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Sponsor - 70th Wisconsin Aviation Conference (October 26, 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

No matter the size of your company or the level of participation, you are assured of getting the most bang for your sponsorship dollars! Sponsorship offers a host of exciting benefits, including:

*Increased brand awareness
*Recognition as a key player in the airport industry
*Setting your company apart from your competitors
*Discounted Registration(s)

With many sponsorship opportunities, the annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference has the right choice for your company. The Wisconsin Aviation Conference has you covered from the golf and sporting clays events to the exhibit hall and professional and general sessions.

The sponsorship levels for the Wisconsin Aviation Conference are Corporate Excellence, Platinum, Gold, and Silver.

Corporate Excellence Sponsors

Corporate Excellence Sponsors ($3,000) will receive:

Full-page ad in the conference magazine, premium placement.
Logo displayed on the conference sponsors page in the magazine.
Company description listed in the conference magazine.
Logo on signs and a PowerPoint shown in the registration and exhibit areas.
Recognition during a major conference event of your choice and conference opening and closing.
WAMA quarterly newsletter sponsorship.
Complimentary WAMA Corporate Membership.
Four discounted WAC attendee registrations ($50 per attendee with additional registrations at the WAMA Airport Member rate).

Platinum Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors ($1,500) will receive:

Half-page ad in the conference magazine.
Logo displayed on the conference sponsors page in the magazine.
Company description listed in the conference magazine.
Logo on signs and a PowerPoint shown in the registration and exhibit areas.
Recognition as sponsoring a conference function.
Complimentary WAMA Corporate Membership.
Three discounted attendee registrations ($50 per attendee).

Gold Sponsors

Gold Sponsors ($1,000) will receive:
Organization name on the conference sponsors page in the magazine.
Company description listed in the conference magazine.
Recognition on signs and a PowerPoint shown in the registration and exhibit areas.
Recognition during a conference function.
Option to purchase discounted quarter-page ad for $300.
Two discounted attendee registrations ($50 per attendee).

Silver Sponsors

Silver Sponsors ($500) will receive:
Organization name on the conference sponsors page in the magazine.
Company description listed in the conference magazine.
Recognition on signs and a PowerPoint shown in the registration and exhibit areas.
Option to purchase discounted quarter-page ad for $300
One discounted attendee registration ($50 per attendee).

Wisconsin Aviation Conference magazine ad specifications. Please forward all ads to director@wiama.org by Monday, Sept. 28.

Attendee Registration
Sponsors must complete and submit a Conference Attendee Registration Form for each person attending the conference. Select the discounted sponsorship registration option when registering attendees for the conference. You will receive a coupon code for these registrations with your confirmation email.

Monday's social event fees (golf, trap shooting, etc.) are not included in discounted sponsor registration and must be registered separately.

DISCOUNTED REGISTRATIONS REQUIRE A COUPON CODE WHICH YOU WILL RECEIVE IN YOUR SPONSORSHIP CONFIRMATION EMAIL.

Attendee - 70th Wisconsin Aviation Conference (October 26, 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Wisconsin Aviation Conference Attendee Registration

The Wisconsin Aviation Conference provides educational and networking opportunities for anyone interested in aviation. It's the only statewide conference encompassing all facets of aviation, including airports, FBOs, pilots, consultants, and state and federal agencies.

This year, WAMA is bringing WAC back to the Dells!

Location
Chula Vista Resort (1000 Chula Vista Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965)

Conference Registration Fees
WAMA Airport Member

Discounted early registration received on or before Monday, Sept. 14 – $175
Registration received after Sept. 14 – $200

*Member rates extended to members of WAMA and FAA and State of Wisconsin employees.

Airport Non-Member

Discounted early registration received on or before Monday, Sept. 14 – $225
Registration received after Sept. 14 – $250

WAMA Corporate Member

Discounted early registration received on or before Monday, Sept. 14 – $225
Registration received after Sept. 14 – $250

Corporate Non-Member

Discounted early registration received on or before Monday, Sept. 14 – $275
Registration received after Sept. 14 – $300

Evening Events

Guests are welcome at the Monday reception and Tuesday dinner. Evening Events registration – $50

Cancellation and Refund Policy
We are excited to see you at the conference, but we know things pop up. Should you need to cancel your attendee registration, refunds are available through Friday, Oct. 16.

Hotel Rooms
Don't wait to book your room! The room block rate is available through Oct. 6, while rooms last.

We have a few rooms available for Sunday arrivals.

Visit the conference hotel page for reservation details.

Exhibitor - 70th Wisconsin Aviation Conference (October 26, 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The Wisconsin Aviation Conference provides vendors with a unique opportunity to display their products and services for all conference attendees.

