Program Schedule – 2024 NBAA Leadership Conference
Review the schedule for the 2024 NBAA Leadership Conference, taking place Feb. 5-7, 2024, in Palm Springs, CA. All events, unless otherwise noted, will take place in the Celebrity Ballroom at the Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa.
Monday, Feb. 5, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
NBAA PDP Course: Leading with a VisionPre-Conference Event: Additional registration fees are required for NBAA PDP Courses. Location: Oasis Ballroom 3 Presenter: Scott A. Moore, Moore Life Leadership How do you lead, and get people to follow you? How can you make a positive difference in your own life and in the lives of others? How can you be recognized as a leader in your organization? Find out the answers to these questions and increase your own personal leadership competencies. The instructor will be Scott A. Moore, Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) and Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with Moore Life Leadership. Moore is a former Air Force officer, aviation department manager, NBAA board member and recognized expert on values-based leadership. In this course, you will learn how to lead and inspire your coworkers by creating a personal leadership vision. You will interact with others and practice the communication skills needed to increase connection with the people in your life. You will learn how to live, work and lead in alignment with your core values by investing in your ability to lead and inspire others. This course covers NBAA PDP leadership objectives L1 and L2.  This course is eligible for CAM application and recertification credit. |
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
Conference RegistrationLocation: Celebrity Ballroom Foyer |
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
Welcome ReceptionLocation: Celebrity Foyer & Plazas |
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Conference RegistrationLocation: Celebrity Ballroom Foyer |
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. |
Continental BreakfastLocation: Celebrity Ballroom Foyer Sponsored by: |
8:00 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. |
Conference Kickoff – Next-Level LeadershipLeadership Conference Chairs: |
8:20 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. |
NBAA WelcomeEd Bolen, NBAA President & CEO |
8:40 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. |
Conference PreviewLeadership Conference Chairs |
8:50 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. |
What’s Your Pink Cadillac? The Unconventional Road to Becoming Turbulence ToughRyan Campbell, Youngest Solo Pilot to Circumnavigate the Globe, One of Australia’s 50 Great Explorers, Plane Crash Survivor, Incomplete Paraplegic, and Best-Selling Author Few people have encountered the extreme, polar opposites of success and tragedy that Ryan Campbell has, let alone by the age of 26. As the youngest person to fly solo around the world, Campbell’s life changed in an instant following a serious light plane crash. He survived against all odds and was admitted to a spinal rehabilitation ward as a complete paraplegic with no movement from his waist down. Campbell proved his mental fortitude as a record-breaking pilot, but demonstrated his mastery by learning to walk again and fighting his way back into the sky. This gamut of human experience led Campbell to share his own secrets on how to live life #TurbulenceTough, helping leaders create resilient, unstoppable teams. |
9:50 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
Morning Networking BreakLocation: Celebrity Foyer & Plazas Morning refreshments, including coffee and tea, are included in the conference registration fee. Sponsored by: |
10:30 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. |
Welcome BackLeadership Conference Chairs |
10:40 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. |
Slow Down to Speed UpSarah Kalmeta, Founder, Pivot Point International Today’s world moves at unparalleled speed and we’ve all been sold on “being busy,” but what’s the real cost – and is it effective? When you move too fast, you’re constantly in crisis mode and unable to act decisively or lead effectively. Too caught up in hurry mode, opportunities are missed, relationships frayed and business feels like a hamster wheel with no chance to exit. Learn the secret superpower that business programs worldwide forgot to mention, and hit your targets without sacrificing health, performance, safety or your sanity. All you need is a one degree shift in perspective to gain exponential results. Break all the rules, slow down and win more. |
11:40 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. |
Morning Wrap-upLeadership Conference Chairs |
11:50 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. |
LunchLocation: Ambassador Ballroom Lunch is included in the conference registration fee. Sponsored by: |
1:20 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Welcome BackLeadership Conference Chairs |
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
An Interview With Kevin LaRosa IIWatch a live NBAA Flight Plan podcast recording between NBAA podcast host, Rob Finfrock and Kevin LaRosa II, aerial coordinator and stunt pilot. LaRosa is a third-generation pilot and second-generation aerial coordinator and stunt pilot. Known for his work on major blockbusters like “Top-Gun: Maverick” (2022), “Devotion” (2022) “The Avengers” (2012), “Iron Man” (2005) and “Transformers: The Last Knight” (2017), LaRosa has worked on more than 100 motion picture and commercial productions. By the time he was 18, LaRosa was a commercially rated helicopter and multi-engine fixed-wing pilot, and today he is one of Hollywood’s most sought-after stunt pilots and aerial coordinators – who is certified and trained annually in a multitude of aircraft. He also holds type ratings in several Learjet models in addition to the C-130/ L-382 Hercules and the Sikorsky S-70/ UH-60, as well as an FAA Part 107 UAS rating for flying unmanned aircraft. With his new company XBrand, LLC (Advanced Aviation Cinematography) LaRosa is determined to innovate and improve the tools that are used for aerial storytelling. |
