AES Convention – Audio Engineering Society 2027
About AES Convention – Audio Engineering Society
AES Conventions are major international events for audio professionals offering technical presentations, exhibitions, and networking opportunities focused on audio engineering and music technology.
AES Show Nashville 2027
The Audio Engineering Society's US show returns to the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee, on October 28–30, 2027. The exhibition runs on two of the three days: Friday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, October 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Off-site studio workshops and tours are planned for the day before, with details still to come.
What it is
AES Show Nashville is the Audio Engineering Society's flagship US industry event, which moved to Nashville in 2026. The organiser pitches it at audio professionals from every field, together with musicians, songwriters, students and educators, and pairs a programme of workshops, research presentations and studio tours with an exhibition where manufacturers present technology, products and workflows.
On the exhibit floor
- Main Stage – opens with a keynote, followed by panels, interviews and workshops.
- Showcase Theater – exhibitors present products, workflows and advice.
- Education and Careers Fair – on the floor alongside the exhibits.
- Loudspeaker demonstrations – for 2027 the organiser plans a second purpose-built venue for full-rig loudspeaker and line-array demonstrations, plus expanded education and experience rooms and a larger exhibits area.
Planning notes
Registration and the session schedule are published on aesshow.com. Exhibit space for 2027 is booked through the AES media kit. AES also runs a separate European convention; this page covers the US show.
Key Topics
- Recording and studio engineering
- Live sound and loudspeaker demonstrations
- Audio research presentations
- Workshops and studio tours
- Audio education and careers
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