It’s time to mark your calendars for next year’s FlightSimExpo! North America’s largest community-driven flight simulation convention, is set to touch down in Providence, Rhode Island, from June 27-29, 2025. Following the success of this year’s event in Las Vegas, which drew over 2,400 attendees, the organizers are gearing up for an even more exciting experience in New England!
Event Highlights
The three-day event will be held at the Rhode Island Convention Center, offering attendees a packed schedule of activities:
- #FSExpoFriday: Kicking off the event with product updates and announcements from major flight simulation developers.
- Welcome Reception: An evening gathering for all attendees.
- FlightSimExpo Banquet: An exclusive dinner event for FSA Captains, featuring trivia and prizes.
- Exhibit Hall: A massive 85,000+ square foot space showcasing the latest in flight simulation hardware and software.
- Speaker Stages: Featuring how-to seminars and educational discussions from community experts.
Travel and Accommodation
For those planning to attend, here’s what you need to know:
- Venue: Rhode Island Convention Center in downtown Providence.
- Nearest Airport: Providence Airport (PVD), offering 30+ non-stop destinations and just a 15-minute drive from the venue.
- Alternative Airport: Boston’s Logan International Airport (KBOS), with convenient car, train, and bus connections to Providence.
- Hotel: The Omni Providence Hotel, connected to the convention center, is offering a special rate of $199/night for attendees.
- Transportation: Amtrak service is available for those traveling from New England and New York, with the station within walking distance of the venue.
FSA Co-Founder Evan Reiter comments on the accommodations: “We are super excited to bring FlightSimExpo to the Northeast. This $199/night hotel rate is one of the lowest the area has seen for this time of year, so we encourage attendees to book while the rate remains available. It’s the region’s peak tourist season—make your plans to join us in Providence now.”
Additional Activities
The event organizers are planning extra activities for the days surrounding the main event. As FSA Co-Founder Phil Coyle explains, “In Houston and Las Vegas, attendees enjoyed access to air traffic control towers, behind the scenes airport tours, aerial dogfights, museum visits, and more. We’re working on these options now and look forward to providing more details on aviation-themed and destination-focused Activities in early 2025.“
Registration and More Information
Attendee registration opens on December 14, with 3-day event passes starting at just $50 for early birds. Flight Simulation Association (FSA) Captains will have first access to this special rate.
For those eager to get a taste of what’s in store, FlightSimExpo will be releasing recordings from the 2024 event every Saturday on their YouTube channel, featuring seminars and presentations from the community.
With its combination of cutting-edge simulation technology, educational seminars, and networking opportunities, FlightSimExpo 2025 promises to be another unmissable event for flight simulation enthusiasts. For more information and to stay updated on registration details, visit flightsimexpo.com.
