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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 69 is October 20-22, 2025, at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, WI

Upcoming events

    • October 20, 2025
    • October 22, 2025
    • La Crosse Center, 300 Harborview Plaza, La Crosse, WI 54601
    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.

    This year, WAMA is bringing WAC back to the city of La Crosse! 

    Location
    La Crosse Center300 Harborview Plaza, La Crosse, WI 54601.

    Conference Registration Fees
    WAMA Airport Member

    • Discounted early registration received on or before Friday, Sept. 5 – $175
    • Registration received after Sept. 5 – $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, Sept. 5 – $225
    • Registration received after Sept. 5 – $250

    WAMA Corporate Member

    • Discounted early registration received on or before Friday, Sept. 5 – $225
    • Registration received after Sept. 5 – $250

    Corporate Non-Member

    • Discounted early registration received on or before Friday, Sept. 5 – $275
    • Registration received after Sept. 5 – $300

    Evening Events

    • Guests are welcome at the Monday reception and Tuesday dinner. Evening Events registration – $50  

    Cancellation and Refund Policy
    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, Oct. 10.

    Hotel Rooms
    Don't wait to book your room! The room block rates are available through Sept. 26, while rooms last.

    We have a few rooms available for Sunday arrivals. 

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

    • October 20, 2025
    • October 22, 2025
    • La Crosse Center, 300 Harborview Plaza, La Crosse, WI 54601
    Register

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

    The exhibitor booths are 8’ deep by 10’ wide. 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 Wednesday, October 15. The list will include the attendee's name and organization.

    Booth Registration Fees

    • Discounted early registration received on or before Friday, Sept. 5 – $750
    • Registration received after Sept. 5 – $800
    • Optional electrical is available for $50

    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
    The exhibit hall will open Monday at 4:30 p.m. and close Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. Exhibitors may tear down booths on Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning. We encourage all exhibitors to stick around for Tuesday's dinner and murder mystery 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. 2025 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.

    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 room block rates are available through Sept. 26, while rooms last.

    Visit the conference hotel page for hotel information, rates, and phone numbers 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 Monday, Sept. 22.

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


    • October 20, 2025
    • October 22, 2025
    • La Crosse Center, 300 Harborview Plaza, La Crosse, WI 54601
    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).

    2025 Wisconsin Aviation Conference magazine ad specifications. Please forward all ads to director@wiama.org by Monday, Sept. 22.  

    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.

    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.

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

October 2-4, 2024: Madison Marriott West in Middleton, WI

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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