Safety was the primary topic of discussion at the 21st annual Women in Aviation International (WAI) Conference, held at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Fla., from February 25 to 27. The three-day conference brings together members from all over the world to share ideas and to network. It announces the winners of scholarships provided by the organization and its sponsors, provides educational sessions to share knowledge about specific areas and issues of the industry, allows exhibitors to raise awareness of their organizations or businesses, and attracts distinguished industry leaders.
The theme of this year’s conference was “Aviation–It’s A Small World.” There were 120 international members–double the number at last year’s event–representing 20 countries. Dr. Peggy Chabrian, WAI founder and president, said, “The increased participation of individuals from all over the world added to the impact of this conference. The diversity of the participants, career paths and interests is what makes this conference so special.”
