Blast Off! caps off Oklahoma Aerospace Week with a live conversation featuring an astronaut, streamed to select locations across the state. Hear firsthand insights on space exploration, life in orbit, and the future of aerospace during this unique, statewide experience.

Innovation on the Block: A STEAM Community Night

Innovation on the Block is Oklahoma Aerospace Week’s signature community event—designed to bring families, students, and the broader community into the world of aerospace and technology in a way that’s interactive, approachable, and fun.

Hosted at Innovation Hall, this free, family-friendly experience features hands-on STEAM activities led by local education partners, giving kids the chance to explore science, engineering, and innovation through real, tactile experiences.

The evening also includes trivia, interactive challenges, and a movie screening—creating multiple ways for all ages to engage, learn, and enjoy the space.

Whether you’re introducing your child to STEAM for the first time or just looking for something different to do as a family, Innovation on the Block is built to make learning feel like play.

The Stafford Air & Space Museum is hosting a lunch celebration for Artemis II, bringing the community together to mark the next step in human spaceflight.

Stick around for launch time at 5:24 PM CT as we watch history unfold together.

Aerospace Week participants are invited to connect and network with industry professionals, government partners, and innovation leaders. Hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, ACES, and the Oklahoma City Innovation District, this reception celebrates collaboration across the state’s aerospace community.

Urban air mobility and electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) are rapidly transforming aviation. This industry briefing explores how emerging technologies like autonomous flight systems and advanced air mobility will integrate into existing aerospace infrastructure and what that means for Oklahoma’s role in the future of aviation.

ODIA Defense Briefing - Triaging Tomorrow: Insights from the Ukraine War

Join us for an intimate fireside chat with trauma surgeons from Ukraine who have worked on the frontlines of one of the most technologically advanced conflicts in modern history. As autonomous systems and evolving ballistics have reshaped the battlefield, they have reshaped the operating room as well. Hear firsthand how these surgeons have adapted their approach to traumatic injury in real time — and what those hard-won insights mean for the future of trauma care. This candid conversation is one you don’t want to miss!

Registration Link: ODIA Defense Briefing - Triaging Tomorrow: Insights from the Ukraine War