Navigate the Future: Leading Resilient, Intelligent, Sustainable Aerospace

3 - 5 November, 2026

Philadelphia, PA

Registration Fees

	Early Bird Rate (through 31 July, 2026)	Regular Rate (through 16 October, 2026)	Late Rate (through 5 November, 2026)
IAWA Member	$950.00 USD	$1100.00 USD	$1200.00 USD
Non-Member	$1300.00 USD	$1500.00 USD	$1600.00 USD

Attention Non-members- Thinking about joining IAWA? Save $400 off the regular registration fee by applying for an IAWA membership before registering for the conference! After completing your membership application, a code will be emailed to you to receive the member rate. Click here to go to the Join IAWA page!

Hotel Information

IAWA has secured a Room Block at The Logan Philadelphia.

Conference Dates: 3-5 November, 2026
Room Block Dates (subject to availability): 31 October, 2026 – 7 November, 2026
Room Rate: $279 per night, plus taxes
Book Your Hotel Room
The Logan Philadelphia requires an advance deposit for the first night of your stay, which is refundable up to 30 days in advance of event date.

Additional Conference Information:

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What to Wear

Conference is business casual attire.
Welcome Reception & Gala Dinner: Cocktail Attire Recommended

Members, don’t forget your IAWA Pin! If you need a replacement, request one before and you can pick one up for $25 at check-in.

Agenda at a Glance

*Subject to change

Tuesday, November 3:

Morning:
- First Timers Coffee
- Concurrent Workshops (seats are first-come, first served on November 3)
  - Career Setbacks
  - Practical applications and do / don’ts of using AI (CLE).
  - Role of mentee and mentor
Afternoon:
- Optional Industry Tours – more information coming soon
- New Member Chat with IAWA President Marita Lintener
Evening:
- Welcome Reception

Wednesday, November 4: Exploring the future with AI, leading with resilience

Morning:
- State of the Industry Executive panel: Operational Resilience in Aerospace
  A discussion about how organizations respond when disruption hits from multiple directions at once, including supply chain stress, workforce pressure, infrastructure issues, weather, and geopolitical shocks.
- Building Resilient Leadership: Success, Setbacks, and Staying Power
  Stories and practical lessons on navigating pressure, setbacks, career turns, and long-term success in a demanding industry.
- Opening Key Note Speaker
  Speaker to be announced soon!
NETWORKING LUNCH
Afternoon:
- Panel: AI in Aerospace: The Hard Problems We Need to Solve Now
  A practical discussion on the biggest AI challenges facing aerospace, including adoption barriers, governance, risk, trust, and the operational realities leaders need to address now.
- Panel: Co-Pilot or Competitor? Where Human Judgment Still Matters Most in AI
  Exploring where AI is already reshaping aviation and aerospace work, and where human judgment remains essential for safety, ethics, and decision quality.
- Key Note: The AI Counterpoint: What If the Future Looks Different Than We Expect?
Evening:
- Join us for our flagship Gala Event at the Logan Hotel

Thursday, November 5: Sustainability for the future of Aerospace

Morning:
- Panel: Circular Aerospace: Materials, Manufacturing, and the Future of Aircraft Lifecycle Design
  Examining how aerospace can advance circularity through alternative materials, sustainable manufacturing, recycling, and better end-of-life lifecycle strategies
- Panel: Regulating Net Zero: What CORSIA, Local Mandates, and Global Policy Mean for Aerospace
  How evolving regulation, policy, and geopolitical realities are shaping aviation’s path to net zero and what leaders need to understand now.
- Closing Key Note Speaker
  Speaker to be annouced soon!
Afternoon:
- Optional Industry Tours – more information coming soon

IAWA Conference Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received on 15 September, 2026 or earlier will receive a full refund, less a $50 cancellation fee. Between 16 September and 10 October, 2026, cancellations will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be provided for cancellations after 10 October, 2026; however, substitute registrants are welcome at any time. To cancel your registration, substitute another individual, or switch to in-person please contact IAWA at info@iawa.org or call 856-599-8100. Cancellations for hotel accommodations must be made through the hotel.

Location: The Logan Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA 19103

IAWA European Forum
06/11/2026 - 06/12/2026

The IAWA European Forum is a premier platform championing leadership, meaningful networking and the visibility of female expertise in the aviation and aerospace industry.

This year, the IAWA European Forum will be held in Berlin during the ILA Berlin, in cooperation with ILA Berlin Aerospace Show and supported by BDLI, German Aerospace Industries Association. Attendees of the European Forum will need to buy an ILA ‘Trade Visitor Day Ticket’ for June 12th. Tickets can be purchased here: www.ila-berlin.de/en/tickets

The IAWA European Forum will take place on 11-12 June 2026, during the ILA Berlin Air Show (10–14 June 2026).

