Chapter Opportunities and Events at the 35th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference

Please join us March 21-23, 2024, at the breathtaking Orlando World Center Marriott for the 35th Women in Aviation International Conference in Orlando, Florida. This is an incredible opportunity for you to connect with fellow members and elevate your WAI Chapter to new heights. Get ready to experience exciting chapter events and make memories that will last a lifetime!

Get Your Chapter Involved in Conference Activities

Enter the Chapter Logo contest and let your creativity soar with a brand-new logo or show off those design skills with your existing custom Chapter Logo.

Nominate a WAI volunteer hero for the coveted Dorothy Hilbert Chapter Volunteer of the Year award and show appreciation for their hard work.

Spotlight your chapter, members, and all of your amazing accomplishments at the Chapter Showcase. Click here for detailed Chapter Showcase information.

Be sure to carefully review the details, including deadlines. All submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. EST on February 25, 2024, to ensure you don't miss your chance to make a mark!

Don't keep these opportunities to yourself! Share them with your chapter members and encourage them to join in on the fun. Let's make this a year to remember!

Chapter Events at WAI2024 Conference

Mark Your Calendar!

WAI Chapter Connect Reception
Sponsored by Atlas Air
Wednesday, March 20
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
(ticket required/invitation only)

All chapter members registered for conference are invited to this free kickoff event. If you are registered for conference and a member of a chapter but haven’t received your invitation or would like to attend, please register HERE. Kick off the 2024 Conference with the WAI Chapter Connect reception, one of the highlights of a chapter member's conference experience!

WAI Chapter Leadership Workshop
Sponsored by Republic Airways
Thursday, March 21
8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

This session will include a discussion on the most common challenges faced by WAI chapter leaders, WAI chapter management tools, and WAI chapter operational ideas. The session will also include an interactive workshop, with an amazing guest presenter to help chapter leaders learn new and innovative techniques to apply to their chapters and professional lives. An update on chapter programs, resources, and opportunities will also be included. If you’re a chapter leader, this event will be packed with information and useful tools that you do not want to miss.

Finding Sponsors to Support your WAI Chapter
Presented by WAI Chapters
Thursday, March 21
2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

In this Chapter Leadership session, hear from a variety of leaders who have successfully navigated the challenges of fundraising and securing sponsorship partnerships for their chapters. New chapters, student chapters, and standard chapters will be present to speak about their experiences and share their expertise to help YOU engage your community and gain financial support for your chapter’s operations and outreach activities.

Plan and Host an Outstanding Girls in Aviation Day Event

Sponsored by FedEx Employees Credit Union
Friday, March 22
1:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Girls in Aviation Day is one of the most exciting annual events hosted by WAI Chapters and Corporate members. With a goal to inspire and connect girls (and boys!) ages 8-18 in communities throughout the world, GIAD provides education and fun while teaching youth about the aviation and aerospace industries. Hear from seasoned event hosts sharing their experience to learn how to plan and host an outstanding GIAD event for Saturday, September 21, 2024!

How to Start a WAI Chapter

Sponsored by U.S. Coast Guard
Friday, March 22
3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Interested in learning how to start a chapter in your local community? This is the session for you! Learn about how to make starting your WAI chapter easy and stress-free, and how to approach operating your local chapter to grow a dynamic and engaging WAI chapter.

Student and Collegiate Chapter Leadership Workshop

Sponsored by Republic Airways
Saturday, March 23
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Student and Collegiate chapters are unique in their structure and operation. This interactive session will present a panel of student and collegiate chapter leaders to talk about the challenges and opportunities leaders face. They will offer their experience and expertise and provide tools that will help you and your team lead your Student and Collegiate chapter with confidence.

Opportunities at WAI2024 Conference

Volunteer At Conference

Did you know that our Volunteers are the MVPs of the Women in Aviation International Conference? In order to keep conference costs as low as possible, WAI relies on a small army of amazing volunteers just like you to put on a terrific conference! Select volunteer opportunities as your register your conference attendance or contact the Volunteer Coordinator by clicking HERE to contact us for more information.

Do you have any "hot topics" that you would like addressed in the

"Finding Sponsors to Support Your WAI Chapter?

Let us know HERE.

2024 Conference Merchandise

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Still Need to Register for Conference?

The 35th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference will be held at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida on March 21-23, 2024. Don't miss the early registration discount , available through 11:59 p.m. EST on February 13, 2024.

Do you have a credit for a full conference registration that you need to use in 2024? Or, if your chapter has some rebate funds you'd like to use to send your members to conference - we can help! Email the WAI Conference Registration team to use your conference registration credit and/or put your rebate funds to work at conference!

Also, if your chapter has a credit for a conference registration that will expire with the 2024 conference, but you won't be able to use it? Let Jessi know that too, and we can gift it or arrange to have it otherwise used by a worthy candidate!