2026 Events
INTERNATIONAL 99s CONFERENCE
2026 International Conference
July 8-12, 2026
San Diego, California
International Conference – San Diego, California | 8–11 July 2026
The Ninety-Nines International Conference 2026 will be held in the vibrant coastal city of San Diego, California, bringing together women pilots from around the world for four inspiring days of learning, connection, and celebration.
The conference opens on Wednesday, 8 July, with an optional private La Jolla sightseeing tour, offering delegates a unique opportunity to explore one of Southern California’s most iconic coastal destinations.
The programme officially begins on Thursday, 9 July, featuring a powerful keynote address by Jessica Cox, “Flying Without Arms: Redefining Limitations and Possibilities”, setting the tone for a conference focused on resilience, empowerment, and possibility. A diverse range of seminars will follow, covering legal awareness, mental wellbeing, physical fitness, air racing, and leadership.
Friday, 10 July places emphasis on safety, skills development, and inspiration, including FAA WINGS credit seminars, checkride preparation, aviation history, and interactive roundtable discussions designed to strengthen Chapters and Sections worldwide.
On Saturday, 11 July, members will attend the Ninety-Nines Annual Meeting, a Professional Pilot Career Panel, and forward-looking sessions including a preview of the 2027 Conference in Sydney, Australia. The conference concludes with an elegant Awards Banquet, celebrating achievement, service, and sisterhood.
The San Diego 2026 Conference promises an unforgettable international gathering uniting aviation, education, inspiration, and lifelong friendships.