

Cost

$1,000

Attendee engagement and networking

Purchase sponsorships now

Welcome reception

Connect your brand with a key meeting networking experience through sponsor recognition at the welcome reception.

Available: 1

Cost

$3,500

Coffee/refreshment break

Gain visibility during a scheduled attendee coffee and refreshment break with sponsor recognition.

Available: 3

Cost

$2,500

Poster session sponsor

Build visibility with fluid dynamics researchers during a DFD poster session through sponsor recognition.

Available: 2

Cost

$3,500

Welcome/networking reception

Support attendee connections through sponsor recognition at a welcome or networking reception.

Available: 1

Cost

$3,000

Thought leadership

Purchase sponsorships now

Thought leadership/industry session

Position your organization alongside a relevant fluid dynamics or industry topic through a dedicated thought leadership or industry session.

Available: 4

Cost

$1,500

Digital and pre-event promotion

Purchase sponsorships now

Pre-event sponsored email

Reach the DFD community before the meeting through a dedicated sponsored email opportunity.

Available: 2

Cost

$3,500

Ad retargeting: 10,000 impressions

Extend your reach with a 10,000-impression digital retargeting campaign.

Available: Multiple

Cost

$750

Ad retargeting: 30,000 impressions

Expand your digital visibility with a 30,000-impression retargeting campaign.

Available: Multiple

Cost

$2,000

Ad retargeting: 50,000 impressions

Build broader awareness with a 50,000-impression digital retargeting campaign.

Available: Multiple

Cost

$3,000

Ad retargeting: 100,000 impressions

Maximize your digital reach with a 100,000-impression retargeting campaign.

Available: Multiple

Cost

$5,000

Thank you to our 2026 exhibitors and sponsors

APS is grateful to our 2026 exhibitors and sponsors, and we look forward to welcoming you back to DFD 2027!

Contact us

For more information about partnership opportunities with APS at DFD and other scientific meetings, please contact the APS exhibit and sponsorship manager.

Insurance disclaimer

As of April 2025, insurance coverage for exhibitor booths is now included in the cost of the booth space. Proof of this coverage will be provided directly by the insurance vendor approximately three to four weeks prior to each meeting. Accordingly, individual exhibitors are no longer required to submit separate proof of insurance to APS.

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