2022 Conference Schedule Overview
2022 Conference Schedule
Overview (as of October 1, 2021)Please note: All times and topics are subject to change
Wednesday, March 16 |
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| 3-6 p.m. | Registration Open Sponsored by American Airlines / American Airlines Federal Credit Union | Ryman Hall C2 |
| 6:30- 7:30 p.m. | WAI Chapter Reception (pre-registration required/ by invitation only) Sponsored by PSA Airlines | Governor's A |
Thursday, March 17 |
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| 7-8 a.m. | Yoga Class (ticket required) Sponsored by University of Tennessee Aerospace & Defense MBA | Canal C |
| 8 -11 a.m. | WAI Chapter Leadership Workshop Sponsored by JetBlue | Canal A |
| 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Industry Briefings Sponsored by Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air, Skyborne Airline Academy, Inc., and Southwest Airlines | Various Rooms |
| 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Registration Open Sponsored by American Airlines / American Airlines Federal Credit Union | Ryman Hall C2 |
| 8:30 -10:30 a.m. | Professional Development Seminar "Building a Great Resume" (ticket required) Sponsored by Viasat | Governor's A |
| 9 - noon | Aerospace Educators Workshop (pre-registration required) Sponsored by Airbus | Canal E |
| 10 - 10:45 a.m. | New Members Connect (pre-registration required/by invitation only) Sponsored by Air Wisconsin | Canal C |
| 11 a.m. - noon | Annual WAI Membership Meeting | Governor's B |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Professional Development Seminar "The Requisite Courage: How to Move From Unworthy to Unafraid" (ticket required) Sponsored by Envoy Air | Governor's A |
| noon - 12:30 p.m. | Meet and Greet With the WAI Board | Governor's B |
| 12:50 - 1 p.m. | Exhibits Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | Ryman Foyer |
| 1- 5:30 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Open Sponsored by FedEx Express | Ryman Hall C1 |
| 2- 4 p.m. | Professional Development Seminar "Creating a Circle for Success" (ticket required) Sponsored by Flexjet | Governor's A |
| 2:30- 4 p.m. | Build Chapter Partnerships - Fundraise Like a Pro Sponsored by Go Rentals | Canal E |
| 4 - 6 p.m. | Networking 101 Sponsored by The Boeing Company | Canal C |
| 6- 7 p.m. | WAI Connect Reception (ticket required) Sponsored by United Airlines | Delta Ballroom |
| 8 - 10 p.m. | Jazz With Wings Hangar Dance (sponsored by Wings Financial Credit Union) | Governor's A |
Friday, March 18 |
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| 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. | Mindfulness Workshop (ticket required) Sponsored by Gulfstream | Canal A |
| 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Registration Open (closed during luncheon) Sponsored by American Airlines / American Airlines Federal Credit Union | Ryman Hall C2 |
| 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Industry Briefings Sponsored by Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air, Skyborne Airline Academy, Inc., and Southwest Airlines | Various Rooms |
| 9 - 10:30 a.m. | Opening General Session Sponsored by The Boeing Company | Delta Ballroom |
| 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Open (closed during luncheon) Sponsored by FedEx Express | Ryman Hall C1 |
| 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. | How to Start a WAI Chapter | Bayou A |
| 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. | Plan and Host an Outstanding GIAD Event | Canal A |
| Noon - 1:30 p.m. | Luncheon (ticket required) Sponsored by Delta Air Lines/Endeavor Air | Delta Ballroom |
| 1:45 - 5:15 p.m. | Education Sessions | Various Rooms |
Saturday, March 19 |
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| 7 - 8 a.m. | Zumba Class (ticket required) Sponsored by Gulfstream | Bayou A |
| 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Industry Briefings Sponsored by Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air, Skyborne Airline Academy, Inc., and Southwest Airlines | Various Rooms |
| 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Registration Open Sponsored by American Airlines / American Airlines Federal Credit Union | Ryman Hall C2 |
| 9- 10:30 a.m. | General Session Sponsored by NetJets | Delta Ballroom |
| 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Girls in Aviation Day Nashville (pre-registration required) | Ryman Hall C2 |
| 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Open Sponsored by FedEx Express | Ryman Hall C1 |
| 1:45 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Education Sessions | Various Rooms |
| 6 - 8 p.m. | Pioneer Hall of Fame Ceremony and Celebration Dinner (ticket required) Sponsored by Southwest Airlines & Gulfstream | Delta Ballroom |