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The WAEA Annual Conference & Exhibition is the ideal location to build business relationships and strengthen partnerships. Plan to meet your colleagues and IFE industry professionals from around the world at special networking events held each day during the conference.
 From networking breakfasts to evening receptions and a spectacular awards presentation, WAEA has created just the right opportunities for you to meet new people and celebrate the success of the industry. You’ll gather ideas and information, strategize with associates, and add valuable contacts to your portfolio – the perfect complement to a busy day of exhibit hall meetings and education sessions.
SUNDAY, 7 SEPTEMBER
18:00 – 19:30
WELCOME RECEPTION
Sponsored in part by Rockwell Collins
Join friends and colleagues as WAEA kicks off the 29th Annual Convention & Exhibition week and welcomes you to Long Beach. Come meet the industry associates you’ll be spending the week with and start your conference experience off right. Casual business attire.
MONDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER
18:00 – 20:00
20TH ANNUAL AVION AWARDS PRESENTATION AND
NETWORKING RECEPTION
Sponsored by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Walt Disney Studios salutes 40 years of inflight entertainment with
a dazzling production you won't want to miss. Congratulate the winners
and pay tribute to the industry. It’s a night of celebration
and recognition as WAEA reveals the winners of the Avion Awards
competition honoring excellence in in-flight entertainment. You’ll
get a taste of Disney magic during the spectacular awards presentation
and this year, to honor the winners as well as the 20th anniversary
of the awards program. Business attire.
TUESDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER
08:30 – 9:30
AIRLINE NETWORKING FORUM AND
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
Sponsored by Emphasis Media, Ltd.
Airline Delegates will gather over coffee and a light breakfast
for informal roundtable chats and networking. It’s an excellent
chance for first-time Airline Delegates to meet other airline professionals.
and get reacquainted with colleagues. Don’t miss the opportunity
to compare notes with colleagues and discuss common challenges.
Airline Delegates only.
08:30 – 9:30
(NEW!) VENDOR NETWORKING FORUM AND
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
Sponsored by Panasonic Avionics Corporation
Catch up on the latest IFE industry news with other Vendor Delegates
over coffee and a light breakfast. Discuss the latest trends, confirm
agendas and discuss the day’s activities. Whether you’re
a first-time attendee or a veteran of the WAEA Annual Conference
& Exhibition, this new breakfast forum will be the perfect start
to your eventful day. Vendor Delegates only.
TUESDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER
19:00 - 23:00
SPECIAL NETWORKING EVENT
Sponsored in part by:
Rockwell Collins
Telefonix
Jetstream Pictures
Sony Pictures Releasing
Portrait photography sponsored by: Goodrich Sensors and Integrated
Systems
Don’t miss WAEA’s featured evening event for the week!
Plans are underway to bring conference delegates a fabulous evening
of networking and festivities. Conference Delegates will get the
chance to step outside of the convention center for food, fun, and
entertainment at this exciting event. Details will be released soon.
Casual business attire.
WEDNESDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER
18:00 – 19:00
NEW! MIDWEEK NETWORKING RECEPTION
Sponsored in part by:
Jetstream Pictures
Before heading to business dinners and late evening events, stop
off for some casual conversation with colleagues. It’s the
perfect time to exchange notes, compare thoughts and map out your
last day at the conference. Casual business attire
THURSDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER
16:15 – 17:45
WAEA CLOSING RECEPTION
Immediately following the close of the Exhibit Hall on Thursday afternoon, WAEA wraps up the week with a simple send off designed to help you relax and unwind from an active week. Final farewells, last-minute networking and light refreshments will round out the event. Casual business attire.
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