2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. |
Afternoon Refreshment BreakLocation: Celebrity Foyer & Plazas Afternoon refreshments, including soft drinks and snacks, are included in the conference registration fee. |
3:15 p.m. – 3:25 p.m. |
Welcome BackLeadership Conference Chairs |
3:25 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. |
Sleeping for Peak PerformanceDr. Sophie Bostock Dr. Sophie Bostock is a Sleep Evangelist on a mission: to help millions of people improve their lives by unlocking the science of sleep. With a background in medicine, Bostock became fascinated by the overlooked role of sleep and circadian rhythms. She launched TheSleepScientist.com to provide training and consultancy for clients in business, the media, the military and elite sport, to help them reach their potential. |
4:25 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Closing AnnouncementsLeadership Conference Chairs |
4:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
YoPro Meet ‘n Greet Hosted by NBAA’s YoPro CouncilLocation: Pinz and Pints at the Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa Enjoy a casual meet-and-greet with our YoPros during the Westin’s happy hour where NBAA’s YoPro Council members will announce the launch of applications for both the YoPro Washington DC Congressional Fly-in and the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40. |
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
Par-tee on the PatioLocation: The Backyard Swing over for a chill evening of connections and camaraderie without having to leave the resort. Tee up conversations, sip on signature cocktails and drive home a day of inspiration with new friends in The Backyard at the Westin Rancho Mirage. Sponsored by: |
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Conference RegistrationLocation: Celebrity Ballroom Foyer |
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. |
Mindful MorningLocation: Celebrity Ballroom Foyer Work on creating a “next level” morning routine that focuses on building your healthier mind, body and spirit. Join us for a healthy continental breakfast with a Sunrise Uplift Smoothie bar and enjoy an hour of “flex time” to use as you see fit for your own mental and physical fitness. Options include enjoying a delicious breakfast while networking with fellow attendees and sponsors; two 10-min opportunities at 8:10 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. for guided mini-mindfulness and breathing practice with Sarah Kalmeta; and just enjoying the beautiful resort environment. Space will be limited for the guided practice so be sure to be on time! Keep in mind that the formal part of today’s program begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. |
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. |
Business Aviation Management Committee Chair Welcome & Scholarship AwardsJoe Barber, CAM, Clay Lacy Aviation |
9:30 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. |
Welcome BackLeadership Conference Chairs |
9:40 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. |
From Stressed to RechargedHeidi Hanna, PhD, Chief Energy Officer, Synergy Brain Fitness Dr. Heidi Hanna is the Chief Energy Officer of Synergy Brain Fitness, a company providing brain-based health and performance programs to individuals and organizations, a former instructor at Harvard Extension, and a Fellow and Advisory Board Member for the American Institute of Stress. She is a NY Times bestselling author who has written seven books, including The Sharp Solution, Stressaholic, Recharge and What’s So Funny About Stress? Dr. Hanna has been featured at many global conferences including the Fortune Magazine Most Powerful Women in Business Summit, ESPN Leadership Summit and the Million Dollar Round Table. Her clients have included Google, Starbucks, Microsoft, Principal Insurance, Morgan Stanley, Ameriprise, and WD40 as well as the PGA Tour, and the National Football League. Dr. Hanna is also a Certified Humor Professional with the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, although she won’t admit she’s funny. |
10:40 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. |
Morning Networking BreakLocation: Celebrity Foyer & Plazas Morning refreshments, including coffee and tea, are included in the conference registration fee. Sponsored by: |
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Stepping Back to Move Forward: Leading by ExampleModerater: Jennifer Pickerel, Aviation Personnel International Panelists: There are times when briefly stepping back is required to move forward. During this fireside chat, aviation leaders will discuss how prioritizing health and wellness positioned them for future success, elevated their ability to lead, and improved their performance. The conversation will include topics including garnering employer support; safety implications of burnout and fatigue; leading by example with a family first mindset; and dispelling the stigma associated with temporarily stepping back. |
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
LunchLocation: Ambassador Ballroom Lunch is included in the conference registration fee. |
1:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. |
Welcome BackLeadership Conference Chairs |
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. |
Self LeadershipRyan Leak, Author and Executive Coach Ryan Leak an best-selling author, esteemed executive coach and a highly sought-after transformational speaker. With an incredible reach of over 50,000 people every month, Leak’s words have the power to transform lives. Each year, he dedicates his expertise to the growth of over 25,000 leaders, spanning the spectrum from Fortune 100 corporations to elite professional sports teams. |
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Closing CommentsLeadership Conference Chairs |
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Farewell SocialLocation: Celebrity Foyer & Plazas Close out a week with conversation and camaraderie during this farewell social. |
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