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The Wisconsin Aviation Conference (WAC) provides educational and networking opportunities for anyone interested in aviation. It's the only state-wide conference encompassing all facets of aviation including airports, FBO's, pilots, consultants, and state and federal agencies.

WAC 68 is October 2-4, 2024, at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton, WI

Upcoming events

    • October 02, 2024
    • October 04, 2024
    • Madison Marriott West - Middleton, WI
    Register

    Wisconsin Aviation Conference Attendee Registration

    The Wisconsin Aviation Conference provides educational and networking opportunities for anyone interested in aviation. It's the only statewide conference encompassing all facets of aviation, including airports, FBOs, pilots, consultants, and state and federal agencies.

    After about a decade, WAMA is excited to bring WAC back to the state's capital! However, a Madison event is more expensive than an outstate location. Due to the increased location costs and escalating food prices over the last couple of years, WAMA is reluctantly increasing registration fees in an effort to get closer to covering each participant's food and beverage costs. WAC registration remains a tremendous value.

    We are excited to see you at the conference, but we know things pop up. Should you need to cancel your attendee registration, refunds are available through Friday, Sept. 20.

    Conference Registration Fees

    WAMA Airport Member

    Discounted early registration received on or before Friday, August 16 – $175

    Registration received after August 16 – $200

    *Member rates extended to members of WAMA and FAA and State of Wisconsin employees.


    Airport Non-Member

    Discounted early registration received on or before Friday, August 16 – $225

    Registration received after August 16 – $250

       

    WAMA Corporate Member

    Discounted early registration received on or before Friday, August 16 – $225

    Registration received after August 16 – $250

       

    Corporate Non-Member

    Discounted early registration received on or before Friday, August 16 – $275

    Registration received after August 16 – $300


    Evening Events

    Guests are welcome at the Wednesday reception and Thursday dinner. Evening Events registration – $50  

       

    Hotel

    The event is at Madison Marriott West1313 John Q Hammons Dr, Middleton, WI 53562.

    Don't wait to book your room! The World Dairy Expo is Oct. 1-4 in Madison. The Madison Marriott West and most hotels will sell out this week. 

    The room block rates are available through Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, while rooms last.

    We have a few rooms available for Tuesday arrivals. For all others, be sure to adjust your check-in date before booking.

    Visit the conference hotel page for hotel information, rates, and links to reserve a room. 

    • October 02, 2024
    • October 04, 2024
    • Madison Marriott West - Middleton, WI
    Register

    No matter the size of your company or the level of participation, you are assured of getting the most bang for your sponsorship dollars! Sponsorship offers a host of exciting benefits, including:

    *Increased brand awareness
    *Recognition as a key player in the airport industry
    *Setting your company apart from your competitors
    *Discounted Registration(s)

    With many sponsorship opportunities, the annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference has the right choice for your company. The Wisconsin Aviation Conference has you covered from the golf and sporting clays events to the exhibit hall and professional and general sessions.

    The sponsorship levels for the Wisconsin Aviation Conference are Corporate Excellence, Platinum, Gold, and Silver. 

    Corporate Excellence Sponsors

    Corporate Excellence Sponsors ($3,000) will receive:

    • Full-page ad in the conference magazine, premium placement.
    • Logo displayed on the conference sponsors page in the magazine.
    • Company description listed in the conference magazine.
    • Logo on signs and a PowerPoint shown in the registration and exhibit areas.
    • Recognition during a major conference event of your choice and conference opening and closing.
    • WAMA quarterly newsletter sponsorship.
    • Complimentary WAMA Corporate Membership.
    • Four discounted WAC attendee registrations ($50 per attendee with additional registrations at the WAMA Airport Member rate).

    Platinum Sponsors

    Platinum Sponsors ($1,500) will receive: 

    • Half-page ad in the conference magazine.
    • Logo displayed on the conference sponsors page in the magazine.
    • Company description listed in the conference magazine.
    • Logo on signs and a PowerPoint shown in the registration and exhibit areas.
    • Recognition as sponsoring a conference function.
    • Complimentary WAMA Corporate Membership.
    • Three discounted attendee registrations ($50 per attendee).

