Women in Aviation International Annual Conference
About WAI Conference
The Women in Aviation International Conference is a multi-day professional conference that brings together women and allies from every corner of the aviation and aerospace industry. It features workshops, panels, keynote speakers, and hands-on learning sessions focused on technical skills, leadership development, career navigation, and industry advocacy.
Whether you are a student, early-career professional, or seasoned industry leader, the conference provides practical education, real-world insight, and direct exposure to the people and pathways shaping aviation today. For many attendees, it’s the moment aviation shifts from feeling aspirational to feeling truly attainable.
Top 3 Benefits of Attending the WAI Conference
1. Career Access You Can't Get Anywhere Else
The Women in Aviation International Conference brings together hundreds of aviation employers, recruiters, educators, and decision-makers in one place. Attendees have direct access to airlines, corporate flight departments, maintenance organizations, universities, government agencies, and aerospace companies — many of whom are actively hiring.
Benefits include:
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Face-to-face conversations with recruiters
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On-site interviews and networking events
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Resume reviews and career workshops
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Exposure to aviation careers beyond the flight deck
For many members, the conference leads directly to job interviews, internships, mentorships, and career pivots.
2. Education, Confidence, & Professional Growth
Beyond hiring, the conference offers hands-on learning and leadership development for every career stage. Attendees can choose from dozens of workshops, panels, and keynote sessions focused on technical skills, leadership, advocacy, and navigating aviation careers.
Attendees gain:
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Industry knowledge and career clarity
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Leadership and communication skills
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Confidence from learning alongside peers
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Inspiration from women leading across aviation
For students and early-career members, this is often the moment aviation stops feeling abstract and starts feeling achievable.
3. Community, Mentorship, and Belonging
Perhaps the most powerful benefit is community. The conference creates space to meet people who understand the challenges — and opportunities — of being a woman in aviation.
Attendees often leave with:
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Lifelong friendships and professional connections
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Mentors who offer guidance beyond the conference
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A stronger sense of belonging in the industry
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Motivation to stay engaged and give back
For many first-time attendees, this is the first time they truly feel they are not alone in aviation.
WAI2026 Registration Now Open!
Get ready to soar at WAI2026, being held in Dallas, Texas, March 19-21, 2026. This three-day gathering brings together aviation and aerospace professionals from around the globe for inspiring speakers, hands-on education, career opportunities, and unmatched networking. Don’t miss your chance to connect, grow, and be part of the future of aviation and aerospace!
