Wing Cadet Conference
Cadet Conference - 5 April 2025
Conference planners are hard at work putting together an amazing event for all Cadets. For your planning purposes, here are specific event details. We're looking to host 200+ Cadets with a wide variety of activities.
When: 5 April 2025, 0900-1700. This is a one day event only. We do not have any overnight arrangements coupled with the conference, but the times should allow for an travel.
Who: This conference is open to all MDWG Cadets, and Cadets from neighboring Wings. Cadet Protection requires that we have a number of Senior Members on site as well, and we'll provide activities for you, too.
Where: The Link, 7000 Columbia Gateway Dr., Columbia, MD.
What: The final agenda is still being finalized. Expect to have breakout sessions covering areas of Cadet interest, career panels, college and business information tables, guest speakers, hands-on activities, and technology demos. Cadets will be provided many options to create their own experience at the conference.
Registration: Pending. Planners are working hard to reduce costs as much as possible. Registration details will be made available as soon as possible.
Submit your conference session proposals and ideas through this link.
Agenda
(as of 10 March)
| Time | Activity | Hamilton | Vaughn A | Vaughn B | Hawking A | Hawking B | Lamarr | Hopper | The Barn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0830-0930 | Check-in | ||||||||
| 0930-1030 | Opening | Opening Remarks | Academy, Colleges, and Local Business information tables | STEM Fair and Makerspace | SQTR Sign-offs | ||||
| 1030-1100 | Break | ||||||||
| 1100-1200 | Breakout #1 | Pilot Career Panel | |||||||
| 1200-1330 | Lunch | Lunch with Academy Representatives | Lunch with Mid-Atlantic Region Representatives | Lunch with Wing Commander and staff | Lunch with National HQ Representative | WCAC Meeting | |||
| 1330-1430 | Breakout #2 | USAF Testing and Space Flight - Mr. Lloyd Spanberger | CAPR 39-1 for Cadets: Because Pajamas Aren't Authorized - Capt Lisa Markland | College Panel | |||||
| 1430-1500 | Break | ||||||||
| 1500-1600 | Breakout #3 | Service Academy Panel | |||||||
| 1600-1630 | Break | ||||||||
| 1630-1700 | Closing | Closing Remarks | |||||||
| 1700-1800 | Social Hour |
Additional Activities Scheduled:
- Basic Drill and Color Guard (all day, outside)
- Search and Rescue Dog demonstrations (time TBD, outside)
- Uniform Exchange (all day, location TBD)
- CAP History Display and book signing (all day, small kitchen area)
- Uniform knowledge competition (all day, location TBD)
