Influential Leadership Workshop

May 18-20, 2026 

San Diego, CA

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About the Course

This course focuses on increasing awareness in yourself and your style to identify how you are perceived and received as a leader. Through engaging discussions and activities, this course creates opportunities to network and build relationships with others attending, typically resulting in participants becoming a team of trusted advisors for each other.

After completing the course, you will have an increased ability to influence your circumstances and the dynamics with others to create a collaborative environment to increase productivity and engagement. 

Course Agenda

Registration Fees & Deadlines

 

2025 REGISTRATION FEES

Registration Type

Rate

Non-Member 

$1,395

Member 

$1,295

Federal Govt/Active Duty Military Non-Member

$1,115

 Federal Govt/Active Duty Military Member 

$1,015

 

You acknowledge that in registering for and attending this AAAE event, you agree to adhere to the cancellation policy noted below, AAAE's Duty of Care, and AAAE's Code of Conduct and Terms and Conditions.

Need to register offline? Contact  RegistrationUser@aaae.org for invoicing..
Questions? Contact the AAAE Training Department at training@aaae.org.

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AAAE accepts registration regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, sex, physical disability and national or ethnic origin. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment and educational services. If you require any special assistance to participate or have special dietary requirements, email aaaemeetings@aaae.org.

Cancellation Policy:

Training registration fees are non-refundable. For all inquiries regarding registrations, cancellations and refund requests, please contact the AAAE Training Department by email at training@aaae.org. All inquires must be submitted in writing. All cancellation requests for registrations received on or before Friday, April 17, 2026, are subject to a $150 cancellation processing fee; approved refunds will be processed after the meeting takes place. There will be no refunds of any kind after this date. Cancellations with outstanding invoices received within two weeks of the start of the conference, will require full payment on the balance due. Refunds will not be provided, and balance dues will not be forgiven for no-shows. Substitutions within the same conference will be accepted without penalties. The difference between member and non-member price will be charged if a non-member replaces a member. Substitutions will be accepted with a written request to Training@aaae.org. The individual substituting for the original registrant is responsible for all financial obligations (balance due; difference in fees due to membership type) associated with that substitution. For all inquiries regarding cancellations, refunds and substitutions, please contact the AAAE Training Department at 703.797.9009 or email Training@aaae.org. By submitting a completed registration form, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the cancellation policy.

IMPORTANT: AAAE reserves the right to postpone or cancel an event if the number of registrants is insufficient; due to acts of God; or any other reason beyond AAAE’s control. In this event, we will notify all registrants by email and credit the full registration fee towards another AAAE meeting, product or service. However, any costs incurred by the registrant, such as hotel cancellation or airline penalties, are the responsibility of the registrant. Confirmation emails will be sent to attendees shortly after receipt of registration. However, if you have not received a confirmation email two business days prior to the meeting, and you enrolled at least two weeks prior to the meeting, please contact the AAAE Meetings Department at 703.824.0504 or email AAAEmeetings@aaae.org. Please note failure to receive a confirmation letter before an event will not be grounds for a refund.

DUTY OF CARE AAAE is committed to continuing to provide a safe and healthy environment for all event participants and staff. The responsibility for a safe and healthy event environment is shared among the event organizers, event venues, and event attendees. By registering for this event, you acknowledge and agree to AAAE's Duty of Care.

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Additional Details

All sessions will be held at the San Diego International Airport Training Center, Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101

Class begins Monday morning with with breakfast at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, May 18, and concludes at noon on Wednesday, May 20. Dress is casual.

Meals: breakfast and lunch will be provided by AAAE and take place at SAN.

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Recommended Hotel

Sheraton San Diego Resort (a Marriott Brand), located directly South of the airport.

Address: 1380 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, California 92101

If you wish to reserve via phone, you may also call the Marriott Central Reservations- US/Canada: 1(888)236-2427.

About the Instructor

M.Price

Mindy Price, Direct Effect Solutions

Instructor

Mindy Price’s professional experience spans more than 25 years of consulting, coaching, change management and enterprise level organizational leadership. Mindy’s approach to the analysis of business operations includes reviewing people, processes and technologies and has proven results in increasing employee engagement, improving processes and reducing waste. The outcomes are quantifiable to demonstrate the return on investment.

Mindy has spoken at many national conferences on leadership, management, change management, communication, and strategy. She has led research projects to identify needs in leadership development and enterprise level programs which resulted in the publication of multiple guidebooks. These guidebooks include facilitation materials, in-depth case studies for analysis, tools for application and guided activities for learning.

She has demonstrated strong organizational assessment, design and development expertise coupled with change management discipline. She uses these competencies through delivery of strategic planning, strategy execution, project management, training, coaching, and organization design. The synthesis of these experiences allows Mindy to blend leadership, process design and technology support from a global, strategic perspective.

 

 

Civilian/Military Airport Connection (CMAC)

What is CMAC?

The Civilian/Military Airport Connection (CMAC) program helps separating military personnel and new veterans acclimate from managing military airfields to the dynamic and complex commercial-use airport environment.

There are four components to the program:

  1. Professional transition workshop
  2. One airport certification course - choice of ACE Airfield Operations or Certified Member (C.M.)
  3. One year membership in AAAE
  4. Airport job shadowing

 

Program Benefits:

  • Ensure a smooth transition from military to civilian airport operations and management.
  • Earn the Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Airfield Operations certification or Certified Member (C.M.), that will put you ahead of other candidates for potential jobs.
  • Network with airport executives around the country through communities and events.
  • Explore various airport positions through the shadow program.
  • Receive discounts on other AAAE trainings and events.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Extend your reach and maximize exposure to a powerful audience by sponsoring the Industrial Aviation and Military Operations Workshop. From the opening networking reception, to breaks, lunches, and sessions, we have multiple tiers of sponsorships available. Your sponsorship will reinforce brand loyalty and show potential clients your company is a major player in the industry. Sponsorships are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so act now before these opportunities sell out!

Don’t let your competition get all the attention, become a sponsor today!

Available Opportunities

 

Items

Wi-Fi Sponsorship
Exclusive Sponsorship: $1,500.00

 

Events

Wednesday, March 27

 

Airbase Tour Transportation
Exclusive Sponsorship: $1,500.00
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Networking Reception
Exclusive Sponsorship: $2,500.00
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Thursday, March 28

 

Continental Breakfast
Exclusive Sponsorship: $1,000.00
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

AM Refreshment Break
Exclusive Sponsorship: $750.00
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Luncheon
Exclusive Sponsorship: $1,500.00
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

PM Refreshment Break
Exclusive Sponsorship: $750.00
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Friday, March 29

 

Continental Breakfast
Exclusive Sponsorship: $1,000.00
7:15 AM - 8:00 AM

Grab and Go Lunch
Exclusive Sponsorship: $1,000.00
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Contact Us

Questions? Contact Us!

Training Department

703.824.0500 Option 4

Registration

703.575.2468