    Gold Sponsors

    • Gold Sponsors ($1,000) will receive: 
    • Organization name on the conference sponsors page in the magazine.
    • Company description listed in the conference magazine.
    • Recognition on signs and a PowerPoint shown in the registration and exhibit areas.
    • Recognition during a conference function.
    • Option to purchase discounted quarter-page ad for $300.
    • Two discounted attendee registrations ($50 per attendee).

    Silver Sponsors

    • Silver Sponsors ($500) will receive:
    • Organization name on the conference sponsors page in the magazine.
    • Company description listed in the conference magazine.
    • Recognition on signs and a PowerPoint shown in the registration and exhibit areas.
    • Option to purchase discounted quarter-page ad for $300 
    • One discounted attendee registration ($50 per attendee).

    2024 Wisconsin Aviation Conference magazine ad specifications. Please forward all ads to director@wiama.org by Friday, August 23.  

    Attendee Registration
    Sponsors must complete and submit a Conference Attendee Registration Form for each person attending the conference. Select the discounted sponsorship registration option when registering attendees for the conference. You will receive a coupon code for these registrations with your confirmation email.

    After about a decade, WAMA is excited to bring WAC back to the state's capital! However, a Madison event is more expensive than an outstate location. Due to the increased location costs and escalating food prices over the last couple of years, WAMA is reluctantly increasing all registration fees, including those previously comped, in an effort to get closer to covering each participant's food and beverage costs. WAC registration remains a tremendous value.  

    Golf/sporting clays activity fees are not included in discounted sponsor registration and must be registered separately.

    DISCOUNTED REGISTRATIONS REQUIRE A COUPON CODE WHICH YOU WILL RECEIVE IN YOUR SPONSORSHIP CONFIRMATION EMAIL.

    • October 02, 2024
    • October 04, 2024
    • Madison Marriott West - Middleton, WI
    Register

    The Wisconsin Aviation Conference provides vendors with a unique opportunity to display their products and services for all conference attendees.

    Please register early to ensure we can accommodate your needs!

    Early discounted rates for the Wisconsin Aviation Conference are available until Friday, August 16.

    The 40 exhibitor booths are 8’ deep by 10’ wide. All booths are adjacent to the meal, break, and general session meeting room. Registration includes:

    • An eight-foot backdrop 
    • Three-foot side curtains 

    • One eight-foot skirted table 

    • Two chairs,

    • And TWO discounted registrations ($50 per attendee)

    WAMA will provide a list of registered attendees on Friday, September 27. The list will include the attendee's name and organization.

    Booth Selection
    The WAC committee is offering exhibitors the option of declaring booth preferences at the time of registration. After accommodating sponsors, we will assign booths on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like to understand the placement of other vendors before making a selection, don't hesitate to contact WAMA at 608-661-0916 or director@wiama.org. See the exhibit hall layout HERE.

    Exhibit Hall Hours
    After WAC 67, exhibitors shared in the post-event survey the desire to close the exhibit hall before the short final day. You asked; WAC delivers. New this year, the exhibit hall will open Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. and close Thursday at 6:00 p.m. Exhibitors may tear down booths on Thursday evening or Friday morning. We encourage all exhibitors to stick around for Thursday's dinner and casino night to build relationships and have some fun.

    Expand Your Reach
    All exhibitors can expand their reach by purchasing a discounted quarter-page ad in the conference magazine for $300. Please forward all ads to director@wiama.org by Friday, August 23. 2024 Wisconsin Aviation Conference magazine ad specifications

    Attendee Registration
    Exhibitors must complete and submit a Conference Attendee Registration Form for each person attending the conference. When registering attendees for the conference, select the discounted exhibitor registration option. Your confirmation email will include a coupon code for these registrations.

    After about a decade, WAMA is excited to bring WAC back to the state's capital! However, a Madison event is more expensive than an outstate location. Due to the increased location costs and escalating food prices over the last couple of years, WAMA is reluctantly increasing all registration fees, including those previously comped, in an effort to get closer to covering each participant's food and beverage costs. WAC registration remains a tremendous value.  

