The Year of High Growth: Managing a Rapid Evolution in Aviation/Aerospace

November 5-7, 2024

Dublin, Ireland

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Registration Fees

Early Bird Rate is available through August 9, 2024.

Member: $950 early / $1100 regular
Non-Member: $1300 early / $1450 regular
Active Military: $600

Registration for the conference is now open! Book your hotel room now.

Hotel Information

Group Rate: €250.00 per night

Venue: Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin; Golden Ln, Dublin, D08 VRR7, Ireland

Hotel Reservation:
To secure your hotel reservation, please email: reservations.royal.dublin@radissonblu.com

Or call one of the phone numbers below and reference the IAWA Room Block:

 - 353 1 898 2930
 - 353 1 898 2931
 - 353 1 898 2932

The hotel cut off date is September 28, 2024.

Note: The hotel will collect a credit card to guarantee your reservation at the time of booking, but an advance deposit is not required.

Confirmed Sessions

Workshop: The Art of Negotiation (CLE Credits)
Join us for a workshop aimed at strengthening your conflict management and negotiation skills and techniques.

Workshop: Aviation Risk Management in an Uncertain World
A discussion of how Global aviation companies evaluate and control risk in an increasingly unstable geopolitical environment, including business strategies and insurance solutions for: 
- Protecting employees and assets in high-risk regions
- Managing disruption to operations and supply chains
- Anticipating and preparing for future challenges

Workshop: Avoiding Turbulence: Mental Health and Wellbeing for Women in Aviation 

Regulation in Aviation – Understanding the Impact of Regulation at International, Regional and National Level
i. Regulating the relationship between airline and passenger – is legislation needed to regulate this relationship?
ii. Regulating market access and competition - is legislation needed to regulate this relationship?
iii. Regulating infrastructure
iv. Enforcement of air law provisions (excluding safety)
v. Where is international regulation required/adequate, and where not (IACO/regional/national legislation)

The Future of Sales and Customer Management in the Current High-Growth Business and Complex Supply Chain Environment
The aerospace and defense industry is currently under intense pressure to grow. In this Panel, we will discuss how to build up a seamless customer journey in the era of high growth and demand that is surrounded by production and supply chain limitations. Let's dive into the transformative journey to the Future of Customer Management & Sales.

Collaborating for What's Next: Military Cooperation and Cyber Threats in a Global Aviation Arena 
How do we protect critical infrastructure within aviation and defense systems in the new digital age and integrate information and data sharing across allies (military and commercial partners) in the world of limited resources.  In this panel military and industry experts will address the developments and challenges for aviation emerging from the continuous global conflicts and increased cyber threats.  Collaboration of civil aviation and defense sector is critical to address threats.  In this context the pressure increases on industry to collaborate and share the information as well as speed up development of modern technologies, processes, and capabilities.  We are looking forward to a thrilling discussion on this topic with our panelists.

Aircraft Leasing & Financing – A High Growth Industry with Career Opportunities

A unique opportunity to hear from accomplished women from different sides of the Aircraft Leasing business. We will gain valuable insights from our panelists, specially selected from different areas within aircraft leasing including technical, legal, trading and asset management.

They will discuss their career path and opportunities for young women in the industry while also talking about the skills required to succeed in this ever changing,  fast paced and high growth industry.

Our moderator will also introduce the history as to why Dublin is the aircraft leasing capital of the world.

Agenda at a Glance

*Subject to change

Learn more about the optional activities here.

Monday, November 4
Optional Literary Pub Crawl (evening)
7:00 - 9:00 pm 

Tuesday, November 5
IAWA Career Symposium
8:00 - 9:30 am

First-Timer's Coffee
9:30 - 10:30 am

Past & Present Scholarship Recipient Meetup
9:30 - 10:30 am

Pre-Conference Workshops
10:30 - 11:30 am 

Pre-Conference Workshops
11:45 am - 12:45 pm 

Optional Industry Tour at Simtech (Registration & additional fee required)
1:00 - 5:00 pm 

Speakers Reception (by invitation only)
6:00 - 6:30 pm 

Welcome Reception & Dinner
6:30 - 9:00 pm 

Wednesday, November 6
General Sessions
9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Networking Lunch
12:30 - 1:30 pm 

General Sessions
1:30 - 5:10 pm 

Gala Reception & Dinner at the Round Room at The Mansion House (transportation will be provided)
6:00 - 10:00 pm 

Thursday, November 7
General Sessions
8:30 am - 1:15 pm 

Closing Lunch
1:15 - 2:15 pm 

Optional Industry Tour at Simtech (Registration & additional fee required)
1:30 - 6:30 pm 

Suggested Local Activities

• Guinness Storehouse
• Dublin Castle
• Trinity College Dublin tours
• The Book of Kells at Trinity College
• Museum of Literature
• Christ Church
• Jameson Distillery Dublin
  Use code BOWST10 for a 10% discount when booking online
• The Jeanie Johnston Guided Tour
  Use code IAWA10 for 10% off tours taken between 3 November and 10 November

Mission Statement

To cultivate and advance women leaders in the aviation and aerospace industries through a global network.

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