CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Note: Schedule as of June 3, 2026 (subject to change) |
DATE |
TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
Tuesday, July 7 |
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Registration |
Lobby |
Wednesday, July 8 |
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Registration |
California Ballroom Foyer |
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Exhibitor Set-Up |
California A |
|
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Exhibits/Fly Mart |
California A |
|
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Pre-Conference Optional Tour - La Jolla Sightseeing Tour |
Meet in Lobby |
|
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
International Board of Directors Meeting |
Delmar |
|
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Hospitality |
Hospitality Suite |
|
5:30 PM to 8:00 PM |
Pre-Conference Optional Tour - Gaslamp Quarter Walking Food Tour |
Meet In Lobby |
|
Thursday, July 9 |
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Registration |
California Ballroom Foyer |
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM |
Keynote Continental Breakfast |
California BC |
|
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Opening Keynote Address "Flying Without Arms: Redefining Limitations and Possibilities" Jessica Cox Pilot, Motivational Speaker, Author, Founder of Rightfooted Foundation International, Author of Disarm Your Limits |
California BC |
|
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Exhibits/Fly Mart |
California A |
|
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM |
Seminar - "Clear the Legal Skies: A Guide for All Ninety-Nines" Maria Esparraguera Pilot, Attorney, Ninety-Nines General Counsel |
California BC |
|
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM |
Seminar - "Why Your Mind is Your Most Important Flight Instrument" Tammy Barlette USAF Lieutenant Colonel, Retired; Founder of Crosscheck Mental Performance Training |
Delmar |
|
10:30 AM - 11: 30 AM |
Seminar - "Preflight Your Physical - Do's and Don'ts" Dr. Rachael Ferraro Owner of Aviate Medical, PLLC Author of "Ask the AME", Ninety-Nines Magazine |
California BC |
|
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Seminar - "SHEnanigans in the Sky: Women, Speed, and Air Racing" Jeanne Willerth CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP, Air Racer, AOPA Instructor, FAASTeam |
Delmar |
|
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Endowment Fund Trustee Meeting |
Pacifica |
|
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Hospitality |
Hospitality Suite |
|
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Optional Tour - San Diego "SEAL" Tour (sea/land) |
Meet in Lobby |
|
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
AE Scholarships: Q & A with the Trustees |
La Jolla |
|
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
AEMSF Trust Meeting |
La Jolla |
|
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Council of Governors Meeting |
Pacifica |
|
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
First-Time Conference Attendees Meet and Greet |
Hospitality Suite |
|
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Welcome Reception |
Garden Terrace |
|
Friday, July 10 |
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Registration |
California Ballroom Foyer |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Safety Seminar - WINGS Credit "High Flying Trivia: The Aviation Jeopardy Challenge" Kate Proctor, CFI |
California B |
|
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Exhibits/Fly Mart |
California A |
|
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM |
Seminar - "The Pilot's Checklist: Ten Tips to Ace Your Check Ride" Julie Keane Corporate Pilot, Airline Pilot, DPI Lauren Scott DPE, ATP, CFI, CFII, MEI, SES |
California B |
|
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM |
Seminar - "Fabulous First Female Flyers" Jenny Beatty Airline Pilot, Aviation Researcher, Writer, Presenter, Advocate |
Delmar |
|
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Seminar - "Laugh, Learn, Lead" Round table discussions to inspire and energize Chapters and Sections All members encouraged to attend! |
California C |
|
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Hospitality |
Hospitality Suite |
|
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Optional Tour - San Diego Full Bay Harbor Cruise (must walk to pier) |
Meet in Lobby |
|
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Optional Tour - Gaslamp Quarter Walking Food Tour |
Meet in Lobby |
|
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Pre-Annual Meeting Comm Session |
California B |
|
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Reception for Current and Past Presidents and Governors |
Athens Market Taverna 109 West F Street |
|
6:00 PM - end of Ballgame |
Optional - San Diego Padres Baseball Game (no transportation provided) |
Meet in Lobby |
|
Saturday, July 11 |
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM |
Registration |
California Ballroom Foyer |
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM |
Breakfast Buffet |
Garden Terrace |
|
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Ninety-Nines Annual Meeting |
California BC |
|
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Exhibits/Fly Mart |
California A |
|
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
Life Member Luncheon |
Garden Terrace |
|
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Hospitality |
Hospitality Suite |
|
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
Seminar - G'Day, Ninety-Nines! Preliminary Briefing on 2027 Conference in Sydney |
La Jolla |
|
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Professional Pilot Career Panel "Blazing the Trail for Today's Career Pilots" |
Plaza |
|
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
Seminar - "The Spirit of Flight - Flying for a Cause in Australia's Outback" Dee Bond Air Racer, Ferry Pilot, Precision Flying Competitor |
La Jolla |
|
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
International Board of Directors Meeting |
Delmar |
|
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM |
Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) |
California Ballroom Foyer |
|
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Ninety-Nines International Awards and AE Scholarship Banquet |
California BC |

