Asian Women in Aerospace and Aviation Summit 2026

The Asian Women in Aerospace and Aviation summit is happening in Fort Lauderdale / Miami area on May 3rd.

We’re hosting our first ever summit, a limited-space, free event with education info, panels, and networking.

Check awa2.org/summit for more information and RSVP.



9:45 – 10:00 AM
Arrival, Pastries & Coffee Networking
Light breakfast (bagels, pastries, coffee). Informal networking.


10:00 – 10:10 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Introducing AWAA, the mission, our leadership team, and schedule for the day. 


10:10 AM – 11:15 AM
Fireside Chat: My Path to Aviation
Personal journeys into aviation and aerospace. Career pivots, barriers, lessons learned. Q&A.

  • Panelist: Josephine Pham Gia, Frontier Airlines

  • Panelist: Christa Atwood, Frontier Airlines

  • Facilitator: Irene Tang, AWAA


11:15 – 11:25 PM
Announcing the Anh-Thu Nguyen Memorial Scholarship
Introduction of the scholarship, the winner Caitlin Thomas, and future plans.


11:25 AM – 12:30 PM
Networking Lunch
Catered simple food. Open seating.


12:30 – 1:30 PM
Fireside Chat: Legalities in Aviation with Sean Michael Clayton, Esq.
Hear from pilot and attorney Sean Michael Clayton. Come with questions to this interaction session.


1:30 – 2:30 PM
Closing Ceremony
Closing remarks, group photos, karaoke, and networking.

Irene Tang