2020 Conference Schedule Overview
2020 Conference Schedule Overview
(as of January 7, 2020)
Please note: All times, locations, and topics are subject to change
Wednesday, March 4 |
Location: |
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| 7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. | TOUR: Kennedy Space Center Tour (ticket required, lunch not included) | |
| 3- 6 p.m. | Registration Open (sponsored by American Airlines) | Veracruz C |
| 6:30- 7:30 p.m. | WAI Chapter Reception (ticket required/ by invitation only) (sponsored by Envoy Air) | Fiesta 6 |
Thursday, March 5 |
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| 7-8 a.m. | Yoga Class | Fiesta 9 |
| 8 -11 a.m. | WAI Chapter Leadership Workshop (sponsored by ConocoPhillips) | Durango 1 |
| 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Registration Open (sponsored by American Airlines) | Veracruz C |
| 7:45-11:30 a.m. | TOUR: Disney's Business Behind the Magic Tour (ticket required, lunch not included) | |
| 8:30 -10:30 a.m. | Professional Development Seminar Seen! Increasing Your Visibility and Influence (ticket required) (sponsored by XOJET) | Fiesta 5 |
| 9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. | TOUR: Embraer Melbourne Facility Tour (ticket required, includes lunch) | |
| 9-10:30 a.m. | Minute Mentoring® (pre-registration required) (sponsored by Walmart Aviation) | Coronado C |
| 9 - noon | Aerospace Educators Workshop (pre-registration required) (sponsored by Walmart Aviation) | Coronado F |
| 10:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Tour: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Tour (ticket required, includes lunch) | |
| 10 - 10:45 a.m. | New Members Connect (ticket required/by invitation only) | Monterrey 1 |
| 11 a.m. - noon | Annual WAI Membership Meeting | Fiesta 6 |
| noon - 12:30 p.m. | Meet and Greet With the WAI Board | Fiesta 6 |
| 12:50 - 1 p.m. | Exhibits Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | Veracruz Lobby |
| 1- 5:30 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Open | Veracruz Exhibit Hall |
| 2- 4 p.m. | Professional Development Seminar Leadership: How to Direct and Motivate Others (ticket required) (sponsored by XOJET) | Fiesta 5 |
| 2:30- 4 p.m. | Build Chapter Partnerships - Fundraise Like a Pro (sponsored by Michelin North America) | Durango 1 |
| 4 - 6 p.m. | Networking 101 for Students (sponsored by Southwest Airlines) | Coronado F |
| 4:30 - 6 p.m. | WAI International Reception | Cancun |
| 6- 7 p.m. | WAI Connect Beach Party (sponsored by NBAA, Republic Airways & Lift Academy) | Cabanas Beach |
| 8 - 10 p.m. | Jazz With Wings Hangar Dance (sponsored by Wings Financial Credit Union) | Fiesta 6 |
Friday, March 6 |
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| 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. | Mindfulness Workshop | Coronado F |
| 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Registration Open (closed during luncheon) (sponsored by American Airlines) | Veracruz C |
| 9 - 10:30 a.m. | Opening General Session (sponsored by The Boeing Company) | Coronado Ballroom |
| 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Open (closed during luncheon) | Veracruz Exhibit Hall |
| 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. | How to Start a WAI Chapter | Coronado G |
| 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. | Plan and Host an Outstanding GIAD Event | Durango 1 |
| Noon - 1:30 p.m. | Luncheon (sponsored by Amazon, Delta Air Lines, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, UPS Airlines) | Coronado Ballroom |
| 1:45 - 5:15 p.m. | Education Sessions (sponsored by Piedmont Airlines) | Various Locations |
| 2 - 4 p.m. | Sexual Harassment - What to Do, Where to Go | Fiesta 6 |
| 5 - 7 p.m. | Young Professionals Forum & Reception (ticket required) (sponsored by Southwest Airlines) | Fiesta 6 |
Saturday, March 7 |
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| 7 - 8 a.m. | Zumba Class | Fiesta 6 |
| 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Registration Open (sponsored by American Airlines) | Veracruz C |
| 9- 10:30 a.m. | General Session (sponsored by Uber) | Coronado Ballroom |
| 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Girls in Aviation Day Orlando (pre-registration required) | Veracruz C |
| 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Open | Veracruz Exhibit Hall |
| 1:45 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Education Sessions (sponsored by The Boeing Company) | Various Locations |
| 6 - 8 p.m. | Pioneer Hall of Fame Ceremony (ticket required) (sponsored by Endeavor Air, NATCA) Celebration Dinner (ticket required) (sponsored by CAE, ExpressJet Airlines, Kellstrom Aerospace) | Coronado Ballroom |