PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
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Note: Schedule as of December 2025 (subject to change) |
DATE |
TIME |
EVENT |
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Tuesday, July 7 |
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Registration |
Wednesday, July 8 |
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Registration |
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Exhibitor Set-Up |
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12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Exhibits/Fly Mart |
|
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Hospitality |
|
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Pre-Conference Optional Tour - La Jolla Sightseeing Tour |
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
International Board of Directors Meeting |
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5:30 PM to 8:00 PM |
Pre-Conference Optional Tour - Gaslamp Quarter Walking Food Tour |
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Thursday, July 9 |
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Registration |
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM |
Keynote Continental Breakfast |
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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 |
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Exhibits/Fly Mart |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Hospitality |
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
AEMSF Trust Meeting |
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Endowment Fund Trust Meeting |
|
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Optional Tour - San Diego "SEAL" Tour (sea/land) |
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
COG Meeting |
|
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Meet & Greet for First Time Attendees |
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Welcome Reception (Cash Bar) |
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Friday, July 10 |
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Registration |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Safety Seminar - WINGS Credit "High Flying Trivia: The Aviation Jeopardy Challenge" Dr. Thao Do FAA Gold Seal CFI, CFII, MEI, FAA Safety Representative, NAFI Master Flight Instructor |
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Exhibits/Fly Mart |
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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 |
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9:15 AM - 10:15 AM |
Seminar - "Fabulous First Female Flyers" Jenny Beatty Airline Pilot, Aviation Researcher, Writer, Presenter, Advocate |
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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! |
|
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Hospitality |
|
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Optional Tour - San Diego Full Bay Harbor Cruise (must walk to pier) |
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2:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Optional Tour - Gaslamp Quarter Walking Food Tour |
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Pre-Annual Meeting Comm Session |
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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Governors/Presidents Reception (Option for Past/Current Governors and Presidents) |
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Saturday, July 11 |
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM |
Registration |
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM |
Breakfast Buffet |
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8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Ninety-Nines International Annual Meeting |
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11:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
Exhibits/Fly Mart |
|
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
Luncheon for Ninety-Nines Life Members |
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12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Hospitality |
|
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
Seminar - G'Day, Ninety-Nines! Preliminary Briefing on 2027 Conference in Sydney |
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Professional Pilot Career Panel "Blazing the Trail for Today's Career Pilots" |
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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 |
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
International Board of Directors Meeting |
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6:15 PM - 7:00 PM |
Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) |
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Awards Banquet |

