Join us at NGPA's 2026 Aviation Inclusion Summit, a dynamic forum dedicated to fostering discussions on inclusion and diversity within the aviation industry. With a special emphasis on how inclusion contributes to safety, this summit offers an engaging lineup of keynote sessions, breakouts, and panels covering a diverse range of topics.
2026 Aviation Inclusion Summit presented by Piedmont Airlines
November 4-6, 2026
Registration is now open!
Below is our planned schedule for the 2026 Aviation Inclusion Summit presented by Piedmont Airlines.
This schedule is subject to change.
6:00pm - Informal Welcome Social - Hilton Lobby Bar
7:30am-9am - Shuttle from Hilton McLean to ALPA's Valo Park: Meet outside Hilton lobby
8:30am - 9:30am - Opening Remarks and Morning Keynote - Chris Rocheleau, FAA Deputy Administrator
9:30am - 9:45am - Coffee & Networking
9:45am - 10:45am - Breakout Sessions I
Incorporating Principles of Inclusion in Everyday Practice - Steven Jarrett
Building BRGs from the Ground Up: Navigating Challenges, Fatigue, and Lasting Impact - Samantha Battle
Breakout Session Slot Available
10:45am - 11:00am - Coffee & Networking
11am - 12pm - Breakout Sessions II
Incorporating Principles of Inclusion in Everyday Practice - Steven Jarrett
Building BRGs from the Ground Up: Navigating Challenges, Fatigue, and Lasting Impact - Samantha Battle
From Setback to Success: Evidence-Based Strategies for Supporting Collegiate Aviation Students - Dr. Irene Miller
12pm - 1:00pm - Networking Lunch
1:15pm - 2:15pm - Breakout Sessions III
Unconscious Bias - Marie Gill
Story, Audience, Context: How to Adapt Without Losing Your Message - Corey Kuhn & Doug Baj
Breakout Session Slot Available
2:30pm - 3:30pm - Breakout Sessions IV
Unconscious Bias - Marie Gill
Story, Audience, Context: How to Adapt Without Losing Your Message - Corey Kuhn & Doug Baj
Expanding Access to Aviation Careers - OBAP ACE Team
3:30pm - 3:45pm Coffee & Networking
3:45pm - 5:00pm - Group Working Session
5:00pm - 6:00pm - Happy Hour and Social
3:30pm-6:30pm - Shuttle from ALPA's Valo Park to Hilton McLean: Meet outside Valo atrium
8:30am-9:30am - Shuttle from Hilton McLean to ALPA's Valo Park: Meet outside Hilton lobby
9am-10am - Morning Keynote
10:15am-11:15am - Breakout Sessions V
Language Matters: When Words are Restricted, How Do We Still Communicate our Values? - Gail Avendano
Critical Gender Theory for HR: A Collaborative Workshop - NGPA Trans & Non-binary Committee - Kori Necker
Building Effective Supportive Learning Environments
11:15am - 11:30am Coffee & Networking
11:30am - 12:30pm - Breakout Sessions VI
Language Matters: When Words are Restricted, How Do We Still Communicate our Values? - Gail Avendano
Critical Gender Theory for HR: A Collaborative Workshop - NGPA Trans & Non-binary Committee- Kori Necker
Mental Health: The Teams We Want to Be Part Of - Reini Thijssen
12:30pm - 1:00pm - Lunch
1:00pm-2:00pm - Closing Keynote and Remarks
1:45pm - 2:45pm - Shuttle from ALPA's Valo Park to Hilton McLean: Meet outside Valo atrium