AMAC Emerging Leaders Cocktails & Conversations

As the AMAC Emerging Leaders Cocktails & Conversations series continues its 2026 theme of “Smarter, Better, Faster, Stronger,” Q3 focuses on becoming FASTER, building MOMENTUM, what fuels DRIVE and developing ENDURANCE through practice.

Building on the self-awareness of SMARTER and the intentional growth of BETTER, FASTER isn’t about rushing the process; it’s about challenging the pace, the direction you’re headed, and what it takes to keep moving. It’s about moving with intention, building through practice and knowing when to accelerate. Grab a cocktail or mocktail and join us as we explore: growth into action, navigating change, sustaining momentum and keeping moving forward when the pace gets challenging. Come ready to reflect, share and leave with practical takeaways to help you move with greater intention and purpose!

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Date
Sep 10 2026
Time
Eastern Time
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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AMAC Emerging Leaders
Website https://www.amac-org.com/amac-emerging-leaders/
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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

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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.

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