11 June 2026: IAWA will host a networking lunch at 12.00 pm, followed by an executive panel, fireside chat and industry tours to Rolls-Royce or MTU and we will head to IAWA Forum Dinner in a dedicated restaurant in Berlin at the end.
12 June 2026: One day Conference will involve panels and networking sessions throughout the day, starting at 8.30 am with registrations and ending with a cocktail at 5 pm.

View the Full Agenda Here

Please note: Tour selection is now closed

Cancellations received on 30th of April, 2026 or earlier will receive a full refund, less a $50 cancellation fee. Between 30th of April and 1st of June, 2026, cancellations will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be provided for cancellations after the 1st of June 2026; however, substitute registrants are welcome at any time. To cancel your registration or substitute another individual please contact IAWA at info@iawa.org or call (+1) 856-599-8100. Cancellations for hotel accommodations must be made through the hotel.

Hotel Information

Van der Valk Hotel Berlin Brandenburg
IAWA European Forum social event on Thursday evening will take place at this hotel

Rate: 219€ for first reservations; 239€ until the cap is reached.

The rate includes breakfast, currently applicable VAT and city/tourist tax.
You will be able to keep the same rate if you extend your stay 1 day before/after the dates of the event.
All rooms can be paid directly at the hotel, and they accept all major credit cards. Guests must provide a credit card as a guarantee at the moment of doing the reservation.
The negotiated rate will be available until 27th April 2026.
To book: Contact Reservierung@berlin.vandervalk.de indicating that you will be attending the IAWA European Forum 2026
Cancellation policy: Rooms can be canceled individually free of charge according to the following deadlines:

1 room until 2 days before the day of arrival
If you need to cancel more than one room, please contact Patricia Serrano Perez at patricia.serrano@airbus.com to get further details about the applicable cancellation policy.

Best Western Premier Berlin Airport

Rate: 199€ for single room, 209€ for twin.

Rate includes breakfast, currently applicable VAT and city/tourist tax.
The negotiated rate will be available until 13th April.
To book: Contact res.airport.berlin@beepartment.de indicating the keyword “IAWA Europe 2026” to access the negotiated rate.

Cancellations Policy: Cancellations are free of charge up to 30 days before arrival. In case of cancellation or in the event of a no-show, a fee of 90% of the agreed room rate per night will apply. Cancellations must be done in writing."
Location: Day 1 will take place in Germany, at the Berlin Brandenburg Airport, Terminal 1. Day 2 will take place in Germany, at ILA SPACE PAVILION, ILA PRESS CHLAET, ILA STAGE AVIATION and BDLI CHALET.

IAWA Connect at Five Iron Golf with DriveHER
06/24/2026

Please join the IAWA community for an event sponsored by Condon & Forsyth LLP at Five Iron Golf for mingling and optional instruction with DriveHER to perfect or take your very first swing! There is no pressure to pick up a club! Beginners have the opportunity to learn golf basics from how to hold a club through how to use golf as a networking tool. Experienced players will have access to open simulator time and can work directly with LGPA pros to sharpen their game. Arrive by 5:15 to register for the optional programming!

Sponsored By:

Condon & Forsyth LLP is the largest and oldest boutique aviation law firm in the U.S. and is a longtime partner of IAWA. Founded in 1935, today Condon & Forsyth is a national law firm with offices in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Sacramento and Seattle. The firm is internationally recognized for its expertise in handling aviation, complex tort, product liability, insurance and commercial litigation.
Location: Five Iron Golf
101 Park Avenue, Floor 3
New York, Ne 10017

IAWA Toulouse Summer Happy Hour
07/01/2026

Unwind with IAWA Toulouse advocates at our Summer Happy Hour on Wednesday, July 1st at the '20ème Avenue' in Cornebarrieu. Connect with aerospace professionals, expand your network, and enjoy an evening of drinks, tapas, and great conversation.

Tapas & Drinks: €25
Please RSVP to secure your spot by June 19
Location: 20ème avenue
20 Av. Latécoère
Cornebarrieu 31700

IAWA London Breakfast Connect
07/09/2026

Please join us in London on Thursday July 9th for Breakfast and Networking hosted by Marsh
Location: Tower Place East
London EC3R 5BU

Registration for this event is full, but you can add yourself to the waitlist. If other attendees cancel people from the waitlist will be added in order.

IAWA Hartford Connect
08/13/2026

Are you interested in joining IAWA or in connecting with IAWA members and non-members alike? We invite you to join us for a Summer Happy Hour! Connect with IAWA to build a better network around the Greater Hartford, CT area.

Food and Drink will be the responsibility of attendees
Location: Bricco Trattoria
124 Hebron Avenue
Glastonbury, CT 06033