| 2022 Conference Schedule Overview (as of March 4, 2022) | ||
| Please note: All times and topics are subject to change | ||
| Wednesday, March 16 | ||
| 3- 6 p.m. | Registration Open Sponsored by American Airlines / American Airlines Federal Credit Union | Ryman Hall C2 |
| 6:30- 7:30 p.m. | WAI Chapter Reception (pre-registration required/ by invitation only) Sponsored by PSA Airlines | Governor's A |
| Thursday, March 17 | ||
| 7-8 a.m. | Yoga Class (ticket required) Sponsored by University of Tennessee Aerospace & Defense MBA | Canal C |
| 8 -11 a.m. | WAI Chapter Leadership Workshop Sponsored by JetBlue | Canal A |
| 8 a.m. - 5 p,m. | Industry Briefings Sponsored by Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air, Skyborne Airline Academy, Inc., and Southwest Airlines | Various Rooms |
| 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Registration Open Sponsored by American Airlines / American Airlines Federal Credit Union | Ryman Hall C2 |
| 8:30 -10:30 a.m. | Professional Development Seminar "Building a Great Resume" (ticket required) Sponsored by Viasat | Governor's A |
| 9-10:30 a.m. | Be A Mentor. Find A Mentor (pre-registration required) Sponsored by CAE | Bayou A |
| 9 - noon | Aerospace Educators Workshop (pre-registration required) Sponsored by Airbus | Canal E |
| 10 - 10:45 a.m. | New Members Connect (pre-registration required/by invitation only) Sponsored by Air Wisconsin | Canal C |
| 11 a.m. - noon | Annual WAI Membership Meeting | Governor's B |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Professional Development Seminar "The Requisite Courage: How to Move From Unworthy to Unafraid" (ticket required) Sponsored by Envoy Air | Governor's A |
| noon - 12:30 p.m. | Meet and Greet With the WAI Board | Governor's B |
| 12:50 - 1 p.m. | Exhibits Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | Ryman Foyer |
| 1- 5:30 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Open Sponsored by FedEx Express | Ryman Hall C1 |
| 2- 4 p.m. | Professional Development Seminar "Creating a Circle for Success" (ticket required) Sponsored by Flexjet | Governor's A |
| 2:30- 4 p.m. | Build Chapter Partnerships - Fundraise Like a Pro Sponsored by Go Rentals | Canal E |
| 4 - 6 p.m. | Networking 101 Sponsored by The Boeing Company | Canal C |
| 6- 7 p.m. | WAI Connect Reception (ticket required) Sponsored by United Airlines | Delta Ballroom |
| 8 - 10 p.m. | Jazz With Wings Hangar Dance (sponsored by Wings Financial Credit Union) | Governor's A |
| Friday, March 18 | ||
| 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. | Mindfulness Workshop (ticket required) Sponsored by Gulfstream | Canal A |
| 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Registration Open (closed during luncheon) Sponsored by American Airlines / American Airlines Federal Credit Union | Ryman Hall C2 |
| 8 a.m. - 5 p,m. | Industry Briefings Sponsored by Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air, Skyborne Airline Academy, Inc., and Southwest Airlines | Various Rooms |
| 9 - 10:30 a.m. | Opening General Session Sponsored by The Boeing Company | Delta Ballroom |
| 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Open (closed during luncheon) Sponsored by FedEx Express | Ryman Hall C1 |
| 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. | How to Start a WAI Chapter | Bayou A |
| 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. | Plan and Host an Outstanding GIAD Event | Canal A |
| Noon - 1:30 p.m. | Luncheon (ticket required) Sponsored by Delta Air Lines/Endeavor Air | Delta Ballroom |
| 1:45 - 5:15 p.m. | Education Sessions | Various Rooms |
| Saturday, March 19 | ||
| 7 - 8 a.m. | Zumba Class (ticket required) Sponsored by Gulfstream | Bayou A |
| 8 a.m. - 5 p,m. | Industry Briefings Sponsored by Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air, Skyborne Airline Academy, Inc., and Southwest Airlines | Various Rooms |
| 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Registration Open Sponsored by American Airlines / American Airlines Federal Credit Union | Ryman Hall C2 |
| 9- 10:30 a.m. | General Session Sponsored by NetJets | Delta Ballroom |
| 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Girls in Aviation Day Nashville (pre-registration required) | Ryman Hall C2 |
| 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Open Sponsored by FedEx Express | Ryman Hall C1 |
| 1:45 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Education Sessions | Various Rooms |
| 6 - 8 p.m. | Pioneer Hall of Fame Ceremony and Celebration Dinner (ticket required) Sponsored by Southwest Airlines & Gulfstream | Delta 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.
