Conference

2026 International Conference
& Career Expo

July 8-12, 2026
San Diego, California

2026 Conference Highlights

Wednesday, July 8

Afternoon

Pre-Conference Option:
Private La Jolla Sightseeing Tour

Thursday, July 9

Morning

Keynote Address
"Flying Without Arms: Redefining Limitations and Possibilities"
Jessica Cox

Seminar – "Clear the Legal Skies: A Guide for All Ninety-Nines"
Maria Esparraguera

Seminar – "Why Your Mind is Your Most Important Flight Instrument"
Tammy Barlette

Seminar – "Preflight Your Physical - Do's and Don'ts"
Dr. Rachael Ferraro

Seminar – "SHEnanigans in the Sky: Women, Speed, and Air Racing"
Jeanné Willerth

Afternoon

Optional Tours

Friday, July 10

Morning

Safety Seminar – WINGS Credit
"High Flying Trivia: The Aviation Jeopardy Challenge"
Dr. Thao Do

Seminar – "The Pilot's Checklist: Ten Tips to Ace Your Checkride"
Julie Keane

Seminar – "Fabulous First Female Flyers"
Jenny Beatty

"Laugh, Learn, and Lead"
Round table discussions to inspire and energize Chapters and Sections – All members encouraged to attend!

Afternoon

Optional Tours

Saturday, July 11

Morning

Ninety-Nines, Inc. Annual Meeting

Afternoon

Professional Pilot Career Panel
"Blazing the Trail for Today's Career Pilots"

Seminar – G'Day, Ninety-Nines!
Preliminary Briefing on 2027 Conference in Sydney

Seminar – "The Spirit of Flight – Flying for a Cause in Australia's Outback"
Dee Bond

Evening

Awards Banquet