The keynote speaker at the 2023 NBAA Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference will be U.S. Air force combat veteran and former Thunderbird lead solo, Michelle “Mace” Curran.
Curran was an F-16 combat fighter pilot and served as flight commander and F-16 instructor pilot at the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base in Fort Worth. She completed missions across Europe, Asia and the Middle East while in the Air Force. From 2019 to 2021, Curran served as the only female pilot in the Thunderbirds demonstration squadron.
Curran became a motivational speaker after leaving the military, inspiring and empowering many people. She is also a volunteer for the nonprofit Veterans’ Outdoor Advocacy Group.
“We are honored to have Michelle join us at SDC2023 as keynote speaker. She is an inspiration to all of us and epitomizes the courage, skill and values of our industry’s most illustrious aviators,” NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen said. “I know attendees to SDC2023 will appreciate hearing Michelle’s perspectives and insights as they enjoy one of the foremost conferences in business aviation.”
The NBAA launched SDC in 1989 and it has since become a premier event for the business aviation community. The conference focuses its time on new technology and innovation. Every year, quality speakers are invited to share their experience and knowledge of the intricacies of international operations and regulations with thousands of participants.
“SDC2023 is the perfect opportunity for first-timers and seasoned attendees alike to learn about the best scheduling and dispatching practices and an unsurpassed opportunity to reconnect with friends, make new connections and network with hundreds of new vendors and suppliers,” NBAA Senior VP Chris Strong said.
Curran shared in a video her excitement for the opportunity to speak at the conference.
“I’m excited to join you, to share my story of overcoming self-doubt, dealing with imposter syndrome and how I got my call sign. I want to show you, that being willing to make bold choices and start associating that feeling of vulnerability with one of possibility, will allow you to face your own fears and overcome your own obstacles,” Curran said
SDC2023 will be held Jan. 24-26 will be held at the Music City Center in Nashville.
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