2023 National Conference

The Women in Aviation Australian Chapter (WAI Australia) are thrilled to announce its 2023 National Conference.

An inspiring full-day event that will bring senior high school students, and early career entrants together with mid-level and experienced aviation & aerospace industry professionals for meaningful speaking sessions, panel discussions, and tangible tools workshops. The day will also include a 2-hour networking event at the end for attendees 18 and over.

The event will have a little something for everyone, no matter the stage of career or particular aviation or aerospace field.

• Welcome to Industry – Pip Spence
• Inclusion on Purpose: Creating a Culture of Belonging (Panel) – Taylah Griffin Kimberley O’Reilly Nerita Somers Shamsa Lea
  
• Making Skillful Decisions (Workshop) – Natalee Johnston
  
• Building your Brand and Networking (Workshop)  –  Kaylah McClelland (Buckman) representing Brisbane Airport Corporation
  
• Mentoring Programs: Pro Tips from Mentors to Mentees (Panel) – Natalee Johnston Renee Summers Justyce Manton Ramia Jazdan Zena Assaad
  
• Practice your Pitch – Speed Networking Session with Multiple Industry Professionals
  
• The Career Pivot – Making the Move (Speaker Topic) – shamsa lea
• Human Factors: Stress Management in Aviation (Speaker Topic) –  Emma Swift
  
• Navigating Through Turbulence: Career Resilience (Speaker Topic)- Lieutenant Nicole Ravell
• Executive Career Positioning: Tips to Level Up your Career (Panel) – Donna Hardman (MBA BCom GAICD FGIA) Kerryn Newton Lea Vesic Cheryl Gray
• Finding your Passion & Building your Tribe (Speaker Topic) – Georgie Arnold
• Resume and Interview Techniques – Ruth Harrison William guest
• Tools to Challenge: Bias and Gender Discrimination – Florence Drummond Michael Flood Esther Olden Jessica Hayler
• Free Linkedin headshot for day delegates – Dan Molloy Photography and Carter Newell Lawyers
• Airside Bus Tour (Limited) – presented by Swissport/Cambridge and Brisbane Airport Corporation

Approximate timing – 9 am-5 pm (Conference & Workshops) & 5 pm-7 pm (Networking)                                                                                                                                                               Location – Brisbane Airport Conference Centre

WAI Australia is pleased to be offering limited free tickets to attendees 25 and under, early registration will be essential.

Ticket pricing: (Plus Eventbrite fees)

• Under 25 – Free (limited spots)
• Individual Members –  $50
• Individual Non-Members – $75
• Corporate Table of 8 – $1200 – All corporate tables will be acknowledged in our program as their valuable contribution offsets the prices to ensure we are able to make our event as accessible as we can to as many attendees as possible, while also supporting the raising of funds for our scholarship program.

The conference has sold out, but you can still get tickets to the 18+ Networking Only event 5 pm – 7 pm

Ticket sales close Feb 26th

Get tickets here

For more information please contact conference@waiaustralia.org or president@waiaustralia.org