The next FlightSimExpo will be held on June 12-14, 2026 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre near Minneapolis, Minnesota. The announcement was made during closing remarks at this year’s show.
PROVIDENCE – June 29, 2025 – The sixth annual FlightSimExpo was held this past weekend at the Rhode Island Convention Center in downtown Providence. Bringing together pilots and flight simmers from across the country and around the world, the event saw more than 40 seminars and announcements, 80 exhibitors, and almost 3,000 attendees. According to GoProvidence, FlightSimExpo was estimated to bring more than $1 million dollars of direct spend to the region.
“We are so grateful to the attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, media partners, speakers, and volunteers who made FlightSimExpo 2025 the success it was,” said FSA co-founder Evan Reiter on stage at this year’s show. “We book the venue, but you make the event what it is. Thank you for joining us in-person or online this year.”
2025 Attendee Choice Award Winners
As this year’s show drew to a close, organizers announced the winners of the first-ever Attendee Choice Awards were:
- Best #FSExpoFriday Announcement: WINWING
- Best Exhibit Booth: VATSIM
The winners were selected by live polling of FlightSimExpo attendees throughout the weekend.
FlightSimExpo 2026 is June 12-14 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre
Flight Simulation Association also announced today that FlightSimExpo 2026 will be held on June 12-14, 2026 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre, located a short 8-mile drive from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
Offering non-stop flights to domestic and international destinations, MSP offers excellent connectivity for attendees joining the show from around the world. The airport recently received the highest scores for customer satisfaction among mega airports (33 million or more passengers per year) in the J.D. Power 2024 North America Airport Satisfaction Study.
Saint Paul combines urban amenities with historic charm. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, Minnesota's Capital City features stunning venues, full-service hotels and a sustainable convention center. Over 100 languages are spoken in this diverse city that cares for its heritage, its people, its natural places, and for those who come to visit.
Attendees can expect hotel rates ranging from $149-$159 per night, plus tax. Links to book these discounted hotel options, along with travel deals and the initial event schedule, will be available this fall. Tickets go on sale in December.
Replays of All 2025 Seminars are Still Available!
From now until August 31, FlightSimExpo Online is available for just $15! This one-time purchase offers instant access to all FlightSimExpo 2025 seminars, including #FSExpoFriday announcements and Community Stage and FSElite Stage presentations.
“Purchasing FlightSimExpo Online is a great way for the community to help support the show,” said FSA Co-Founder Phil Coyle, an organizer of the event. “Along with ad free session replays, you’ll see a full walk-through of the Exhibit Hall and have access to our attendee Discord.”
Learn more about FlightSimExpo Online and purchase access at flightsimexpo.com/watch.
About FlightSimExpo. FlightSimExpo is one of the world’s largest flight simulation conventions. The event has welcomed more than 9,000 attendees to events in Las Vegas, Orlando, San Diego, Houston, and Providence since 2018. FlightSimExpo is produced by Flight Simulation Association, a community-driven organization of developers, simmers, and real-world pilots working to make it easier to get started in home flight simulation. Join the community today—free—at flightsimassociation.com for resources, learning content, webinars, and discounts on top add-ons and simulation hardware.
