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WHERE INDUSTRY BARRIERS BREAK & AVIATION CAREERS TAKE FLIGHT

At a time when DEI and women’s roles are in a state of crisis in the United States, the Women in Aviation: Global Virtual Summit aims to inspire and educate the next generation of women in Aviation, Aerospace, and Aeronautics, while fostering connections between aviation professionals, students, and top US programs.

Whether you’re a student plotting your first flight path, a professional climbing the ranks, or a leader shaping the industry’s future – this summit is your launchpad.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW

WHY YOU NEED TO JOIN US

Join 250+ Women Reshaping Aviation’s Future With Vision, Leadership, Legacy, and Inclusion

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of Pilots In The US Are Female

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of Aircraft Mechanics In The US Are Female

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of US Air Traffic Controllers Are Female

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of the Global Aviation Industry is Female

CONVERSATIONS THAT MATTER

SIX POWERFUL THEMES DRIVING MEANINFUL DIALOGUE AND TRANSFORMATIVE ACTION

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LEGACY IN MOTION

From firsts to futures – building lasting change for women in aviation

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THE PIPELINE IS BROKEN: WHAT NOW?

Rethinking recruitment, retention, and leadership for real equity

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LEADING WITH IMPACT

How women are redefining influence in boardrooms and control towers

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FLIGHT PATHS REWRITTEN

Personal Journeys Across Barriers, Bias, and Breakthroughs

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MENTORSHIP & SISTERHOOD

Why No Woman Should Have To Navigate The Industry Alone

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MALE ALLIES IN ACTION

How Real Partnership Drives Real Change – Without Performative Equity

SUMMIT AGENDA AT-A-GLANCE

*All Times Are In Eastern Standard Time

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DAY 1

10:00 am - 10:05 am

Welcome To The 2025 WIA Global Virtual Summit

By Milica Milicevic, Founder Wings of Legacy

10:05 - 10:45 AM

Opening Keynote: A Vision For The Future of Aviation

By Irene Fellin, NATO Secretary General Special Representative For Women, Peace, & Security

10:50 - 11:35 AM

Panel: Beyond The Flight Deck, The Evolution of Aviation

Moderator: Catheryine Armandie

Panelists:

Dr. Suzanne Kearns, Aviation Researcher, Waterloo University

Vanessa Miksa, Human Factors Engineer, Boeing

Lisa Nguyen, Principal Airport Transportation Planner, Denver Airport

11:40 AM - 12:05 PM

Beyond the Display: Using Museum Collections
to Inspire Future Aviators

By Shelby Dains, Collection Specialist, Sullenberger Aviation Museum

12:10 - 12:40 PM

Workshop: Intro To Stress Management in Aviation

By Shannon Torres, Founder & CEO, Aviation Conversations

12:45 - 1:25 PM

The Keys To The Castle: Building A Career in Aviation

By Krystina Pearson-Rampeearee, Engineering Delivery and Early Career Lead, BAE Systems

1:30 - 1:55 PM

Legacy in Motion: From Firsts to Futures – Building Lasting Change For Women in Aviation.

By Jacqueline Ruiz, CEO, Fig Finder Media Publishing and Dr. Mindy Howard, CEO, Cosmic Girls Foundation

2:00 - 2:35 PM

Legacy in Practice: Building Equitable Pipelines
Through Community Programs

By Dynasty Rankin, STEM Ed. Manager, Sullenberger Aviation Museum

2:35- 3:25 PM

Panel: New Frontiers in Aviation: The Center of Equity & Excellence in Aviation at Denver International Airport

Moderator: Micayla Lander

Panelists:

Stephanie Burke, Director, Center of Equity & Excellence in Aviation

Whitney McDowell, Director of Marketing & Brand, Denver Intl. Airport

Aubrey Roth, Director of Security, Denver Intl. Airport

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DAY 2

10:00 am - 10:05 am

Welcome To The 2025 WIA Global Virtual Summit

By Milica Milicevic, Founder Wings of Legacy with Special Guest Welcome From Amanda Simpson, CEO, Fairwinds Aviation

10:10 AM - 10:55 AM

Wings of Leadership: Empowering Women at the Crossroads of Continents

By Claire O’Connor, Senior Project Manager, Ramon Space

Selda Seckinler, Chief of Human Resources, IGA Instanbul Airport

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

The Pipeline is Broken – Now What?

By Christina Sargent, CEO, Fairwinds Aviation

11:25 - 12:05 PM

Bridging The Confidence Gap

By Sheena Yap Chan, Bestselling Author “The Tao of Self Confidence”

12:10 - 12:50 PM

Panel: Male Allies in Action

Moderator: Catheryine Armandie

Panelists:

Greg Principato, President, Federation Aeronautique Internationale

Tracey Curtis Taylor, Aviator and Bestselling Author of “Bird”

12:55 - 1:30 PM

When Your Goal Is To Go To Mars…

By Dr. Michaela Musilova, President, XtremeFrontiers

1:40 PM - 2:20 PM

Roundtable: Not Just A Seat At The Table – Leading With Impact

Moderator: Claire O’Connor

Panelists:

Shannon Weidekamp, CEO Unbridled Air/Equus Flight Academy

Tasha Funes, CEO, Exclusive InFlight

2:25 - 3:00 PM

She Can Fly: Educating and Empowering the Next Generation of Women in Aviation

By Tatiana Serrato, CEO, Elevate Aviation Academy

3:05 PM - 3:40 PM

Voices of The Future

By Shaniya Marshall, Cadet, Skywest Airlines and Bianca Vazquez, Flight Attendant and Pilot-In-Training, Delta Airlines

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Day 3

11:00 - 11:45 AM

Special Presentation: The WIA Mentorship Program

By Milica Milicevic, Founder, Wings of Legacy

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Mentorship Networking In the First Class Lounge

A FUTURISTIC IMMERSIVE PLATFORM

THE 2025 WOMEN IN AVIATION SUMMIT IS BEING BUILT ON A PROPRIETARY PLATFORM NEVER BEFORE SEEN BY THE PUBLIC

Innovation Around Every Corner

From Career Development Labs and Virtual Gift Bags, and Mentorship Matchmaking to an Industry Leading Main Stage, Our Platform Has It All!

SuperBooth Virtual Exhibit Booths

With The WIA Superbooth Concept all of our virtual exhibit spaces will be completely interactive and custom designed including product or program overviews, video, embedded live 1:1 or group video chat, interactive games, and more!

Available On-Demand Anytime

Our interactive on-demand hub will stay live for an entire year after the event is done, so even if you can’t make it, you can stream sessions, visit sponsors & exhibitors, and more when it’s convenient for you.