In March 1990, 150 people gathered for the first Women in Aviation Conference in Prescott, Arizona, on the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University campus.
No one knew what to expect at that first conference, but after a weekend of networking, it was clear there was a need for more women in the aviation industry. Soon, the conference became an annual event, and in December 1994, Women in Aviation International was established as a professional, non-profit organization.
At #WAI20 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, we marked 31 years of coming together, mentoring, networking, and sharing the trademark positive energy found at our annual conference. Our members make WAI the passionate, dynamic organization it is, and the future is bright. Watch the WAI2020 wrap up video.
In 2020:
March 11-12, 2021
WAI2021 Virtual Conference
WAI2021 Sponsorship Opportunities
March 17-19, 2022
Gaylord Opryland Resort
Nashville, Tennessee
February 23-25, 2023
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
Long Beach, California
WAI members seek to inspire and stand for encouragement, continued education, and a whole lot of fun! If you’re a lover of all things aviation and aerospace, and enjoy sharing your passion with others, we’d love to have you! Membership includes job search opportunities, scholarship opportunities, access to mentors in your industry, and much more.