PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

 

Note:   Schedule as of December 2025 (subject to change)

DATE

TIME

EVENT

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

 

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

 

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

International Board of Directors Meeting

 

5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Pre-Conference Optional Tour - Gaslamp Quarter Walking Food Tour

Thursday, July 9

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Registration

 

7:00 AM - 7:45 AM

Keynote Continental Breakfast

 

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

 

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Exhibits/Fly Mart

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Hospitality

 

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

AEMSF Trust Meeting

 

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Endowment Fund Trust Meeting

 

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Optional Tour - San Diego "SEAL" Tour (sea/land)

 

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

COG Meeting

 

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Meet & Greet for First Time Attendees

 

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Welcome Reception (Cash Bar)

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

 

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Exhibits/Fly Mart

 

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

 

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Seminar - "Fabulous First Female Flyers" 

Jenny Beatty

Airline Pilot, Aviation Researcher, Writer, Presenter, Advocate

 

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)

 

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Optional Tour - Gaslamp Quarter Walking Food Tour

 

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Pre-Annual Meeting Comm Session

 

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Governors/Presidents Reception

(Option for Past/Current Governors and Presidents)

Saturday, July 11

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Registration

 

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Breakfast Buffet

 

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Ninety-Nines International Annual Meeting

 

11:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Exhibits/Fly Mart

 

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Luncheon for Ninety-Nines Life Members

 

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

 

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Professional Pilot Career Panel

"Blazing the Trail for Today's Career Pilots"

 

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

 

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

International Board of Directors Meeting

 

6:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar)

 

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Awards Banquet