AMAC Los Angeles Chapter Aviation Excellence Summit & Awards

Agenda

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Arrival & Check-In

Guests are welcomed with music and light bites as they register, collect name badges, and connect with familiar faces.

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Networking & Dinner Served

Dinner will be available from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM only. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy the full networking and dining experience before the program begins.

6:45 PM – 8:20 PM

Main Program

Welcome Remarks (6:45 – 7:00 PM) Power Panel (7:00 – 7:45 PM) Awards Ceremony (7:45 – 8:15 PM) Closing Remarks (8:15 – 8:20 PM)

8:20 PM – 9:00 PM

Cocktail Hour & Networking

Close out the evening with a relaxed cocktail hour designed for meaningful connections. Enjoy music, signature drinks, and casual conversation as industry leaders, partners, and guests come together to celebrate collaboration, community, and the spirit of aviation excellence.

 

About this Event

The Aviation Excellence Summit and Awards is AMAC LA’s signature annual celebration honoring the individuals and businesses driving excellence, innovation, and inclusion across the aviation industry.

This inspiring event highlights leadership in equity, opportunity and economic advancement, while providing meaningful networking,industry insights, and funding support for AMAC LA’s year-round empowerment programs.

Hosted by AMAC Los Angeles, in partnership with our valued annual program partners—Jetstream Program Partner: Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW),Bronze Runway Partner: Ontario International Airport, and First Class Friends: Clear Channel Outdoor—this complimentary program will feature a Power Panel of Southern California’s foremost aviation and transportation executives.

Together, these leaders will explore how governance, collaboration, and executive vision align to drive multi-billion-dollar programs that are shaping the future of regional infrastructure and advancing inclusive economic growth.

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Date

Nov 13 2025
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Time

Pacific Time
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

More Info

REGISTER

Location

The Proud Bird Food Bazaar & Events Center
11022 Aviation Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90045

Category

Organizer

AMAC Los Angeles Chapter
Website
https://www.linkedin.com/company/amac-la
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Judges

Each Runway to Success Competition will feature a judging panel composed of industry executives and business owners with expertise across the airport, aviation and transportation sectors, including operations, procurement and supplier management.

The final pitch competition, held at the AMAC Airport Business Conference, will feature a VIP panel of leaders from the largest airport food and retail operators in North America who possess the authority to extend a business offer.

Suppliers

Supplier applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Suppliers of Goods and Services Positioned to Support Growth, Innovation or Customer Experience in the Aviation Industry

  • Suppliers Offering Strategic, Innovative or Scalable Solutions

  • Must Be Registered as a Legal Business Entity and in Good Standing

  • At Least 51% Minority- or Woman-Owned

  • Able to Clearly Articulate the Value of Their Product or Service in a Short Pitch Format

  • Must Be Available to Attend the Live Pitch Event

  • Must Not Currently Have or Be In the Process of Establishing an Agreement With Any Operators or Airport Concessionaires

APPLY

HOSTS

AMAC is accepting applications from partners to host one of the eight (8) first-round Runway to Success Supplier Pitch Competitions.

Hosting a first-round competition is critical to the overall Runway to Success Supplier Competition. Each host site serves as a gateway for local and regional entrepreneurs, small businesses and ACDBEs to access AMAC’s national platform and connect to contracting and partnership opportunities.

APPLY