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WAI2024 Wrap-Up - 35th Annual WAI Conference-Orlando, Florida

Women in Aviation International held one of its largest and most successful annual gatherings during the 35th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference at Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida, March 21-23, 2024. With its unique blend of world-class speakers, busy exhibit hall, and an array of education sessions, the #WAI2024 conference delivered numerous opportunities to connect and network with female peers in the aviation and aerospace industry. ✈️ A total attendance of over 5,200 includes 142 international representatives from 35 countries including Nigeria, Canada, United Kingdom, Tunisia, Brazil, Australia, United Arab Emirates, and others. ✈️ The WAI Chapter network has reached 180 chapters in 26 countries worldwide representing 140 U.S. chapters and 40 international chapters. Some 42% of WAI members belong to their local chapter. ✈️ The exhibit hall hosted over 200 separate companies and organizations, representing all aspects of the aviation community, and livestream video coverage on WAI’s new YouTube channel @WAIOnAir. ✈️ Over 131 scholarships were distributed to WAI members at every stage of life for academic use, lifestyle enhancement, and flight training, including type ratings. Since 1995, scholarship funders have awarded over $15 million to WAI members. ✈️ On Saturday, March 23, 250 girls along with their chaperones were hosted by more than 100 WAI volunteers at Girls in Aviation Day Orlando. The girls, ages 8-18, visited nearly 20 activity stations, heard about six different aviation careers from "The Sky is Unlimited" career panel, had lunch with Nicole Battjes, Rainbow Helicopters CEO and owner, met multiple role models, and had fun while they learned about aviation/aerospace. The 36th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference will be held March 27-29, 2025, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. #IamWAI #WeAreWAI #WomeninAviationInternational #FutureofAviation #girlsinaviationday