“The world's women are nearly as educated and as healthy as men, but are nowhere to be found in terms of decision-making,"
Saadia Zahidi, World Economic Forum- Davos summit January, 2010

Why Should You Attend?

If women are catching up with men in almost all facets of life, why can’t you breach the gap to destiny fulfilment in the Aviation industry? We all clamour to get ‘there’. Are you working towards becoming an echelon in the industry? Be an agent to promote and deal with change; reinvent your career and find the incline to the development of women in the Aviation industry.

The Leadership Development For Women In Aviation, Africa  (LDWAA) conference scheduled for the 17& 18 August, 2010 will feature nationally recognised speakers who share their wisdom and expertise on a wide range of personal and professional development topics, helping you find clarity on your goals and what you need to accomplish them.

Key conference highlights include:

• The community development programme called “Women Fly Programme” an initiative of the Southern African women in Aviation and Aerospace industry (SAWA), aimed at mentoring 20 high school students in South Africa.
• Opening address of the Official unveiling of SAWA at an evening cocktail by Captain Colin Jordaan, Director, CIVIL AVIATION ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA

The Exhibit Hall will feature local and national organisations showcasing a wide variety of products and services, current employment opportunities in Aviation, career advancement, and practical advice. For further information on this, please contact Tebogo Tel: +27 11 431 4066, fax: +27 11 431 2914: Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to learn more about exhibiting at the Conference.

Who will be speaking?
Join General Melapi and other African and International Speakers focusing on developing and shaping the leadership capabilities attainable in the aviation industry for two life and career changing days which you will find value in this transformational learning and networking event

Your Leadership Development Presenters include:

	General Mavumbe Melapi Director: Corporate Communication SOUTH AFRICAN AIR FORCE			Hilma Leonard Chief Aeronautical Information Services CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF NAMIBIA			Rear Admiral Carpenter Commander NAVY WARFARE DEVELOPMENT COMMAND, NORFOLK, VA. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
	Colonel Petrus Oberholster National Commander- Air Wing South African Police Service(SAPS)			Patrinah Masalela Finance Director MINISTRY  OF TRANSPORT, BOTSWANA			Commander Trish Beckman (Rtd) Flight Test Navigator, Production Flight Test Boeing Test and Evaluation BOEING COMPANY, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA
	Vuwani Ndwamato Director: Aviation DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT, SOUTH AFRICA			Sibongile Sambo Chief Executive Officer SRS Aviation			Lieutenant Colonel Nakale SA1 Medical MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, NAMIBIA
	Michelle Bassinessi Founder AVIATION AND WOMEN IN EUROPE (ITALY)			Captain Jane Trembath Pilot and Inspirational Speaker AIRLINE PILOT'S ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA (ALPA-SA)			Lynette Loosen Past President HELICOPTER ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA
	Dr Lesego Bogatsu Head: Aviation Medicine CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY, SOUTH AFRICA			Andre Smit Executive Officer: Aerospace Chamber Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA)			Rear Admiral Wendi Carpenter Commander: NAVY WARFARE DEVELOPMENT COMMAND, NORFOLK, VA. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
	Natasha Rheeders General Manager: RAINBOW AIRCRAFT (PTY) LTD
Attending this conference will enable you to: Uncover the path to destiny fulfilment in aviation for women Balance your career goals, personal needs and family demands in your daily activities Optimise your professional skills and capability by taking advantage of hidden resources available in your organisation Benchmark a national priority that will lead and support women to the top Challenge personal assumptions which limit opportunities for promotion Network with, and learn from, local and international women from the aviation community WHO YOU WILL MEET AT THE CONFERENCE: • Women in Corporate and Law Aviation • Pilots • Air Paramedics Of Hospitals • Women Technicians • Chief Executives • Directors • Aeronautical Engineers • Aviation Maintenance • Service Pilots • • Air Traffic Controller • Meteorologist • Researchers On Women Studies from Universities • Airline Staffs • Others With Work Related to Law Enforcement LDWAA ensures you'll gain ideas, insights and tools to help you grow both personally and professionally, and we look forward to seeing you in August! Date: 17 - 18 August 2010 Venue: HILTON HOTEL, SANDTON, 138 Rivonia Road, Sandton, South Africa Download PDF Sponsored by   Media Partner   Online Partner   In Association with   Sponsor talk: RAINBOW AIRCRAFT PTY LIMITED WHAT DELEGATES HAD TO SAY ABOUT OUR PAST  CONFERENCES: “The speaker was very professional, knowledgeable and he answered all questions that were asked. This was the best training ever. PKC you are the best” – Tshenolo Makhubu, NORTH WEST GAMBLING BOARD “I’ve learned and gained so much by attending your conference. Nothing to be improved, very excellent, well spoken speakers, most qualified facilitators. The format was excellent” - Londiwe Nxulmalo, Department of Land Affairs “The conference was good, well prepared, humorous and enlightening. This was the best” – Daniel Itumeleng Mphamo, GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION “The speaker was very passionate and had lot of insight in what he was presenting. I learnt so much” - Millicent Marais, WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS