IAWA 37th Annual Conference10/28/2025 - 10/30/2025
Breaking Barriers, Building Legacies: Leading Aerospace Into New Frontiers
October 28 - 30 2025
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Registration Fees
| Early Bird Rate (through July 29, 2025) |
Regular Rate |
|
| IAWA Member | $950.00 USD |
$1100.00 USD |
| Non-Member | $1350.00 USD |
$1500.00 USD |
| Active Military and Government Employee* | $600.00 USD |
$600.00 USD |
*Please reach out to info@iawa.org to register for the Active Military and Government Employee rate.
Attention Non-members- Thinking about joining IAWA? Save $400 on your 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
Group Rate:
- Deluxe Room - 1,440 Brazilian Real (Single) or 1,534 Brazilian Real (Double)
- Click links above for USD conversion
- Plus 5% VAT and 14 Brazilian Real Tourism Tax
- Breakfast and Internet included with hotel reservation
- Cancellation without penalty up to 48 hours prior to arrival
- Cancellation within 48 hours is subject to a fee of 1 Night plus tax
- Note: For attendees coming from the US, please disregard the USD rate on the booking site. When attendees pay for their stay, they will be charged the current exchange rate for 1,440 BRL.
Venue: JW Marriott Hotel Sao Paulo, Torre Hotel - Av. das Nações Unidas, 14401 - Chácara Santo Antônio, São Paulo - SP, 04794-000, Brazil
Agenda at a Glance
*Subject to change
Monday, October 27
- Optional Industry Tour to Embraer (will be repeated on Friday 10/31)
Tuesday, October 28
- Career Symposium
- First Timer's Coffee & Past & Present Scholarship Recipient Meetup
- Concurrent Workshops
- Industry Tours
- New Member Chat with IAWA President
- Speakers' Reception (by invitation only)
- Welcome Dinner: Brazil Government Official
Wednesday, October 29
- Welcome by IAWA’s President and Brazil Government
- Executive Panel: Fostering Collaboration Between Government and Aerospace Leaders
- Keynote Speaker
- Building Sustainable Solutions: Navigating Challenges Across the Value Stream
- Exploring Opportunities in Emerging Aerospace Markets
- Keynote Speaker
- Artificial Intelligence
- Celebrating Success & Building Strong Partnerships
- Bridging Gaps: Leadership Strategies for a career in aerospace
- Gala Dinner - Off Site
Thursday, October 30
- IAWA Members Session
- Optimizing the Supply Chain
- New Frontiers: Pioneering Space
- Building our Legacy: Inspiring Stories from Members
- Optional Industry Tour to Embraer (repeat from Monday, 10/27)
Additional Conference Information
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What to wear:
- Conference is business casual attire.
- Welcome Dinner & 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.
IAWA Conference Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received on September 15, 2025 or earlier will receive a full refund, less a $50 cancellation fee. Between September 16 and October 10, 2025, cancellations will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be provided for cancellations after October 10, 2025; 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: JW Marriott Hotel Sao Paulo
São Paulo 04794-000
09/11/2025
IAWA is launching in Hong Kong, and you are warmly invited to join us. Our launch event will be a casual and informal opportunity to meet other like-minded individuals, find out more about IAWA and provide your input on how we can make the network work for you! A welcome drink will be provided.
Location: Pavilion Bar, Silveri Hotel
16 Tat Tung Road
Tung Chung
09/25/2025 - 09/26/2025
Securing the Future:From Enhancing Safety to AI Integration
The IAWA European Leadership Forum 2025 will bring together top female leaders, executives, and professionals from across the aviation and aerospace industries to discuss key challenges, opportunities, and innovations shaping the future of the sector.
Hosted by IAWA at the Airbus Leadership University Event Center in Toulouse—the heart of Europe’s aerospace industry—this two-day forum will provide a unique opportunity to engage with industry leaders in a city that is home to major players such as Airbus, ATR, and numerous aerospace research centers.
Through keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking sessions, we will explore topics such as female leadership in aerospace, innovation & sustainability, safety & risks and supply chain hurdles. As part of the forum, attendees will also have the exclusive opportunity to visit one of Airbus’ world-class facilities.
