Top Aviation Leaders Among Speakers for IAWA’s 30th Annual Conference
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, August 27, 2018 – The International Aviation Womens Association (IAWA), a worldwide organization for women who hold leadership positions across the entire spectrum of the aviation and aerospace industry, has announced a banner list of speakers and panelists for its 30th Annual Conference. This year’s conference will be held October 24-26 at The Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee in the U.S.
Keynote speakers at the conference, themed Making Connections in Memphis, David Bronczek, President and Chief Operating Officer of Memphis-based FedEx Corp, on Thursday, and Ursula English, Vice President, Environmental, Health and Safety, The Boeing Company, on Friday. Panel topics sharing key information and insights on the industry will include Global Markets, Trends Disrupting the Industry, Space and Big Data. Participants will also be on hand for the IAWA Aviation Industry Woman of Excellence Award Presentation and Interview of Marion Blakey. Blakey, who recently retired as Rolls-Royce North America’s President and CEO, will speak about her aviation career including leadership positions at the Aerospace Industries Association and the Federal Aviation Administration.
“We encourage female leaders of aviation and aerospace organizations around the world to join us as we connect, inspire and lead to support the advancement of women in our industry,” said Alina Nassar, IAWA President.
As part of the group’s efforts to promote diversity in the aviation industry, there will also be sessions on Navigating the Workplace and Developing the Workforce Pipeline. Professional development sessions that still have openings include a Be Mindful executive education course, for an additional fee, and a tour of the FedEx operations hub overnight on Tuesday. Social outings will include a tour of the National Civil Rights Museum and Graceland.
Registration for the conference is now open. Information can be found at https://iawa.org/content/30th-annualconference.
About IAWA
IAWA is a non-profit association providing a worldwide network dedicated to promoting the advancement of women in the aviation and aerospace industries at all levels across the globe. IAWA sponsors informative meetings, hosts receptions and connects, publishes newsletters, and keeps its members updated on the latest industry developments.
