As a major first step toward launching our full-scale activities this fiscal year, the Women in Aviation International (WAI) Japan Chapter is excited to announce our participation and speaking appearance at "Ishka Airfinance: Investing in Aviation Finance Japan," a leading conference in the aviation finance sector!
At WAI Japan, our key missions are sharing knowledge within the aviation industry, supporting the career growth of young and mid-career professionals, and building strong networks. Participating in this conference offers a valuable opportunity to connect directly with industry leaders and discuss future possibilities together.
■ Keynote Session OverviewYuki Tanaka, President of the WAI Japan Chapter, will deliver a keynote address during the event's "Accelerator Session," a program dedicated to early- and mid-career professionals.
- Date & Time: Wednesday, September 10, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
- Speaker: Yuki Tanaka (President, WAI Japan Chapter)
- Presentation Theme: "Interdisciplinary Skills Supporting the Future of Aviation Finance"
Key Topics:
- The Three Pillars of Aviation: Unpacking the importance of collaboration and the strategic balance between airlines, finance, and OEMs (manufacturers) as they support the global aviation ecosystem.
- In-Demand Interdisciplinary Skills: Exploring how combining field operations, financial acumen, and future market foresight creates leaders capable of driving large-scale projects and deals.
- The Power of Community: Highlighting how networks like WAI foster cross-sector mentorship, knowledge sharing, and career development to cultivate next-generation leaders.
■ See You at the Event!We truly look forward to connecting with anyone interested in fleet strategy, cross-disciplinary career growth, technical asset management, or WAI’s mentorship initiatives.
If you would like to attend but have not yet registered for the Ishka conference, please feel free to reach out directly to the WAI Japan Secretariat at waijapan260@gmail.com.
We can't wait to see you there and shape the future of aviation together!
🔗 Click here for the official Ishka Conference details page.