Philadelphia International Airport Business Opportunity

Join us at the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) for our annual Business Opportunity Forum, a signature event for the Greater Philadelphia business community. Designed to help you prepare for upcoming contracting opportunities, the Forum offers valuable insights, networking opportunities, and connections with Department of Aviation (DOA) leadership and business resource partners who can help your business grow.

What to Expect

  • Meet DOA leadership
  • Learn about upcoming contracting opportunities
  • Network with DOA management, peers, and business resource partners
  • Build relationships that can help grow your business

Theme: Where Opportunity Takes Off: 2026 & Beyond

Forum Agenda

8:00 – 9:00 AM
Registration & Networking with Department of Aviation Business Units

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

General Session

Welcome & Department of Aviation Overview

Panel Discussions

  • Innovate – Meet the Policy Makers: New City of Philadelphia Programs, Initiatives & Resources
  • Include – Economic Opportunity for All: DBE, ACDBE, SBE & LBE Programs
  • Inspire – Spotlight on Small and Local Businesses Working at the Airports
  • Initiate – Upcoming Opportunities at Our Airports

12:00 – 1:00 PM
Networking with City Agencies & Business Resource Partners

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Date
Oct 02 2026
Time
Eastern Time
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
More Info
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Location
Philadelphia Airport Marriott
Terminal B, One Arrivals Road Terminal B, Arrivals Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19153
Organizer
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Website https://www.phl.org/
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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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