WAI Regional European Conference

Conference Theme: Aviation: It’s a diverse world!

Join other WAI members for the WAI Regional European Conference in beautiful Surrey, England, just outside of London, this November 5-6 for a conference you'll remember as being just plain supersonic! WAI President Dr. Peggy Chabrian and Executive Board member Jane Middleton have worked tirelessly with volunteers from our Southern England and Box D Chapters to put together an exciting two days of events that will include the opportunity to sit on an operational British Airways Concorde whilst former Captain Mike Bannister narrates your virtual "flight."

Come discover more about the business of flight test development, what commercial, military and corporate aviation is about, and how women are thriving at all levels, all over the world, through WAI's extensive networking and mentoring system. Meet aviation enthusiasts and professionals from all over the world, all while enjoying the extensive collection of artifacts at the Brooklands Museum.

Conference Rates

Member:
- Full Registration	$200 USD (includes all sessions & meal events)
- Saturday Only	$85 USD   (includes Luncheon & Refreshment Breaks, NO Banquet)
Non-Member:
- Full Registration	$240 USD (includes all sessions & meal events)
- Saturday Only	$125 USD (includes Luncheon & Refreshment Breaks, NO Banquet)

Extra Tickets:

Additional Friday Night Opening Reception Ticket: $45 USD
Additional Saturday Luncheon Ticket: $50 USD
Additional Saturday Banquet Ticket: $70 USD

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Hotel Information

Room Rates:
Single room is £75 per night
Double room is £90 per night on a bed and breakfast basis

The Hilton Cobham Hotel is just 25 miles from central London. Half an hour from Heathrow Airport and only 40 minutes from Gatwick Airport. All rooms at the Hilton Cobham hotel have high speed internet access.

Hotel Booking Information:

You can book your room online by clicking [HERE].

If booking hotel rooms via phone, please call +44 1932 864471 and press "0" once connected. Please reference code "GAVIA". This service is available Monday through Friday between 10:00 and 15:00 (GMT +1). Reservations must be made by 4 November, 2010 to receive the special rate.

Getting to the Brooklands Museum:

By car: The Museum is between Weybridge and Byfleet, just a few minutes from Junction 10 of the M25 and the A3 London to Portsmouth trunk road. Leave the A3 at the Painshill junction (A245) and follow the brown 'Brooklands Museum' signs.

Via rail or bus: The nearest railway station is Weybridge (less than a mile away) which is on the Woking and Waterloo line. From there, the Arriva bus route 436 serves Woking, Sheerwater, Byfleet, Mercedes-Benz World/Brooklands Museum and Weybridge Station. For bus times visit http://www.arrivabus.co.uk or call 0870 608 2608.

Conference Schedule

Friday, 5 November

Friday’s Opening Reception includes the Brooklands Concorde Experience. Relive the excitement of the supersonic age with a 30-minute visit on board Concorde G-BBDG.

Take your seat in the front cabin for a virtual flight, piloted by Captain Mike Bannister who will afterwards share his experiences. Visitors may see the Concorde Simulator free of charge, subject to operational constraints. The Museum will offer special "At the Controls of Concorde" packages on Friday and Saturday.

Special Prize Drawing: The Brooklands Museum has generously donated live simulator sessions for four lucky delegates. Winners will be chosen from the names of all attendees and announced at the opening reception.

Saturday, 6 November

Saturday’s speakers include:

Dominique Brown, Chief Operating Officer, Quick International Courier

Lt. Col Jennifer Crossman, USAF KC-135 pilot

Captain Suzanna Darcy-Hennemann record setting 777 Captain with Boeing

Flight Lieutenant Kirsty Moore, Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team

Gabriella Somerville, Managing Director ConnectJets

Be sure to stay for the Saturday Night Banquet

Speakers