    Golf/sporting clays activity fees are not included in discounted exhibitor registration and must be registered separately.

    Hotel Rooms
    Don't wait to book your room! The World Dairy Expo is Oct. 1-4 in Madison. The Madison Marriott West and most hotels will sell out this week. The room block rates are available through Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, while rooms last.

    Visit the conference hotel page for hotel information, rates, and links to reserve a room. 

    Cancelation and Refund Policy
    We are excited to see you at the conference, but we know things pop up. Should you need to cancel your exhibitor registration, refunds are available through Wednesday, Sept. 4.

    Deliveries
    Please use the following address to ship all packages:

    Madison Marriott West
    1313 John Q. Hammons Drive
    Middleton, WI 53562

    Hold For:
    (Name of Show) and (Date)
    (Booth Name) and (Booth Number)
    BOX 1 OF 4 (BOX 2 OF 4, ECT.)

    All packages should be scheduled to arrive no more than 72 hours before October 2. Package arriving before that will incur a storage fee and the handling fee.

    Exhibitors must schedule FedEx/Ground and UPS Air/UPS Ground for pickup. This service IS NOT PROVIDED by the hotel. They have FedEx/UPS forms on the property for your convenience.

    When packages are ready to be shipped, please have all the necessary paperwork on all packages (FedEx or UPS Labels) and leave them in the booths for the banquet department to pick up. You are welcome to call the banquet staff using any house phone located on the walls of the trade center. DO NOT label Marriott as the sender. This is NOT accurate. Your company and/or your name should be listed.

    DISCOUNTED REGISTRATIONS REQUIRE A COUPON CODE WHICH YOU WILL RECEIVE IN YOUR EXHIBIT CONFIRMATION EMAIL. 


    • October 02, 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Lake Windsor Country Club - 4628 Golf Dr, Windsor, WI 53598
    Register

    The WAC 2024 golf outing will be held at Lake Windsor County Club, located at 4628 Golf Dr, Windsor, WI 53598 (18 miles from hotel). Golf is a shotgun start at 10:00 am.

    Early arrivers may warm up at the range for a $5 fee.

    Participants can purchase something to eat at the turn when they are back at the clubhouse.

    Golfers are responsible for their transportation to and from the WAC event.


    • October 02, 2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Waunakee Gun Club 6680 Ripp Dr, Dane, WI 53529
    Register

    Sporting clays will be held at the Waunakee Gun Club (6680 Ripp Dr, Dane, WI 53529). The club is about 13 miles north of the Madison Marriott West. Trap Shooting starts at 1:00 pm. 

    There will be a limited supply of guns (4) that can be used at no charge.

    Soda and beer are available for purchase.

    Participants are responsible for transportation to and from the Waunakee Gun Club


    • October 02, 2024
    • 1:00 PM
    • 3200 Pierstorff St, Madison, WI 53704
    Register

    The Wisconsin Air National Guard will conduct a tour of the 115th Fighter Wing located at the Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (14 miles from the Madison Marriott West). The tour starts at 1:00 pm.

    • Bring a government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or similar)
    • Once through the main gate, drive to the end of Hoffman St (the same street you entered the base on) and park in the parking areas.
    • Meet outside the Operations Building.

    Participant are responsible for their own transportation.


The conference location rotates around the state. Below is a listing of previous conference locations:

September 20-22, 2023: Hilton Appleton Paper Valley, Appleton, WI

October 3-5, 2022: Lismore Hotel, Eau Claire, WI

October 17-19, 2021: Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake, WI

2020 Conference Postponed Due to COVID-19

May 5-7, 2019: Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, Green Bay, WI

May 6-8, 2018: Glacier Canyon Conference Center— Wilderness Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI

May 2017: Country Springs Hotel & Conference Center,  Waukesha, WI

May 2 - 4, 2016: Best Western Premiere Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center, Oshkosh, WI

May 11 - 13, 2015: Radisson Hotel & La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI

May 5-7, 2014: The Patriot Conference Center, Wausau - Rothschild, WI

April 29 - May 1, 2013: Madison Marriott West, Middleton, WI

May 2012: Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI

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