VERTICON 2025
Join the Whirly-Girls at VERTICON in March
VERTICON, formerly known as HAI HELI-EXPO, will take place in Dallas, Texas between March 10 – 13, 2025 with the expo hall opening on Tuesday, March 11.
The Whirly-Girls 70th Anniversary Gala will take place on Sunday, March 9, 2025. This sit-down dinner will celebrate our history, members, volunteers, sponsors, and of course our scholarship recipients. Here’s more information about the Gala, and tickets may be purchased on our Shopify website.
Where is the gala?
Praetorian Ballroom
Joule Hotel
1530 Main Street
Dallas, TX 75201
www.thejouledallas.com
When does it start?
On Sunday, March 9, cocktails start at 5:30 pm, and the reception will start at 6:30 pm.
Where do I find more information about the gala?
Check out the menu, pricing, and payment options here.
Monday, March 10
On Monday, March 10, join us for our Education Day events, including our Annual Business Meeting and Hovering. Stay tuned for location information.
10:00 – 11:15 am: Board members will recap 2024 activities and outline goals for 2025. Ballots will be counted, and election results report during the meeting. All are welcome, but only active (dues paid) Whirly-Girl members can vote during the meeting.
11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Our education day speaker will give a presentation.
1:30 – 3:30 pm: All Whirly-Girl members and friends are invited to participate in our annual “hovering” where we each share news and updates from the last year.
Tuesday – Thursday, March 11 – 13
Gather at the Whirly-Girls’ booth in the expo hall to purchase great merchandise, meet other members and friends, renew your membership, or sign up to join. You can also volunteer! Contact operations@whirlygirls.org for more details.
This is a great opportunity to wander at the biggest helicopter exposition in the world! There are seminars, a job fair, and numerous events taking place on the expo floor. Come visit the Whirly-Girls and check out our merchandise. Meet old friends and make new ones. Take advantage of all of the educational and networking opportunities provided at the largest helicopter exposition in the world. We hope to see you there!