66th Annual airport management Short Course
DRAFT AGENDA
Saturday, January 31
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Accreditation Final Interview Workshop (Separate Registration Required)
This one-day workshop will assist candidates in completing the A.A.E. accreditation program and teach them how to better prepare for the final interview.
8:45 am to 4:30 pm
The Role of the Airport Attorney Workshop (Separate Registration Required)
The goal of The Role of the Airport Attorney workshop is to facilitate the sharing of knowledge amongst public-use airport managers and their attorneys, learn new material beneficial to aviation job responsibilities with ever-changing rules and regulations, find new opportunities for collaboration and networking, all while providing valuable professional development and experience in beautiful Monterey.
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Board of Directors and Conference Committee Dinner (By Invitation Only)
Sunday, February 1
8:00 am to 11:30 am
SWAAAE Board of Directors Meeting
All Chapter members are invited and encouraged to attend Board of Directors’ meetings. If you are interested in attending, please contact Executive Director Cathy Herring. Virtual participation is available.
11:00 am to 5:00 pm (12:00 pm shotgun start)
Todd McNamee Past President's Golf Tournament (Separate Registration Required)
Registration required via the conference registration form (limited club rentals available first come, first served). Guests are welcome to register!
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Registration Open
Stop by registration to pick up your name badge and conference materials. Conference information will be accessible via the Whova conference app.
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Exhibitor Set-Up
6:15 pm to 7:15 pm
Michael A. Shutt YoPro, New Attendee & Mentor Meet and Greet
First time attendees, new SWAAAE members and young professionals are welcome and encouraged to attend to meet and network with others before the conference officially kicks off.
7:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Welcome Reception
More info to come!
10:30 pm to 11:30 pm
After Hours Networking Event
Monday, February 2
7:00 am to 8:00 am
Morning Mavericks
7:30 am to 3:00 pm
Registration
7:30 am to 9:00 am
Hot Breakfast with Exhibitors – Learning/Networking Opportunity
8:15 am to 9:00 am
Conference Opening Ceremonies
Conference Chair: Graham Ritz, A.A.E., C.A.E., Director of Airport Operations, Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority
SWAAAE President: Gladys D. Brown, C.M., C.A.E., Airport Director, Yuma International Airport
9:00 am to 10:15 am
Keynote Presentation
10:15 am to 11:00 am
Break with Exhibitors – Learning/Networking Opportunity/Attendee Giveaways
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
SWAAAE General Membership Meeting + AAAE Elections
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Lunch on your own
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Student/YoPro Lunch
Invitations to participate in this lunch will be sent via email and a ticket will be required to attend. We look forward to connecting student attendees with industry YoPros in an intimate and meaningful way over lunch!
1:30 pm to 2:15 pm
Session A
2:15 pm to 3:00 pm
Break with Exhibitors – Learning/Networking Opportunity/Attendee Giveaways
3:00 pm to 4:15 pm
Session B
4:15 pm to 5:00 pm
Corporate Membership Meeting
This meeting is open to all SWAAAE Corporate members to attend.
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Dinner on your own
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Monday Night Networking Event
9:00 pm to 10:30 pm
After Hours Networking Event
Tuesday, February 3
7:00 am to 8:00 am
Morning Mavericks
7:30 am to 3:00 pm
Registration
7:45 am to 8:45 am
Hot Breakfast with Exhibitors
8:45 am to 10:00 am
Session C1
Session C2
10:00 am to 10:45 am
Break with Exhibitors – Learning/Networking Opportunity/Attendee Giveaways
10:45 am to 12:00 pm
Session D1
Session D2
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Lunch on your own
1:30 pm to 2:45 pm
Session E1
Session E2
2:45 pm to 3:30 pm
Break with Exhibitors, Giveaways
3:30 pm to 4:45 pm
Session F1
Session F2
4:45 pm to 5:00 pm
Conference Wrap Up and Exhibitor Passport Giveaway Grand Drawing
Must be present to win!
6:00 pm to 6:45 pm
Cocktail Reception
6:45 pm to 8:30 pm
President’s Banquet & Awards Ceremony
8:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Post-Banquet Reception
Wednesday, February 3
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Summer Conference Committee Planning Meeting
All volunteers interested in serving on the 2026 Summer Conference Planning Committee are encouraged to attend this planning kick-off meeting. All are welcome, and it is a great way to get involved in the Chapter!
*Program is subject to change