São Paulo, Brazil

Breaking Barriers, Building Legacies: IAWA’s 37th Annual Conference gears up for São Paulo

The International Aerospace Womens Association (IAWA) will welcome aerospace leaders from around the world to its 37th Annual Conference, October 28th–30th, 2025, at the JW Marriott in São Paulo, Brazil.

Under the theme “Breaking Barriers, Building Legacies: Leading Aerospace Into New Frontiers,” the event will bring together senior executives, industry trailblazers, and thought leaders across aviation, aerospace, finance, government, manufacturing, and technology.

Over the past 35 years, IAWA has cultivated a worldwide network of over 7,000 members across 280 companies in more than 40 countries. The Annual Conference continues that legacy, offering access to expert panels, keynote sessions, and networking designed to share insights and foster collaboration.

"Our global aerospace community is stronger when we come together to share ideas, tackle challenges, and celebrate progress,” said Debra Santos, IAWA President and retired Boeing Executive. “This conference reflects IAWA’s mission to connect, inspire, and elevate women leaders across every sector of our industry."

This year’s agenda features sessions on AI in crew assistance and supply chain optimization, sustainability practices shaping the value stream, and strategies for attracting and retaining top talent. Attendees will also hear leadership perspectives from executives who have paved the way for future generations.

"We’re excited to welcome participants from around the world to São Paulo,” said Cristiane Dart, IAWA Vice President of Conference and Senior Marketing Manager, Americas, for SITA. “The program was designed to spark meaningful conversation and deliver practical takeaways for professionals at every career stage."

Industry Tours

Optional, advance-registration tours will give attendees an inside look at leading institutions in Brazil’s aviation and public safety sectors:

Embraer - Guided visit to Embraer’s headquarters and training facilities with hospitality provided on-site.
LATAM Airlines - Tour of Academia LATAM, including its inoperative Fokker 100 training aircraft and sessions with senior executives.
São Paulo Military Police Aviation Command (“João Negrão”) - A look inside the pioneering aviation command supporting law enforcement, firefighting, and civil defense missions for 40 years.

Conference Details

Dates: October 28–30, 2025
Location: JW Marriott, São Paulo, Brazil
Registration: Member $1100 | Non-Member $1500 | Active Military $600
Membership Benefit: Non-members can save $400 on registration by joining IAWA before registering.

Registration and more information available at IAWA.org.