AGENDA
COMPLEMENTARY PROGRAMME THURSDAY 25 September 2025
| 9:00 - 12:30 |
Morning Industry Tour Additional Registration Fee - $40 Guided Tour to Cité de l’Espace |
| 12:45 - 17:30 |
Tour at Airbus Airspace Customer Mockup Center Additional Registration Fee - $40 12:45 -13:15 Arrivals & Security Check 13:15 - 14:00 Lunch & Networking 14:00 - 14:10 Opening by Chair and VP Europe 14:10 - 15:00 Fire-Side Chat Speakers: Susan Breton, Head of D&I at AIRBUS Debra Santos, IAWA President 15:00-17:30 Tour at the Facility |
| 19:30 - 22:00 |
Welcome & Networking Dinner Venue: Au Pois Gourmand Pre-Registraton required Transportation will be provided |
FRIDAY 26 September 2025 IN TOULOUSE – FRANCE
Airbus Leadership University Event Center
10 Rue Franz Joseph Strauss, 31700 Blagnac, France
| 8:00 - 9:00 |
Registration and Networking Coffee |
| 9:00 - 9:05 |
Opening and Welcome Note Annemarie Schuite, Conference Chair |
| 9:05 - 9:20 |
IAWA Welcome Note Selda Konukcu, Member of IAWA Board, VP Europe Deb Santos, IAWA President |
| 9:20 - 9:40 |
Keynote Address by Airbus Sabine Klauke, Head of Digital Design, Manufacturing and Services AIRBUS |
| 9:40 - 10:40 |
PANEL 1: Executive Panel
The executive panel, comprised of distinguished women in key roles, will delve into their respective journeys of navigating turbulent times in the industry and shed light on the innovative approaches that have kept their organizations resilient. CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
Celine Bouas – Senior VP Customers ROLLS ROYCE Charlotte Vaksmann – Head of Airbus Affairs & General Manager, PRATT & WHITNEY Marion Smeyers – SVP Operations & Procurement ATR |
| 10:40 - 11:10 |
Coffee Break & Networking |
| 11:10 - 11:30 |
Keynote Speaker: Magali Vaissière, Former Director of Telecommunications & Integrated Applications at European Space Agency - ESA |
| 11:30 - 12:30 |
PANEL 2: Coping with Supply Chain Hurdles to Customer Satisfaction CONFIRMED SPEAKERS: Marie-Eve Rigollet – SVP Procurement Propulsion Systems - Airbus SAS Siobhain Hastings – Inventory Control Lead EASYJET Sarah Conway – Director on the Board of ISTAT Margareta Vrablova – Business Development Manager AIRHUB AVIATION Olga Razzhivina – Director (Oriel) – Senior ISTAT Appraiser |
| 12:30 - 13:45 |
Lunch and Networking Break Group photo prior to lunch |
| 13:45 - 14:05 |
Inspirational Speaker CONFIRMED SPEAKER: Autumn Lewis, Senior Counsel CLYDE & CO LLP |
| 14:05 - 14:45 |
Fireside Chat: Innovation and AI Annalisa Russell-Smith FRAeS ,Chief Strategy Officer, FLYBY TECHNOLOGY Interviewed by Tina Collier, Aviation Counsel CONVEX |
| 14:45 - 15:15 |
Coffee Break and Networking |
| 15:15 - 16:15 |
PANEL 3 : Improving safety /risks CONFIRMED SPEAKERS: Ashleigh Morgan, Head of Operational Risk and Business Resilience EASYJET Dr Alexandra Holmes, Fatigue Risk Management Specialist AURORE CONSEIL Maria Gabbert Boehne, Senior Vice President, MARSH Maren Brune, Counsel CLYDE & CO LLP |
| 16:15 - 16:30 |
Closing Remarks and End of the Event Annemarie Schuite, Conference Chair |
| 16:30 - 17:30 |
Optional Farewell Drinks and Networking Opportunity |
Registration Fees
- IAWA Members - $175
- Non-members - $290
- IAWA Member Students - $60
- Non-member Students - $115
Student Registration Spots are limited
Attention Non-Members: Thinking about joining IAWA? Save $115 for Full Members and $55 for Students on your 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!
REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2025
Cancellations received on 15th of August, 2025 or earlier will receive a full refund, less a $50 cancellation fee. Between 15th of August and 14th of September 2025, cancellations will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be provided for cancellations after the 14th of September, 2025; however, substitute registrants are welcome at any time, until the 14th of September. 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.
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HOTEL INFORMATION
IAWA’s European Leadership Forum 2025 will be held at the Airbus Leadership University Event Center, 10 Rue Franz Joseph Strauss, 31700 Blagnac, France. Right next to it is the Skyline Airbus Hotel. This hotel has up to 139 rooms available. For the event, every participant can book this hotel, subject to availability.Please note that the hotel will close for the weekend, so extending your stay beyond the event dates is unfortunately not possible. That said, the hotel offers a very attractive rate, and its immediate proximity to the venue makes it a highly practical and cost-effective accommodation option for all attendees.
Skyline Airbus Hotel
- €98 per night (breakfast included)
- City tax: €2.30/person/night
- Closed every weekend (Friday to Sunday)
- Booking code is: SH - IAWA - 2509
- Non Airbus people need to e-mail the hotel directly for reservations, using the code. E-mail address : Airbus.leadershipUniversity.skylineHotel@elior.com.
- On Friday, 26 September, the hotel closes at 12:00. However, they have a luggage room at the hotel reception for guests who want to leave their baggage until 19:00.
- Cancellations are free of charge until 6:00 PM (local time) on the day of arrival. Any cancellation made after 6:00 PM on the day of arrival or in case of a no-show will be charged the first night's stay.
MORNING INDUSTRY TOUR
Cité de L'Espace is a unique museum dedicated to space exploration and astronomy. It offers a variety of interactive exhibits, full-scale models, and immersive experiences that bring the wonders of space to life. Visitors can explore full-size replicas of spacecraft, such as the Ariane 5 rocket and the International Space Station (ISS) module. The park also features a planetarium, 3D cinema, and various educational programs.
https://en.cite-espace.com/
Location: Airbus Leadership University Event Center
Registration ends on 09/14/2025
09/25/2025
Please join IAWA Members, Advocates, and friends to network and connect with our amazing Oklahoma City-based IAWA community! Attendees are responsible for covering their own food and beverage at the lunch.
Location: Bellini's Ristorante & Grill
6305 Waterford Blvd., Ste. 100
Oklahoma City, Ok 73118
09/29/2025
Join IAWA and ACI World for a 5-7 reception on September 29th, 2025 ! This event, held during the ICAO 42nd Assembly Session, offers a great opportunity to connect with leaders and professionals in the aviation industry in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere. This is your chance to forge new partnerships, collaborate and expand your professional network with fellow members and non-members of the International Aviation Women's Association (IAWA) at ACI World office in Montreal. Enjoy conversation, drinks, and appetizers. We look forward to seeing you there!
Due to limited capacity an official RSVP invitation will be shared with you closer to date to confirm your registration.
Location: ACI World Office
800 Square-Victoria, 1500
Montreal, Qu H3C 0B4