Kids ages 8-18 are invited to attend Girls in Aviation Day at the 36th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference. 

Attendees will enjoy their first conference by touring the WAI2025 exhibit hall before coming together for an empowering career panel featuring leading ladies in aviation and aerospace. The Aviation for Girls crew will experience over 25 unique hands-on  STEM activities related to aviation, flight, science, technology, navigation, space, and more lead by role models in the industry. During lunch, attendees will hear about the career journey of our keynote speaker Jessica Cox, who will encourage attendees to reach for their dreams and design their own destinies.

JESSICA COX 
The World's First and Only Armless Pilot

What if you could fly an airplane using only your feet? Jessica Cox did just that—making history as the world’s first and only armless pilot! Born without arms, Jessica refused to let that stop her from achieving her dreams. From earning a black belt in Taekwondo to driving a car, playing the piano, and even flying a plane, Jessica has never let “impossible” stand in her way.

Now, she’s on a mission to inspire the next generation of fearless young women in aviation and STEM! At this special Girls in Aviation Day at WAI2025, Jessica will share her incredible journey, proving that limits are meant to be broken. Through her powerful message of courage, adaptability, and “thinking outside the shoe,” she’ll challenge girls to dream big, take on challenges, and believe that they, too, can soar.

Don’t miss this unforgettable opportunity to meet Jessica, ask questions, and get inspired to take flight—both in aviation and in life!

 

Register Now!

 

Parking: The Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center has generously provided free self service on-site parking to Exhibit Hall Lot A and B Parking for families to attend Girls in Aviation Day! You must have a youth ticket and a chaperone ticket before adding a parking ticket to your cart. (There is a limited quantity available.) 

Chaperone required. Due to space, only one chaperone is allowed per youth attendee.

 

Thank you to our generous GIAD Denver sponsors!

Amazon, American Airlines Cadet Academy, United and The University of North Dakota! 

 

 

Agenda: 

8:00 a.m.                                 Check-In and Registration Opens

8:00 -9:30 a.m.                       Exhibit Hall Experience & Scavenger Hunt

9:30-10 a.m.                            Restroom Break and Transition upstairs to Colorado B

10 – 11 a.m.                            The Sky is Unlimited Career Panel

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.                        STEAM Activity Stations & College and Training Fair

1 –1:30 p.m.                            Lunch and Raffles

1:30-2:30 p.m.                        Keynote Speaker Jessica Cox

2:30 – 3 p.m.                           Closing Announcements, Raffles & Group Photo

 

Check-in Steps:

1. 1. 1. Have your QR Code Ticket Ready to Scan
      2. Grab a Lanyard and Boarding Pass. Chaperones will receive a pink wristband and entry/lunch tickets.
      3. Get your GIAD Activity Kit (while supplies last) 
      4. Enter the WAI2025 Exhibit Hall!
      5. At 9:30 a.m. Follow the arrows upstairs to Colorado B for Girls in Aviation Day Denver!
      6. Turn in your Scavenger hunt form for a chance to win a prize, fill out your tickets for raffle prizes, and find a good seat for the Sky is Unlimited Career panel by 10:00 a.m.  

 

Check-in will close downstairs at 10:30 a.m.