2026 Wing Conference Schedule and Maps

Venue Maps

Building map and floor plans to help you navigate the Gail Miller Conference Center.

Building Map (Overview)

MPDC Floor Plan — Level 1

MPDC Floor Plan — Level 2

Building KGMC: Registration, Friday Night Social, Opening Session, Lunch, Banquet

Building MPDC: Breakout Sessions

Building MFEC: Commander's Call, Conference Expo/Share Fair, Cadet Ball

Session Schedule

0900 – 0955

Introduction to STEM Kits

C/Capt Walston

ES/Ops

Anatomy of a SAR/DR Mission

Maj Sobel

Safety

Safety in the Squadron

MSgt Walston

E&T

Command Your Progress - Level Training and Practical Experience

Lt Col Holmes, Maj Johnson, Capt Hess

Review through the check off page and such for different tracks. Clarification and Q&A with Wing E&T officers. Geared towards new members, or members looking to jump start their personal professional development

CH/CDI

Volunteer Service - Keeping the Second Commandment

Ch, Lt Col Degn

Preparing for the CI or Preparing for SUI - how to make it easy to inspect the unit/wing

Maj Landauer

Cadet Advancement

Maj Hawk

Geared towards Senior Member Cadet Programs and Cadet Officers implementing a Cadet Program at the squadron level

Cadets

Wing Cadet Competition Overview

C/Capt Whittiaker

Geared towards cadets at all levels

1000 – 1055

How to Build a Wind Tunnel

C/CMSgt Springer

ES/Ops

New technologies for ES: Waldo, SpotX and StarLink

Lt Col Collett & Lt Don Wilke

Public Affairs

Squadron Public Affairs 101

Lt Creer

This workshop introduces many aspects of the PAO role at the squadron level, incorporating the regulations and change letters along with practical topics like best practices for different PA duties, how to stay organized and communication for PA, and how to cover a typical news event from start to finish

Hist

Heraldry

Capt Tanner

The NCO Culture and Mindset

MSgt Walston

NCO vs Officer at the Squadron, roles and benefits of both, Cadets and SMs encouraged to attend

CH/CDI

CH Training

Ch, Maj Barlow & Ch, Lt Col Degn

Registration Zone

Capt Hess

Planning Cadet Activities

Maj Hawk

Geared towards Senior Member Cadet Programs and Cadet Officers implementing a Cadet Program at the squadron level

Cadets

The Cadet NCO Core, and How to be a Tactical Leader

C/Capt Whittiaker

Geared towards cadets at all levels

1100 – 1155

ES/Ops

CalTopo SAR mapping & tracking system

Lt Col Collett

Squadron Website and Calendar

Lt Lien

Hist

Preserving Your Unit's History

Capt Babb

This hands-on class explores easy ways to document your unit's history, including digitizing records, preserving artifacts, and collecting oral histories. Both cadets and SMs are welcome.

Legal

Contracts

Capt Witte

CH/CDI

Who, What, Why, CDI

Capt Diaz

Finance

Approved Fundraising and Finance Compliance

Capt Malloy

Mentoring Cadets

Maj Hawk

Geared towards Senior Member Cadet Programs and Cadet Officers implementing a Cadet Program at the squadron level

Cadets

Everyone Can Be a Leader

C/CMSgt Riches

Geared towards cadets at all levels

1200 – 1255

LUNCH

1300 – 1355

Creating and Maintaining the AE Notebook

Capt Parker

ES/Ops

How to get started in Emergency Services

Lt Col Collett

IT Specialty Track Ratings

Lt Lien

Encampment Staff Training

Lt Col Carlson

Adm

Awards - Preparation and Writing

Capt Hadley & Lt Col Holmes

Logistics

Logistics Specialty Track Ratings

Lt Williams & Ch, Lt Col Fife

E&T

New Member Open Q&A - Round Table

Capt Grundler

Working with CAC

Maj Hawk

Geared towards Senior Member Cadet Programs and Cadet Officers implementing a Cadet Program at the squadron level

Cadets

Drill and Color Guard Class

C/Lt Holt & C/SMSgt Park

Geared towards cadets at all levels

1400 – 1455

ES/Ops

Ops/ES/Comm Specialty Track Ratings

Maj Sobel

Public Affairs

Important Changes to Public Affairs ICL 25-07 for CAPR 190

Lt Smith

Adm/Pers

Admin/Personnel Specialty Track Ratings

Capt Hadley & Lt Walston

Health Services

Health Service Support ID

Lt C. Spute

Health Service support ID (meet and greet to help organize health service support for the Wing)

E&T

Elevated Education and Training for all Education and Training Officers

Lt Col Holmes, Maj Johnson, Capt Hess

DCP Open Forum

Maj Hawk

Geared towards Senior Member Cadet Programs and Cadet Officers implementing a Cadet Program at the squadron level

Cadets

Leadership Workshop

SSgt Patterson

Our Key Note speaker is offering a special leadership workshop, geared towards cadets at all levels

1500 – 1630

Wing Conference Expo

Utah Wing

2026 Wing Conference Schedule and Maps

Venue Maps

Session Schedule

0900 – 0955

Introduction to STEM Kits

Anatomy of a SAR/DR Mission

Safety in the Squadron

Command Your Progress - Level Training and Practical Experience

Volunteer Service - Keeping the Second Commandment

Preparing for the CI or Preparing for SUI - how to make it easy to inspect the unit/wing

Cadet Advancement

Wing Cadet Competition Overview

1000 – 1055

How to Build a Wind Tunnel

New technologies for ES: Waldo, SpotX and StarLink

Squadron Public Affairs 101

Heraldry

The NCO Culture and Mindset

CH Training

Registration Zone

Planning Cadet Activities

The Cadet NCO Core, and How to be a Tactical Leader

1100 – 1155

CalTopo SAR mapping & tracking system

Squadron Website and Calendar

Preserving Your Unit's History

Contracts

Who, What, Why, CDI

Approved Fundraising and Finance Compliance

Mentoring Cadets

Everyone Can Be a Leader

1200 – 1255

LUNCH

1300 – 1355

Creating and Maintaining the AE Notebook

How to get started in Emergency Services

IT Specialty Track Ratings

Encampment Staff Training

Awards - Preparation and Writing

Logistics Specialty Track Ratings

New Member Open Q&A - Round Table

Working with CAC

Drill and Color Guard Class

1400 – 1455

Ops/ES/Comm Specialty Track Ratings

Important Changes to Public Affairs ICL 25-07 for CAPR 190

Admin/Personnel Specialty Track Ratings

Health Service Support ID

Elevated Education and Training for all Education and Training Officers

DCP Open Forum

Leadership Workshop

1500 – 1630

Wing Conference Expo (located in MFEC: Miller Free Enterprise Center)

Utah Wing Headquarters Address

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