The 2026 ABC Conference will feature keynote speaker:

Professor Salma Abbasi, Founder, Chairperson and CEO of eWorldwide Group

Prof. Salma Abbasi is a technologist, philanthropist, and social activist, with a proven track record as a visionary leader with dynamic drive and positive energy. She motivates both professionals and the civil society. She is the Chairperson and CEO, eWorldwide Group, an international social enterprise focusing on global health, innovative ethical technologies, digital transformation for inclusive sustainable development and cyber-safety, working with Governments, development agencies, and private sector to achieve the SDGs and a sustainable future for all. A former Senior Vice President and Chief Quality Officer of Lucent Technologies, she has over 40 years of experience in the fields of technology, innovation, people-centric design and policy development.

Prof. Abbasi is a graduate of Civil Engineering (BSc) and Electrical Engineering (MSc) and has a PhD in Information Communication Technologies (ICT) for Development. This diverse engineering background has given Prof. Abbasi a unique foundation to innovatively resolve complex problems at both the strategic and tactical levels, in the public and private sectors around the world.

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Additional speaker presentations will be  given on subjects of current interest, including insurance, law, governmental activity, and aviation and aerospace technology. In the past, speakers have included the CEO of Lloyd's, Administrators of the FAA, NASA Astronauts, United States District Court Judges, United States Legislators, as well as experts in the aerospace industry.  An important feature of this conference includes the participation of the program's lead underwriters, who are available for private consultations with insureds and potential insureds, together with their brokers.

More Speaker Details Coming Soon

(photo of professor Salma Abbasi licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 generic license.  No changes were made to the image. Source: WSIS 2016-Day 3. Author: ITU Pictures from Geneva, Switzerland

$400 Fee Required

• Non-ABC Risk or Insurance Managers of companies producing aircraft products and services
• ABC Program Underwriters (representatives from the participating office of ABC markets)

$795 Fee Required

• Insurance Brokers
• Non-ABC Underwriters
• Consultants
• Fitzpatrick, Hunt & Pagano, LLP Attorney

No Fee Required

• ABC Insureds (for current ABC insureds that participate in ABC's products liability insurance facility)

Please Note:  We will be taking photographs at the conference, which may be used in ABC publications and/or on our website. Please let us know in writing if you do not wish to have your image in our publicity.  All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to ABC. Cancellations received by September 10, 2026 will receive a full refund. No refunds will be given after September 10, 2026. Individuals are responsible for cancellation of hotel and transportation reservations.

InterContinental Miami

100 Chopin Plaza

Miami, FL 33131

(305) 577-1000

The InterContinental Miami Hotel lies along the downtown waterfront, with the city’s business centers and famous beaches both within easy reach. To complement a premier hotel experience, you’ll find a one-of-a-kind schedule of events and bayside happenings, including culinary pop-ups, art shows, and more.  

HOTEL ROOM RATES

City View -    $229 per night plus 13% tax per night

Bay View -    $279 per night plus 13% tax per night

Club Room - $329 per night plus 13% tax per night

HOTEL SERVICE FEE 

A daily Hotel Service Fee of $21 per room per night, exclusive of tax, will be added to each individual room rate. This service fee provides wireless high-speed internet in the guest rooms and meeting space.

The conference rate is only valid until September 2 OR until the contracted room block is filled which may occur earlier than September 2. Please book early for best availability. After this date, any unreserved rooms will be released into general hotel inventory for resale.

OPTIONAL ROOM NEEDS (subject to availability and communicated to Front Office)

Late Check Out:  $50 until 4:00 PM (+ tax)  /  $100 until 6:00 PM (+ tax)

PARKING

Overnight regular vehicles $58++. 

CANCELLATION POLICY

Each reservation requires a one-night non-refundable deposit at the time of booking. You may cancel your reservation 72 hours before arrival without further penalty.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Please book your hotel room via the link below.  If you are unable to book your hotel via the link, you may also reserve your room by calling +1 (800) 327-3005  or +1 (305) 577-1000 and reference the Aircraft Builders Council Conference to receive the group rate.  Hotel rooms, outside of the contracted room block dates, may be available but at higher rates. Please call the hotel for assistance if you need to book a room for an extended stay.  Check-in time is 3:00 PM and Check-out time is Noon.

Ground  Transportation to/from Airport

The conference hotel recommends rideshare services such as Uber or Lyft, which averages about $16 from the Miami International Airport (MIA) to the hotel and estimated $35 from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Exit your terminal on the lower arrivals level, and follow signs for "Rideshare/Uber".  Use rideshare mobile apps to confirm your specific pickup spot (often near baggage claim doors), and meet your driver there.

Alternatively, allow the hotel concierge to assist in arranging private airport transfers. Please call (305) 577-1000 for further information. 

Uber, Lyft and local taxis are also available from the hotel.  

Hotel Parking fees

Overnight regular vehicles $58++. 

ABC’s Fall Annual Conference is a premier forum on the aviation and aerospace industry and products liability.  This unique event brings together insureds, potential insureds, lead underwriters, brokers and defense counsel all at one locale.  Over 350 industry professionals attend and your sponsorship will enable ABC to enhance the conference experience for its growing number of attendees.  Your support is greatly appreciated!

To secure your spot as a 2026 ABC Conference Sponsor, please use this online form or access the hard copy.

ELIGIBILITY: Sponsorship is open to ABC program underwriters and participating brokers.  For other parties desiring sponsorship, please email info@aircraftbuilders.com stating your interest which will be reviewed by the ABC Marketing Committee.

BENEFITS of becoming a sponsor include:

•    All sponsors will receive recognition through ABC's LinkedIn page, recognition in pre and post conference communications, and an ABC website link to your company website. 

•    Additional benefits are dependent on your level of sponsorship.  

Note:  ABC’s ability to deliver on the benefits outlined above is based upon receiving this sponsorship form and payment by August 14, 2026.  After that date, some benefits may be missed due to printing/shipping deadlines that are strictly adhered to.   Please note that sponsorship is separate from conference registration; to attend the conference, please visit aircraftbuilders.com to register.   You will receive confirmation of your sponsorship via email.