The exhibitor booths are 8’ deep by 10’ wide. Registration includes:

An eight-foot backdrop
Three-foot side curtains
One eight-foot skirted table
Two chairs,
And TWO discounted registrations ($50 per attendee)

WAMA will provide a list of registered attendees on Wednesday, October 21. The list will include the attendee's name and organization.

Booth Registration Fees

Discounted early registration received on or before Monday, Sept. 14 – $750
Registration received after Sept. 14 – $800
Optional electrical is available for $50

Booth Selection
The WAC committee is offering exhibitors the option of declaring booth preferences at the time of registration. After accommodating sponsors, we will assign booths on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like to understand the placement of other vendors before making a selection, don't hesitate to contact WAMA at 608-661-0916 or director@wiama.org.

You can view the exhibit hall layout HERE.

Exhibit Hall Hours
The exhibit hall will open Monday at 4:30 p.m. and close Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. Exhibitors may tear down booths on Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning. We encourage all exhibitors to stick around for Tuesday's dinner and murder mystery night to build relationships and have some fun.

Expand Your Reach
All exhibitors can expand their reach by purchasing a discounted quarter-page ad in the conference magazine for $300. Please forward all ads to director@wiama.org by Monday, September 28. Wisconsin Aviation Conference magazine ad specifications.

Attendee Registration
Exhibitors must complete and submit a Conference Attendee Registration Form for each person attending the conference. When registering attendees for the conference, select the discounted exhibitor registration option. Your confirmation email will include a coupon code for these registrations.

Monday's social event fees (golf, trap shooting, etc.) are not included in discounted exhibitor registration and must be registered separately.

Hotel Rooms
Don't wait to book your room! The room block rate is available through Oct. 6, while rooms last.

Visit the conference hotel page for reservation details.

Cancelation and Refund Policy
We are excited to see you at the conference, but we know things pop up. Should you need to cancel your exhibitor registration, refunds are available through Monday, Sept. 28.

Shipping

All freight should be sent to:

Chula Vista Resort, 2501 River Road, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965. Attn: Contact Name and Cell Number/Group Event Name

Send all packages and displays to the attention of the first and last name and a cell number for the contact who will be claiming the shipment.

The name of the group should also appear somewhere clearly on the label, so it is easy to identify which group the package belongs to.

Shipments can arrive 3-5 days prior to the event, and it’s best to plan one or two days extra in case there is any kind of complication during the shipment process.

When checking in at the resort your contact person should inquire at the Front Desk regarding any expected shipments, and plan for their transportation from the Group Sales office to your meeting room(s).

Outgoing freight must be re-packaged according to standard shipping practices and all old labels removed and replaced with correct new labels.

It should then be transported to the Group Sales office, who will transport it to the shipping and receiving department to be picked up by UPS or FedEx.

If you are using USPS to ship items please note that they do not deliver to the property. Please do not send large packages USPS.

DISCOUNTED REGISTRATIONS REQUIRE A COUPON CODE WHICH YOU WILL RECEIVE IN YOUR EXHIBIT CONFIRMATION EMAIL.

Golf — 70th Wisconsin Aviation Conference (October 26, 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The WAC 70 golf outing will be held at Christmas Mountain Village Golf Course, S944 Christmas Mountain Rd Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 (9.1 miles from the Chula Vista Resort). Golf is a shotgun start at 10:00 am.

Participants can purchase something to eat at the turn when they are back at the clubhouse.

Golfers are responsible for their transportation to and from the WAC event.

Wisconsin Dells Boat Tour — 70th Wisconsin Aviation Conference (October 26, 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The Upper Dells tour travels the Wisconsin River above the dam in Wisconsin Dells. You’ll cruise a channel cut by ancient glaciers, passing under pine-crowned cliffs, through the Narrows and past iconic sandstone formations. Your adventure includes two exclusive shore landings: Witches Gulch — a dramatic and spooky walk through a passage carved by wind and water — and Stand Rock — a towering pillar of sandstone that’s home to the famous dog leap to the top of the tall rock.

Participants will board at 107 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells WI 53965.

You are responsible for your own travel to and from the boat tour.

The tour starts at 10:00 a.m. and runs for two hours. Please arrive early to give yourself time to board.

Trap Shooting — 70th Wisconsin Aviation Conference (October 26, 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Trap Shooting will be held at Sauk Prairie Trap and Skeet Club (E11102 Sauk Prairie Rd, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578). The club is about 31 miles South of Chula Vista. Trap Shooting starts at 1:00 pm.

Shells will be supplied. The club does not offer extra firearms. If you own multiple, consider bringing them to lend.

Food will be available for purchase.

Participants are responsible for transportation to and from Sauk Prairie Trap and Skeet Club.