2026
International Conference
July 8-12 , 2026The Program
Tuesday, July 7
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Registration
Wednesday, July 8
8:00 am - 4:00 pm - Registration
9:00 am - 11:00 am - Exhibitor Set-Up
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Exhibits / Fly Mart
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Hospitality
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Pre-Conference Optional Tour - La Jolla Sightseeing Tour
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - International Board of Directors Meeting
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Pre-Conference Optional Tour - Gaslamp Quarter Walking Food Tour
Thursday, July 9
7:00 am - 4:00 pm - Registration
7:00 am - 7:45 am - Keynote Continental Breakfast
8:00 am - 9:00 am - Opening Keynote Address: "Flying Without Arms: Redefining Limitations and Possibilities" - Jessica Cox
Pilot, Motivational Speaker, Author, Founder of Rightfooted Foundation International, Author of Disarm Your Limits
9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Exhibits / Fly Mart
9:15 am - 10:15 am - Seminar - "Clear the Legal Skies: A Guide for All Ninety-Nines" - Maria Esparraguera
Pilot, Attorney, Ninety-Nines General Counsel
9:15 am - 10:15 am - Seminar - "Why Your Mind is Your Most Important Flight Instrument" - Tammy Barlette
USAF Lieutenant Colonel, Retired; Founder of Crosscheck Mental Performance Training
10:30 am - 11:30 am - Seminar - "Preflight Your Physical - Do's and Don'ts" - Dr. Rachael Ferraro
Owner of Aviate Medical, PLLC and Author of "Ask the AME", Ninety-Nines Magazine
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Hospitality
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - AEMSF Trust Meeting
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Optional Tour - San Diego "SEAL" Tour (sea/land)
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - COG Meeting
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Meet & Greet for First Time Attendees
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Welcome Reception (Cash Bar)
Friday, July 10
8:00 am - 4:00 pm - Registration
8:00 am - 9:00 am - Safety Seminar - WINGS Credit - "High Flying Trivia: The Aviation Jeopardy Challenge" - Dr. Thao Do
FAA Gold Seal CFI, CFII, MEI, FAA Safety Representative, NAFI Master Flight Instructor
9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Exhibits / Fly Mart
Saturday, July 11
7:00 am - 8:00 am - Registration
7:00 am - 8:00 am - Breakfast Buffet
8:30 am - 11:30 am - Ninety-Nines International Annual Meeting
11:30 am - 4:00 pm - Exhibits / Fly Mart
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm - Luncheon for Ninety-Nines Life Members
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Hospitality
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm - Seminar - G'Day, Ninety-Nines
Preliminary Briefing on 2027 Conference in Sydney
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Professional Pilot Career Panel
"Blazing the Trail for Today's Career Pilots"
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm - Seminar - "The Spirit of Flight - Flying for a Cause in Australia's Outback" - Dee Bond
Air Racer, Ferry Pilot, Precision Flying Competitor
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm - International Board of Directors Meeting
6:15 pm - 7:00 pm - Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Awards Banquet