2020 Conference Schedule Overview (as of January 7, 2020) | ||
Please note: All times, locations, and topics are subject to change | ||
Wednesday, March 4 | Location: | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 |
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.
