Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives upcoming events

98th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition (May 03, 2026)

Sun, 03 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

LDC Edu-Series - The Leadership Pipeline (May 14, 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

SWAAAE is excited to announce a special two-part virtual leadership series featuring renowned author and leadership expert Stephen Drotter, creator of The Leadership Pipeline.

In our first session on May 14, Mr. Drotter will be joined by moderator Mindy Price to present the Leadership Pipeline model in a way that directly connects to the realities of airport professionals.

In our second session on May 21, Mindy will bring together Todd Hauptli, Brett Godown, and Stephen Drotter for an engaging panel discussion on their personal leadership journeys and how they apply the Leadership Pipeline within their organizations and spheres of influence.

This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from a best-selling author and industry leaders as they explore one of the most influential leadership frameworks shaping professional development today.

Register today!

AAAE Leadership Workshop: Influential Leadership (May 18, 2026)

Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

LDC Edu-Series - The Leadership Pipeline (May 21, 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 19:30:00 GMT

SWAAAE is excited to announce a special two-part virtual leadership series featuring renowned author and leadership expert Stephen Drotter, creator of The Leadership Pipeline.

This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from a best-selling author and industry leaders as they explore one of the most influential leadership frameworks shaping professional development today.

Register today!

AAAE Leadership Workshop: Applied Leadership (June 15, 2026)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Accreditation Final Interview Virtual Workshop (June 16, 2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

LDC Edu-Series - State Association Updates (June 25, 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Next Up in the SWAAAE Edu-Series! ✈️

Join us on Thursday, June 25, from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM PT via Zoom for “State Association Updates".

More info coming soon!

80th Annual Summer Conference (July 19, 2026)

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Draft Agenda Available Here!

2026 SWAAAE Summer Conference Registration - Attendee and Exhibitor (July 19, 2026)

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

80th Annual Summer Conference

Attendee and Exhibitor Registration

MEMBERS: You must be logged in to your SWAAAE membership account in order to access the discounted member registration rate.

EXHIBITORS: Your fee includes one (1) in-person full conference registration and all meals. Click here to view the exhibitor floorplan (last page).

Register Here

Registration for the Summer 2026 Todd McNamee Past President's Golf Tournament is through a separate form. Please click here to complete your golf tournament registration.

SWAAAE is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact us to request disability accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

Questions? Contact SWAAAE Headquarters at (480) 403-4604.

Attendee Cancellation Policy: Participants are eligible for a full refund if the registration is canceled more than 21 days in advance of the start date of the event. Cancellations made 21 days or less than the start date of the event are eligible for a refund less 30% of all fees paid, not to exceed $150 administrative processing fee. Cancellation notification should be sent to natalee@swaaae.org. Refunds will be processed no more than 30 days following a request.

Exhibitor Cancellation Policy: In-person exhibitors are eligible for a full refund if the registration is canceled more than 21 days in advance of the start date of the event. Cancellations made 21 days or less than the start date of the event are eligible for a refund less $500. Cancellation notification should be sent to natalee@swaaae.org. Refunds will be processed no more than 30 days following a request.

2026 SWAAAE Summer Conference - Sponsor Registration (July 19, 2026)

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Thank you for your interest in sponsoring SWAAAE's Summer 2026 Conference. Click here to view the sponsorship prospectus. Please select your sponsorship level and continue to registration to specify your sponsorship amount or select an item or event to sponsor.

The opportunities listed below are available for sponsorship. If you have any questions regarding sponsorship registration, please contact Laura O'Donnell.

Sponsor Registration

Available Sponsorship Opportunities

President's Banquet - $4,250

Conference App - $3,600

Videography & Photography - $3,600

Welcome Reception Bar Host - $2,750

Monday Night Bar Host - $2,750
Post Banquet Bar Host - $2,750

Headshot Studio (1 Available) - $2,750

Breakfast (2 Available) - $2,600

Keynote Speaker - $2,600

80th Annual Milestone Celebration (3 Available) - $2,250

General Session (2 Available) - $2,000

Coffee Break (4 Available)- $1,750

Photo Booth - $1,750

Digital Board Ad (4 Available) - $1,500

Pop-Up Experience (4 Available) - $1,200

Pre-Conference Networking Activity (1 Available) - $1,000

After Party Events (1 Available) - $1,000

Scavenger Hunt - $1,000

Attendee Bags - @Cost

Banquet Table Centerpieces - @Cost

Sold Sponsorship Opportunities

Welcome Reception - $4,000

Monday Night Event - $4,000

President's Banquet Cocktail Reception - $3,600

Wi-Fi Host - $3,000

Headshot Studio - $2,750

Yo Pro/Student Lunch - $1,750

New Attendee Meet and Greet - $1,200

After Party Events - $1,000

Logo/Graphic Design - @Cost

Lanyards - @Cost

Conference Wine/Corkage - @Cost

Leadership Development Workshop: Your Career Compass: Mapping Your Path in Aviation (September 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

AAAE Leadership Workshop: Applied Leadership (November 02, 2026)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMT

AAAE/ACC Airport Planning, Design, & Construction Symposium (March 15, 2027)

Mon, 15 Mar 2027 07:00:00 GMT

99th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition (May 16, 2027)

Sun, 16 May 2027 07:00:00 GMT